California towns decrepit housing. The poets with them are telling their own version of that story, in verse. Im bringing the peoples perspective. See, when you hear our poem, it is like you are listening to the people who are actually living in it. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill the interim leaders in ukraine issued a warrant today for ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, for the killings of protesters. Yanukovych fled kiev over the weekend for the eastern, pro russian half of the country. We have a report f
Journalists look into one california towns decrepit housing. The poets with them are telling their own version of that story, in verse. Im bringing the peoples perspective. See, when you hear our poem, it is like you are listening to the people who are actually living in it. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill the interim leaders in ukraine issued a warrant today for ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, for the killings of protesters. Yanukovych fled kiev over the weekend for the eastern, pro russian half of the c
Of the road. And his surprising tribute to them at his concert. Theyre here live, only on gma. And good morning, america. Great to have Elizabeth Vargas here this morning. And, boy, is this heat taking hold here in new york. All across the northeast. Theres citi field. The allstar game is going to be played there tonight. It is going to be so hot down there on that field, well over 90. And then, at washington, d. C. This morning, going to be in the 90s there, as well. D. C. Heating up in more ways than one. This is the hottest time of the year historically. But this is unusual. And sam champion is starting us off with the heat warnings and advisories for so much of the country right now. And sam, its not just how high the temperatures are. But how many days the temperatures have been so high. Thats the important part, elizabeth. How long the heat will last. I dont think people realize what you just said. And that is its not august that is typically, statistically the hottest time of th
State hit the 09degree mark for tuesday. Today wont be any better. Stephanie gosk has more on the summer spike of temperatures. Reporter searing, sweating summer. How are you guys holding up in this heat . Its really warm. You look like youre really warm. Im melting, actually. Reporter heat advisories and warnings were issued in about a dozen states increasing dangerous conditions for days to come. In philadelphia, the largest Senior Center is extending its hours. Our main concern is that a lot of our older adults are dealing with health issues. And they could be compromised as a result of the heat. Reporter especially when there is no chance to cool down, not even at night. Low temperatures in some cities arent even dipping below 80, putting a tax on people and infrastructure. The cities hold on to the heat because of the asphalt in the buildings and concrete. And so the temperatures dont drop off very much. So we start out high early in the morning, and then the heat builds on top of
90s there, as well. D. C. Heating up in more ways than one. This is the hottest time of the year. But this is unusual. And sam champion is starting us off with the heat warnings and advisories for so much of the country right now. Its not just how high the temperatures are. But how many days the temperatures have been so high. Thats the important part, elizabeth. How long the heat will last. I dont think people realize what you just said. Its not august thats statistically the hottest time of the year. Its right now. The fact that were going to threaten records in hartford, and providence, just one or two degrees off the record today. But this stretch of heat will last for five, six, seven and in some cases longer days. Thats going to be the real issue for a lot of folks trying to keep cool. From maine to minnesota, blistering heat affecting almost half the country. You ever been close to death . Its about two steps closer. Reporter after the hottest day of the year in new york city ye