PBS NewsHour - Segments

Last week, the University of Southern California announced it would pay over $850 million to hundreds of women who were allegedly preyed on by campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall over nearly three decades. It's the largest sexual abuse settlement ever in higher education. Audry Nafziger is one of the survivors, and is now a sex crimes prosecutor. She shares her experience with Judy Woodruff. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Two months ago, the Myanmar military staged a coup and overthrew the civilian government and has since met resulting protests with violence. The conflict is now entering a new stage as militias associated with the country's ethnic minorities join the protests, with Karen refugees facing new air attacks by the military. Thousands have already fled into neighboring Thailand. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In another aspect of the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees -- a Muslim minority group that first fled a bloody crackdown launched by the Myanmar military three years ago -- have been forced to live in cramped refugee camps in Bangladesh. On top of battling COVID-19 and fires, they are now being asked to relocate to a flood prone island. NewsHour special correspondent Tania Rashid reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A record number of bills to limit transgender rights have been introduced this year in state legislators across the country, with lawmakers in 28 states considering 93 bills targeting the rights of transgender Americans according to the Human Rights Campaign. John Yang speaks to Kate Sosin, the LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th News, about how the legal and cultural battles are playing out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the Biden administration moves to expand offshore wind power along the east coast in order to tackle what many scientists call a climate crisis, some are suggesting even more revolutionary solutions. Elizabeth Kolbert's "Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future" explores these proposals and historical efforts to combat environmental exploitation. William Brangham has the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, took its first 20 detainees in 2002. Despite various calls to shutter it, it still stands almost twenty years later. A new movie now tells the story of Mohamedou Slahi, who spent 14 years within its walls, suffering abuse, even though he was never charged. Amna Nawaz takes a look at "The Mauritanian" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Joe Biden on Thursday held his first White House news conference since taking office in January. He was faced with many questions on the subject of immigration at the southern border, voting rights, his plans for Afghanistan and his agenda's prospects in the U.S. Senate. White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor was at the conference and has our report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the Biden administration continues to face questions about its response plan to stem the influx of migrants, Senior National Correspondent Amna Nawaz was on the southern border last night, watching as several people crossed into the United States. She reports on the ground realities from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, the suspect in Monday's mass shooting in Colorado made his first court appearance. His lawyers requested a mental health assessment. Then, efforts to ship COVID-19 vaccines to needy nations face major delays and about 90 million doses may be affected. Also, California's Supreme Court issued a ruling today barring holding people in jail because they cannot afford bail. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Much of continental Europe is suffering through a third and brutal wave of COVID-19. Making matters worse, the drive to vaccinate throughout the European Union is faltering badly. Coupled with recent concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, the EU is running behind. Nick Schifrin has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to extend the application period for the Paycheck Protection Program until the end of May. Since the program began, over $700 billion have been distributed to small businesses to help cover losses during the pandemic. But minority-owned businesses have found accessing those funds harder. We talked to several Latino business owners and lenders about the issue. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the U.S. continues to grapple with the pandemic, vaccine supply remains limited in some areas. Distribution systems are fragmented and tough to navigate, especially for the estimated 25 million Americans who don't have internet access for online registration. Luckily, these volunteers are trying to fill that gap by helping strangers nab slots to get their shots. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Three top executives from big tech are back in the hot seat on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to find solutions for misinformation, disinformation and how it spreads. But this time, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, and Jack Dorsey of Twitter face questions about their companies' own responsibility in the January 6 riot at the Capitol. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday's mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado left 10 dead and many more mourning the senseless tragedy. Tonight, we take a moment to remember those who lost their lives in the grocery store shooting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The White House is moving today to limit the humanitarian -- and political -- damage from the migrant challenge. President Joe Biden has put Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of the effort to stem immigration from Central America, and released new images from holding facilities in an effort towards transparency. Yamiche Alcindor begins our coverage, with Amna Nawaz reporting from the border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders