Dec 22 Watch 54:52 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 22, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, more evidence that Russian military intelligence was behind the email breach at the Democratic National Committee. Also: A look at Germany's security measures ahead of the Berlin attack, the public face of the Trump presidency, a… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 5:40 This graphic novelist and reading ambassador tells kids to reach beyond their comfort zone By PBS News Hour Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang wrestled with his identity growing up, but he’s made the Chinese-American experience one of the main subjects of his critically acclaimed work. One of this year’s MacArthur Fellowship winners and the national ambassador for young… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 7:46 Security company releases new evidence of Russian role in DNC hack By PBS News Hour U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded Russia was behind the hack of the DNC and others, but haven't made the evidence public. The private cyber security company that uncovered the hack has unveiled new details it says confirms Russian military intelligence… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 5:55 News Wrap: Syrian military declares victory in Aleppo after last rebel fighters, civilians leave By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the long, bloody battle for Syria’s largest city is finally over. Syria’s army announced that Aleppo is back under government control, marking the end of a four-year hold over parts of the city. Also, Russian… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 10:42 Will the Trump administration keep its promises to the press? By PBS News Hour During the campaign and after, President-elect Donald Trump voiced his distrust of the media and held the press at arms-length. On Thursday, he announced his communications team, including RNC strategist Sean Spicer as press secretary. Brian Stelter of CNN and… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 9:04 Will D.C.'s new paid family leave policy help or hobble business? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 22 What should Trump do about Syria? We get 5 takes By Larisa Epatko When President-elect Donald Trump enters office on Jan. 20, the bloody war in Syria against the Assad regime will be nearing its sixth year. We asked several analysts what Trump should do about one of the most intractable problems he… Continue reading
Dec 22 Obama scraps post-9/11 registry that targeted Muslim immigrant men By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The U.S. hasn’t used the program since 2011, but a top immigration adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has spoken of renewing it. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 21, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, a manhunt for the suspect behind Monday’s truck attack in Berlin spreads across Europe. Also, the president-elect condemns the Berlin massacre, North Carolina legislators may repeal the “Bathroom Bill,” The Atlantic considers President Obama’s outlook on… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 7:32 Unveiling the long-hidden story of the Attica prison takeover By PBS News Hour In September 1971, Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York became the site of a bloody uprising that would shock the nation. Over several days, some 1,300 inmates seized parts of the prison, demanding better living conditions. Heather Ann Thompson… Continue watching