Nov 20 Watch 1:57 From Alaska to DC, the journey of the Capitol Christmas tree By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour shares moment of the day, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree has arrived in Washington. This year’s tree came all the way from Alaska. NewsHour catches up with some of the people who made the trip possible. Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 8:42 Hip-hop and history blend for Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’ By PBS News Hour He’s on the $10 bill and he died in a duel, but what else do you know about Alexander Hamilton? Now his life is the subject of a cutting-edge hip-hop Broadway musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Jeffrey Brown talks to… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 13:13 Shields and Brooks on how Paris changed the political debate By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the political and psychological aftermath of the Paris attacks, 2016 candidates speak out on the refugee crisis and fighting the… Continue watching
Nov 20 Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is released after 30 years behind bars By Eric Tucker and David B. Caruso, Associated Press NEW YORK — Jonathan Pollard was released from prison Friday after 30 years behind bars for spying for Israel, his case a persistent thorn in relations between the two allies. His lawyers began an immediate court challenge to parole conditions… Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 54:29 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 19, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, French police confirm that the man who led the Paris attacks was killed in a violent raid on an apartment outside the city. How did he return to Europe from Syria without detection? Also: American politicians… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Four EU countries to turn away economic migrants By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and Slovenia announced they will turn back migrants fleeing their countries for economic reasons, accepting only war refugees to enter their territories. Also, violence between Israelis and Palestinians claimed five more lives,… Continue watching
Nov 19 Twitter Chat: Can ‘everyday insults’ create hostile environments? By Colleen Shalby, Jaclyn Diaz Why do you think people commit microaggressions? At 1 p.m. EST on Friday, join Dr. Derald Wing Sue (@deraldwingsue) and @NewsHour on Twitter for a conversation. Follow along using #NewsHourChats. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 3:00 Terrorists hiding behind impenetrable communication, says FBI By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch Do governments need access to encrypted messages to thwart terrorism? By PBS News Hour Would greater government access to messages sent through secure communication technology help intelligence agencies fight terrorism? Judy Woodruff gets views from Stewart Baker, former assistant secretary of Homeland Security, and Kate Martin of the Center for American Progress. Continue watching