Thursday, December 1, 2016
Who’s footing the bill to restore the ruby slippers
Who’s footing the bill to restore the ruby slippers: In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” are one of the most popular attractions at the National Museum of American History. But since their debut on the yellow brick road, the glittering, sequined shoes have faded and degraded while on display. In order to restore them, the museum launched a crowdfunding campaign.
How big droughts, forest fires could be the new normal in Appalachia
How big droughts, forest fires could be the new normal in Appalachia: Wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres across seven states in the southern Appalachian Mountains since late October.
Trump announces administration health officials
Trump announces administration health officials: President-elect Donald Trump chose orthopedist and six-term Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and health policy expert Seema Verma to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump’s pick for secretary of state is still in question: Mitt Romney and Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) appear to be contenders. John Yang reports.
World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro
World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro: Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Virginia Cross-Burning Law
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Virginia Cross-Burning Law: The Supreme Court will now decide how far states can go to prevent cross-burning and whether the act legally constitutes intimidation or if it is a form of constitutionally protected speech.
How big droughts, forest fires could be the new normal in Appalachia
How big droughts, forest fires could be the new normal in Appalachia: Wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres across seven states in the southern Appalachian Mountains since late October.
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