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News Wrap: Ukraine wildfires cause surge in air pollution near Kiev
April 17, 2020 22:45 - 2 minutes - 4.85 MBIn our news wrap Friday, smoke from wildfires outside Ukraine's capital of Kiev has elevated its air pollution levels to the highest in the world. The fires erupted earlier this month, burning close to the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant. Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will be released early from federal prison as part of an effort to prevent COVID-19 from spreading among inmates.
The supply chain fiasco that has derailed COVID-19 testing in the U.S.
April 17, 2020 22:40 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MBAs states mull when to lift pandemic restrictions and reopen, the question of testing for COVID-19 remains a critical one. In much of the country, testing capabilities have not kept up with demand, and health experts and epidemiologists say broader testing is a prerequisite for easing limits on Americans' activities. William Brangham joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the key shortages at play.
What we know about a sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden
April 17, 2020 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBA woman has come forward alleging that former Vice President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993, when she was an employee in his Senate office. Biden, poised to become the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, has faced criticism in the past over unwanted touching of women. Amna Nawaz talks to The New York Times' Lisa Lerer for details of the story and what it means for Biden's candidacy.
What's holding up additional funding for U.S. small business
April 17, 2020 22:32 - 3 minutes - 6.77 MBAfter federal aid for small businesses, called the Paycheck Protection Program, ran out of its allotted $350 billion, there were questions about if and when lawmakers could land on a deal to provide additional funding. As of late Friday, Republicans and Democrats seem to be making progress toward an agreement -- but they aren't there yet. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Shields and Brooks on Trump vs. states on COVID-19
April 17, 2020 22:30 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MBSyndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's news, including the Trump administration's guidance to states about when to reopen amid the pandemic, the ongoing struggle to conduct more COVID-19 tests, Trump's criticism of Democratic governors and what Sen. Bernie Sanders' endorsement means for former Vice President Joe Biden.
Can pandemic restrictions be lifted, as U.S. COVID-19 deaths continue to rise?
April 16, 2020 22:55 - 4 minutes - 8.27 MBAt the White House, President Trump is releasing new guidelines for ending pandemic shutdowns. But across the country, more than 32,000 are dead from the novel coronavirus, and millions have lost their jobs -- erasing years of economic gains. State and local officials warn that without a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, it is not clear whether businesses can safely reopen. Amna Nawaz reports.
Stories from Americans struggling with the pandemic's economic fallout
April 16, 2020 22:50 - 3 minutes - 6.89 MBThe U.S. is experiencing a sudden spike in unemployment not seen since the Great Depression. In about a month, 22 million lost their jobs, with many more cuts yet to come -- and a sense that even these staggering numbers don't represent the full picture of economic devastation. Here are voices of struggling Americans out of work or forced to cut back their businesses because of the pandemic.
Why congressional relief for small businesses ran out so fast
April 16, 2020 22:45 - 4 minutes - 9.24 MBSmall businesses constitute the primary engine of the U.S. economy -- and they are among the hardest hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic's fallout. They suffered a new blow Thursday when the massive $349 billion relief program established to support them revealed that it is already out of money. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the predicament and how Congress might respond.
The pandemic has wiped out nearly all job gains since recession -- and it's not done yet
April 16, 2020 22:40 - 4 minutes - 9.13 MBU.S. job losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic are simply staggering. So far, they are roughly equivalent to the number of jobs created since the last painful recession. Elise Gould, senior economist with the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss which economic sectors were hit first, how losses have cascaded from there and why women might be affected more.
Evaporation of travel sector threatens airlines' very survival
April 16, 2020 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBOne of the business sectors hit hardest by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been air travel. Passenger volume is down a stunning 96 percent in the U.S., while airline losses have topped $300 billion worldwide. Despite canceled flights, travelers are not easily able to get their money back. Meanwhile, pilots and other staff worry for their safety. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
News Wrap: Parliamentary election victory for South Korea's ruling party
April 16, 2020 22:30 - 2 minutes - 5.24 MBIn our news wrap Thursday, South Korea's ruling party has won big in parliamentary elections held Wednesday. Voters had to wear masks and gloves and have their temperatures checked, but turnout was the highest in nearly 30 years. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz are still deadlocked over forming a government, raising the question of a potential fourth election.
Debate resurfaces over origins of novel coronavirus
April 16, 2020 22:25 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBFrom the moment the novel coronavirus was identified, there were questions about its origin. This week, reports suggest U.S. diplomats are concerned about a lab in Wuhan, China -- the city where the outbreak began. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Dr. Luciana Borio, who served on the National Security Council under President Trump, about what scientists do and don't know about this deadly virus.
