PBS NewsHour - Segments

A new exhibit in Southern California showcases an integral part of Korean-American history that was only uncovered a few years ago. Stephanie Sy shows us the decades-long path to discovering the nation's first "Koreatown." This report is part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Spirits were high at the White House Monday as lawmakers joined President Joe Biden to sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. The $1.2 trillion legislation has some $550 billion in new spending that will go to public infrastructure projects over the next five years. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more perspective on infrastructure spending, Judy Woodruff turns to two mayors who were at the White House Monday afternoon and are on the front lines of the new infrastructure law: Nan Whaley is a Democrat serving Dayton, Ohio, and David Holt is a Republican leading Oklahoma City. The two co-chaired the United States Conference of Mayors effort to get the infrastructure bill passed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a federal judge in Washington on criminal contempt charges. Health officials in New York City called for all adults to get booster shots going beyond current CDC guidance. American journalist Danny Fenster is headed home from Myanmar after six months in jail on charges he spread lies about the military government. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This weekend, The New York Times published a story about what it describes as a cover-up by the U.S. military of an airstrike that killed as many as 80 civilians. It took place in Syria in 2019, and The Times says it is one of the deadliest accidental strikes on civilians in years. Dave Philipps, military correspondent for The New York Times, joins Nick Schifrin with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michael Plummer, a Washington, D.C. man, works with at-risk youth to pass on the lessons he learned from more than two decades behind bars. William Brangham and producer Mike Fritz have been following Plummer's story for more than a year and a half since his release from prison. This report is part of our ongoing series, Searching for Justice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Lisa Lerer of The New York Times join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the new infrastructure law, the indictment of longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon on contempt of Congress charges, and Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy's retirement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nicole Ellis, the NewsHour's new digital anchor and correspondent, anchors live coverage on our streaming platforms. She recently spoke with parents about the questions they have about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, and joins Judy Woodruff with what she learned from that conversation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the last decade, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott has been following Dasani, a child who grew up in homeless shelters and foster care in New York. Elliot's new book, "Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City," expands on her 2013 profile of Dasani, poverty and opportunity in America. Elliott offers us her Brief But Spectacular take on seeing the unseen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and the withdrawal of U.S. troops in August triggered a massive humanitarian crisis in the country as thousands of Afghans fled. Now Maine is one of many states welcoming some of the 50,000 Afghan refugees expected to be resettled in the United States. Charles Mugabe, who is a refugee himself and now a counselor with Catholic Charities joins to discuss the issues the most recent refugees are facing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming bodies of saltwater on the planet. In Portland, Maine, sea levels are expected to rise 10 to 17 inches by 2030 from the levels in 2000. Christopher Booker reports on how the city is trying to adapt to climate change as flooding from sea level rise increases. The story is part of our ongoing initiative, Peril & Promise: The Challenge of Climate Change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The United Nations Climate Summit or COP26 in Scotland ended with a final agreement coming after an extra day of debate. Sticking points included fossil fuel subsidies and climate finance. Developing nations urged the developed world to do more to mitigate global warming - and help poorer, more vulnerable nations adapt. NewsHour's William Brangham joins from Glasgow. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For a year, Rich MacDonald cataloged every bird he saw in his home county of Hancock, Maine, which includes the famous Acadia National Park. His so-called 'big year' is cataloged in his book, "Little Big Year, Chasing Acadia's Birds." MacDonald is now embarking on a new project to see as many birds as he can, by foot or by bike, while describing how climate change is already dramatically changing the ecology of this wild, iconic place. Hari Sreenivasan reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Last year, Portland, Maine, was struggling to prepare for an economic winter of uncertainty. A push of late fall warmth had given downtown restaurants and businesses a boost following a dreadful summer. One year later, the story has changed entirely - the economy is booming, but businesses can't find workers and supply chain shortages are making it difficult for retailers to keep their shelves filled. Christopher Booker reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Diplomats and negotiators from nearly 200 countries struggled to reach a global accord on reducing emissions to ease the impact of climate change. Friday was scheduled to be the last day of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland. But deep disputes over financial aid, fossil fuels and future commitments suggest talks may go on into Saturday. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders