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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's green card policy to take effect
January 27, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Monday, the Trump administration can deny permanent residence to immigrants who receive public benefits. The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to let the new green card policy take effect while lawsuits against it continue. Also, an American military plane crashed in Ghazni province in eastern Afghanistan, an area largely controlled by the Taliban. There was no word on the crew's fate.
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan residents confront fear, government distrust
January 27, 2020 23:45China's coronavirus outbreak continues, as concerns mount that the virus may be spreading faster than previously assessed. The Chinese city of Wuhan remains the epicenter of the outbreak, and its 11 million residents are currently living in a state of partial lockdown. William Brangham reports and talks to The New York Times' Christopher Buckley, a China-based correspondent reporting from Wuhan.
A preview of Trump's long-awaited Middle East peace plan
January 27, 2020 23:40After months of delay, President Trump is preparing to reveal his plan for peace in the Middle East. The development comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces corruption charges and Trump an impeachment trial. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the plan's unusual level of detail, how Israelis are reacting to it and why Palestinians are almost universally opposed.
The lessons of Auschwitz, 75 years after its liberation
January 27, 2020 23:35Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps marked the 75th anniversary of their liberation Monday, gathering at the rail depot where Jews from across Europe disembarked cattle trucks to be murdered in Nazi gas chambers. Polish President Andrzej Duda urged Holocaust remembrance at a time anti-Semitic attacks in Europe and the U.S. are on the rise. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
What health officials know about the coronavirus outbreak
January 25, 2020 22:19As new cases of coronavirus continue to spread in China and around the world, a growing number of patients in the United States have been identified as being infected with the virus. Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the international outbreak.
Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition
January 25, 2020 22:18People around the world on Saturday celebrated the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the first day of the Year of the Rat, with many celebrations including the traditional "lion dance" to usher in good luck and fortune. In New York City, one young dancer shows how that age-old tradition is being reinvented.
With growing coronavirus outbreak, is China's massive quarantine the right response?
January 24, 2020 23:50China is still struggling to contain its growing coronavirus outbreak, which has now killed at least 41 and infected 900 more. The virus has spread to seven countries, with a second case confirmed in the U.S. Hospitals in the Chinese city of Wuhan are overflowing, and officials have ordered a travel ban affecting 35 million residents. William Brangham reports on concerns over what lies ahead.
News Wrap: Trump addresses crowds at anti-abortion March for Life
January 24, 2020 23:45In our news wrap Friday, President Trump became the first sitting president to address the annual March for Life in Washington in person. He spoke to thousands of abortion opponents who flocked to the National Mall. Also, the Pentagon now says 34 U.S. troops suffered traumatic brain injuries when their Iraqi base was hit by Iranian missiles earlier this month. Trump called the injuries headaches.
News Wrap: China closes off city of Wuhan to try to contain coronavirus outbreak
January 23, 2020 23:45In our news wrap Thursday, China closed off Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, in an unprecedented effort to contain a deadly coronavirus. Officials announced two other cities will be shuttered Friday, as infected patients are hospitalized in isolation wards. Also, the International Court of Justice unanimously ordered the government of Myanmar to protect Rohingya Muslims from acts of genocide.
News Wrap: At Davos, Trump urges Europe to liberalize trade policies
January 22, 2020 23:40In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump departed the World Economic Forum after urging European countries to liberalize trade. Trump complained that the European Union is "more difficult to do business with than China." Also, high winds and sweltering temperatures have returned to Australia, increasing the risk of fire. A huge dust storm also engulfed several towns in New South Wales.
What we know about China's deadly coronavirus outbreak -- and what we don't
January 22, 2020 23:35Chinese officials are racing to respond to a highly contagious pneumonia-like virus that has now killed at least 17 people, infected hundreds more and spread to several other countries. In an effort to contain the illness, the city of Wuhan has issued a partial quarantine and shut down public transportation. But the medical gravity of the virus remains unknown. William Brangham reports.
Why the UN thinks Saudi crown prince helped to hack Jeff Bezos' phone
January 22, 2020 23:30United Nations investigators have unveiled an extraordinary charge: that the crown prince of Saudi Arabia may have been personally involved in hacking Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, one of the world's richest men. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Agnès Callamard, the UN's special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions, about the evidence behind the assertion and what should happen next.
In Davos, Trump hails U.S. 'economic boom,' downplays climate crisis
January 21, 2020 23:45As his Senate impeachment trial begins, President Trump is meeting with other world leaders, economic scholars and business moguls in Davos, Switzerland, as part of the World Economic Forum. In an address there, Trump hailed a U.S. economic "boom" and said the outlook is strong for a trade deal with Europe. But not all attendees shared his optimism. Special correspondent Ryan Chilcote reports.
News Wrap: China's viral pneumonia spreads to the U.S.
January 21, 2020 23:40In our news wrap Tuesday, an outbreak of viral pneumonia in China has spread to the United States. Federal health officials confirmed a Seattle-area man, now hospitalized in good condition, brought the virus back from a trip to China, where it has killed six people. Also, North Korea is warning it no longer feels bound to refrain from testing nuclear weapons and long-range missiles.
Idlib is the last refuge for Syrians fleeing Assad -- and it is barely livable
January 21, 2020 23:35The war in Syria has waged for almost nine years and claimed millions of lives. Northwest Idlib province is the last refuge for Syrians fleeing attacks by President Bashar al-Assad's regime. But the crowded, muddy refugee camps there offer little shelter or support, and to the north, Turkey's border is closed to those seeking better conditions. Nick Schifrin reports on Idlib's "fragile stability."
News Wrap: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Baghdad protests
January 20, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Monday, at least three people died and dozens were wounded after new battles broke out between anti-government protesters and security forces in Iraq. Demonstrators clogged Baghdad's streets and threw rocks at security forces, who fired live rounds and tear gas back. Also, health officials in China confirmed an outbreak of viral pneumonia there poses the risk of spreading quickly.
Could Australia's bushfire disaster alter the conversation on climate change?
January 20, 2020 23:40Australia has been suffering a summer of extreme weather and dire consequences. Thunderstorms and hail have been pelting eastern sections of the country, while strong winds have produced dust storms. Plus, drought conditions and devastating bushfires remain a major problem. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports from Australia on why this fire season and its terrible impact are far from over.
Ukraine stuck in a tug-of-war between Russia and the West
January 19, 2020 22:04After years of war with Russia and with a new president at the helm, Ukraine has played a crucial role in the struggles between Russia and the West, before it was drawn into U.S. politics and President Trump's impeachment. NewsHour Weekend looks back at our Ukraine coverage with Simon Ostrovsky, who's reported often from the region with Pulitzer Center support. He joins Hari Sreenivasan for more.
Disease threatens Italy's once booming olive oil industry
January 18, 2020 22:19More than a third of olive oil in the U.S. comes from Italy, which has kept a longstanding reputation for quality. But the quantity of olive oil made in the south of Italy has been in sharp decline. A disease in the region of Puglia has been attacking olive trees, decimating the industry and causing Italy to import olive oil for the first time. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.
Making NewsHour Weekend: Covering stories at home, abroad and everywhere in between
January 18, 2020 22:16NewsHour Weekend producers Laura Fong and Mori Rothman reported in 2019 on the impact of the U.S. trade war with China on farmers in North Carolina and Wisconsin a year ahead of the 2020 Republican and Democratic national conventions. They also reported on the effect of climate change near American Samoa and on a diversity debate in New York schools. They sat down with Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.
News Wrap: Amid protests, Iran's Khamenei lashes out at U.S.
January 17, 2020 23:55In our news wrap Friday, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out at the U.S. amid new unrest in his country. He addressed Friday prayers for the first time in eight years, telling crowds the U.S. is lying when it says it supports protesters. Also, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo said he will investigate allegations that the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was under surveillance before her ouster.
Australian ecosystems left vulnerable in wake of bushfire catastrophe
January 17, 2020 23:50Firefighters in Australia are finally getting some help from nature, in the form of lower temperatures and rain. But many fires are still burning, and millions of acres have been lost. The blazes have also caused tremendous damage to the surrounding ecosystems and wildlife -- some of which don't exist anywhere else in the world. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Threatened with violence, Venezuela's Juan Guaido on finding 'urgent solution' to crisis
January 17, 2020 23:35Venezuela is enduring both economic meltdown and political crisis. A year ago, opposition head Juan Guaido said President Nicolas Maduro was illegitimate and that he himself was the country's rightful leader. But although Guaido won support from nearly 60 countries around the world, including the U.S., Maduro remains in power. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs sits down with Guaido in Caracas.
What we learned from the opening day of Trump's impeachment trial
January 16, 2020 23:55President Trump's impeachment trial, only the third such proceeding in U.S. history, opened in the Senate Thursday. Chief Justice John Roberts and 99 senators were sworn in to their official trial roles. Meanwhile, new evidence related to Trump's Ukraine policy was publicly released. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss the trial and Lev Parnas.
News Wrap: Trump moves to give religious groups easier access to federal programs
January 16, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump moved to give religious groups easier access to federal programs -- and to reaffirm the right to pray in public schools. Nine Cabinet departments proposed rules to ensure faith-based organizations are not discriminated against in the competition for grant funding. Also, the UN reports 350,000 people have fled a new government offensive in northwest Syria.
What are the differences between NAFTA and the USMCA?
January 16, 2020 23:45The Senate has passed a new trade agreement among the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The USMCA, as it's now called, is meant to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it does change or replace some important provisions -- but critics say it is hardly the overhaul that was once advertised. Amna Nawaz reports and speaks to Lori Wallach of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch.
Despite outbreak, Ebola treatment and vaccine represent 'resounding scientific success'
January 16, 2020 23:30Recently, the FDA formally approved the first vaccine to prevent the Ebola virus. The advance comes at a crucial time, as Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering an outbreak that has lasted over a year and a half and sickened more than 3,000. But the death toll would be much higher without the unprecedented rate of medical progress in treatment. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports.
Kim Phuc's Brief But Spectacular take on pain and forgiveness
January 16, 2020 23:25A photograph of Phan Thi Kim Phuc as a nine-year-old girl enduring a napalm attack became a defining image of the Vietnam War. Healing has been a decades-long process. Now living in Canada, Kim Phuc shares her Brief But Spectacular take on pain and forgiveness.
News Wrap: Virginia becomes 38th state to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
January 15, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Wednesday, Virginia became the crucial 38th state to ratify the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex. Three-quarters of the states now approve the amendment. Also, Russia's government abruptly resigned after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could keep him in power after his current term ends in 2024.
What Phase 1 of Trump's China trade deal includes -- and what it doesn't
January 15, 2020 23:35After two years of escalating threats and tariffs, the U.S. and China have signed a trade deal. In what is known as Phase 1 of a larger agreement, Beijing pledged to increase purchases of U.S. goods, while U.S. tariffs remain on $360 billion of Chinese imports. Nick Schifrin reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Peter Navarro, director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.
How war and misinformation are complicating the DRC's Ebola battle
January 15, 2020 23:25An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has plagued Democratic Republic of Congo for nearly a year and a half, with more than 3,000 people getting sick and 2,000 dead. Major medical advances in prevention and treatment have kept the disease's toll from rising, but ongoing war -- and attacks on medical teams -- have forced the response to a standstill. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports.
News Wrap: European leaders pressure Iran over nuclear deal
January 14, 2020 23:55In our news wrap Tuesday, European leaders took a major step in pressuring Iran to adhere to the 2015 nuclear deal. Germany, France and the United Kingdom triggered the deal's official dispute process over Iran's decision to no longer abide by its enriched uranium limits. Also, Iran arrested an undisclosed number of suspects over the downing of a passenger jet that killed all 176 people on board.
Why it's problematic to have 2 popes weighing in on key issues for Catholic Church
January 14, 2020 23:30Rome is being roiled by a series of unusual developments in which a former pope appeared to be weighing in on a sensitive issue facing his successor, Pope Francis. The debate is over the law of clerical celibacy, which divides many Catholics. But now, the retired pope, Benedict, is distancing himself from the controversy. Father Thomas Reese of Religion News Service joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
Water-stressed cities in India turn to innovation for a safe, stable supply
January 14, 2020 23:25Half the population of India lives in areas where water resources are highly stressed. In the coastal city of Chennai, rapid economic development and a population boom have jeopardized supplies of freshwater, prompting officials to rely on desalination of the ocean. But some local residents have found a simpler and more reliable source. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
Iranians take to the streets to protest government after it admits downing plane
January 13, 2020 23:55After the U.S. killed an elite Iranian general, the regime in Tehran hoped to unify its people, many of whom had been protesting against Iran's government for months. But then Iran's military accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft and denied it for three days, driving civilian dissenters into uproar against the Islamic Republic instead. Nick Schifrin reports and joins Judy Woodruff.
News Wrap: Erupting volcano in the Philippines forces residents from their homes
January 13, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Monday, a volcano in the Philippines is erupting, forcing thousands of people from their homes. The Taal volcano is spewing lava about 40 miles south of Manila, the capital. Also, China is condemning Taiwanese separatists after pro-independence President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide reelection Saturday. Beijing's top diplomat said the group will "leave a stink for 10,000 years."
How a 'progressive' new arrangement for the British royal family could work
January 13, 2020 23:25The British monarchy is in the midst of one of its most tumultuous times in recent history. Queen Elizabeth announced Monday that she would be open to a new arrangement that would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to pursue a life outside their royal obligations. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Robert Lacey, a royal historian, about whether the family can successfully reinvent itself.
Nigeria hits polio milestone as the world eyes eradication
January 12, 2020 22:29Nigeria once had the most cases of wild polio in Africa, but it has now been three years since the disease was last detected. And as health workers there continue looking for children who have not received polio vaccinations, the WHO may soon certify the country free of the crippling virus. Special correspondent Benedict Moran and video journalist Jorgen Samso report with U.N. Foundation support.
Are U.S. military leaders prepared to withdraw from Iraq?
January 11, 2020 22:10Iraq's government is demanding that U.S. troops leave the country in the wake of last week's drone strike that killed an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander. But on Friday, as violent protests continued in Iraq, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would not withdraw. The Washington Post's Baghdad Bureau Chief Louisa Loveluck joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.
Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants
January 11, 2020 22:08Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants from passing through their country, stranding them in the city of Tapachula. Special correspondent Nadja Drost and videographer Bruno Federico report.
News Wrap: Standoff over Senate impeachment trial to end next week
January 10, 2020 23:55In our news wrap Friday, the impasse over a Senate impeachment trial of President Trump is ending. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll move next week to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Also, the final U.S. jobs report of 2019 shows hiring was a little slower in December. The Labor Department announced the economy added a net of 145,000 jobs -- a bit below projections.
Will fallout from Soleimani killing drive U.S. troops from Iraq?
January 10, 2020 23:50The fallout from the Trump administration's killing of Qasem Soleimani continues to unfold -- and it could affect the presence of U.S. forces in Iraq. On Friday, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo rejected Iraqi calls for the U.S. to plan troop withdrawal. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmit, who served in the George W. Bush administration, and York University's Thabit Abdullah join Nick Schifrin to discuss.
This dissident leaked explosive documents depicting China's brutal treatment of Uighurs
January 10, 2020 23:45The U.S. says more than a million Uighur Muslims are in detention or camps in China's vast northwest Xinjiang province. The Chinese government counters that it is focused on the "re-education" of extremists. But in her first television interview, a Uighur dissident describes this Chinese repression as a repeat of the Holocaust. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant sits down with Asiye Abdulahat.
How France is leveraging a lottery to finance historic preservation
January 10, 2020 23:25From the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Versailles, France is famous for iconic monuments and other structures. But the country also faces a large and growing challenge with protecting and preserving its lesser-known historic sites, many of which have suffered decades or even centuries of neglect. Jeffrey Brown reports from France on an experiment in raising new funds to support the cause.
U.S., other governments say it's likely Iran shot down Ukrainian passenger jet
January 09, 2020 23:55According to the U.S. government, evidence is mounting that an Iranian missile was responsible for the crash of a passenger plane near Tehran Wednesday. Iran denies the charge, but the U.S. says radar, satellite and photos indicate it is "highly likely" -- raising the question of why civilian aircraft were flying amid a conflict. Nick Schifrin reports and joins Judy Woodruff and Miles O'Brien.
Can Congress limit Trump's ability to authorize military action on Iran?
January 09, 2020 23:50As tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, both the House and the Senate are pursuing measures to restrict President Trump's war powers -- but there are differing opinions about what they should entail. How has presidential authority been leveraged and limited in past U.S. military engagements? Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss that topic as well as the latest on impeachment.
News Wrap: UK's House of Commons approves Jan. 31 for Brexit
January 09, 2020 23:45In our news wrap Thursday, Britain's House of Commons gave final approval to the country's leaving the European Union on January 31st. The bill will become law once the House of Lords gives its pro forma consent. Also, officials responding to fires in southeastern Australia have ordered more evacuations before a new round of high winds and extreme heat. Friday temperatures could top 110 degrees.
In Taiwan, presidential election brings long-simmering tensions with China to the surface
January 09, 2020 23:40For decades, Taiwan's political status has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and China. The U.S. considers it a real democracy, while mainland China sees a rogue province that should be under Communist control. Taiwanese voters will elect their next president Saturday, in a decision with major implications for Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. Special correspondent Divya Gopalan reports.
After missile strikes on Iraqi bases, U.S. and Iran both appear to de-escalate
January 08, 2020 23:55President Trump says Iran is "standing down" after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops -- but causing no casualties. But Iran says its goal is to see U.S. forces leave the Middle East. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Karim Sadjadpour joins Nick Schifrin, Yamiche Alcindor and Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest developments.
U.S. should 'drive a wedge' between Iranian regime and its people, says Rep. Gallagher
January 08, 2020 23:50For a congressional Republican's perspective on the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, we turn to Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former Marine who deployed twice to Iraq as a commander of intelligence teams. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he supported the decision to kill Gen. Qassem Soleimani and what he expects next from Iran.