A Brooklyn ICU nurse on why she doesn't feel like a superhero
April 16, 2020 22:20 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBMaria Lobifaro is a nurse at a VA hospital in Brooklyn that has been converted to care only for coronavirus patients. Already, more than 30 deaths related to COVID-19 have occurred there. Lobifaro, a member of the largest union for registered nurses in the country, joins William Brangham to discuss how her job these days involves too little protection, too much risk -- and too many deaths.
This Brooklyn ICU nurse on why she doesn't feel like a superhero
April 16, 2020 22:20 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBMaria Lobifaro is a nurse at a VA hospital in Brooklyn that has been converted to care only for coronavirus patients. Already, more than 30 deaths related to COVID-19 have occurred there. Lobifaro, a member of the largest union for registered nurses in the country, joins William Brangham to discuss how her job these days involves too little protection, too much risk -- and too many deaths.
Desperate for more N95 masks, researchers test decontamination measures
April 16, 2020 22:15 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBOne of the most important pieces of safety gear for health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic is the N95 mask, designed to filter out 95 percent of airborne particles. But the surge of patients with the highly contagious disease has meant way more demand than supply. Now, scientists are exploring whether it's possible to decontaminate and reuse the essential coverings. John Yang reports.
Trump offers plan for reopening economy, but states are still worried about testing
April 16, 2020 22:13 - 3 minutes - 6.01 MBAt the evening White House briefing of the Coronavirus Task Force, President Trump laid out a phased approach to reopening the U.S. economy. He also emphasized that governors would be able to make their own decisions about when to lift pandemic restrictions in their states. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of Trump's plan and why COVID-19 testing continues to be a worry.
A Brief But Spectacular take on surviving COVID-19
April 16, 2020 22:11 - 4 minutes - 7.47 MBCalifornia therapist Kat Zwick tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-March, about a week after returning from a New York City conference. Her symptoms worsened to an "almost unbearable" level of severity as she isolated in her bedroom. Now recovering, Zwick hopes her story will encourage others to take the illness seriously and stay home. This is her Brief But Spectacular take on surviving COVID-19.
With muralism, Mexico's rich tradition of public art extends well beyond its borders
April 16, 2020 19:36 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MBMuralism in Mexico represents one of the world's great art movements. Sparked partially by a trio of renowned painters in the 1920s, Mexico's vibrant tradition of public art now reaches well beyond its borders -- and into our own times. For Canvas, our ongoing arts and culture series, Jeffrey Brown shares a story produced before the widespread international response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As U.S. death toll climbs, Trump says working groups are planning economic resurgence
April 15, 2020 22:55 - 4 minutes - 8.66 MBThe U.S. death toll from novel coronavirus is approaching 30,000. Though President Trump is eager to lift the restrictions prompted by the pandemic and "reopen" the economy, other leaders continue to express concern that doing so would undermine efforts to contain the virus. Trump is also battling with the World Health Organization over their initial response to the outbreak. John Yang reports.
News Wrap: Notre Dame Cathedral marks 1 year since devastating fire
April 15, 2020 22:50 - 3 minutes - 6.16 MBIn our news wrap Wednesday, it has been one year since fire gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The pandemic has halted reconstruction work, but French President Emmanuel Macron vowed it would continue. Also, the world's 20 richest countries are freezing all debt payments for poorer nations to allow them to spend more on health care and vulnerable populations amid COVID-19.
What's behind Trump's criticism of the World Health Organization
April 15, 2020 22:45 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBPresident Trump said Tuesday he will cut U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing the body of being too trusting of China's early assertions that it had the novel coronavirus under control. But critics of the move say that WHO is playing an integral role amid the pandemic -- and that no other organization is poised to take its place. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Progress on COVID-19 testing, treatments critical to resuming American life
April 15, 2020 22:40 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MBDr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, both former commissioners of the FDA, have been planning how to reignite a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the gradual reopening they lay out would happen only after several key milestones are reached. McClellan, now director of the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
The intense physical and mental effort required by health care workers amid COVID-19
April 15, 2020 22:35 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBFlorida is among the U.S. states seeing cases of COVID-19 grow significantly. Its surgeon general now says residents will likely need to wear masks in public for up to a year. But for health care workers, protective equipment measures are much more extreme. William Brangham talks to Joseph Falise, a nurse with the University of Miami Health System, about the physical and mental strain involved.
Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader
April 15, 2020 22:30 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBSouth Korea has transformed from a COVID-19 hot zone to a leader in the global fight against the virus. Companies there are now making millions of test kits for export, and the public is voting in a parliamentary election despite the disease. Special correspondent Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul on how South Koreans have worked together to make progress -- and aim to prevent a virus resurgence.
A doctor answers viewer questions about COVID-19
April 15, 2020 22:25 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MBDuring these confusing and unprecedented times, we all have questions. The NewsHour is beginning a new weekly segment in which viewers submit theirs to us online and via social media, and we'll do our best to track down some answers. Amna Nawaz has our first installment of "Ask Us" with Dr. Ranit Mishori, professor of family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Trump says he's confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19
April 15, 2020 22:20 - 4 minutes - 7.79 MBAt the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump's intended timeline and why he's receiving criticism for it, his new working groups of business and industry leaders and his desire to have his judicial nominees confirmed.
In this quarantine art challenge, creativity begins at home
April 15, 2020 22:15 - 3 minutes - 6.8 MBDuring a period when art lovers can't simply visit a museum or gallery, a new social media phenomenon has arisen as a creative outlet. Participants isolating at home amid the pandemic are encouraged to recreate a prominent work of art using everyday objects. Jeffrey Brown has the story as part of our ongoing arts and culture series, Canvas.
'You're not alone': How teenagers are dealing with social distancing
April 15, 2020 22:10 - 2 minutes - 4.04 MBSchools across the U.S. have now been shuttered for weeks, forcing kids to stay home and parents to help orchestrate their online learning. But the adjustments to remote study and social isolation aren't easy for young people. NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs, our journalism training program for high school students, shares some of the ways teenagers are coping in the age of social distancing.
Developing countries' fragile hygiene and health care raise COVID-19 risks
April 15, 2020 18:24 - 3 minutes - 7.15 MBMuch of the recent news about the coronavirus pandemic has focused on the globe's richer countries. But how is the developing world, where health care resources are strained in the best of times, preparing for COVID-19? To find out, special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reconnected with some of the social leaders he has interviewed in Asia and Africa. It's part of our series Agents for Change.
Trump, governors clash over path to reopening U.S. economy
April 14, 2020 22:55 - 5 minutes - 10 MBPresident Trump and some state governors are arguing over who should decide how to reopen the U.S. economy after the coronavirus pandemic -- and when. Meanwhile, New York's death toll from COVID-19 has passed 10,000, and meat-processing plants in Pennsylvania and South Dakota are closing after hundreds of their workers tested positive for the virus. Stephanie Sy reports.
News Wrap: Obama endorses Biden, urges 'great awakening' in politics
April 14, 2020 22:50 - 4 minutes - 9.03 MBIn our news wrap Tuesday, former President Barack Obama ended months of neutrality and endorsed his vice president, Joe Biden, for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama said Biden has the character and experience to guide the nation through one of its darkest times. Also, the U.S. Senate appears to be at a stalemate over adding another $250 billion to aid small business amid the pandemic.
Why nursing homes and senior living centers yield COVID-19 'perfect storm'
April 14, 2020 22:45 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBMore than 3,600 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are believed to be linked to nursing homes and assisted living centers. The number is only an estimate -- likely an undercount -- because the federal government has not released details of what is happening in these facilities. Amna Nawaz hears personal stories of people affected by the phenomenon and talks to Harvard Medical School's David Grabowski.
How Gov. Ned Lamont says he'll decide when to reopen Connecticut
April 14, 2020 22:40 - 6 minutes - 12.1 MBQuestions about when Americans can resume a semblance of normal life are not easy to answer, but the governors of some states are working together to prepare a plan. Among them is Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, who joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the current status of COVID-19 in his state and why he needs more testing and PPE to inform his decision about sending Connecticut residents back to work.
The new challenges businesses may face in a world changed by COVID-19
April 14, 2020 22:37 - 7 minutes - 13 MBWhen businesses and organizations resume activity after COVID-19, it will be in a changed economic landscape. Suzanne Clark is president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, whose 3 million members include all sectors, geographies and sizes. She is planning how they will tackle post-coronavirus challenges, including social distancing and health requirements, and joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
What an interrupted school year means for these college students
April 14, 2020 22:35 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the academic year of some 20 million college students as campuses are shuttered nationwide. Many of these young people are continuing their studies through online classes -- but the transition is not easy for all of them. John Yang reports on the logistical, emotional and economic consequences of this interrupted school year.
The pandemic threatens the people of East Africa -- and now locusts threaten their food
April 14, 2020 22:30 - 3 minutes - 6.38 MBAs COVID-19 threatens the people of East Africa, locusts threaten their livestock and their food. The region suffered an initial swarm of the destructive insects in February but is now ravaged by a second wave 20 times larger. Pesticides can help, but pandemic border closures complicate delivery. And the populations directly affected are already vulnerable and food insecure. Nick Schifrin reports.
Trump blames WHO for pandemic mismanagement, says he'll halt U.S. funding
April 14, 2020 22:25 - 3 minutes - 6.82 MBPresident Trump announced at the daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on Tuesday that the U.S. will halt funding of the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump contends that the group mismanaged the health crisis and wasted precious time -- some of the same criticisms that have been leveled at him. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Accentuating the positive with #SongsOfComfort
April 14, 2020 22:15 - 4 minutes - 7.65 MBFor a moment of diversion from difficult news, we have another look at -- and listen to -- some of the music being posted across social media using #SongsOfComfort. Jeffrey Brown has our selections from Yo-Yo Ma's ongoing project.
U.S., global officials weigh risks of easing COVID-19 restrictions
April 13, 2020 22:55 - 4 minutes - 9.22 MBThe novel coronavirus has killed nearly 120,000 people worldwide, including 23,000 in the U.S. Although officials in some countries, including the U.S., are talking about restarting economic and social activity, health experts warn that doing so without sufficient preparation -- and widespread testing for the virus -- could prompt another wave of infections. Amna Nawaz reports.
How COVID-19 is exacerbating Detroit's poverty and racial inequality
April 13, 2020 22:50 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBLow-income Americans are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Detroit, a city already facing steep economic and racial inequalities, has emerged as a virus hot spot. John Yang reports and talks to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's Darienne Hudson about families struggling to fulfill their basic needs and access vital information about the pandemic, as well as how nonprofits are being affected.
Why this Detroit doctor sees signs for optimism in recent COVID-19 trends
April 13, 2020 22:45 - 5 minutes - 9.41 MBMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday that the growth rate of new COVID-19 cases in her state may be starting to flatten. But already, there have been more than 1,600 deaths and 25,000 confirmed cases. The Greater Detroit area has been hit especially hard. William Brangham talks to Dr. Steven Kalkanis, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group, about what he's seeing on the medical front lines.
British PM Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19
April 06, 2020 01:06 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MBBritain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for COVID-19, was admitted to the hospital late Sunday. The prime minister has been in isolation at his residence next door to 10 Downing Street. The government says Johnson is running a high temperature and that the hospitalization is precautionary. Special correspondent Ryan Chilcote joins Hari Sreenivasan from London with more.
Pandemic brings telehealth to the forefront
April 05, 2020 21:12 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MBThe University of Mississippi and other medical groups have been pioneering the use of telemedicine to connect people living in the state's rural areas to health care. But while telemedicine has been slow to take off nationwide, the spread of COVID-19 is forcing the medical community to adapt to the pandemic. NewsHour Weekend's Mori Rothman reports as part of our series, "Chasing the Dream."
Should parents lower the bar while working from home?
April 05, 2020 21:11 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBWith the growing coronavirus outbreak, millions of parents in the U.S. are being asked to work from home while also caring for their children. Balancing the two may seem like an impossible task. But one writer says that this is the perfect time for parents to change their expectations. NewsHour Weekend's Zachary Green spoke to author and parent Kimberly Harrington about lowering the parenting bar.
Will the coronavirus change how skeptics think about science?
April 05, 2020 20:59 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBScientists, scholars and medical professionals say false and misleading information and a lack of preparedness for the coronavirus has made a bad situation worse. But does the world's lack of preparation for the outbreak have a silver lining? Naomi Oreskes, professor of the history of science at Harvard University and author of "Why Trust Science?" joins Hari Sreenivasan for more.
As the world stays home, will the environment improve?
April 04, 2020 21:07 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MBAs more and more people stay at home during the pandemic, millions of vehicles are no longer on the roads and the skies are comparatively free of airplanes. Many other human activities that cause air pollution also have been scaled back. But will this lull in activity make a difference in the air we breathe or the future of climate change? NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker reports.
The potential consequences of the auto emissions rollback
April 04, 2020 20:56 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBEarlier this week, in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration relaxed automobile fuel efficiency standards that were put in place under the Obama administration to combat climate change. Coral Davenport, energy and environment policy reporter for The New York Times, joins Hari Sreenivasan for more on the potential consequences of the decision.
What Florida's stay-at-home order means for residents
April 04, 2020 20:56 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBAmid heavy criticism, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued a state-wide stay-at-home order for the state in response to the coronavirus.This came after some local counties and cities had already put similar orders in place ahead of the governor's mandate. Stephen Mort of PBS station WUCF joins Hari Sreenivasan from Orlando to discuss what's happening in the state related to the outbreak.
Across the U.S., economic losses mount, but virus peak still lies ahead
April 03, 2020 22:55 - 4 minutes - 9.26 MBThe coronavirus pandemic has claimed some 7,000 lives across the United States, with more than 40 percent of those in New York. The state's governor, Andrew Cuomo, said he will seize vital unused equipment from private hospitals if necessary in order to treat the surge in COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, new numbers drive home the outbreak's devastating impact on the U.S. economy. Amna Nawaz reports.
What Dr. Fauci wants you to know about face masks and staying home as virus spreads
April 03, 2020 22:50 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBAs COVID-19 spreads across the country, there has been some debate over the need for government stay-at-home orders, whether Americans should be wearing masks in public and how the coronavirus spreads. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, one the key health officials on President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest data and recommendations.