capitol, thisn's is "washington week" with gwen ifill. corporate funding for byshington week" is provided -- >> how much money do you have in your pocket right now? $40.have >> 21. >> could something that small make an impact on something as retirement? >> i don't think so. >> if you start putting that money towards your retirement grow over time, 20, retirementhat challenge might not seem so big all. >> funding for "washington week" thelso provided by annenberg foundation, the corporation for public byadcasting, and contributions to pbs stations from viewers like you. thank you. once again, from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. practically over so it's time for our annual long look back at the year just past and what a year, from news of a recovering domestic economy to rise of an alarming new terror threat as tensions with ebb, nervousness about north korea rise while domestically the president's major hit,bs a losing control of the senate in a billion dollar midterm in major and unrest american cities launches matt

>>s this "washington week" with gwen ifill. "washington week" is provided by -- >> how much money do you have in your pocket? >> $40. >> $20. >> could something that small make an impact on something big as your retirement? if you start putting money towards your retirement and let it grow over time for 20, 30 years, that retire the challenge might not seem to big after all. >> funding for "washington week" is also provided by -- the annenberg foundation. the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to pbs stations from viewers like you. thank you. once again from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: gening. president obama and f.b.i. both pushed back at the north korean government today, elevating what had been a hollywood story of packing a terror threat into an international standoff. the spark improbably was a seth rogen movie, one that fictionalized the assassination of korean leader kim jong-un. today the picture was yanked from theaters, the decision the presaid was wrong-headed. >> we cannot have a s

from our nation's capital, this is "washington week with gwen ifill." corporate funding for "washington week" is provided by -- >> how much money do you have in your pocket right now? >> i have $40. >> $21. >> could something that small make an impact on something as big as your retirement? well, if you start putting that money toward your retirement every week and let it grow over time, for 20, 30 years, that retirement challenge might not seem so big after all. >> funding for "washington week" is also provided by the annenberg foundation, the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to pbs stations from viewers like you. thank you. once again, from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. it's been kind of hard to take it all in. the videos that show a 12-year-old being shot and a 43-year-old father being choked. the highways and streets blocked by the bodies of angry but mostly peaceful protesters. and washington looking for a way to respond. >> the decision by a grand jury not to indict in the death of eric garner is a m

once again, live from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening we'd been expecting the senate intelligence report on torture for months. it was clear there would be some bombshells and many suggested releasing the details of c.i.a. interrogation tactics would do more harm than good. but now it's out there and we know wartime detainees were deprived of sleep, slammed against the wall, waterboarded and subjected to enemas. >> the documentation and the finding's inclusions will make clear how this program was morally, legally, and administratively misguided, and that this nation should never again engage in these tactics. gwen: the report, endorsed by only the democrats on the committee, was as grisly as it was revealing, with the nation's political fault lines again on full display. one dispute, whether the harsh tactics yielded anything. c.i.a. director john brennan said yes. >> the detention and interrogation program produced useful intelligence that helped the united states thwart attack plans, capture terrorists, and save liv

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good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff.lso ahead, it wasn't an ordinary christmas list from pope frances, the pontiff veering from tradition to use his annual christmas message to outline 15 spiritual flaws he wants to eradicate from the vatican. >> ifill: plus, what started out as one thirteen-year-old's lego creation, becomes a new way for the blind to communicate.

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this christmas eve: tis the season for sibling spats and political clashes. how to navigate the tricky territory of family time, and stay stress-free for the holidays. >> we just don't discuss it. i'm within one end and my brother's on the other end, and we just do not discuss it, period. >> just remember they're your family. you don't have to agree with them.

. >> ifill: good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this tuesday: the darker side of professional sports. lawmakers look at how the big leagues tackle domestic violence. plus, in philadelphia, as charter schools become more popular, the city's public schools rethink how they can compete to attract students and improve education. >> everybody learns at their own pace. so if i'm quicker than chauncey, i'll be able to keep going instead of waiting for him to come to my level, or vice-versa. >> ifill: those are some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs "newshour >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from electronics systems to intelligence analysis and cyber- operations; from combat vehicles and weapons to the maintenance and modernization of ships, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. knowing our work makes a difference inspires us everyday. that's bae systems. that's inspired work. >> this program was made possible by the co

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this thursday: we go to the scene of garner's death in staten island, where definitions of justice diverge. and, as more tech entrepreneurs trade silicon valley for los angeles, the counter-culture of venice beach starts to disappear. >> things really started to go sour when google moved in, so it's now silicon beach. the landlords just turned around and raised the rent to the point where now the artist just can't afford to live there. >> ifill: those are some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> lincoln financial-- committed to helping you take charge of your life and become you're own chief life officer. >> supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. more information at macfound.org >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and... >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public bro

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill.lso ahead, peru's ruins have stood for centuries, but extreme el nino storms threaten to wash them away. we explore how archaeologists are bolstering the defenses of these ancient treasures, piece by piece. >> woodruff: plus, side by side on the front lines of battle, soldiers and their canine counterparts form a special bond in the face of danger. a look at man's best friend as his source s

ifill: people around the world bid farewell to 2014, as they ring in the new year good evening, i'm gwen ifilljudy woodruff is away. also ahead this wednesday. stormy weather hinders efforts to recover remains from the air asia jetliner that crashed off the coast of indonesia, as officials search for more clues about what led to the disaster. plus, rose bowl opponents florida state and oregon team up to push for more research into a rare blood disorder few americans even know exists. >> when we learn something about f.a., we learn something about what can cause cancer, what can cause bone marrow failure.

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this wednesday, the manufacturer of faulty airbags with deadly defects refuses government demands to expand recalls. >> woodruff: plus, do pregnant workers face unfair discrimination? the supreme court weighs whether employers must provide special considerations to expecting mothers. >> ifill: and nasa prepares to take the next step towards sending humans to mars. but a successful journey to the red planet will take time, money and political will. >> we've either got to augment the resources to make the goal achievable, or we've got to adjust the goal to be something that's consistent with the available resources, because if we don't, we're going to waste a lot of money. >> ifill: those are some of the stories we're covering 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. >> thanks for my first car. thanks for giving me your smile, your motivation, and your belief

gwen ifill is preparing for "washington week," which airs later this evening. 's a preview: >> ifill: from the streets of ferguson to the billion-dollar mid-term elections, from syria to ukraine to north korea, from congress to the supreme court to the white house, we take a special look at the year-end review tonight on "washington week." judy? >> woodruff: on tomorrow's edition of pbs newshour weekend. the latest installment in special correspondent john larson's series "flying coach," which offers a different take on air travel-- the stories of people he encounters in coach class. tomorrow, john tells us the story of one woman's remarkable journey growing up in the south. and we'll be back, right here, on monday, with an interview with the assistant secretary of state about restablishing formal relations with cuba. that's the newshour for tonight, i'm judy woodruff. have a wonderful weekend. thank you and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> lincoln financial-- committed to helping you take charge of your life and become

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. we dig into the details of the report, with senator diane feinstein who led the investigation, and robert grenier, former head of the c.i.a.'s counter terrorism center. >> ifill: then, we continue our series on innovations and inventions that could affect how we relate to man's best friend. scientists develop new ways for humans to talk to dogs. >> we're developing the technologies that are going to help us, what we like to say decode, or interpret, what our dogs are saying or communicating to us, as well as help us communicate back to our dogs. >> woodruff: and, rock star melissa etheridge on life, music and her latest album. >> i still believe in the art form of the album that, that i want to spend you know 45 minutes with someone. i want to listen to it. i want to, i want to be on their drive from here to there. i want them to have it in the car and, and share that time with me. >> woodruff: those are some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for

. >> ifill: good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this monday, the u.s. and nato put an official end to its official combat mission in afghanistan. what's next for the fight against the taliban? then, a year of viral philanthropy filled with thousands of ice bucket challenges. plus, fifty years after colombia's civil war began, the fear and reality of threats, brutality and death remain for those caught in the crossfire.

gwen ifill and judy woodruff are away. also ahead this tuesday. as the u.s. restore diplomatic relations with cuba the two countries remain at odds about what new freedoms will mean for the cuban people. >> one of the things we want to do is see how far we can really encourage cubans to take control of their own destiny.

