PBS NewsHour - Segments

Protesters and police again clashed in a number of U.S. cities over the weekend, including Portland, Oregon, and Seattle. President Trump has defended sending federal law enforcement to the cities, but many local officials say their presence is only exacerbating the existing unrest. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to the mayor of Seattle, Jenny Durkan, about what she's seeing in her city. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a groundbreaking law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The legislation has been invaluable for what it changed, but significant obstacles remain for Americans with physical or mental impairments. We hear some of their views on the ADA -- and what challenges they still face. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act, we consider how this legislation changed the lives of people with mental or physical impairments -- and where it falls short. Civil rights activist Judy Heumann, previously a special advisor to the State Department, and Keri Gray of the American Association of People with Disabilities join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

India has reported more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections -- a number exceeded only by the U.S. and Brazil. But experts say that both cases and deaths in the country are likely underestimates due to gaps in testing and reporting. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the situation in India's capital, Delhi, as part of his series Agents for Change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including what to make of poll numbers showing former Vice President Joe Biden with a substantial lead over President Trump, the political fallout of Trump's responses to the pandemic and protests over racism and what the upcoming conventions say about the two parties. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called "ADA 30 Lead On." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we look at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and employment to disabled people has achieved and how much work remains. Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, assistant professor at the University of Michigan and a disabled person himself joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Democratic National Convention, which was to be held in Wisconsin this month, has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic party in Wisconsin joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the party's plans for rallying constituents ahead of the elections in November. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

he Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd continue to gain momentum in Portland, Oregon, where protesters have clashed with the police sparking another wave of demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality across the country. Jonathan Levinson of Oregon Public Broadcasting joins Hari Sreenivasan for the latest from Portland. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd continue to gain momentum in Portland, Oregon, where protesters have clashed with the police sparking another wave of demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality across the country. Jonathan Levinson of Oregon Public Broadcasting joins Hari Sreenivasan for the latest from Portland. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Making it as a musician takes talent, ambition, grit and a good bit of luck. In the first episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with icons Bruce Springsteen, Reba McEntire, Yo-Yo Ma and others to talk about some of their most vulnerable moments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the seminal arcade video game, NBA Jam, a player making two shots in a row would begin "heating up," and after three shots they would go on an unstoppable shooting streak. But do these kinds of streaks exist in real life? Hari Sreenivasan spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen about his new book, "The Hot Hand," and the implications of streaks both on and off the basketball court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Memorial services spread over six days starting Saturday will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The stops, across five cities, include Troy, Alabama, where he was born and Selma, where Lewis helped lead the voting rights march on "Bloody Sunday." Alabama Public Radio news director Pat Duggins joins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As coronavirus cases disproportionately impact communities of color, several local and state officials have declared racism a public health crisis. Rhea Boyd, a public health advocate joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the structural racism in America's healthcare system and how this ongoing pandemic of racial and economic inequality is compounding the COVID-19 pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, officials in Seattle warned against federal intervention in protests this weekend after agents arrived in the city. Mayor Jenny Durkan said federal action will incite new trouble and urged demonstrators to stay calm. Also, China has ordered the closure of a U.S. consulate in the western city of Chengdu, as the diplomatic rift between the two countries continues to widen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders