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EU sanctions Belarus for arresting journalist in Ryanair 'hijacking'

May 24, 2021 22:50 - 16.2 MB

The government of Belarus on Sunday forced an international civilian plane flying over its airspace to land to arrest a passenger, a dissident Belorussian blogger. The move was widely condemned in the United States and in Europe. Nick Schifrin reports on the forced landing and its fallout with Matthew Rojansky, director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, a Washington, D.C. think tank. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Migrants meet militarized borders, kidnappers on dangerous chase of the 'American Dream'

May 24, 2021 22:40 - 15.2 MB

This past March, a group of Honduran migrants formed a large caravan fleeing Central America for the United States. President Joe Biden has incentivized Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico to militarize their borders to stop the flow of migrants. Special correspondent Tania Rashid and Neil Brandvold report the dangers one man is running from, and the ones he faces during his attempt to get to the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The fragile ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas seems to be holding

May 22, 2021 20:43 - 2.54 MB

The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas held for a second day. Meanwhile, Gazans returned to their homes to survey the damage as UN humanitarian relief officials said rebuilding health facilities was a high priority because of the coronavirus pandemic. NPR correspondent Daniel Estrin joins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The fragile cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas seems to be holding

May 22, 2021 20:43 - 2.54 MB

The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas held for a second day. Meanwhile, Gazans returned to their homes to survey the damage as UN humanitarian relief officials said rebuilding health facilities was a high priority because of the coronavirus pandemic. NPR correspondent Daniel Estrin joins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Both Israel and Hamas claim victory after truce, bringing prospect of peace into question

May 21, 2021 22:55 - 9.09 MB

The shooting has stopped, but the war of words goes on as Israel and Hamas offered sharply different appraisals Friday of who won and who lost their fourth conflict in just over a dozen years. John Yang reports on day one of the ceasefire. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Minnesota AG to prosecute cop who killed Daunte Wright

May 21, 2021 22:50 - 8.61 MB

In our news wrap Friday, the attorney general of Minnesota will take over prosecuting the former police officer who killed Daunte Wright. The British government is reviewing oversight of the BBC after a scathing report on a 1995 interview with Princess Diana. President Biden hosted South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House today -- with North Korea topping the agenda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

4 ways the US can help stem COVID deaths globally

May 21, 2021 22:45 - 11.3 MB

While the pandemic's toll is easing in the U.S., COVID-19 still has a deadly grip on many other countries. The estimated global death toll remains around 13,000 people a day, and the World Health Organization's new estimates are far higher. William Brangham discusses them with Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious diseases and global medicine specialist at the University of California, San Francisco. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look at the US role and reaction to cease-fire in the Middle East

May 20, 2021 22:55 - 18.8 MB

A cease-fire is at hand in the war between Israel and Hamas. Word of the truce came Thursday from Israel, and Hamas quickly agreed. If it holds, it would end 11 days of fierce fighting that killed at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis, and wrecked Gazan cities. John Yang begins the report, and Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the Biden administration's role and reaction. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to combat rise in anti-Asian attacks

May 20, 2021 22:50 - 7.61 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden signed the new COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed Congress with bipartisan support. The U.S. House of Representatives approved nearly $2 billion to increase security at the Capitol in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection, but it is unclear if the Senate will vote to create an independent commission to investigate the events of the day. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The US has a 'thirst' for immigrant workers. Why do so many struggle to get legal status?

May 20, 2021 22:40 - 15.2 MB

President Joe Biden has said that changing immigration law remains an important piece of his agenda. But the path to new legislation is complex and hardly clear. One of the biggest flashpoints in this debate are questions about undocumented workers and their role in the economy. Paul Solman dives into those questions for his latest report for "Making Sense." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

South Korea's foreign minister on US role in denuclearizing North Korea

May 20, 2021 22:35 - 14.2 MB

President Joe Biden is expected to meet Friday with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in. The two leaders are at very different points of their terms. Biden, newly-elected, and moon in his final year. They are expected to discuss progress on North Korea, and discuss tense U.S.- China relations. Amna Nawaz gets the details from South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look at the humanitarian crisis wrought by Israel-Hamas war

May 20, 2021 22:30 - 13.9 MB

John Yang reports on life on the ground for Palestinians and Israelis caught in the crossfire of war, and how US pressure on the region's leaders has affected civilians, and Middle Eastern immigrant communities in the US. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Midori reflects on her quintessential prodigy story and what it means to be a performer

May 20, 2021 22:25 - 11.2 MB

This week, the annual Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievement are being awarded, remotely. One of the honorees is the world-renowned violinist Midori. Starting as a child, the now 49-year-old has wowed audiences for decades, and has been a champion for music around the globe. Jeffrey Brown spoke with her for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Egypt indicates a truce agreement between Israeli and Hamas forces

May 19, 2021 22:55 - 7.92 MB

Israel and Hamas forces in Gaza may be edging closer to a cease-fire after 10 days of open war. Egyptian mediators say there's a truce agreement, in principle. A top Hamas official said he expects fighting to stop in a day or two. Pressure to end the conflict built today, with 227 Gazans and 12 Israelis killed so far. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: New York state conducting criminal probe of Trump Organization

May 19, 2021 22:50 - 8.3 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, the New York state attorney general's office opened a criminal probe into former President Trump's business. House Democrats moved to create an independent commission to investigate the Capitol assault on January 6. More pandemic restrictions were eased across the country. Texas became the largest state yet to ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can Biden walk the line between support for both Israel and Palestine?

May 19, 2021 22:40 - 14.2 MB

For decades, the U.S. has supported Israel, backing up its defense policy and supplying tens of billions of dollars in aid and weapons. Now, some within the Democratic party are questioning that support, and challenging President Biden's handling of the Gaza conflict. John Yang speaks to Daniel Brumberg, director of democracy and governance studies at Georgetown University about the matter. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Vaccine passports' may be critical for equity, but polarization could undermine efforts

May 19, 2021 22:35 - 17.4 MB

Despite good progress on vaccinations in the U.S., the Biden administration and most officials are weary of requiring "vaccine passports" to prove inoculation. William Brangham discusses the related concerns with Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American Public Health Association, and Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health law at Georgetown University Law Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Palestinians strike to protest Israeli military action in Gaza, but no cease-fire in sight

May 18, 2021 22:55 - 7.72 MB

John Yang reports on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as calls for a ceasefire are ignored and destruction spreads as Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli artillery attacks continue on day nine with no let-up in sight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: No charges for sheriffs who shot Andre Brown Jr. in North Carolina

May 18, 2021 22:50 - 11.7 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, a North Carolina prosecutor says he will not charge three sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. last month in Elizabeth City. U.S. public health officials stepped up appeals for younger Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Southern Louisiana braced for more downpours and flooding this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brutal violence against women in Trinidad and Tobago ignored by government, critics say

May 18, 2021 22:35 - 17.2 MB

A new movement has sprung up in the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, demanding an end to violence against women. But the government of the twin island state, just off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, has been accused of ignoring a study's recommendations to reduce murder and domestic abuse. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports with help from cameraman Dylan Quesnel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Families faced with death, destruction amid Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza

May 17, 2021 22:55 - 7.76 MB

The battle between the Israeli military and Hamas militants has now entered a second week, as calls mount for an immediate cease-fire. So far, the violence has killed more than 200 Palestinians in Gaza, and another 10 people in Israel. That comes as the United Nations estimates more than 38,000 Palestinians have been forced to flee the airstrikes. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Biden to send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines abroad by end of June

May 17, 2021 22:50 - 10.3 MB

In our news wrap Monday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines overseas by the end of June. A powerful cyclone roared up the coast of southern India, with winds up to 103 miles an hour, killing about a dozen people. Evacuation orders are in place for about a thousand southern California residents as a wildfire burns out of control in Los Angeles County. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghanistan 'ready' for Taliban violence after US withdrawal, Afghan president says

May 17, 2021 22:45 - 23.1 MB

There has been continuous carnage in Afghanistan. Last week, more than 200 people were killed, many at a girls school in Kabul. The violence comes as the U.S. and NATO are withdrawing troops, scheduled to be gone completely by September. Amna Nawaz speaks with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani about the situation and whether he expects the ongoing violence to get worse as U.S. troops exit the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is there any ceasefire on the horizon for Israel and Palestine?

May 16, 2021 22:00 - 1.79 MB

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leveled three buildings and killed dozens of people on Sunday, including children. Rocket fire from Gaza into Israel also continued with reports of up to 3,000 rockets fired since the start of the conflict. International allies, including members of the U.N. Security Council, are calling for a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled the conflict with Hamas will continue "full force." NPR Correspondent Daniel Estrin joins from Jerusalem to d...

Colombia protests enter week three as violence escalates

May 16, 2021 21:41 - 2.04 MB

At least 42 people have died, thousands have been injured and hundreds are believed to be missing as widespread protests and violence across Colombia continued for the third week. The demonstrations began over a pandemic-related tax policy and escalated over charges of police violence against protesters. Ivette Feliciano speaks to Sandra Borda Guzman, associate professor at Los Andes University, Bogota. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Vaccinations are picking up. Is it time to reopen the US-Canada border?

May 15, 2021 21:09 - 4.7 MB

The United States and Canada have one of the largest economic partnerships in the world, and share the world's largest international border. When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, that border was closed to all nonessential traffic. As more people on both sides of the border get vaccinated, some are calling for it to re-open. Special Correspondent Benedict Moran reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies as violence escalates

May 15, 2021 21:06 - 2.72 MB

Israeli forces targeted Gaza again on Saturday, striking down a tower housing offices of Al Jazeera and the Associated Press as well as residences. Hamas militia continued to attack Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, damaging several homes and buildings. Israel has reported at least 7 deaths since the start of this conflict, the toll in Gaza is reported to be at least 126. NPR Correspondent Daniel Estrin joins from Jerusalem. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/...

Israel walks back Gaza ground assault claims, urges Hamas to begin cease-fire

May 14, 2021 22:55 - 7.86 MB

Fighting has raged for a fifth day between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza. More than 120 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with nearly 1,000 wounded. Eight Israelis have been killed, and violence spread to the West Bank as well. Rockets were also launched at Israel from neighboring Syria, and protests sympathetic to the Palestinians erupted in Lebanon and Jordan. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: House GOP votes Elise Stefanik into leadership post stripped from Liz Cheney

May 14, 2021 22:50 - 7.28 MB

In our news wrap Friday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives elected Elise Stefanik of New York to their No. 3 leadership post, replacing Wyoming's Liz Cheney after her criticism of former President Trump. House negotiators have struck a deal on investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. And, on Wall Street, stocks recovered more losses from earlier this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Inside African migrants' fight against 'slave-like' conditions in Italy

May 14, 2021 22:40 - 16.2 MB

Some 13,000 migrants, mainly from Africa, have landed in Italy so far this year -- three times the number from the same period in 2020. The struggle for migrants doesn't end when they reach European shores. Senior Producer Adam Raney reports from southern Italy on how migrant farmworkers are fighting for visibility and better working conditions amid the pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel-Gaza conflict escalates despite truce efforts

May 13, 2021 22:50 - 8.36 MB

Fighting between Israel and Hamas raged for a fourth day with waves of rockets and air strikes. Between both sides nearly 90 Palestinians and 7 Israelis have reportedly been killed so far. Israel also called up another 9,000 troops -- for a possible ground offensive -- as Egypt tries to broker a cease-fire. John Yang reports on the ongoing conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Thousands of DC police's intelligence and disciplinary reports leaked online

May 13, 2021 22:45 - 6.51 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, thousands of sensitive documents were leaked online after a cyberattack on Washington, D.C. Police. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas came under fire over a historically high number of migrant children at the southern border. It will be next march before three former policemen face trial on charges of aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The core issues and politics behind the escalating conflict in the Middle East

May 13, 2021 22:40 - 17 MB

John Yang discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Shibley Telhami a professor at the University of Maryland who's been an advisor to the State Department and the U.S. mission to the United Nations, and Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who helped shape U.S. policy in the Middle East at the State Department for more than three decades. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Brazilian president says Bolsonaro became a 'rogue leader,' botched COVID response

May 13, 2021 22:30 - 16.7 MB

Brazil has been struggling to combat COVID-19, with an official death toll now only surpassed by the U.S. Many say a crisis of leadership by right-wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro led to this moment. Former president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or "Lula" -- once convicted of corruption but now cleared to run for office again -- spoke to Amna Nawaz about the country's COVID response. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is far from over

May 12, 2021 22:40 - 10.7 MB

President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday about the spiraling violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Biden said he hoped the conflict would end "sooner than later." At least 53 Palestinians, including 14 children, have been killed so far, and seven Israelis have died in rocket attacks. Even so, as John Yang reports, the conflict is far from over. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Panic buying adds to gas woes in the Southeast as pipeline restarts operations

May 12, 2021 22:35 - 10.5 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, panic buying of gasoline intensified across the southeastern U.S. as the colonial pipeline resumed operations. Inflation fears washed over Wall Street and the financial markets. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has fallen to an average of about 600 a day -- the lowest in 10 months. Partisan fireworks sparked at a Congressional hearing on the January Capitol attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How smugglers seduce Central American migrants with the 'American Dream'

May 12, 2021 22:30 - 13.1 MB

More migrants were arrested or detained along the southern border in April than during any other month in the last 20 years. Desperate to make it to the U.S., many Central American migrants are being influenced by smugglers and their rosy pitches of an easy journey north. Amna Nawaz reports on the messages that are fueling migration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Civilians, including children, losing lives amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Jerusalem

May 11, 2021 22:55 - 9.72 MB

Dozens of rockets launched from Gaza streaked over Israel, with heavy Israeli airstrikes in return, as violence spiraled between Israelis and Palestinians. In a speech Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said militants in Gaza "will pay a heavy price." Since last night, 28 people have been killed in Gaza, and one Israeli died in a rocket attack. John Yang reports on the day's developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Federal judge rejects NRA bankruptcy bid, allowing NY to pursue dissolution

May 11, 2021 22:50 - 10.6 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge in Dallas rejected the National Rifle Association's bid to file for bankruptcy protection, blocking the gun rights group's effort to reorganize in Texas. Undocumented college students will now have access to COVID relief aid. A Russian-speaking ransomware gang is threatening to release sensitive data from Washington, D.C., police. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is the Russian government involved in the Colonial Pipeline hack? One expert weighs in

May 11, 2021 22:40 - 9.83 MB

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack showed the vulnerability of key parts of America's critical infrastructure, and how hostile actors can exploit those weaknesses. William Brangham and investigative reporter Michael Weiss look at what role -- if any -- the Russian government might have played in the hack, and what else might be on the horizon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How Australia kept COVID in check, and what lessons the world can take from it

May 11, 2021 22:30 - 15.6 MB

Australia has been one of the most successful countries in the world at keeping COVID-19 in check. It combined strict lockdowns with consistent messages from scientists and politicians. While the daily average number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. over the last week was 39,000, Australia's was just 13 -- despite low vaccination rates. Nick Schifrin reports on the factors that made that possible. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In bringing the Song of Rapa Nui to the world, pianist brings music education home

May 11, 2021 22:25 - 12.8 MB

Mahani Teave grew up on one of the most remote islands on Earth, but the 38-year-old pianist still found a way to bring her music to the world -- and music education to Rapa Nui. Jeffrey Brown tells the story of her unusual journey and her new album as part of our ongoing arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: 13 dead after roadside bombings follow girls school attack in Afghanistan

May 10, 2021 22:55 - 9.01 MB

In our news wrap Monday, Roadside bombings have killed at least 13 people in Afghanistan after Saturday's bombing at a girls school in Kabul. In about 24 hours, over 2,100 migrants have reached the shores of Lampedusa, a small Italian island only about 8 square miles in size. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Palestinians face renewed violence in Jerusalem for protesting evictions

May 10, 2021 22:50 - 8.25 MB

For more than a week, Palestinians have protested throughout Jerusalem over attempts to evict Palestinian families from their homes. Tensions exploded in Jerusalem, and in Gaza, as Hamas militants on Monday fired rockets into Israel, and toward Jerusalem. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza, killing more than twenty people, including at least nine children. Amna Nawaz has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What does the Colonial Pipeline hack tell us about the security of U.S. infrastructure?

May 10, 2021 22:45 - 15.2 MB

The federal government on Monday confirmed that a Russian criminal group is behind the hack of the Colonial Pipeline company. The pipeline -- the largest of its kind in the U.S. -- was shut down after a cyber extortion attempt. The Biden administration is working with the company to investigate the hack. William Brangham speaks to Megan Stifel of the Global Cyber Alliance about its implications. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can Yemen exist as a unified state post-war? Here's what different forces want

May 10, 2021 22:40 - 16 MB

The war in Yemen shows little sign of ending despite the horrific humanitarian toll of the past seven years. Within the war between the Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, and the internationally-recognized government of Yemen, there are other battles that threaten to split the country in two. For her final report inside Yemen, special correspondent Jane Ferguson looks at the war to divide this land. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghanistan's bomb attack exposes nation's ethnic and religious fissures

May 09, 2021 21:25 - 3.13 MB

The death toll from Saturday's car bomb attack on a girls' school in a minority Shiite neighborhood in Kabul has crossed 50 and at least 100 people have been injured. While no one has taken responsibility for the attack, the government has blamed the Taliban. NewsHour Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson joins Hari Sreenivasan with the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Serbia's winning fight against COVID-19 raises questions about 'vaccine diplomacy'

May 08, 2021 21:01 - 4.38 MB

Serbia has had considerable success in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with the third-highest rate in Europe; supply is mostly from China and Russia. While Serbia's efforts have received high praise, experts are warning about unprecedented, growing Chinese influence in the country and the wider region through so-called 'vaccine diplomacy.' Jorgen Samson and Aleksandar Papajic report from Serbia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Scottish National Party's win may reignite the independence referendum

May 08, 2021 20:43 - 2.03 MB

The Scottish Nationalist Party is set to win in Scotland's parliamentary election and is expected to call for a pro-independence referendum, setting the stage for a clash with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. NPR Correspondent Frank Langfitt joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the election and what the outcome means for the pro-independence movement in the UK. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Harris appeals for Mexican cooperation on immigration

May 07, 2021 22:55 - 11 MB

In our news wrap Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris appealed for cooperation in a virtual meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to curb the rise in migrants arriving at the U.S. border. Pfizer has started the application process for a full FDA approval of its COVID vaccine for people 16 and older. April's jobs report fell far short of what many analysts expected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders