captioning sponsored by newshour productions, l >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on this super tuesday, joe biden is showing early momentum tonight with projected wins in north carolina and virginia, as bernie sanders takes his home state of vermont, with many more states still to com then, as the death toll from coronavirus in the u.s. continues to climb, the federal reserve reacts with the most significant emergency action since the finaial collapse. plus an epicenter of the outbreak. a report from iran, where cases of covid-19 are skyrocketing and distrust of leaders mounts as government officials come down with the virus. >> this is the result of the chronic weakness of the management of our country. even when you tell the truth, people won't believe you. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> on a uise with american cruise lines, you can experience historic destinations along the columbia river and across the united states. american cruise lines fleet of small ships explore amer

captioningponsored by wshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: a nation on the brink. as cases of covid-19 surge across the country, new york emerges as a world epicenter of the rus, and the president faces increasing pressure to nationalize production of life-saving medical equipment. then, congress and the white house move to an agreement on a $2 trillion rescue package to revive the u.s. econowe. reak down what's in, what's headed, with speakthee money is house nancy pelosi. plus, life in the emergency room. what doctors are seeing from the front lines, with the pandemic on track to overwhelm our medical infrastructure. >> we are not at all near the end of this. we are really just beginning. we're seeing case numbers climb on a dailyasis. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. or >> majunding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economyor 160 years.bn, the engine that connes us. >> fidelity investments. >> consumer cellular. >> americacruise lines. >> supporting socialtr enepren

. >> woodruff: good evening, and welcome to tsps pbs newshour ial. i'm judy woodruff. and, we are just moments away from hearing from president trump, who is set to address the nation tonight from al office regarding the coronavirus crisis. earlier today, the world healthi ortion officially characterized the covid-19 outbreak as a global pandemi citing what it called "alarminga levels of spre severity, and alarming levels of inaction." the novel coronavirunow killed roughly 4,400 people wodwide, and infected abou 120,000,ncluding more than a 1,200 here in the u.s. 37 americans have ed from the virus so far. the "pandemic" label helped trigger another nosedive on wall street today, as the dow jones industrial average entered bear market territory. it has now fallen 20% below last month's record close-- and this may be one of the reasons for tonight's speech. with me, watching along with me r congressional correspondent lisa desjardins and white house correspoent yamiche alcindor. for now, we take you to the this is something we have been waiting for ever since the world

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, we have the latest election results as polls are closing. joe biden hopes to keep momentum as bernie sanders battles for delegates in the fighthe democratic presidential nomination. then, the federal government grapples with the fallout from covid-19, new york state sets up a containment zone, d more schools across the country send students home. plus, coronavirus and the crown. to a united kingdom preparing for the outbreak, where scrupulous to the cal.he >> football's got to continue. you can't stop things, y cannot stop your way of living, because of a virus that's only lled a few people at thi moment in time. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> on a journey with american cruise lines, travelers experience the maritime heritage and culture of the maine coast and new england islands. our fleet of small cruise ships explore american landscapes, seaside villages, and historic

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonit: the outbreak's bottom line. no paid sick leave, and the specteof medical debt-- how coronavirus could lead many americans toinancial straits. then: >> gender in this ce? you know, that is the trap question for every woman >> woodruff: as two men fight over the democratic nomination, a look at the unique difficules that women face when they seek the presidency. plus: ♪ cannonball, now to take me on down the line ♪ >> woodruff: robbie robertn and "the band"-- legends of roco an, and now the subjects of a new documentary, "once were brothers." >> when this music came along, that was like-- that's the sound! that's the feeling, that's the rebel spirit. let's go. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. mark shields and david brooks are here to analyze the new shape of the primary field, as joe biden and bernie sanders battle bear down in e battle for the delegates. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. n major funding for the pbs newshour has beeovided by: ♪ ♪ moving

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good eveng, i'm judy woodruff. s the newshour tonight, athe death toll from coronavions in the u.s.nues to climb, the federal reserve reacts with the most significant emergency collapse.nce the financial then, we are on the ground all across the country, bringing you the latest democratic primary updates as ballots areast on super tuesday. plus an epicenter of the outbreak. a report from iran, where cases of covid9 are skyrocketing and distrust of leaders mounts a government officials come down with the virus. >> this is theesult of the chronic weakness of the management of our country. when you lose people's trust, even when you tell the truth, people won't believe you. >> woodruff: all that and more r.on tonight's pbs newshou >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> on a cruise with american cruise lines, you can experience historic destinations along the columbia river and acrs the ited states. american cruise lines fleet of small ships explore american landmarks, local cultures and calm wa

>> woodruff: what began in china has now spread around the globe. now infects more than 170countrh more confirmed cases and deaths every day. outside of china, among the first-hit was south korea, which has managed to slow the virus' spread through national effort. the same cannot be said forch italy, wow has the most cases outside of china. for a look at how each of these countries is responding to this crisis, we turn to special correspondents in those countries: patrick fok in beijing; bruce harrison innd seoul;ermione kitson in italy. we welcome all of you t our special. let me start with you, patrick fok. tell me how china has dealt with this from the begndinnings there a sense they're beginning to get it under control? >> well i think, judy, the best way of describing the situation right now is it's incredibly uncertain. the headline piece of news today, of course, is there were no new domestic cases of infection. that's a massive step for china to take. but, on thflip side, there were 34 imported cases of the aydisease. thatot sound like an a

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: a whole new race. in a single day, joe biden redraws the lines of the mocratic primary field. we explore who is up, who's out, and why, after ser tuesday. then, back before the justices. for the first time in years, a conservative-majoritsupreme court hears what could prove to be a landmark abortion case. then, to san francisco, where chinese americans are facing increasing prejudice as misinformation and fear over the coronavirus spreads. >> now, since january, the new year, nobody show up. >> no more field school trip because people said the virus is from china-- "when you come to chinatown, you get ited, because chinese people have it." >> woodruff: all that and mo, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, thengine that connects us. >> fidelity investments. >> consumer cellular. >> american cruise lines. >> supporting social entrreneurs and their solutions to the world

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the cost of an outbreak. the toll of coronavirus continues to tick up worldwide, and the global financial system grapples with the fallout. then, the pain of zero tolerance. a damning report chronicles the suffering of migrant children as they sought refuge at the u.s. southern border. plus, the state of the race. as elizabeth warren drops out, the democratic primary winnowso downtwo-man contest. amspeak with the strategist behind barack s historic bid for the presidency. au there's something deeper going on here, b it wasn't just elizabeth warren. we had some other talented iefemale candidates in the who didn't go as far as we would have thought. uff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major fundi for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> on a journey with american cruise lines, travelers experience the maritime heritage and culture of the maine coast and new england islands. our fleet of small cruise ships explore american landscapes,ag sea

capitol. >> woodruff: so intewaesting. ask you both quickly because you have both been reporting on this, and that is bernie sanders, obviously, he came in behind in these latest primaries that took place yesterday. both you have have been in touch with his campaign. yamiche, what are you hearing about what his next plans are? >> well, the bernie sanders campaign and the senator himself have beepushing back on the idea that he is ending his campaign anytime soon. they said any orts of that are false. i have been talking to sources close to bernie sanders that say at heecognizes his path is nearly impossible to winning the nomination, but that he wants to look at how he could possibly pushoe biden further to the progressive ideals.mo but today thsenator was ry angry i i've seen him in years. he said an explicative to art re who asked whether or not he would be ending his campaign some time soon. >> woodruff: lisa. >> reporter: i was there. th part of a conversation i was having wh senator sanders. i asked senator sanders fo

stay. >> woodruff: battling the. pandem how the united states is responding now, from s at stem the crisis.nt efforts to then, pandemic eminomics. we e how covid-19 is taking a financial toll, and the efforts to brunt the losses. plus, the mayor of san francisco on dmatic efforts there to contain the outbreak. and, the vote goes on. we have onhe-ground reports, as a trio of k states hold presidential primaries, despite the risks of coronavirus. all that and more tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ >> on an american cruise lines journey along the mississippi river, travelers explore classic antebellum homes, civil war battlefields, and historic american towns.oa our fleet of victorian- style paddlewheelers and modern riverboats, you can experience local culture and cuisine, and relive american history. american cruise lines. >> when it comes to wireless,. consumer cellular gives its customers the chce. our no-contract plans give you a as much-- orlittle-- talk, text

