When we were testing the technology we didnt know if it would work. Were still proving that we can keep it all down there. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Ou major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by some say its a calling. E some say they lost someone they loved. Many say its to save lives, as many and as often as possible. Theres 100 reasons why someone becomes a doctor, but at m. D. Anderson, its because theres nothing and we mean nothing we wont do in making cancer history. Lincoln financial is committed to helping you take charge of your future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was madem possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the president toured flood damage in louisiana today after historic storms more than a week ago inundated 20 parishes and left 13 people dead. President obama surveyed the damage from streets that
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Lincoln financial is committed to helping you take charge of t your future. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social changeha worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Ie thank you. K woodruff north korea is at the epicenter of world attention tonight. It blasted its way there today with a Nuclear Explosion that touched off shockwaves both seismic and political. The test drew global criticism, and raised fresh questions about what if anything can be done. Do well have the full story, after the news summary. The u. S. President ial campaign also echoed today with talk ofal the north korean blast with two months to go till election day. Lisa desjar
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Lincoln financial is committed to helping you take charge of t your future. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social changeha worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Ie thank you. K woodruff north korea is at the epicenter of world attention tonight. It blasted its way there today with a Nuclear Explosion that touched off shockwaves both seismic and political. The test drew global criticism, and raised fresh questions about what if anything can be done. Do well have the full story, after the news summary. The u. S. President ial campaign also echoed today with talk ofal the north korean blast with two months to go till election day. Lisa desjar
Lebaneseamerican man shot dead in tulsa, oklahoma, in an apparent hate crime. Police have arrested his neighbor the same man who was , jailed last year for hiting khalids mother with his car. We will speak with Khalid Jabaras brother and sister. Plus, we go to North Carolina to mohammad abusalha, his daughters and soninlaw were killed last year in hauntingly similar case. Execution style. It was a hate crime by a neighbor. Our children spoke about they were uncomfortable with him. He came to their apartment more than once, condescending, threatenining, and despising and talking down to them. Amy then to north dakota where indigenous activists are continuing to protest the proposed 3. 8 billion Dakota Access pipeline, which they say would threaten to contaminate the Missouri River. Ive for one made a commitment. They will have to kill me or locked me in jail, but i will stand to protect the sacred waters. Amy we will speak with Dave Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock sioux tribe
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. Bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff in iraq, army units advanced deep into ramadi today, in a bid to recapture the key city from Islamic State control. Its the latest push in a slowmoving offensive. Isis captured ramadi last may, striking a blow at the baghdad government. The city is capital of anbar province, the countrys sunni heartland. Iraqi officials reported sporadic fighting today in the city center. In afghanistan, taliban fighters pressed beleaguered Afghan Forces in a crucial southern province. The government sent reinforcements, and britain sent military advisers. Alex thomson of independent Television News has the story. Reporter fighting, even around las