February 24, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode

In his first official visit to India, President Trump was greeted largely with warmth and enthusiasm. But his arrival, at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing widespread criticism for a new law that opens pathways to citizenship for non-Muslim immigrants from neighboring countries, also touched off demonstrations against the two leaders. Special correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

The virus that quarantined entire cities in China has spread far beyond, raising the specter of a global pandemic. As cases of novel coronavirus rise in other countries, panic is rippling through financial markets. Grant Thornton economist Diane Swonk joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the virus' economic impact, including effects on travel and tourism, global supply chain and consumer demand.

Will novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, morph into a global pandemic? Health officials worldwide are concerned about incidents of human-to-human transmission of the illness, although it continues to have a relatively low death rate. Amna Nawaz reports and Georgetown University’s Dr. Lawrence Gostin, who has advised the World Health Organization on pandemic preparedness, joins Judy Woodruff.

When allegations of sexual misconduct against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein were revealed in 2017, they marked a milestone for what became the international MeToo movement. Weinstein was convicted Monday on two felony sex counts but acquitted of the most serious charges, including predatory sexual assault. Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the trial details and outcome.

The investigation and subsequent prosecution of entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein for sexual misconduct marked a watershed moment for an international conversation around sexual abuse and harassment. Now, what does Weinstein’s conviction on two felony sex charges mean for the broader MeToo movement? Amna Nawaz sits down with Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women’s Law Center.

With a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is the front-runner among 2020 Democrats. Sanders says he is supported by a “multi-generational, multi-racial coalition” that would propel him ahead of President Trump in a national election. But his fellow candidates are criticizing his policy proposals, Senate record and campaign practices. Lisa Desjardins reports.

More than 20,000 people gathered Monday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center -- known by Lakers fans as “The House that Kobe Built” -- to honor NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were killed in a January helicopter crash. Speakers included fellow athletes and celebrities, from Michael Jordan to Beyonce, who paid tribute to both Bryants' passion and drive. John Yang reports.