Sep 08 Watch 56:38 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, the candidates trade barbs on foreign policy after a town hall on what it takes to be commander in chief. We explore how the next president might approach Russian relations. Also: Donald Trump’s refusal to release… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Obama says he'll do everything possible to get TPP passed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, as President Obama made his trip home from the Asean summit, he promised to do everything possible to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact through congress before he leaves office. Also, Taliban fighters pushed deep… Continue watching
Sep 08 British official criticizes UN peacekeepers for sexual abuse By Robert Burns, Associated Press LONDON — British Defense Minister Michael Fallon says sexual exploitation by U.N. peacekeepers must be eliminated. Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. should hunt Islamic State leader, Clinton says By Larisa Epatko Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said Thursday the United States should make its priority combating the Islamic State group and catching its leader. Continue reading
Sep 08 Handmade baskets help Ugandan villagers displaced from home By Larisa Epatko Wendee Nicole was studying tropical forest conservation in 2014 when she learned about the plight of the Batwa people of Uganda. She sold her house in Texas and moved there to help. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 53:30 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 7, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, a look at the tightening poll numbers in the presidential race and where the candidates stand on the issue of climate change. Also: Chicago struggles to stem gun violence, the responsibility of social networks to discourage… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 6:44 The weaver who helped resurrect an endangered Lao artform By PBS News Hour When President Obama took the stage at the Asean Summit, he stood at a podium decorated with traditional Lao textiles, made by the first American company allowed to do business in the country since the Vietnam War. Special correspondent Mike… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 5:32 News Wrap: Obama urges Americans to learn about other cultures during Laos visit By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama toured a centuries-old Buddhist Temple during his visit to Laos and held a town hall with youth leaders from across Southeast Asia. The president urged Americans to learn about the world and reject… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 10:45 Seeing the future of climate policy under the next president By PBS News Hour There is probably no greater divergence between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s views than on climate change. Clinton thinks it poses grave danger, while Trump thinks it’s a fantasy. William Brangham asks The New York Times’ Coral Davenport and The… Continue watching
Sep 07 Ash Carter accuses Russia of sowing global instability By Robert Burns, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter questioned whether Moscow genuinely wants a viable cease-fire in Syria. Continue reading