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. d the newshour tonight: >> i am officiallaring a national emergency. >> woodruff: the state of the pandemic. utnancial markets rally, b major shutdowns continue to cascade. a federaaid package is still up in the air as covid-19 touches every aspect of american life. then, coping with the coronavirus. p we examine thesychological effects of the pandemic-- how to address our fears, and finding a healthy state of mind in a crisis.ha >> i thinkwe're getting into is a spiral of fear that is leading people to engage in responses that aren'very helpful. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. mark shields and david brooks break down the politics of the pandemic, the trump administration's response, and this trying time. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our es.nomy for 160 bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> consumer cellular offers no-contract wireless plans that are designed to help you do more of the thingyou enjo

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. n on tshour tonight: at war with an invisible enemy. the u. hunkers down to fight the spread of covid-19, closg the border to canada, as lawmakers move to provideli financial while the economic fallout worsens. then, the coming cris. the u.s. medical community braces for the worst case scenario: a cascade of patients plus: shtage of hospital beds. ♪ ♪ world renowned cellist yo-yo ma on the healing power of music in a time of global fear. >> a virus is something that travels globally, it knows no borders, no walls, no boundaries. and music is something that actually looks into the inside and thatlso knows no boundaries. >> wdruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. n major funding for the pbs newshour has beeprovided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity investments. >> consumer cellular. >> american cruise lines. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.o

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, a cotry in the grip of the virus. the death toll in the u.s.as surges, ospitals grapple with a growing wave of patientsn health officials warn the then, as covid-19 dismantles the economy, many americans areor going hungryhe first time, and food banks struggle to meet >> there's no monee made. i'm down to like $4.00 in my bank account, and no foo for me it's worth it, waiting over an hour already, for this food bag. >> woodruff: plus, the schools are closed, but the classes go on. how parents, teachers, and students are re-making education in the wake of the pandemic. htall that and more on ton pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> when it comes to wireless, consumer cellular gives its customers the choicet our no-contrans give you as much-- or as little-- talk, text and data as you want, and our u.s.-based customer service nsumeellular.tv to help. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and enga

for the pbs newshour, i'm jean guerrero in tijuana. >> woodruff: with so many >> woodruff: with so manymericans now staying home, the pandemic continues to have a major pact on nearly all aspects of our lives. attention is how that isolation can exacerbate the problem of domestic violence. john yang has a closer look. >> yang: judy, in past times of stress, like 9/11, the economic downturn of 2008 and hurricane katrina, experts say th the intensity and frequency of domestic abuse has gone up katie ray-jones is the c.e.o. of the national iodomesticnce hotline. she joins us by skype from austin, texas. katie, thanks so much for being with us. in the current situation, the e curreironment, what concerns you most? what are you most worried about? >> i think for us, john, what we're most worried about, the national domestic violence hotline,s knowing that many victims, survivors, are currently livoning in isola with their abusive partner, and their ability to seek help or guidance is significantly abusive partners are observing phone calls or watching what material sombeone migh looking at o

captioning sponsorho by news productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. m judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: on the rise. the number of confirmed covid-19 cases in the u.s. tops 11,000, as the government looks to a trillion dollars in aid to stem the economic toll. i sit down with the secretary of defense to discuss how the military can help. >> we're providing to the states manpower, we're provid medical equipment and pplies. we are going to dispatch ourhi hospital, one on the east coast, one on the west coast. panicked shoppers leave many grocery shelves bare, what you need to know about the foodsu ly in a time of crisis. plus, yalitza aparicio, star of t 18's acclaimed film "roma," and now an activrking at the intersection of race and class in mexico. >> ( translated ): yes, it sounds difficult. and it is difficult to change something that people have been used to for years. but that's what it's about, it's about telling people this isn't rmal, and they shouldn't be used to it. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. newsur has been provided by:

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, fear outruns preparation. financial markets plunge, delivering the worst losses since 1987 as coronavirus spreads across the u.s. then, a shortagef testing kits, cancellations spread from churches to major sports and entertainment, and a breakdown between the u.s. and europover avel. how we got to this moment ofrt unnty. and, restoring the, ight to votefelons in florida are re- enfranchised following a decisive ballot measure victory, but the full right to vote remains elusive. >> i believe it's less about me voting and more about that people now have an opportunity to vote where opportunity did not exist a couple of years ago. >> woodruff: all that anmore on tonight's pbs newshour. p>> major funding for the newshour has been provided by: cruise lines, travth american experience the maritime heritage and culture of the maine coast and new england islands. our fleet of small cruise ships plore american landscape seaside villages, and historic harbors, where you

so there is busadinesice coming from the white house as well. >> woodruff: thank you both. >> woodruffis has been a week when more citieand states have started far more comprehensive shutdowns in a desperate bid to mitigate the spread of covid-19 in this country. i spoke yesterday with dr. anthony fauci, one of the country's top public health officials, about that and how the country is faring when it comes to slowing the pandemic here. he joined us or our special, "confronting coronavirus," and we continued our conversation. dr. anthony fauci, thank you very much for joining us. as we sit here, middlof march, what is your biggest concerni about coronavirus pandemic? >> well, i mean, my biggestco ern, i think, would be obvious, because we've seen its potential, we see what it did in china, we see what it has done in korea, and we see what it's doing right now in european countries, particully italy and france. we have an escalation of cases in our ownountry right now, and my concern is -- and i hope it goes from a concern to a realization that we're doingld what we she doing -- is that

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cnewshour produns, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. the newshour tonight, t pace of the pandemic. deaths from covid-19 spike in the u.s., more than doubling in a matter of daysumand president faces the reality of an extended shutdown. then, the ordeal of agnosis. coronavirus testing inhe u.s.: who gets seen, how long it takes, and whaearly mistaknd mean for ourstanding of the disease. plus, the pandemic abroad. to the greek island of lesbos, where fears grow tt a refugee camp is a viral epicenter in waiting. >> god forbid that we actually have an outbreak in the camp because that would be a real disaster. that would be a humanitarianis on another level. we are really, i think, sitting on a time bomb. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years, advancing ideas and ting institutions to promote a better world. at www.hewlett.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and individual

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: a cascading crisis-- india locks down 1.3 billion citizensp the olympics atponed, and the rate of infection in new york skyrockets. we examine the latest in the covid-19 pandemic. then, debating a rescue plan. th the country watching, the u.s. senate pushes to pass an aid package to blunt the economic fallout of coronavirus. plus, inside the epicenter. italy's battle with the pandemic could be a warning sign of what's to come for the u.s. >> if you findwi cluster case, experience that we have in italy, you really need to bring the place to atandstill. nobody moves for three to four weeks, and you do test as many as possible around the place where the cluster has appeared. there's no other way. re woodruff: all that and on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> on an american cruise lines journey along the colombia and snakrivers, travelers retrac the route forged by lewis and clark re than 200 years ago. american

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: welcome to our pbs newshour special, "confronting i'm judy woodruff. a virus none of us can see with the naked eye has turned our lives upside down in ways we couldn't imagine just a few weeks ago. most of us are anxious because so much has changed so fast;ec frightenedse so much is unknown. knowing that, we decided to try to address some of your concerns. over the past we, we've collected your questions, and, experts to answer many of them.f they cover your own personal alth, the economy, and h prepared we are as a country for this threat.te we'll also hear from dr. anthony fauci of the national institute of allergyct and inus diseases, probably the most respected voice in the nation right now. but to begin, a look awe got here. >> it's all over the world. it's incredible what's happened in such a short period of time.> oodruff: only a few months ago, the disease now known as "covid-19" is believedo have originated at one seafood and poultry market in the city of wuhan, china. in late decemb, health officials in that city began reporting dozens of cas

captioning sponsored by nnewshour productiollc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: at the forefront. how the u.s. is coping with thmost covid-19 cases in the world, as the house of representatives brings the historic rescue bill to final passage. then, states cry out for more medical ventilators, and the president nationalizes production, after sending mixed messages on the need for thefe ving equipment. we speak with the governor of michigan on how her state is handling this shortage. >> there are not enough ventilators, no matter what the number is today, for the needte that we anticiomorrow and the days coming, as this continues to grow in my state. oodruff: and, it's frida david brooks and ruth marcus analyze the close of another historic week, and they uncertai all still face as the pandemic bears down. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving o economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us.me >> concellular offers no-contract wireless plans that are

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captioning sponsored bro newshourctions, llc >> woodruff: good evenin i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: coronavirus now officially a ndemic. nation tonight, amallingthe stock market and rising fears. then, another big night for joe biden. the former vice president cements his frontrunner status as bernie sanders' path to the nomination narrows. and, "the art of exodus."ex a nebit showcases the works of migrants to raise understanding of the plight of millions of displacedd people worwide. >> we found value in thinking deeply about the topic of migration through the lens of art. artists are not storians, they're not journalists, but i think they have a role to play in our society. >> woodruff: all that and more,t on tonig pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been pvided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity invements. >> consumer llular. >> american cruise lines. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their t solutions tohe world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson f

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, ll >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, the outbreak spreads. covid-19 continues its march across the u.s. and wall street has its worst day in more than a decade. then, we are on the ground in ao cked-down italy, whereal officis have closed off the countrs north to weather the wave of coronavirus. >> what is happening in my city is worrying me and it is also saddening, because milan is a t lively city, asee it like this today, it is almost a defeat for me.see it like r woodruff: plus, amy wal and tamara keith analyze the primary fight, as six more statesrepare to cast votes tomorrow, and joe biden racks up more endorsements. all that andore 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... >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust. >> we'd be >> change in plans. >> okay. >> mom, are you painting agai

captioning sponsored by nnewshour productiollc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: bracing for the surge. new infection counts in the u.s. soar, as the entire populations of california and new york a orded to stay at home. plus, accusations emerge against siaring u.s. senators who ap to have profited off of the pandemic. then, covid-19 and the crown. the coronavirus spreads through britain. how citizens there are adjusting to a nation transformed. >> we're going to go through that period of denial, confusion, annoyance, anger, and then sooner or later, within ten days or so, wel get that period of acceptance. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. mark shields and david bros analyze a week unlike any other in living memory-- and one that has fundamentally altered the course of american life. 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. >> when it comes to wireless, consumer clulagives its customers the choice. our no-

captioioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, statesw shut more communities across the u.s. are ordered to stay at home, as the increase of new infections spikes. and congress struggles to reach an agreement on aid for struggling americans. then, how prepared are the hospitals? examining the ate of our front line defense against covid-19 plus, reading througthe pandemic. award-winning author ann patchett on wh books to pick up during the long days of social distance. >> you read twelve pag a day of war and peace, in a whole community of readers, and the next thing you know, you've read the book and the pandemic is peace.nd you've read war and >> 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 expectin >> twins! >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust.d >> w closer to the twins. >> change

♪ judy: good evening, i am judy woodruff.n "newshour"a tonightation on the brink as cases of covid-19 spur across the country. new york emerging as a epicenter of the virus in the president facing pressure to nationalize production of lifesaving medical equipment. then, congress on the white house moved to angreement on a $2 trillion rescue package to revive the u.s. economy. we break out what is in, what is ou and where the money is headed, with speaker pelosi. plus, life in the emergency room. what doctors are seeing from the front lines with the pandemic on track to overwhelm our medical infrastrture. >> we are not at all near the end of this. . are really just beginni we are seeing case numbers climb on a dai basis. 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. >> fidelity investments. >> consumer cellular, american cruiselines. >> entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's

captioningponsored by wshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: a nation on the brink. as cases of covid-19 surge across the country, new york emerges as a world epicenter of the rus, and the president faces increasing pressure to nationalize production of life-saving medical equipment. then, congress and the white house move to an agreement on a $2 trillion rescue package to revive the u.s. econowe. reak down what's in, what's headed, with speakthee money is house nancy pelosi. plus, life in the emergency room. what doctors are seeing from the front lines, with the pandemic on track to overwhelm our medical infrastructure. >> we are not at all near the

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonit: the outbreak's bottom line. specteof medical debt-- how coronavirus could lead many americans toinancial straits. then: >> gender in this ce? you know, that is the trap question for every woman >> woodruff: as two men fight over the democratic nomination, a look at the unique difficules that women face when they seek the presidency. plus: ♪ cannonball, now to take me on down the line ♪ >> woodruff: robbie robertn and "the band"-- legends of roco an, and now the subjects of a new documentary, "once were brothers." >> when this music came along, that was like-- that's the

i'm judy woodruff.tonight: >> i am officiallaring a national emergency. >> woodruff: the state of the pandemic. utnancial markets rally, b major shutdowns continue to cascade. a federaaid package is still up in the air as covid-19 touches every aspect of american life. then, coping with the coronavirus. p we examine thesychological effects of the pandemic-- how to address our fears, and finding a healthy state of mind in a crisis.ha >> i thinkwe're getting into is a spiral of fear that is leading people to engage in responses that aren'very helpful. >> woodruff: and, it's friday.

. ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.a cotry in the grip of the virus. the death toll in the u.s.as surges, ospitals grapple with a growing wave of patientsn health officials warn the then, as covid-19 dismantles the economy, many americans areor going hungryhe first time, and food banks struggle to meet >> there's no monee made. i'm down to like $4.00 in my bank account, and no foo for me it's worth it, waiting over an hour already, for this food bag. >> woodruff: plus, the schools are closed, but the classes go on.

. ♪ ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, ll >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.newshour tonight, the outbreak spreads. covid-19 continues its march across the u.s. and wall street has its worst day in more than a decade. then, we are on the ground in ao cked-down italy, whereal officis have closed off the countrs north to weather the wave of coronavirus. >> what is happening in my city is worrying me and it is also saddening, because milan is a t lively city, asee it like this today, it is almost a defeat for me.see it like r woodruff: plus, amy wal and tamara keith analyze the primary fight, as six more statesrepare to cast votes tomorrow, and joe biden racks up more endorsements. all that andore on tonight's pbs newshour.

i'm judy woodruff on "the newshour." how the u.s. i cing with the most covid-19 cases in the world, as the house of representatives brings the historic rescue fwoil fin passage. then more states cry out for more medical ventilators. and the president on how he's handling that. >> there are not enough ventilators for the need we anticipate tomorrow andhe days coming as this continues to grow in my state. judy: and it' friday. david brooks and ruth marcus analyze another historic week. and the uncertainty we all sti

. ♪ captioning sponsored by nnewshour productiollc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.bracing for the surge. new infection counts in the u.s. soar, as the entire populations of california and new york a orded to stay at home. plus, accusations emerge against siaring u.s. senators who ap to have profited off of the pandemic. then, covid-19 and the crown. the coronavirus spreads through britain. how citizens there are adjusting to a nation transformed. >> we're going to go through that period of denial, confusion, annoyance, anger, and then sooner or later, within ten days or so, wel get that period of acceptance. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. mark shields and david bros analyze a week unlike any other in living memory-- and one that has fundamll

. ♪ captioioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.munities across the u.s. are ordered to stay at home, as the increase of new infections spikes. and congress struggles to reach an agreement on aid for struggling americans. then, how prepared are the hospitals? examining the ate of our front line defense against covid-19 plus, reading througthe pandemic. award-winning author ann patchett on wh books to pick up during the long days of social distance. >> you read twelve pag a day of war and peace, in a whole community of readers, and the next thing you know, you've read the book and the pandemic is peace.nd you've read war and >> woodruff: all that and more

. ♪ captioning sponsorho by news productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. m judy woodruff.: on the rise. the number of confirmed covid-19 cases in the u.s. tops 11,000, as the government looks to a trillion dollars in aid to stem the economic toll. i sit down with the secretary of defense to discuss how the military can help. >> we're providing to the states manpower, we're provid medical equipment and pplies. we are going to dispatch ourhi hospital, one on the east coast, one on the west coast. panicked shoppers leave many grocery shelves bare, what you need to know about the foodsu ly in a time of crisis. plus, yalitza aparicio, star of 2018's acclaimed f"r

>> good evening, i'm judy woodruff on the news hour. toght, on the rise, the number of confirm covid-19 cases in the u.s. tops 11,000 as the governme looks to an economic aid. i sat down with director. >> we're providing medical and supplies. judy: many shoppers leave grocery stores bare. what you need to know about it during this time of crisis. the activist work at the intersection of race and class in mexico. [speaking in spanish] >> yes, it sounds difficult. and it is difficult to change something that people have been used to for years. but that's what it's about. it's about telling people this isn't normal and they shouldn't be used it to. jordan: all this and me -- judy: all that and more on ♪ ight's "pbs newshr." announcer: major funding for "the pbs hewsr" has been provided by -- >> along the mississippi river, travelers explore classic antebellum homes, civil war aboard our fleet of modern boats. you can relive american history. american cruise line, proud sponsor of "pbs newshour." fidelity investments. bnsf railway. consumer

. ♪ ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.ight, we have the latest election results as polls are closing. joe biden hopes to keep momentum as bernie sanders battles for delegates in the fighthe democratic presidential nomination. then, the federal government grapples with the fallout from covid-19, new york state sets up a containment zone, d more schools across the country send students home. plus, coronavirus and the crown. to a united kingdom preparing for the outbreak, where scrupulous to the cal.he >> football's got to continue. you can't stop things, y cannot stop your way of living, because of a virus that's only lled a few people at thi

. ♪ cnewshour produns, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff.e of the pandemic. deaths from covid-19 spike in the u.s., more than doubling in a matter of daysumand president faces the reality of an extended shutdown. then, the ordeal of agnosis. coronavirus testing inhe u.s.: who gets seen, how long it takes, and whaearly mistaknd mean for ourstanding of the disease. plus, the pandemic abroad. to the greek island of lesbos, where fears grow tt a refugee camp is a viral epicenter in waiting. >> god forbid that we actually have an outbreak in the camp because that would be a real disaster. that would be a humanitarianis on another level.

newshour tonight... >> avo gathering in groups of more than 10 people. >> woodruff: ...a new realityits spread, amerans adjust to life with widespread closings, social distancing and economic turmoil while preparing for a strain on hospitals not seen in modern life then, head to head-- joe biden and bernie sanders square off in a debate dominated by coronavirus as several key primary contests draw near. plus, the pandemic abroad-- report from lebanon as covid-19 grips a nation already in economic free-fall and the government orders a countrywide shutdown.

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the cost of an outbreak.l of coronavirus continues to tick up worldwide, and the global financial system grapples with the fallout. then, the pain of zero tolerance. a damning report chronicles the suffering of migrant children as they sought refuge at the u.s. southern border. plus, the state of the race. as elizabeth warren drops out, the democratic primary winnowso downtwo-man contest. amspeak with the strategist behind barack s historic bid for the presidency. au there's something deeper going on here, b it wasn't just elizabeth warren. we had some other talented iefemale candidates in the who didn't go as far as we would have thought.

. ♪ captioning sponsored by nnewshour productiollc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.he forefront. how the u.s. is coping with thmost covid-19 cases in the world, as the house of representatives brings the historic rescue bill to final passage. then, states cry out for more medical ventilators, and the president nationalizes production, after sending mixed messages on the need for thefe ving equipment. we speak with the governor of michigan on how her state is handling this shortage. >> there are not enough ventilators, no matter what the number is today, for the needte that we anticiomorrow and the days coming, as this continues to grow in my state. oodruff: and, it's frida david brooks and ruth marcus

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. ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.nvisible enemy. the u. hunkers down to fight the spread of covid-19, closg the border to canada, as lawmakers move to provideli financial while the economic fallout worsens. then, the coming cris. the u.s. medical community braces for the worst case scenario: a cascade of patients plus: shtage of hospital beds. ♪ ♪ world renowned cellist yo-yo ma on the healing power of music in a time of global fear. >> a virus is something that travels globally, it knows no borders, no walls, no