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead, peru's ruins have stood for centuries, but extreme el nino storms threaten to wash them away. we explore how archaeologists are bolstering the defenses of these ancient treasures, piece by piece. >> woodruff: plus, side by side on the front lines of battle, soldiers and their canine counterparts form a special bond in the face of danger. a look at man's best friend as his source of strength in combat. >> they were on a patrol and colton was shot by a taliban sniper, and he sort of fell where he was standing. and the dog's reaction was to climb on top of him, on his fallen body, and protect him. >> woodruff: those are some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from electronics systems to intelligence analysis and cyber- operations; from combat vehicles and weapons to the maintenance and modernization of ships, aircraft, and cri

tonight, we bring you a conversation gwen ifill had with a man known as one of the most liberal membersn congress, retiring california representative george miller. >> ifill: congressman miller, thank you for joining us. there are some people who say, after 39 in congress, you stayed too long. but why leave now? >> well, i felt it was a good time. i wanted some of my time back. i wanted to come home to california, and i think i've amassed a record in congress that i'm very, very proud of. so it just felt light, after 40 -- it felt right after 40 years, it's time to go home. >> ifill: you arrived in washington in 1974. you and henry waxman are part of a last of a class of post-water gate members of congress who came to the city to change congress and the world. both of you are now retiring this year. did you accomplish what you set out to do? >> well, i accomplished a big part of it. when i think of the legislation that i had the privilege of being involved with in some cases writing that became law the access for children with disabilities to public schools in this country where many st

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this wednesday, as the deadline looms to pass a government funding bill, house republicans propose a budget deal replete with fine print on school lunches, campaign spending, and even marijuana sales. >> woodruff: in michigan, senior citizens move out of nursing homes in favor of more independent living and lower health care costs but those alternatives that use medicaid dollars are only open to a select few. >> the only way states avoid paying too much for these programs is they have long waiting lists. in some states waiting lists are two or three years, so chances are very good you will be dead before you get to the top of the list. >> ifill: plus, wildly popular, profanity laced bedtime stories for parents. >> "i'll read you one very last book if you swear you'll go ( bleep ) to sleep." >> woodruff: those are some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bns

. >> ifill: good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this monday, the u.s. and nato put an official end to its official combat mission in afghanistan. what's next for the fight against the taliban? then, a year of viral philanthropy filled with thousands of ice bucket challenges. plus, fifty years after colombia's civil war began, the fear and reality of threats, brutality and death remain for those caught in the crossfire. fred de sam lazaro reports on the high cost for finding peace amid violence. those are some of the stories we're covering 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. >> lincoln financial-- committed to helping you take charge of your life and become you're own chief life officer. >> and the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and... >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by cont

. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. also ahead this monday, as protests against police killings continue in cities across the country. younger protesters weigh in on race and justice in america and why they march. >> woodruff: plus, struggles of the homeless in a place known for wealth and innovation. >> we have a regional housing crisis. we have the most expensive housing market in the nation and it takes five minimum wage jobs to afford to live here. i think silicon valley is especially unique because it's almost like a tale of two cities >> ifill: and... >> ♪ i'm so tired of being alone. ♪ so tired on my own, won't you help me... ♪ >> ifill: ...al green on a life of music making and preaching the iconic voice of soul. >> woodruff: those are some of the stories we're covering 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. >> lincoln financial-- committed to helping you take charge of your life and become yo

good evening, i'm gwen ifill. judy woodruff is away. also ahead this christmas eve: tis the season for sibling spats and political clashes. how to navigate the tricky territory of family time, and stay stress-free for the holidays. >> we just don't discuss it. i'm within one end and my brother's on the other end, and we just do not discuss it, period. >> just remember they're your family. you don't have to agree with them. >> ifill: plus, can replacing classrooms and lectures with video chat seminars create a more engaged learning environment? how one san francisco startup is breaking down the walls of higher education. those are some of the stories we're covering 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. >> lincoln financial-- committed to helping you take charge of your life and become you're own chief life officer. >> supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. committed to building a more just, ve

gwen ifill and judy woodruff are away. also ahead: as pope francis calls for peace in the middle east and beyond in his annual christmas address, some insight into how his early life shaped the outlook of this reformer. plus, as common core tries to stay afloat in stormy waters, what principles are some states tossing overboard, and what can be salvaged? >> the states are nervous. anytime re