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judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, turning away the weary -- thousands of migrants who overwhelmed del rio, texas are now being deported, most back to a chaotic haiti. then, giving kids a shot -- pfizer says its vaccine is safe in children as young as five, offering hope to families wanting protection as they wait for government approval. and facing uncertainty -- as world leaders gather at the united nations, i talk with the president of colombia about the multiple crises his nation is facing. >> terrorist organizations want to kill environmental leaders that are making the case for the people to leave aside narco trafficking. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newsur" has been provided by. >> before we talk about your investments. >> what's new? >> well, audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> change in plans. >> we would be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> are you painting again? you could sell these. >> let me guess. change in plans. >>

♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy on the "newshour" tonight, ida's wrath. the death toll rises as a wide stretch of the u.s. from the gulf coast to the northeast comes to grips with the long recovery ahead from the massive storm. then confronting grief. a , personal reflection from the chaplain at dover air force base who oversaw american soldiers' final return home and the human cost of our nation's longest war. >> i have id to thousands of family mbers, we thank you for and honor the sacrifice of your son or daughter, but we also honor your sacrifice, which goes on forever. judy: and it's friday, jonathan capehart and michael gerson discuss texas' restrictive new abortion law and how the president is handling these moments of crisis in afghanistan and here at home. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding by the pbs newshour has been provided by, ♪ >> bnsf railway, consumer cellular, johnson & johnson, financial services firm raymond james. e john s. and james l. knight foundation, more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing suppo

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, taliban takeover. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the u.s. withdrawal from afghanistan as the militant group exerts its control. judy: then, kids and covid. a sharp rise in hospitalizations promptthe american academy of pediatrics to advocate for emergency authorization of vaccinations for children. and later -- 20 years later, 9/11 first responders still suffering from exposure to toxins often struggle to receive adequate healtcare. >> all of us just knew that we weren't safe but, you know, we did our job. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding has been provided by. >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them. >> let's see what we can adjust. ♪ >> mom, are you painting again? >> let me guess, change in plans? >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> consumer cellular, johnson & johnson, bnsf railway, financial se

amna: that's right, judy. the cdc panel did vote against recommending a third shot for those considered high risk because of occupational setting. this all comes after the fda last night granted emergency use of pfizer boosters for vulnerable populations. for perspective on all of this, i'm joined by dr. kirsten bibbins-domingo. she is a physician, epidemiologist, and professor at the university of california, san francisco. dr. bibbins-domingo, welcome back to the "newshour." thanks for making the time. so, the cdc panel recommends this pfizer booster for a wide swathe of americans. it's fair to say the group they said no to, basically all adults who they consider high risk because of their jobs. what did you make of that decision? dr. bibbins-domingo: yes. it's important to know that many people are at high risk because of their jobs. but, really, they're at high risk because of having an exposure to coronavirus and having repeated exposures to coronavirus, not necessarily from having a severe outcome. and i

. >> judge judy: of last year. >> yes. >> judge judy: where did you meet him? >> we had a mutual friend, and we kind of were hanging out probably around north mankato area was the first time we met. >> judge judy: and when did you start to date? >> uh, november 2nd. >> judge judy: where were you living? >> i was currently separating from my husband, so i was in the process of moving to my grandfather's house in le sueur. >> judge judy: what does that mean, "in the process"? you were in your car moving, or you're still living with your husband, and you were in the process of separating? >> i already had my stuff at my grandpa's house. >> judge judy: where were you living? >> uh, my address was in new ulm still and my new address was in le sueur. >> judge judy: let me just understand this. at the time that you met mr. goff, you were still living in a house that you shared with your husband. >> no. >> judge judy: where were you sleeping? >> at my grandpa's house. >> judge judy: and when did you move to your grandfather's house, date? >> end of october. >> judge ju

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight. stalemate. president biden's agenda stalls in congress amid disagreements among democrats over his $3.5 trillion spending plan. then -- the end of an era, angela merkel's 16 years as chancellor draws to a close, with german voters uncertain about the country's future. >> angela merkel, i think she did a good job overall, but we need to do something different. judy: and it is friday. we celebrate david brooks' 20 years on the program as he and jonathan capehart consider the divide among democrats and the looming debt ceiling deadline. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ moving our economy for 160 years , bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. bdo, accountants and advisors. >> the john s. and james l knight foundation. more at kf.org. ♪ >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions. ♪ and friends of the newshour. ♪ this program was made possibl

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight. democratic divide -- high-stakes talks are now underway as dueling factions of president biden's party threaten the survival of his legislative agenda. then. demanding justice -- the disappearances of indigenous girls and women get a new look, following one high-profile won's death. and. historic re-opening -- for the first time in its 138-year run, the metropolitian opera features a production from a black director and a black composer. >> i may be the first, but i sure don't want to be the last. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what's new? >> audrey is expecting. >> let's see what we can adjust. >> change in plans. >> are you painting again? you could sell these. >> let me guess, change in plans? >> they change in plans is always part of the plan. >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. financial services firm raymond james. bdo, accountants

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, moment of crisis. a new book details the extraordinary steps a top u.s. military leader took to keep former president trump from sparking a war. then, taliban takeover. the militant group tightens its grip amid protests and rumors of the death of a senior leader, as the u.s. secretary of state faces senators to defend the should -- defend the u.s. withdrawal. then, recall. california voters head to the polls to decide whether or not governor gavin newsom keeps his job. and, fentanyl frontier. we take an exclusive look inside mexico's sinaloa cartel and its widespread production of the deadly opioid. >> we've been advised to wear a respirator and goggles because fentanyl is very, very toxic. and many of these cooks have died just by inhaling it. judy: all that and more, on toght's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> pediatric surgeon. volunteer. topiary artist. a raymondjames financial advisor taylor's advice to help you live your life. life, well planned

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>> announcer: "judge judy." you are about to enter the courtroom of you are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. captions paid for by cbs television distribution cornelius mannings is suing motorist duane toliver for medical bills after he hit his daughter while she was crossing the street. >> byrd: order! all rise! this is case number 537 on the calendar in the matter of mannings vs. toliver seraile. >> judge judy: thank you. >> byrd: you're welcome. parties have been sworn in. you may be seated. folks, have a seat. >> judge judy: tell me your first name. >> kei'amarra. >> judge judy: how old are you? >> 13. >> judge judy: it is your claim that the defendant struck you with his truck while you were crossing the street. >> yes. >> judge judy: when did that happen? >> june 20th. >> judge judy: where were you going? >> i was going to the store with my older cousin. >> judge judy: what's your older cousin's name? >> khamil. >> judge judy: how old is that cousin? >> i think she just turned 16. >>

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, ida's wrath -- deadly floods stun the northeast, as the storm's path of destruction extends well beyond the gulf coast. how climate change has us living at the extremes. then, abortion battle -- the supreme court refuses to stay texas' restrictive new law. what it means for women's reproductive health. and, helping afghanistan -- the leaders of two united nations aid agencies discuss the many plights of the country's population. >> 39 million afghans are left in afghanistan and we estimate that at least half of them are in need of humanitarian assistance. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs "newshour." >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by. >> before we talk about your investments. >> what's new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> we would be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. financial services firm raymond

judy: and. bob woodward and robert costa talked to more than 200 people in the trump and biden administrations about one of the most tumultuous transitions in american history. they join us to discuss their new book, "peril." all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. bdo, accountants and advisors. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. >> the lemelson foundation, committed to improving lives in the u.s. and developing countries. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. 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 statio

roby: thank y, judy. ♪ judy: as the u.s. and other western countries discuss the rollout of covid vaccine boosters, in africa and other parts of the world, many millions are still waiting for their very first shot. covid has killed 200,000 people across the african continent, where there are nearly 8 million confirmed cases. while south africa is on track to have a majority vaccinated by the end of the year. for many other sub-saharan countries, fewer than 3% of their populations have been vaccinated. earlier today, william brangham spoke with the head of africa's cdc dr. john nkengasong. >> dr. john nkengasong thank you so much for joining us. i wonder if you could briefly just give us a sense continent wide, how is the pandemic going in africa right now? >> unfortunately, we are not winning the war against this pandemic in africa. as we speak, at least 32 countries are going through a very severe third wave and about four or five other countries are actually witnessing a fourth wave. and the background of this is that we h

. >> judge judy: you've sold it? >> yes. >> judge judy: when did you sell it? >> car was sold about 2 or 3 months later. >> judge judy: now, when did you send him the money for the car? >> it was july 2, 2015. >> judge judy: and when did you receive the money for the car? >> i received the money pretty quickly after the transaction for the original amount. >>

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight, after i do. americans living on the gulf coast suffer an arduous recovery process amid food shortages and power outages. then an uncertain future. thousands of afghans flee their home country amid widespread scarcity. the taliban look to form a new islamic government. and desperate journey. the surge of migrants in europe continues, straining the resources of small islands that are often the points of entry. >> these people are being taken out to a coast guard ship and taken to the mainland straightaway because there simply is not enough room for them here on this island. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs "newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ bnsf railway. consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial servic firm raymond james. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. >> committed to improving lives through invention in the u.s. and developing countries. supported by the john d. and catheri

judy: thank you. frances: we will be back in a few moments. ♪ >> access to capital is the number one concern for all small businesses. for black-owned businesses, it's the top three concerns. not just access to it, but to credit. >> this has been hundreds of years in the making. and we won't fix it overnight. but together, we can undo them. ♪ frances: welcome back to washington post life and another discussion of diversity and small businesses. i'm joined by two people that want to be part of the solution. ron bus beat is the president of the u.s. black chambers inc., and lisa is the president of the opportunity finance network. a very warm welcome to you both. ron: thank you for having us. lisa: thank you. frances: ron, you have been personally a very successful businessman growing from $150,000 revenue to $50 million over 10 years. what do you see as the biggest challenges facing minority owned businesses right now? ron: thank you for having us on this afternoon. we represent 150 chambers in 42

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, countering china. tensions rise in asia as the u.s. partners with australia and the united kingdom to address beijing's ambitions. then, system flure. u.s. gymnasts testify before congress about the fbi's botched investigation of sexually abusive doctor larry nassar. and, fentanyl frontier. the u.s. struggles to contain the flow of the high-powered opioid across the border amid an addiction crisis. >> if addiction is always gog to be with us, then let's treat it like the illness that it is. when we bring people back to healthy lives, the demand for the product goes away. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skoll foundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation, committed to imp

judy: thank you very much. we appreciate it. >> thank you very much. ♪ judy: this week halfing -- been a big one for democrats attempting to pass a priority piece of federal legislation. the so-called build back better plan would address pd family leave, childcare, and climate change. as democrats started moving on major portions of the bill, this week exposedajor obstacles ahead includi the $3.5 trillion price tag. here to clear up the latest, our congressional correspondent. hello. a lot has been going on this week. tell us where the democrats stand on this. >> we are talking about this because this is historic legislation, once in a generation legislation that would face -- change the face of childcare, you name it. very important debate here. this week, house committees met to put their legislation on the table. four days of back-and-forth votes and amendments and committees. the legislation did move out of committee. we learn something, one of the tougher things they will have to sell the american public

judy: thank you. frances: we will be back in a few moments. ♪ >> >> access to capital is number one concern for all. but for black-owned businesses, not just access to available credit but affordable credit. >> hundreds of years in the making. we want to do them overnight. but together we can't undo them. >> welcome back to "washington post live" and our discussion of diversity and small businesses. i'm joined now by to make people who want to be part of the solution. ron busby is the president of the is black chambers incorporated, and lisak is the president of the opportunity finance network. a very warm welcome to you both. >> thank you for having us. >> thank you. >> ron, the ester with you what you have been personally for successful businessman growing i think from salt lake 150,000 revenue to 15 million over ten years. what do you seeee as the biggest challenges facing minority-owned businesses right now? >> thank you for having us on this afternoon. we represent 150 chambers across this coun

it's insane. >> announcer: "judge judy." you are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. victoria and richard kingsbury are suing their daughter, 18-year-old melissa kingsbury, for the return of a cat they claim she stole. >> byrd: order! all rise! it's case number 489 on the calendar in the matter of kingsbury vs. kingsbury. >> judge judy: thank you. >> byrd: you're welcome, judge. parties have been sworn in. you may be seated. folks, have a seat. >> judge judy: mr. and mrs. kingsbury, this young lady is your daughter. and you're suing her over the return of a cat that she took from your home. your daughter says that the cat belongs to her. and she has a counterclaim 'cause she says that you made a gift to her of an automobile for her 18th birthday. and shortly afterwards, you had this argument. and you took the car back. so that's her counterclaim. we'll see. let's talk about the circumstances surrounding the cat. what i gather happened in your complaint was when your daughter turned 18, there was an evenin

thank u. >> good to be with you, judy. thank you for having me. >> woodruff: as we continue to report on the human toll of the covid-19 pandemic, we're also marking e 20th anniversary of a very different kind of mass trauma: the septemr 11 attacks. john yang spoke to first responders and medical workers who have lived and worked through both, in the city that was the epicenter of both: new york. >> good morning handsome! >> what's up beautiful. >> yang: the door of jack delaney's long island home is always open. they share an unbreakable bond, forged in the smoke and flames of the world trade center. >> this photo was taken about 30 seconds before tower 2 collapsed. in the front there leading the way is jack, and i would be back here. >> yang: 20 years later, the memories are still vivid. >> when i got back from ground zero, that was actually in my jacket pocket. >> yang: they were among the new york presbyterian hospital paramedics who raced downtown from manhattan's upper east side. >> it seemed like the top of the build

congresswoman judy chu, has been introducing this proposed law year after year. i want to talk to her about those exact points. because she thinks this is a beach. had in this is the way to do it. we will get back to that later on in the show. but let me ask you about the federal government part of. it president biden said today, he didn't just condemn with the supreme court, did he said he wants a whole of government response. he specifically called out the department of health and human services, and the justice department, and he put his white house counsel in charge of it. do any of those raise your interest? in terms of something the federal government might be able to do that they haven't previously done? >> i am absolutely delighted, if joe biden wants to put together a whole government response. my sense is what should have been happening from inauguration day. that we had clinics in louisiana, mississippi, places where women were all but losing access, these are protections that are long overdue. and by the way, that goes back to the obama administration

judy: and it is friday. we celebrate david brooks' 20 years on the program as he and jonathan capehart consider the

now that roe has been overturned, it's congresswoman judy chu's moment. she joins us next. ins us next. >>> nevertheless, she has persisted. 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, now 2021. for her last five terms in congress, california democratic congresswoman judy chu has introduced the same bill, a simple bill promoted by democratic politicians including presidents for a generation now. a bill to codify the protections for abortion rights. before now, judy chu has been introducing this every two years, but it hasn't been going anywhere. now, of course, everybody is paying attention to what she has been doing for the better part of a decade. better late than never? joining us now is congresswoman judy chu, the lead sponsor of a bill to protect abortion rights, a bill that speaker pelosi has promised the house will take up and pass as a first order of business when they come back. congresswoman chu, thank you for being here. i know this is an intense time. >> thank you for having me. >> tell us about your determination to try to get this passed. you have been pursuing this in a single m

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: turning away the weary. thousands of migrants who overwhelmed del rio, texas, are now being deported, most back to a chaotic haiti. then, giving kids a shot. pfizer says its vaccine is safe in children as young as five, offering hope to families wanting protection, as they wait for government approval. and, facing uncertainty. as world leaders gather at the united nations, i talk with the president of colombia about leading in this moment of crisis. >> terrorist organizations want to kill enviromental leaders to leave aside narco trafficking. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> before we talk about your investments-- what's new? >> well, audrey's expecting... >> twins! >> gndparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust. >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> okay. >> mom, are you painting again? you could sell these >> let me guess, change i

flight 175 going into the south tower. >> reporter: having seen both planes slam into the towers, judy knew the extent of the inferno on the upper floors. >> we're telling the security of that building, you have to evacuate. you just got hit, another plane just hit this building. >> reporter: as smoke begins to engulf the floor, janelle and some of her co-workers finally decide to get out of the north tower. >> we were going down, and we would come to the staircase holding hands. i think where we mid it to the 30-something staircase, there were firefighters coming up. i felt, good, okay, they're coming up, we're going down, we're going to make it, it's not that bad. >> reporter: as janelle and her colleagues were making their way down the stairs of the north tower, nina and her colleagues were continuing to film the unfolding disaster. >> and we're watching the second tower. and i said, what is that? flickering thing? the cameraman looked to his view finder, and he looked at me and he was like, it's neckties. that flickering you're seeing is the people jumping from the towers, holding

i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight, after i do. americans living on the gulf coast suffer an arduous recovery process amid food shortages and power outages. then an uncertain future. thousands of afghans flee their home country amid widespread scarcity. the taliban look to form a new islamic government. and desperate journey. the surge of migrants in europe continues, straining the resources of small islands that are often the points of entry. >> these people are being taken out to a coast guard ship and

they very much want to stay, judy. they believe in this. they know the history of being there for 65 years and they don't want to leave their programs or the people they've been working with behind. so it is both international as well as national staff that have stayed in and that want to they're very committed. >> woodruff: and just as we as we think about this larger refugee picture, mr. grandi, the world has been hearing about refugees for years. some would say there's a weariness. but not only that, here in the united states, we have politicians, some prominent republicans, former president trump saying the u.s. shouldn't be taking in refugees, that there's a danger there. >> i don't know about politicians, i am that's their opinion, but. i think the whole world has watched scenes of people trying to get on those planes at the kabul airport in recent days. and those were people that were afraid and out of fear were so desperate, we're ready for anything, mothers were ready to give the children to be put in safety. now, i think that when

judy: and it's friday,

judy: out of afghanistan. president biden defends the u.s. exit as the taliban celebrate their return to power. assessing the damage. recovery efforts begin in the wake of hurricane ida as more than one million remain without power. plus, disappearing act. how naturally dissolving pacemakers present a breakthrough in the treatment of heart surgery patients. >> all of the materials we are

for her last five terms in congress california democratic congresswoman judy congress, judy chu has introduced the same bill, a bill promoted by democratic politicians for a generation, to cod fi the protections for abortion rights. before now, judy chu has been introducing this every two years, but it hasn't been going anywhere. now, of course, everybody is paying attention to what she has been doing for the better part of a decade. better late than never. joining us is the lead sponsor of a bill to protect abortion rights, a bill that speaker pelosi has promised the house will take up and pass as a first order of business when they come back. congresswoman, thank you for being here. i know this is an intense time. >> thank you for having me. >> tell us about your determination to try to get this passed. you have been pursuing this in a single minded way for years now, even as you have had so many democratic cosponsors and so much, frankly, lip service support that this is an important thing, but no -- no effort, no momentum to actually get it done before now. >> first of all, let me say that

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight. democratic divide -- high-stakes talks are now underway as dueling factions of president biden's party threaten the survival of his legislative agenda. then. demanding justice -- the disappearances of indigenous girls and women get a new look, following one high-profile won's death. and. historic re-opening -- for the first time in its 138-year run, the metropolitian opera features a production from a black director and a black composer. >> i may be the first, but i sure don't want to be the last. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour."

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: president biden calls on world leaders and global business to "go big," to get the globe vaccinated and combat covid. then, the democratic divide. a leading progressive lawmaker on conflicting priorities in her party. plus, after ida. how louisiana is struggling with an energy and housing crisis in the wake of the storm. >> we're still without everything. we've actually seen nobody to come and help. and it's-- nothing's changed. >> woodruff: and, bob woodward and robert costa talked to more than 200 people in the trump and biden administrations about one of the most tumultuous transitions in american history. they join us to discuss their new book, "peril." all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our enomy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> b.d

judy: then, kids and covid. a sharp rise in hospitalizations promptthe american academy of pediatrics to advocate for emergency authorization of vaccinations for children. and later -- 20 years later, 9/11 first responders still suffering from exposure to toxins often struggle to receive adequate healtcare. >> all of us just knew that we weren't safe but, you know, we did our job.

judy: and.

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, taliban takeover. the militant group announces a new government amid protests and an economic crisis. then, the recovery continues. some gulf coast residents regain power but many remain stranded in sweltering conditions as the president surveys the damage in the northeast. and 20 years later, the new jersey town that lost more residents in the 9/11 attacks than anywhere else outside new york city reflects on that tragic day. >> the wounds of 9/11 are never going to fully heal and i think this community has embraced the families and 20 years later, it still holds firm

judy, always a pleasure. thanks very much, indeed. we will have much more coverage of what lies ahead for germany. we've got a special coming up this week, germany decides. the ceo briefing with mberg's francine lacqua happens at 9 a.m. london time. what have we got coming up for you next? it was quite a big weekend. we saw raducanu winning the u.s. open. it was a sensational saturday. we will talk about the future of tennis. that's coming up. this is bloomberg. ♪ ♪ guy: what a weekend of tennis. fans seeing history being made at the u.s. open, flushing meadows in new york. we saw raducanu winning on saturday night. an amazing game. what an amazing weekend of tennis. let's get to the details what the business applications of this are. laura wright is standing by. laura: emma raducanu's fairytale run played out at flushing meadow. in the men's tournament, was upset. medvedev stopped novak djokovic from surpassing roger federer and roughly on the doll's record and rafael the doll -- and rafael nadal's record of 20 major championship

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, moment of crisis. a new book details the extraordinary steps a top u.s. military leader took to keep former president trump from sparking a war. then, taliban takeover. the militant group tightens its grip amid protests and rumors of the death of a senior leader, as the u.s. secretary of state faces senators to defend the should -- defend the u.s. withdrawal. then, recall. california voters head to the polls to decide whether or not governor gavin newsom keeps his job. and, fentanyl frontier. we take an exclusive look inside mexico's sinaloa cartel and its

judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight, high ak tst--esre balance, as negotiations then, getting the ccine-- a former f.d.a. commissioner on the latest strategies to ramp up america's low vaccination rates. and, saving the sequoias-- crews scramble to contain wildfires threatening to torch some of the oldest trees in the world. >> 2,000 years of living history. they're ancient beings and they're dying befo our very eyes. and what really gets to me is that we're not acting fast enough. >> nawaz: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am lan washington. this is "world news america." one month took over -- one month since the taliban took over in africa -- in afghanistan. but life is like in the emirate. >> there are four dead bodies laying here. there is a note that says, these men are kidnappers, anyone who wants to do the same, this will be their punishment. laura: showing their bravery outside of competition. simone biles leads the elite gymnasts who blast the u.s. authorities for failing to investigate the abusive team dr., larry nassar. >> i blame there -- larry nassar, and i also blame an entire system that enabled and perpetrated his abuse. ur the name is not on the ballot, as russians get ready to vote, we meet the opposition figures who have been barred from running. plus, theronauts making history. how four civilians are hoping to spend three days orbiting the earth. ♪ laura: welcome

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, turning away the weary -- thousands of migrants who overwhelmed del rio, texas are now being deported, most back to a chaotic haiti. then, giving kids a shot -- pfizer says its vaccine is safe in children as young as five, offering hope to families wanting protection as they wait for government approval. and facing uncertainty -- as world leaders gather at the united nations, i talk with the president of colombia about the multiple crises his nation is facing. >> terrorist organizations want

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, ida's wrath -- deadly floods stun the northeast, as the storm's path of destruction extends well beyond the gulf coast. how climate change has us living at the extremes. then, abortion battle -- the supreme court refuses to stay texas' restrictive new law. what it means for women's reproductive health. and, helping afghanistan -- the leaders of two united nations aid agencies discuss the many plights of the country's population. >> 39 million afghans are left in afghanistan and we estimate that at least half of em

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". anchor: this is america. taliban forces parade military hardware left behind by the u.s. there will not be any women in >> in the cabinet, there may not be women. anchor: the weather is getting more extreme. a study finds that climate change is leading to more frequent hurricanes and droughts. plus, cool under fire as ever. james bond returns to the movie screen after the pandemic's left the industry reeling. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the taliban is getting closer to forming a government. a senior leader told the bbc that the government would be inclusive, but women could only have junior roles. a top u.s. general called the taliban a ruthless group. they held a victory parade, showing the tanks left by the u.s. reporter: the taliban are in firm control of the country. this is a huge military parade in kandahar. a captured helico

judy looks -- judy, you look fantastic. and i don't know what she's doing. but damn she keeps it tight. that's neither here nor there. but what would she do if cuomo -- oh, boy. this feels like a fun short film we can make. i don't know probably be like -- "what are you nuts?" >> seth: i think she would just like hit him back in the stomach. >> yep yep. or maybe she would have a gavel. >> seth: oh, a gavel >> she'd gavel him >> seth: yeah. >> she'd get him right in the gavel. >> seth: she'd wait until his hand went back on a hard surface. >> and then she'd gavel the hand [ laughter ] either way, either way he would owe her $250 for legal fees. >> seth: well, i think if anything we really put a bow on the andrew cuomo ownership >> yup well, what a day what a day for him and thank you. you know, you guys are always doing your great jokes here and they're always great but i mean, wasn't this exciting to have a conversation about the news >> seth: it was. i feel like i know -- i feel like more -- i think the audience at home will feel more enlightened as well. >

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: ida's ath. the death toll rises, as a wide stretch of the u.s., from the gulf coast to the northeast, comes to grips with the long recovery ahead from the massive storm. then, confronting grief. a personal reflection from the chaplain at dover air force base who oversaw american soldiers' final return home, and the human cost of our nation's longest war. >> i have said to thousands of family members, we thank you for, and honor the sacrifice of your son or daughter, but we also honor your sacrifice, which goes on forever. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. jonathan capehart and michael gerson discuss texas' restrictive new abortion law, and how the president is handling these moments of crisis in afghanistan and here at home. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> fidelity investments. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> the j

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