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 Why German surveillance failed to stop the Berlin attack suspect By PBS News Hour The man suspected of carrying out an attack on a Christmas market was well known to German authorities. Anis Amri was under surveillance for six months and slated for deportation, but his home country refused to accept him. Hari Sreenivasan… 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 7:31 Why shopping on Sunday is a controversial economic idea in Greece By PBS News Hour Americans take shopping on a Sunday for granted. But Greece, a heavily religious country, has been reluctant to embrace the concept. Now, seven years into a financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund is insisting that the government allow Sunday shopping,… 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 Romania delays nomination of first female Muslim leader By Associated Press President Klaus Iohannis said he would delay any official support for Sevil Shhaideh's nomination until after Christmas. He did not explain why. 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 4:42 Berlin attack suspect is a 'nightmare' for authorities By PBS News Hour The manhunt stemming from Monday’s Christmas market massacre in Berlin has spread across Europe, and there’s a new suspect. His name is Anis Amri, and he is a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Tunisia. Judy Woodruff speaks with special correspondent Malcolm… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 3:44 News Wrap: At Mar-a-Lago, Trump condemns Berlin attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President-elect Trump condemned the truck attack in Berlin. He spoke at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, after meeting with Gen. Michael Flynn, his pick for national security adviser. Also, the death toll from Tuesday’s firework… Continue watching