Pbs Newshour - Segments

A deadly attack in New Orleans early New Year's Day killed at least 15 people and left dozens injured after a man driving a truck barreled through the city's French Quarter. Authorities say they found an ISIS flag and weapons in the truck. The suspect, a U.S.-born citizen, is dead. Laura Barrón-López reports and speaks with Bruce Hoffman of the Council on Foreign Relations to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For a closer look at how things unfolded from a security perspective in the New Orleans attack, Laura Barrón-López spoke with Juliette Kayyem, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and faculty chair of the Homeland Security program at Harvard's Kennedy School. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, power in Puerto Rico has been restored after an island-wide outage struck on New Year's Eve, one person is dead after a Tesla truck caught fire and exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, Israeli air strikes killed at least a dozen Palestinians in Gaza and Ukraine is halting the flow of Russian gas through its pipeline network to European customers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Jimmy Carter channeled his work on the world stage through his non-profit Carter Center for more than four decades after leaving the White House. One of his key achievements was the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease that once affected 3.5 million people. William Brangham speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine to discuss Carter's work on global public health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's been nearly two months since Election Day, but control of a seat on the North Carolina state Supreme Court is being held up in the courts. As Stephanie Sy explains, the trailing candidate is asking for more than 60,000 votes to be invalidated. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's been well known for many decades that exercise provides many benefits to our health. But a new scientific consortium is revealing new insights into just how profound exercise can be for the human body. William Brangham discussed more with Euan Ashley, a professor of cardiovascular medicine and genetics at Stanford University and the newly named chair of its department of medicine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lang Lang, one of the world's most famous classical pianists, discovered his passion for piano while growing up alongside other musicians in China. Today, he stands as a globally acclaimed classical pianist whose extraordinary talent has led him to perform with diverse musical legends. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

American investigators have arrived in South Korea to help investigate the crash of a Jeju Air flight. On Tuesday, we learned the airport's internal guidelines questioned the placement of a barrier at the end of the runway. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Puerto Rico is spending New Year's Eve in a blackout that could take two days to repair, a military appeals court ruled against Defense Secretary Austin's attempts to throw out plea deals for three 9/11 defendants being held at Guantanamo Bay and Russia struck targets across Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.N. human rights office says Israel's operations in Gaza have pushed the health care system "to the brink of total collapse" and may be a violation of international law. Israel accuses Hamas of integrating into hospitals and using staff as shields to attack Israel. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Dr. Zaher Sahloul of MedGlobal and Assaf Orion, a retired Israeli brigadier general. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There is growing outrage over the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate in a New York state prison who was brutally beaten by more than a dozen corrections officers. Activists say it's part of a larger culture of violence within the correctional system. Laura Barrón-López reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has quickly become a part of everyday life, with AI-powered features integrated into everything from search engines and cell phones to hospital equipment and politics. Jeffrey Brown discussed the year's ups and downs in AI advancement with Reed Albergotti of Semafor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Maternal mortality rates have soared in the U.S. to nearly three times those of other high-income countries. Over 20 percent of deaths among new mothers are from suicide and overdose. Researchers and service providers have made progress in addressing postpartum depression and anxiety, but barriers to care remain and disproportionately affect women of color. Ali Rogin reports as part of our Race Matters coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The College Football Playoff, which was recently expanded to 12 teams, is pouring money into the sport in ways never before seen. ESPN is reportedly paying more than $1.3 billion to televise these games and some players are now receiving millions of dollars themselves. William Brangham discussed how this money is impacting the sport with Pablo Torre of "Pablo Torre Finds Out." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, he now runs CrunchLabs, where he develops hands-on science kits to spark curiosity and innovation in young minds. Rober shares his Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered as a humanitarian and statesman, more than 40 years after leaving the White House. The 39th president, who died Sunday at 100, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week before his funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The world is remembering former President Jimmy Carter after he passed away at age 100. To discuss his life and legacy, Nick Schifrin spoke with Judy Woodruff, who has covered the Carters for more than 50 years; James Fallows, Carter's speechwriter during the first two years of the administration; and Kai Bird, author of "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, South Korea's acting president ordered an inspection of the entire aviation sector after a plane crash killed 179 people, President Biden announced $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, the Taliban says it will close all non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan that employ Afghan women and the U.S. Treasury revealed Chinese hackers stole documents earlier this month. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The number of murders in the U.S. is declining at a rapid pace. While crime was a central focus of the election, with President-elect Trump alleging it was out of control in many cities, other crimes also saw declines. William Brangham discussed what the data tells us with Jeff Asher, the co-founder of AH Datalytics and creator of the Real-Time Crime Index. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Nick Schifrin to discuss the latest political news, including the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the fate of President Biden's legacy and a look ahead at the political landscape in 2025. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders