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U.S. health officials recommend moving marijuana to lower-risk drug classification
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‘My humanity is caught up in yours’ : How Desmond Tutu dedicated his life to greater good
Amna Nawaz: Nearly five years later, in 1994, Tutu helped introduce the world to South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, and, in the process, he witnessed the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Desmond Tutu was born in 1931 in a small mining town, before his family moved to Johannesburg. It was an era when South Africa's white minority codified longstanding racial segregation into rigidly enforced apartheid, and deliberately de-emphasized education for Black people.
A look at the life and legacy of former GOP Majority Leader, presidential nominee Bob Dole
Bob Dole's storied political career spanned five decades, taking him from the heights of power in Congress to the lows of failed presidential bids. During his career, Dole helped shape the Republican party as a senator from Kansas, and majority leader. Judy Woodruff reports on his lifetime in politics. Amna Nawaz: Now we take a look back at the decades-long career of Bob Dole, who helped shape the Republican Party as a senator from Kansas, majority leader and presidential nominee.
Bob Dole, longtime Republican senator and presidential nominee, dies at 98
Dec 5, 2021 12:19 PM EST Robert Joseph Dole, the five-term senator from Kansas whose career took him from the heights of political power in Congress to the lows of three failed presidential bids, died Sunday at the age of 98. “Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years,” the Elizabeth Dole Foundation said in a statement.
News Wrap: WHO says its search for COVID origins has stalled due to cold trail
Amna Nawaz: At the same time, a number of reports said a U.S. intelligence review also proved inconclusive. In other developments, New York state confirmed it's had nearly 12,000 more COVID deaths than previously acknowledged. And the Pentagon formally ordered that all U.S. troops be vaccinated as quickly as possible. In Northern California, the Caldor Fire rained more ash over the Lake Tahoe Basin, leaving a thick yellow haze that closed school districts for a third day.
Deaths from drug overdoses surge in some Black communities amid COVID-19
Kanika Turner: Yes, I think what's driving those numbers is definitely multifactorial, I think a few things on the streets, with the drug supply changing, with the pandemic. So, when we went through the shutdown, we saw a significant change in the drug supply. And whenever you see a change in drug supply, that that definitely increase someone's risk for an overdose. On the streets, we typically saw a lot of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs.
‘Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie’ follows filmmakers with Down syndrome
Jun 4, 2021 6:25 PM EDT As teenagers with Down syndrome, Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt used Kickstarter to fund their dream of creating a zombie movie. Their latest work,"Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie" takes a look at that journey. NewsHour's Mike Melia spoke with the two budding filmmakers for our arts and culture series, “CANVAS.” By — Mike Melia Mike Melia Mike Melia is senior broadcast producer for the PBS NewsHour.
'Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie' follows filmmakers with Down syndrome
Transcript Judy Woodruff: I am happy to say that this is a good news story. Do not be fooled by the zombie massacre. The "NewsHour"'s Mike Melia checks in on the latest work by two budding filmmakers he has been tracking for years. It's part of our arts and culture series, Canvas. Mike Melia: There are moments in life you do not forget. For me, one of them is when I first met Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt.
Race Matters - America After George Floyd
One year after the police killing of George Floyd, where does America go from here? in the special “Race Matters: America after George Floyd,” PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff and our reporters talk to people and experts across the country about the lasting effects of systemic racism, the lingering distrust between communities of color and law enforcement, the trauma that remains for so many and what the future looks like.
The Longest Year: How COVID-19 has reshaped our lives
Health Mar 12, 2021 6:00 AM EST Take a second to remember what your life was like one year ago. For most of us, it all feels like a distant memory. From how we work to how we learn, who we see and where we can go, our day-to-day has changed drastically. And some of those changes have lasting consequences.
Record-breaking sale of digital creation makes history in art and cryptocurrency markets
Transcript Judy Woodruff: Christie's, the auction house, sold a work of art yesterday for a record-breaking $69.3 million. That is for a piece that exist, except digitally. The sale, reportedly to an investor known only by a pseudonym, is seen by many as history-making in the development of both digital art and cryptocurrency markets. Jeffrey Brown takes a look for our arts and culture series, Canvas. Jeffrey Brown: He goes by the moniker people Beeple, real name, Mike Winkelmann.
Lawmakers look at expanding child tax credits to help low-income families
The U.S. Senate is trying to pass a $1.9 trillion package for COVID and economic-related relief, with one key section providing assistance to families with children by expanding tax credits. Many families could receive a $3,000 credit per child. We hear from parents who say they are looking for help, and Elaine Maag, of the Urban Institute, joins Yamiche Alcindor to discuss.
The Joke Is on the Ph.D. (Published 2011)
Blackboard | PH. D. Funnies July 22, 2011 Jorge Cham's comics started out as just another way for a grad student — himself — to procrastinate. Now he’s helping millions of others do the same. Image Credit...www.phdcomics.com “Piled High and Deeper — Life (or the Lack Thereof),” more commonly known as “Ph.D. Comics,” is dedicated to the plight of doctoral candidates: their sleep-deprived stupor, fleeting social lives and the tragic realization that advisers don’t really care.
How COVID-19 could worsen America’s childhood trauma crisis
Health Dec 18, 2020 5:31 PM EST Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, a different public health crisis troubled experts nationwide: childhood trauma. More than 60 percent of Americans report having at least one adverse childhood experience in their life, and now, things are seemingly getting worse. The pandemic has forced millions of children to learn from home instead of school, where teachers can more easily catch early signs of maltreatment. Experts worry that trauma is going unchecked.
Understanding the magnitude of the U.S. coronavirus death toll
William Brangham: The slow beat of bells at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, 200 tolls as the nation approached 200,000 American lives lost to the coronavirus. It's a daunting number, one that's hard to fully grasp. It's nearly twice as many Americans who've been killed in every major conflict since the Korean War combined. So, as the country marks this solemn occasion, we felt it important to take a moment to lay out what the numbers tell us so far.
What kids are losing as coronavirus cancels camp
Summer means swimming, crafts and camaraderie for the roughly 26 million children who attend camp in the U.S. But the pandemic has closed an estimated 82 percent of the country's overnight camps and many more daytime programs, causing layoffs and lost revenue. And for parents and children, the absence of community and activity is yielding a summer they don’t want to repeat. John Yang reports. By — John Yang John Yang John Yang is a correspondent for the PBS NewsHour.
This city already rebuilt its police department. Did it work?
Nation Jun 15, 2020 5:23 PM EDT Protesters across the country are continuing to fill the streets, looking to turn their outrage over police violence against black people into action. Many point to the city of Camden, New Jersey, as an example of what reforming a police department can look like. But is it a success story?
Business travel likely to be depressed for years, says Southwest Airlines CEO
Gary Kelly: Well, great to be with you, Judy. And, again, thank you for having us. Well, yes, it's a really tough time for the world, quite frankly. And I think people are very concerned about the pandemic. They're concerned about their health. Even if people want to travel and have the means to travel right now, in a lot of ways, there's nowhere to go, if you know what I mean, because, you know, the country's been on lockdown.
What the Trump administration’s Title IX changes mean for survivors and the accused
PBS NewsHour May 6, 2020 6:35 PM EDT The Trump administration has released a highly debated and long-anticipated blueprint for responding to sexual assault and harassment in schools. Issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the rules outline how student allegations of sexual misconduct must be dealt with for schools to remain in compliance. The New York Times’ Erica Green joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the significance of the changes.
Apparent video of black man’s shooting death sparks national outrage
A black family in Georgia is pressing authorities to act after the shooting death of their son. In late February, Ahmaud Arbery was killed after two white men chased him, but no charges have been filed. Now, shocking video apparently depicting the incident has emerged -- and is stirring outrage nationwide. Yamiche Alcindor reports. By — Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor Yamiche Alcindor is the White House correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, a role she began in January 2018.
Check Out These Staggering Numbers Behind President Obama's Fundraising Dinner With George Clooney
He wined, he dined, and by the end of the night, President Obama took home nearly $15 million in campaign contributions. Not a bad night, don't you say. The record-breaking donation came courtesy of a star-studded dinner put on by actor George Clooney. Clooney hosted over 150 of Hollywood's biggest stars for an outdoor dinner at his Los Angeles mansion.
What’s behind extreme air pollution in India
Fred de Sam Lazaro: Also contributing to the rampant smog, plumes of smoke generated by fireworks during the recent festival of Diwali, a celebration of light where, now, during the day, there is less. Weather and wind patterns are also blamed for trapping pollutants over India's capital. Dirty fuels are the culprit from several sources. Automobiles are the major one.
How Rotterdam became a center of architectural experimentation
Transcript Judy Woodruff: And now to a city in the Netherlands where experimentation in architecture has become a way of life. Jeffrey Brown visited Rotterdam amid some colder weather earlier this year, as part of Canvas, our ongoing coverage of arts and culture. Jeffrey Brown: Arriving at Rotterdam's central train station, you experience at once one of the things this Dutch city is best known for, its architecture, quirky, lively, in-your-face. Most cities have a signature style.
How landscape designer Piet Oudolf captures nature’s ‘emotion’
As spring takes hold, sparking thoughts of budding plants and new life, we explore how one of the world’s preeminent landscape designers approaches creating a garden. Piet Oudolf is perhaps best known for his work on New York City’s High Line, though he has designed gardens around the world. Jeffrey Brown met up with Oudolf at his home in the Netherlands to discuss the “emotion” of nature.
How landscape designer Piet Oudolf captures nature's 'emotion'
Transcript Judy Woodruff: As the season changes, we meet a man who's helped to revolutionize the way we think about gardens and urban life. Jeffrey Brown has the story from the Netherlands. It's part of our Canvas series on arts and culture. Jeffrey Brown: This is the original? Piet Oudolf: This is the remains of, yes, the former seasons. So this is winter. You see the color pattern can do a lot for the eye still. Jeffrey Brown: For Piet Oudolf, the garden never dies.
Read the 13 greatest love letters and tributes from American presidents to their wives
source White House Flickr Valentine’s Day is upon us, and it’s time to show your significant other that you really care. But we know how hard coming up with the right words can be. So if you’re looking for a little inspiration, take a lesson from some of history’s greatest orators and writers. Here are the thirteen greatest love letters and tributes from US presidents to their wives from George Washington to Barack Obama. Ronald Reagan tells Nancy how much he loves her.
Read the 13 greatest love letters and tributes from American presidents to their wives
White House Flickr Valentine's Day is upon us, and it's time to show your significant other that you really care. But we know how hard coming up with the right words can be. So if you're looking for a little inspiration, take a lesson from some of history's greatest orators and writers. Here are the thirteen greatest love letters and tributes from US presidents to their wives from George Washington to Barack Obama. 1/ Ronald Reagan tells Nancy how much he loves her. Nancy and Ronald Reagan.
What’s next for popular podcast ‘Ear Hustle,’ now that co-host has left prison
In 2017, the NewsHour reported on the first podcast produced entirely from inside of a prison. “Ear Hustle” offers a rare look at inmate experiences, from race relations to sharing a tiny cell. One of the show’s co-hosts was released in November, and Jeffrey Brown went back to California to catch up with him and find out what’s next for the hit podcast. Judy Woodruff: We return now to a story we first brought you in 2017 about a podcast produced entirely from San Quentin Prison.
GOP Senate Candidate Ken Buck Calls Birthers "Dumbasses"
Colorado Republican Senate candidate Ken Buck has once again talked himself into some trouble - this time by calling certain tea-party activists "dumbasses" for questioning the legitimacy of President Obama's birth certificate.
A national memorial confronts the terror of lynching
Warning: This piece contains disturbing images. A new memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, looks to confront one of this country’s greatest shames: its brutal history of racial terror and the systematic lynching of thousands of African Americans. The National Memorial to Peace and Justice is a tribute to those victims.
North Korea willing to discuss dismantling nuclear program, says Trump official
Victoria Coates: Well, they’re at least willing to have that conversation.And we have been very clear that the verifiable, complete, and irreversible dismantlement of that nuclear program is our goal. And so they know going in that that is what we’re looking for.When President Trump came into office, one thing he made very clear is that he was going to put this campaign of maximum pressure on North Korea.
Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
Former first lady Barbara Bush, known for her shock of snowy white hair and sharp wit, died Tuesday in Houston, Texas. She was 92. A statement from the family did not mention a cause of death. A private funeral is planned for Saturday at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, where she and her family have been members since the 1950s.
Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook ‘made big mistakes’ on protecting user data
Story Transcript Audio Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg apologized Thursday for the social media giant’s data breach and admitted the company failed to do enough to protect the data of tens of millions of its users. Yet she said the company does not know whether political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, which used Facebook data to target voters in the run-up to the 2016 elections, still possesses user data from the company, and if so, what the data is.
Legendary photographer Mary Ellen Mark dies
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark, best known for her striking portraiture and investigative documentary work, died Monday at the age of 75. Mark’s career spanned more than four decades, and her emotional photographs capturing the lives of those often overlooked made her one of the most recognizable contemporary photographers.
Could a Medieval potion made of bile and garlic stop MRSA?
Scientists in the United Kingdom have found what they believe could be an unlikely treatment for the deadly and notoriously hard-to-kill MRSA superbug: a foul-smelling, Medieval concoction of garlic, wine and cow bile. University of Nottingham microbiologist Freya Harrison and Anglo-Saxon scholar Christina Lee made this discovery when the duo found a recipe for a potion used in Medieval England to treat eye infections and decided to put its alleged curative properties to the test.
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