August 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, mediators work to rekindle cease-fire talks while the death toll in Gaza crosses 40,000. Fact-checking the Trump and Harris campaigns' latest claims as the candidates rally voters. Plus, a new form of the mpox virus spreads, prompting health officials to declare another global health emergency.
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U.S. official: Gaza cease-fire key to preventing wider war
S2024 E229 - 2m 38s
The Gaza war reached a staggering milestone with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 40,000 Gazans have been killed since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. It comes as negotiators met again in Qatar to try and find a path toward a cease-fire, which the U.S. believes is the best way to prevent the war in Gaza from expanding to an even larger regional conflict. Nick Schifrin reports.
James Baldwin's enduring influence on art and activism
S2024 E229 - 7m 49s
The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels and essays and as a moral voice addressing race, sexuality and the very fabric of American democracy. Jeffrey Brown looks at Baldwin's enduring legacy for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Epidemiologist breaks down how and where mpox is spreading
S2024 E229 - 5m 14s
The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to the rapid spread of mpox in several African nations. Experts warn that if it is not contained, the virus could spread even further internationally. Sweden reported the first case outside Africa after an individual was staying there. Ali Rogin discussed more with Anne Rimoin.
How popular European destinations are deterring tourists
S2024 E229 - 7m 57s
Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are annoyed by visitors and asking many to stay away. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on European hotspots that are trying to deter the holiday hordes.
Biden strikes deal to reduce Medicare prescription prices
S2024 E229 - 6m 42s
Medicare reached agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to cut the cost the government pays for ten prescription drugs used by millions of Americans. It marks the first time the government has been able to negotiate directly with drugmakers, a result of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Amna Nawaz discussed the impact with Neera Tanden, domestic policy adviser to President Biden.
Fact-checking the latest campaign claims from Trump, Harris
S2024 E229 - 7m 42s
The presidential candidates closed out a busy day on the campaign trail with less than three months to go in the race for the White House. As events and advertising ramp up, so does the volume of misleading claims and outright lies. Former President Trump repeated familiar grievances and several lies during a Thursday news conference. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Katie Sanders of PolitiFact.
News Wrap: Ukraine says it captured Russian town of Sudzha
S2024 E229 - 6m 38s
In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country's troops seized the Russian town of Sudzha, a court in Russia sentenced Russian American citizen Ksenia Khavana to 12 years in prison, federal law enforcement officials charged five people in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry and Bermuda is bracing for Hurricane Ernesto.
Gazan families shattered as war's death toll crosses 40,000
S2024 E229 - 8m 26s
Israel blames Hamas for hiding within civilian areas and said it has killed about 17,000 Hamas fighters in Gaza. If that’s true, that still means more than 20,000 civilians have died. Nick Schifrin discussed the staggering death toll in Gaza with Dr. Ahmad Yousaf, an American pediatrician who recently returned from volunteering with the humanitarian group MedGlobal at Gaza’s al-Aqsa Hospital.
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