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Why a 'feverish' Arctic will affect everyone on the globe
June 25, 2020 22:35A historic heat wave is occurring in the Arctic, already the fastest-warming place on Earth due to the increasing accumulation of greenhouse gases. Dr. Merritt Turetsky, director of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado Boulder, has studied the Arctic for decades. She joins William Brangham to discuss causes and consequences of the Arctic's rising temperatures. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
70 years after start of Korean War, peace on Korean Peninsula remains elusive
June 25, 2020 22:30June 25 marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War's start. South Korean President Moon Jae-in had hoped peace efforts over the past two years would have brought the two Koreas closer, perhaps enough to produce a treaty formally ending the war. But talks are stalled, and North Korea has returned to harsh criticism and threats against its neighbor. Special correspondent Bruce Harrison reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Federal appeals court orders Flynn case dismissed
June 24, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal appeals court ordered criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn be dismissed. The judges ruled 2 to 1 in favor of the Justice Department's motion to drop the case. Also, Wisconsin's governor has activated the National Guard after violent protesters outside the state capitol overnight tore down statues and injured a state senator. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Trump pushes plan to reduce forces in Germany despite bipartisan opposition
June 24, 2020 22:45President Trump met with Polish President Andrzej Duda at the White House Wednesday -- the first time he has hosted a foreign leader since the pandemic began. Trump reiterated his administration's plan to base 2,000 American troops in Poland after relocating them from Germany. The move is controversial and has roiled both members of Congress and U.S. allies in Europe. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fauci tells Congress more testing needed to combat 'disturbing surge' in virus
June 23, 2020 22:55Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before Congress Tuesday, referring to the spread of COVID-19 in a dozen U.S. states as "a disturbing surge." Fauci and other top health experts reiterated the need for more testing, even as President Trump claimed that "testing is a double-edged sword" in the pandemic fight. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Mourners gather in Atlanta for funeral of Rayshard Brooks
June 23, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Tuesday, mourners gathered in Atlanta for the funeral of Rayshard Brooks, a black man who was shot and killed by police when he tried to escape arrest. The service was held at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached. Also, a powerful earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, triggering small tsunamis along the Pacific coast. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
War-ravaged Yemen facing deadly new threat in COVID-19
June 23, 2020 22:30Violence in Yemen is surging after a six-week cease-fire prompted by the coronavirus pandemic ended in May. The war-ravaged nation has been facing disease and hunger for six years already, and COVID-19 is now pushing a devastated health infrastructure to the brink of collapse. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on the world's worst humanitarian disaster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Where the coronavirus is spreading worldwide -- and why
June 22, 2020 22:55The World Health Organization says Sunday marked the largest global daily surge in new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began: 183,000. In the U.S., daily fatalities from the disease have dropped since the initial peak this spring, but more than 600 people are still dying each day. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Stephen Morrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: NASCAR drivers support Bubba Wallace after noose found in his garage spot
June 22, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Monday, a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage space of NASCAR's sole Black driver prompted a show of solidarity. Bubba Wallace had successfully pushed to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events. Also, the White House now confirms President Trump approved the weekend firing of U.S. attorney Geoffrey Berman in Manhattan. Trump had previously said he was not involved. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Journalist Maria Ressa on an 'ominous' global pattern of threats against news media
June 22, 2020 22:40On June 15th, a court in the Philippines convicted one of the country's most prominent journalists, Maria Ressa, of cyberlibel. Advocates for press freedom quickly called the trial unfair, arguing it is part of a larger crackdown by Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte on his political opponents and media critical of him. Nick Schifrin talks to Ressa about an "ominous" global trend toward reporters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Racial protests mean Africa takes another look at the U.S. -- and itself
June 19, 2020 22:35Protests over the killing of George Floyd have struck a global chord. Across the African continent, they have sparked not only demonstrations, but also a new examination of the roles of race, colonialism and exploitation through the centuries. The reputation of the United States as a safe and desirable place to visit is also under scrutiny. Special correspondent Michale Baleke reports from Uganda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Confederate portraits removed from U.S. Capitol
June 18, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Thursday, crews removed portraits of four former speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives. All of the men had served in the Confederacy, embodying "violent bigotry and grotesque racism," according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Also, New York City's mayor, Bill de Blasio, says everything from offices to hair salons will reopen Monday, sending up to 300,000 people back to work. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Grieving Northern Italians mount campaign to investigate officials' pandemic response
June 18, 2020 22:25Italy was hit hard by COVID-19 early in the pandemic. Now, prosecutors have begun an investigation into whether the failure to lock down two towns near the northern city of Bergamo contributed to thousands of deaths related to the disease. The campaign for justice, led by bereaved relatives, has quickly ensnared Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Bolton's book makes explosive claims about Trump, say reports
June 17, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Wednesday, a bombshell has landed at the White House, in a book by John Bolton, former national security adviser. Multiple news outlets report that Bolton accuses President Trump of asking Chinese President Xi Jinping for reelection help by buying more U.S. farm products. Also, new numbers show New York state has cut coronavirus transmission rates to the lowest in the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success?
June 17, 2020 22:40Japan has gone its own way on the coronavirus pandemic from its beginning, with a delayed response, limited testing and a gentler lockdown. But with cases of COVID-19 nearing 20,000 in the country, public health experts are asking whether Japan's handling of the crisis should be applauded or criticized. Special correspondent Grace Lee reports from Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Man arrested after Albuquerque protest shooting
June 16, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have arrested a man after a shooting during a protest Monday night. It happened as demonstrators tried to tear down a Spanish conquistador's statue and confronted armed men who were reportedly part of a militia. Also, U.S. deaths from COVID-19 have now surpassed the number of American troops killed in World War I, with over 116,700. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Himalayan border tensions between China and India turn violent
June 16, 2020 22:35The world's most populous nations, both nuclear powers, are locked in a deadly face-off over a contested border high in the Himalayas. Tensions in a decades-old dispute between China and India have boiled over recently, with 20 Indian soldiers dying under murky circumstances in the treacherous Galwan Valley. Stephanie Sy reports and talks to Alyssa Ayres of the Council on Foreign Relations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What's behind North Korea's latest act of aggression
June 16, 2020 22:30On Tuesday, North Korea blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office, a symbol of a rare rapprochement in 2018 with South Korea. The move comes as North Korean rhetoric grows increasingly hostile. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Jeongmin Kim of NK News, a website focused on the Korean Peninsula, about North Korea's recent aggression and what it means domestically, for South Korea and for the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: FDA revokes approval for hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment
June 15, 2020 22:40In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration withdrew emergency approval for hospitals to use hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19. The FDA said the malaria drug is unlikely to be effective against the coronavirus. Meanwhile, infections continue to increase across parts of the United States, with Arizona, Texas, Florida and Alabama among the states experiencing a surge in cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Paul Whelan and Maria Ressa, Americans held abroad, convicted in controversial trials
June 15, 2020 22:25Two Americans held overseas have been convicted in controversial court cases. In Russia, former Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a trial the U.S. ambassador to Russia called "a mockery of justice." In the Philippines, renowned journalist Maria Ressa faces up to six years in jail in a case experts say reflects a broader trend of press crackdowns. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As COVID cases surge, Haiti's Dr. Pape is on the frontline again
June 13, 2020 21:23Dr. Jean William Pape has been on the frontline of Haiti's ever-changing public health needs, from the early days of the AIDS epidemic to the devastating 2010 earthquake. Now, as the country's fragile healthcare system confronts a massive uptick in coronavirus cases, Dr. Pape is using that past experience to fight yet another health crisis. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Politics loom large in Brazil's response to pandemic
June 13, 2020 21:09As Brazil's death toll from the coronavirus surpassed that of the United Kingdom, making it the second highest in the world, many Brazilians are expressing outrage over a move by the government to limit the amount of data released on the pandemic. New York Times reporter Ernesto Londoño joins Hari Sreenivasan from Rio de Janeiro for more on the COVID-19 crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Politics looms large in Brazil's response to pandemic
June 13, 2020 21:09As Brazil's death toll from the coronavirus surpassed that of the United Kingdom, making it the second highest in the world, many Brazilians are expressing outrage over a move by the government to limit the amount of data released on the pandemic. New York Times reporter Ernesto Londoño joins Hari Sreenivasan from Rio de Janeiro for more on the COVID-19 crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Trump defends Juneteenth rally in Tulsa as 'a celebration'
June 12, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Friday, President Trump defended his plans for a campaign rally on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The day, known as Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery, and Tulsa was the site of a white-on-black massacre in 1921. Also, the drive to reform policing in the United States is gaining momentum. New York state has moved to ban chokeholds and release police disciplinary records. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Coronavirus cases continue to surge in Brazil, India
June 11, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Thursday, the pandemic continues to surge in other parts of the world. Brazil and India have reported major infection increases, and the World Health Organization reiterated that "the threat of a resurgence remains very real." Also, protesters in the U.S. are pulling down more monuments linked to white supremacy, including statues of Jefferson Davis and Christopher Columbus. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Outrage over George Floyd catalyzes movements for racial justice abroad
June 11, 2020 22:40The killing of George Floyd has led to racial reckonings far beyond the U.S. In France, protesters point to incidents of police violence against black people and complain the government hasn't done enough to address systemic racism. Activists in the United Kingdom say their national history is "whitewashed." And in Berlin, Black Lives Matter is calling for reparations. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Former DOJ employees call for investigation of Barr
June 10, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Wednesday, some 1,250 former Justice Department employees are calling to investigate Attorney General William Barr for his decision to forcibly remove peaceful protesters from near the White House last week. Their request was made Wednesday to the department's inspector general. Also, NASCAR announced it is banning the Confederate flag from all its racing events and properties. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Syrian civilians prepare for a new battle with invisible foe: coronavirus
June 10, 2020 22:30The brutal war in Syria is now in its 10th year, and amid renewed bombing by the air corps of Bashar al-Assad and his Russian backers, a new worry looms: coronavirus. The country's health care system has been destroyed in the conflict, and people who have already suffered so much are now rushing to produce homemade COVID-19 tests, ventilators and disinfectant. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: UN General Assembly will not convene this fall due to pandemic
June 09, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly announced it will not convene in person this September due to the pandemic. It's the first time that's happened in the world body's 75-year history. Also, in Hong Kong, hundreds marched on the first anniversary of a rally that sparked a pro-democracy movement. They flooded the city's financial district, defying coronavirus restrictions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why the U.S. military hasn't made more progress on overcoming racism
June 09, 2020 22:40George Floyd's death and ensuing mass protests over police treatment of black Americans have sparked new calls to improve race relations within the U.S. military, as well. On Tuesday, the U.S. Air Force made history by confirming the first African American chief of a military service. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to retired Major General Dana Pittard and retired Brigadier General Remo Butler. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How Vietnam's authoritarian government succeeded at containing COVID-19
June 09, 2020 22:25The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to spread across much of the world, but one country that set out to defeat it has apparently succeeded: Vietnam. Bordering China, where the virus originated, the similarly authoritarian country instituted mass quarantines and social distancing -- and as intended, the strict measures did flatten the curve of infection. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: New York City begins gradual reopening
June 08, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Monday, New York City began a gradual reopening for up to 400,000 workers after months of pandemic restrictions. At its peak, COVID-19 killed more than 500 people a day in New York; the number is now in the single digits. Also, in Paris, work began to clear 200 tons of melted scaffolding atop Notre Dame Cathedral. Crews will work through the summer to dismantle the charred metal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: WHO urges continued use of face masks worldwide
June 05, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Friday, worldwide deaths from COVID-19 neared 400,000, with more than quarter of those occurring in the U.S. The World Health Organization called for widespread use of face masks amid "evolving evidence" they can help reduce transmission. Also, an Associated Press count shows former Vice President Joe Biden within 18 delegates of clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Virginia taking down Robert E. Lee statue
June 04, 2020 22:35In our news wrap Thursday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced that the statue will be removed from Richmond's well-known "Monument Avenue," and said that the state can no longer showcase a cause that sought to preserve slavery. Also, business closings and cutbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic have claimed another 1.9 million jobs, according to the latest jobs report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
At banned Tiananmen vigil, Hong Kong protesters rally for their freedoms
June 04, 2020 22:30Thousands of people turned out in Hong Kong to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the brutal crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, defying a ban demonstrating during the pandemic. Their aim? To rally against China's moves to impose its legal will in the semi-autonomous region with a strict new national security law. Special correspondent Divya Gopalan reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Florida reports 1,300 new coronavirus cases
June 03, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S., with deaths exceeding 107,000. The state of Florida confirmed 1,300 new infections, one of its largest single-day surges, but attributed the rise to increased testing. Also, former FBI Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended appointing Robert Mueller to lead an investigation into Russian election interference. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Amid protests, Birx says virus testing even more important
June 02, 2020 22:35In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials again warned that public protests gripping the nation could make the COVID-19 pandemic worse. Dr. Deborah Birx of the Coronavirus Task Force said expanding virus testing is even more important as large groups gather. Also, the North Carolina governor says the pandemic means the Republican National Convention scheduled for August must be scaled back. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: U.S. health officials fear protests will drive virus outbreaks
June 01, 2020 22:35In our news wrap Monday, U.S. health officials voiced fears that mass protests could fuel new COVID-19 infections. The warning came as deaths nationwide neared 105,000, including some 26,000 nursing home residents. Also, the artist Christo, known for his massive public art displays, has died in New York. He was 84 years old. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Trump says U.S. terminating relationship with WHO
May 29, 2020 22:40In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, to which it gives about $450 million. Trump accuses the group of covering up China's role in the novel coronavirus pandemic. Also, Russia reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 deaths with 232, and India recorded nearly 7,500 new infections in the past 24 hours. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
China's move to tighten control of Hong Kong prompts U.S. policy changes
May 29, 2020 22:37The Trump administration says it is ending special treatment of Hong Kong in response to China's new security legislation in the territory, as well as Beijing's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The policy change will also sanction Communist Party officials and affect some Chinese postgraduate students coming to the U.S. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The coronavirus' human and economic toll continue to expand
May 28, 2020 22:55The U.S. death toll from coronavirus is a number of epic proportions: more than 100,000. But health officials believe that even that staggering number may be an undercount due to testing shortages and incomplete reporting of cases. Meanwhile, the pandemic's economic fallout continues to grow, with another 2.1 million Americans filing for unemployment in the past week. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: House Democrats shelve FISA bill after Trump's veto threat
May 28, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Thursday, House Democratic leaders shelved a bill to renew government surveillance tools. The move followed President Trump's promise to veto, after which congressional Republicans "abandoned their commitment to security," according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Meanwhile, Trump signed an executive order aimed at social media companies, accusing them of bias against conservatives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What China's move to crack down on Hong Kong means for city's autonomy
May 28, 2020 22:35China's National People's Congress has created a legislative process to criminalize certain behavior in Hong Kong. Pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong, as well as the Trump administration, have criticized the move, arguing it erodes the city's freedoms and goes against Beijing's prior promises to respect its autonomy. Nick Schifrin reports on the reaction from Hong Kong and Washington, D.C. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 milestone
May 27, 2020 22:55The coronavirus pandemic has reached a fearsome new milestone as of Wednesday night -- 100,000 U.S. lives lost. That number exceeds all the American dead in the Korean and Vietnam Wars combined. Although the House of Representatives made history by allowing proxy votes for the first time to avoid travel amid the pandemic, businesses across the country continued to reopen. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: NASA scrubs rocket launch due to storms
May 27, 2020 22:40In our news wrap Wednesday, NASA had to scrub the first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade due to bad weather. Storms kept the SpaceX rocket stalled at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but the crew will try again Saturday. Also, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has stepped up criticism of President Trump for refusing to wear a mask in public, calling Trump a "fool." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, how will the U.S. respond?
May 27, 2020 22:30In Hong Kong, demonstrations have intensified as the threats from China mount. Beijing said recently it would make behavior that it deems anti-Chinese illegal, in a move that is prompting the Trump administration to consider rescinding certain trade and travel privileges for the territory. But how far will the U.S. go? Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what's next for Hong Kong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Meat-processing plants remain source of concern for new COVID-19 outbreaks
May 26, 2020 22:55The pace of new U.S. fatalities from COVID-19 has been slowing as the pandemic's toll nears a milestone of 100,000 deaths. Still, restrictions are being lifted, and more economic activity is resuming. On Tuesday, the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange was partially opened for the first time since March. But concerns remain, especially around meat-packing facilities. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Afghan government begins releasing Taliban prisoners
May 26, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Tuesday, the government of Afghanistan began releasing Taliban prisoners, simultaneously urging the militant group to extend a three-day cease-fire. Dozens of inmates walked out of a jail near Kabul as part of the deal the U.S. signed with the Taliban in February. Also, Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam, has dismissed fears that mainland China is moving to snuff out dissent. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
On Memorial Day, lifting of pandemic restrictions brings both relief and concern
May 25, 2020 22:55This Memorial Day, as the U.S. honored those who gave their lives in service to the country, the national death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic topped 98,000. Still, more areas loosened their coronavirus restrictions over the holiday weekend, and President Trump ramped up his push to reopen the country even more. He also levied new limitations on travel from Brazil. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Top Democrats slam Trump's COVID-19 testing plan
May 25, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Monday, top Democrats slammed the Trump administration's national COVID-19 testing strategy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with other colleagues, blasted the effort as intending to "reject responsibility." Also, the British prime minister's closest aide defied calls to quit over accusations he violated coronavirus lockdown rules in March. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders