PBS NewsHour - Segments

Shipments of the new Moderna vaccine began arriving Monday in the U.S., with more than 6 million doses expected by the end of the week. But that news was almost overshadowed by fears of a mutation in the coronavirus, which has led to lockdowns and closed borders in Europe. Judy Woodruff spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, U.S. Attorney General William Barr broke with President Trump over election fraud claims and assertions that China may have hacked U.S. agencies, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he has a confession that state agents poisoned him, Virginia removed a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from U.S. Capitol, and a planetary spectacle highlights tonight's sky. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Just over a month ago, Armenia lost control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region in a short-lived and brutal war with Azerbaijan. But while Armenian forces have handed these territories back to Azerbaijan it may be a long time before civilians return to them safely, with hundreds of miles of frontline to de-mine and evidence of war crimes. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Murders across the U.S. have skyrocketed in 2020, while nonviolent offenses have largely dropped, according to publicly available crime data. But efforts to curb homicides come at a time when police departments are facing both staffing shortages because of the COVID-19 pandemic and lingering distrust in communities of color following months of nationwide protests. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on economic aid and Biden Blurb: NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what an economic relief bill may mean for President-elect Joe Biden, and President Trump's base and his unfounded election claims. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Many incoming presidents have faced grave challenges upon assuming office. But President-elect Joe Biden will face a unique number of national and political crises on his very first day on the job. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield examines some of the biggest challenges faced by past Presidents--and how Joe Biden's stack up against them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President-elect Biden's win was met with jubilation and hope for a better future among many of the thousands of Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon. But the reality may not be as rosy, with many other domestic and international priorities far higher on the new administration's list, and limited funds. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Lebanon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As vaccines rollout throughout the country, frontline healthcare workers are the first to receive the COVID-19 protection. Dr. Alexis Langsfeld, a New York physician, spoke with NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy about the vaccination and the surge in cases across the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pandemic deaths nationwide have now reached 285,000, as hope builds for a new vaccine and as President-elect Joe Biden assembles a team to address the pandemic. White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Republican and Democratic leaders disagree on how to move past key issues that are holding up a bipartisan relief deal, President Trump and his allies kept up a stream of election challenges, the U.S. Army fired or suspended 14 officers and soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas over failures to stop violence, and thousands of Indian farmers staged a nationwide strike. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The first shots of a COVID vaccine in Britain Tuesday delivered new hope around the world. Officials in the U.S. want to begin rolling out a vaccine in the coming weeks. But there are many concerns about getting the vaccine out to those who need it in the coming months. Alex Azar, the secretary of Health and Human Services, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A COVID-19 vaccine may be ready for distribution as soon as this month in the U.S. for some of those who are most in need of protection against the virus. But how will a rollout look in the coming months, including for some hard-to-reach populations? Dr. Carlos del Rio, a professor of global health at Emory University School of Medicine, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President-elect Joe Biden announced retired U.S. Army General Lloyd Austin as his selection for secretary of defense, a choice that has sparked a variety of reactions. Nick Schifin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Next Monday members of the Electoral College will meet in state capitals across the country to cast their votes officially for president, even as President Trump and his allies continue to press to overturn the results of the election in some states. William Brangham spoke with Trevor Potter, president of the Campaign Legal Center, to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After being released from prison or jail, many people struggle to find housing. That in turn can prevent them from getting treatment for an addiction or from securing a steady job, and ultimately, staying out of jail. It's a situation now made even more difficult by COVID-19. Amna Nawaz reports on one woman's quest for housing in Austin, Texas, as part of our "Searching for Justice" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders