judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. guilty, a minneapolis jury convicts derek chauvin on all counts for the murder of george floyd. we get reaction from across the nation. then greener skies, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. 0 today we ultimately need liquid fuels. it does not have to be fossil fuels. sustainable aviation fuel exists. airlines have been flying on it for some time. judy: and making history. former vice president al gore is here to remember walter mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of american government. >> the model we established of executivizing the vice president, working with the president all day long, has been the model since. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> major funding forward the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular has been offeri

♪ judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff.onight, gaining ground, a strong jobs report showing hope for an economic recovery. changing styles, new laws try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. it clarifies that discrimination in all forms is discrimination. judy: it is friday. david brooks and capehart considered the new infrastructure plan. mlb reaction to the new voting law in georgia. all that and more tonight on pbs "newshour." ♪ >> major funding has been provided by . ♪ moving our economy, bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. ♪ >> 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 possible by the corporation for public broadcasting, and contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. judy: -- stephanie: newshour west. we will return to the program after these headlines. there has been a new attack at the united states

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.n the "newshour" tonight -- ending the longest war -- the biden administration announces an unconditional withdrawal of u.s. troops from afghanistan, as questions linger about the war and its effects. then -- reopening schools. we discuss the risks and benefits of a nationwide return to in-person classes with u.s. secretary of education miguel cardona. and -- policing in america. the killing of daunte wright in minnesota highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to address the sometimes disproportionate use of force against black americans. >> when you start to sit down and you get to know people and you start building trust, you can respond better. you can come up with better solutions. 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. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to th

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judy: adam winkler, thank you. thank you. ♪ judy: i -- >> we will return to judy woodruff and the full program after the latest headlines. president biden's announcement comes on the heels of more deadly shootings. and bryan, texas, a shooting at an office complex left one person dead and five injured. a state trooper was injured but is in serious but stable condition. the suspect worked in the complex and is now in custody. local police officials say a motive is unclear. yesterday, a man in south carolina killed five people before taking his own life. authorities confirmed the shooter was 33-year-old phillip adams, a former professional football player with a history of concussions. the victims in rock hill were a prominent local doctor, his wife, two of their grandchildren, and a worker at the house. police are searching for a motive. >> we don't have anything right now. there is nothing about this right now that make sense to any of us, and that is why we are working so hard to try to get more information. >> a

judy: -- >> that's right.there was a debate in the democratic presidential primary about how we will fix this issue in this country. then the pandemic breaks out and we are visiting all these countries. the question comes, how does a universal health care system help you during a pandemic? the answer to that is mixed. look at certain countries like the united kingdom for example with a single-payer system. they did quite badly during the pandemic. a lot of cases and deaths. we went to canada to look at their response to the pandemic. in many ways, they did a lot better than we did. if you have symptoms, you could easily get a test. if you had to go to the hospital, that was cover. you didn't have to worry about those bills. there are these lessons that can be learned. the end result is that universal health care system is a sufficient, useful tool but it is not sufficient for fighting a pandemic. judy: the special is titled critical care, airing tonight on pbs. we are so much looking forward. thank you. >> tha

judy: the biden agenda. the president unveils a massive infrastructure package with a $2 trillion price tag. we talk to a key member of his cabinet about the plan. then, full court press. the supreme court hears opening arguments on whether college athletes should be compensated. and, coping with covid. the uphill battle to get a vaccine on the part of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. >> it's not been surprising that states have not prioritized this group, because that's historically been the case. it's been disappointing, because the evidence was there pre-pandemic that this group is at higher risk. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by. ♪ moving your engine that connects us -- moving the economy. bnsf, the engine that connects us. consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. supporting social entrepreneurs and solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skoll foundation.org. the lemelson foundation, comm

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- on pause -- injections of the johnson and johnson covid vaccine are halted across much of the country following several cases of blood clots. then, minnesota on edge -- another night of unrest follows the police killing of daunte wright as lawyers launch their defense of former officer derek chauvin in the george floyd murder case. going solar -- a small florida community aims for energy independence by harnessing the power of the sun. >> it just makes sense to do it the right way, to live in environment that is clean and sustainable. that's just good for us health-wise so if we're also helping in climate change, we're all winning. judy: all that and more on toght's "pbs newshour." ♪ announcer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> for 25 years, consumer cellular has been offering no -- consumer cellular's goal has been to provide wireless service to connect. our u.s.-based customer service team can help find a plan that fits you.

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.n the "newshour" tonight, gun violence in america, indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a fedex facility as bodycam video of the police shooting of a chicago teen is released. then, a growing trend, dozens of states across the country are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition despite widespread public opposition. plus, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart look at the national divide on police use of force and the president's plan to withdraw all troops from afghanistan. and making their voices heard. after decades of being shunned by the industry, black women finally gain prominence in country music. >> there's already the issue of women not necessarily getting the same airplay as male artists. add to that being a person of color. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour as been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy at 4160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular.

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♪ >> good evening, i am judy woodruff. masking.he cdc issues new, less restrictive guidance on face coverings as more americans are vaccinated and public spaces begin to reopen. then, the road ahead. we break down the critical details of the biden administration's major push to infrastructure investment. getting the vaccine. donna struggles to convince a skeptical population of the benefits of receiving the shot against coronavirus. >> we have adequately learned our lessons from six years ago during the botched ebola trial, and we know the risk communication is key. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> cfo, caregiver, eclipse chaser, at raymondjames financial advisor helps you plan your life. >> consumer cellular's goal is to provide wireless service to help people connect. we offer a variety of no contract plans and we can help find one that fit to you. visit consumercellular.tv. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. ♪ >> the john s james john foundatio

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. on the news hour tonight, the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies about his life before the killing at the trial of minneapolis police officer derek shelvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the screws on the hong kong as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. judy: all of that and more on tonight's pbs news hour. ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> your funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> change of plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. the candida fund, committed to advancing restorative justice through investments in transfo

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, the biden agenda. the president moves up an already ambitious vaccine timetable as a senate rule change could open a path for his infrastructure plan. then, corporate backlash. more and more major businesses speak out against georgia's controversial new voting law. and, a deadly insurgency. brutal attacks and killings by islamist militants displace thousands, causing widespread terror in mozambique. >> this area has been assigned by the government of mozambique to host families fleeing attacks by armed groups in the north of the country. behind me, you can see the families unloading the few belongings they still have left. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by. >> designed to help people do more what they like. our u.s.-customer service team can help finthe plan that services you. to visit more visit consumer cellular.tv. >> johnson & johnson. bmsf railway. >> the john s and james all night foundation. >> and with the ongoing

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. the road ahead -- president biden cushing to sell his infrastructure plan. the state of our streets, pipes, and bridges. then, getting a vaccine. new questions around astrazeneca complicate global efforts to deliver inoculations. and crisis in ethiopia. the military crackdown displaces tens of thousands and prompts accusations of ethnic cleansing. >> above all, i want my own home. peace and my own home. if there andthose desires now so heavy. judy: all that and more in 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. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. >> the lemelson foundation, committed to improving lives through invention in the u.s. and developing countries. supported by the john dee and catherine t macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant, and peace

♪ judy: good evening. tonight, use of force.nother police killing in minnesota sparks protests and focuses attention on the testimony of george floyd's brother at the murder trial of derek chauvin. then, attack in iran. iranian officials blame israel for destroying a power generator at an underground nuclear facility as contentious international negotiations continue. and empire of pain. a new book exposes how some members of the secretive sackler family amassed of their menorahs -- their enormous fortune and helped trigger the opioid crisis. >> they launched this campaign to target and attack and stigmatize the very people who were overdosing and becing addicted to their own drug. 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 is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> we want to put money aside for them. so change in plans. >> let's see what we can adjust. >> change in plans. >> are you painting again? you co

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. tonight, confronting climate change. the president announces ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions as part of the fight against the global crisis. a troubling surge. india records the highest one-day number of new covid infections of any nation since the pandemic began, overwhelming the country's already stressed health care system. plus, the plastic problem. single use items like masks, gloves, and take out containers pile up in landfills and recap it on the environment -- wreck havoc on the environment. >> it is not just that masks are not biodegradable. it is the fact they are a hazard for our wildlife. judy: all of 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 is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins! >> a change in plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work

>> i hope so, judy.w, the conviction of chauvin, what's interesting is that, as wonderful as the conviction is, it is just a drop in the bucket in terms of solving the overall problem. just moments, literally, before the verdict came down, there was the shooting in columbus, and while we can, you know, quibble over the details of that shooting, the main thing that animates african-americans is this question -- why is it tht, when law enforcement and african-americans interact, more often than not african-americans are the ones who are injured, shot or killed? and that is the overall question that needs to be answered, and i think these tough conversations that david is talking about that have been reignited over the last year, they must continue. this conversation cannot end. the chauvin guilty verdict on all three counts cannot be the end of the conversation. it has to be the beginning or the continuation of a conversation that has been needed to be had in america for a very long time. >> woodruff: and,

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight... biden: america is on the move again. >> 100 days, we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with h-h-s secretary xavier becerra and arkansas governor asa hutchinson. judy: then -- after the verdict, prosecutors in the derek chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the jury's decision and potential changes to policing in america. judy: and -- smoked out. the f-d-a announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups and angering tobacco companies. >> now that menthol is banned and now that we can get it off the market, it's time for us to really help to encourage that cessation effo at a national level. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." kendeda fund, committed to restorative justice through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. carnegie corporation of new york , supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace and secuty at carneg

judy: just wonderful. you can find all of our great but spectacular segments online at pbs.org/newshour/great. this past year was no traditional year for the movies or for the oscar awards. audience ratings last night were down nearly 60% from what they were in 2020. but there were excellent films, performances and more diversity in the nominations. daniel kaluuya won best supporting actor for his portrayal of black panther leader fred hampton in "judas and the black messiah" juh yung youn was recognized as best supporting actress for "minari". and chloe zhao became the first woman of color to n best director for "nomadland". that film won best picture and best actress for frances mcdormand as well. it focuses on how some americans are having to scale back and live a minimalist lifestyle on the road. our economics correspondent paul solman reported last fall on what that life is like and spent time with one of the nomads in the movie. here's a second look, part of his series, "unfinished business." a note:

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff.inneapolis jury convicts derek chauvin on all counts for the murder of george floyd. we get reaction from across the nation. then greener skies, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. 0 today we ultimately need liquid fuels. it does not have to be fossil fuels. sustainable aviation fuel exists. airlines have been flying on it for some time. judy: and making history. former vice president al gore is here to remember walter mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of american government. >> the model we established of executivizing the vice president, working with the president all day long, has been the model since. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> major funding forward the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular has been offering no contra

judy shepard-hall: hmm, mm-hmm. candice: that's vallejo's housing director, judy shepard-hall.an actual picture of a dinosaur that your program says needs to be killed "while still in the egg." judy: mm-hmm. female: i would say that, candice, judy doesn't have the answers to these questions 'cause-- candice: that voice off-camera? that's vallejo's public information officer, also known as a pio. judy: where did you pull it from? yeah. candice: the city pio. judy: yeah, i've not seen that. it's not language that i would think that--most of the communities are multifamily properties in the city are senior properties. this is-- candice: i mean, right there, it says off the top--and i think you see it-- "criminals are like weeds." judy: mm-hmm. yeah, yeah. female: clearly, this is a document that has to be revised. so, candice, i'm gonna have to stop the interview." candice: immediately after this interview, vallejo paused its crime free housing program. five months later, the city permanently ended it. shepard-hall declined a second interview, but captain jason potts sat down with

judy? judy: sorry, yes? i missed your question. alix: i just said how much further is it going to push out the european recovery if they wind up dumping the j&j and astrazeneca and focus on these mrna? judy: yes, it is a great question. it is quite disastrous here. politically, this seems to be a paralysis in decision-making. secondly, there's a huge communications disaster over the astrazeneca vaccine because it has been proved that at over 60 or 70 years old, it doesn't matter. by the way, angela merkel has got her vaccine with astrazeneca today. biontech is hopefully going to fill this gap, really pushing up the production. they've got a new production plant that's already started up, and they hope to roll it out over the next year. but it is becoming very critical here. we are in an election year. there's an average of 300 people dying every day. the infection rate is going up. somehow, there is total infighting, and no one is making solid decisions about a lockdown or where we go from here, so this is a big problem, not having

judy: and -- smoked out. on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups and angering tobacco companies. >> now that menthol is banned and now that we can get it off the market, it's time for us to real

i am judy woodruff.obs report showing hope for an economic recovery. changing styles, new laws try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. it clarifies that discrimination in all forms is discrimination. judy: it is friday. david brooks and capehart considered the new infrastructure plan. mlb reaction to the new voting law in georgia. all that and more tonight

judy: no question. i know it something that we continue to report on here but you are right about the influence of athletics and how that can cut across our cultural and political world in so many different ways. dinner think i want to bring up the two of you, amy if flash back to 2020. campaign finance. new york times reporting that over the weekend the trump campaign ended up having to refund $64 million in donations from people who were in a way misled by the way the money was being solicited. there was a line earlier in the year when people were solicited. the font for smaller and smaller. people do not see with your setting up for and now the campaign isn't have to pay up. the biting cap being found guilty of the same thing, pay back at a smaller amount. just $6 million. what does this say about our campaign finance system that is going on? >> it is a really interesting story and it's something in this era of fundraising that is becoming that small many donors are becoming more and more domina. the

judy: am judy woodruff. on the news hour tonight, the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies about his life before the killing at the trial of minneapolis police officer derek shelvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the screws on the hong kong as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. judy:

>> doctor: thank you, judy. we're taking this very seriously. as you said, almost seven million doses of the j & j vaccine have been administered in the united states. and right now we have six reports of serious blood clots, including one fatality, unfortunately. there is an unusual pattern to the blood clots, in the there is a very low platelet count, in addition to the clotting event. and that unusual pattern tipped us off that we really needed to take this seriously. we recommended a pause for three reasons: because we wanted to give the health care community time to learn how to recognize, diagnose, and manage this condition. because if you treat this condition with the usual treatment for clotting, it can get worse. so that was a critical reason to get the word out. the second one was to urge more reporting, so we could get a better understanding of the pattern and whether this is limited to women, certain ages, or just how frequent it is. and then the third reason for the pause was to give time for our advisory committee on a new practice

judy: the biden agenda.eils a massive infrastructure package with a $2 trillion price tag. we talk to a key member of his cabinet about the plan. then, full court press. the supreme court hears opening arguments on whether college athletes should be compensated. and, coping with covid. the uphill battle to get a vaccine on the part of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. >> it's not been surprising that states have not prioritized this group, because that's historically bn

i'm judy woodruff.in us tomorrow for special live coverage and analysis of president biden's first joint address to congress. it begins at 9:00 p.m. eastern on your pbs station and online on our social channels. for all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you, please stay safe and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace a security. at carnegie.org. >> 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 station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org ♪ >>> hello, everyone. welcome to "amanpour & company." here's what's coming up. >> her if somebody dies, you die because of a lack of oxygen. >> india's hospitals gasping for air, de

i'm judy woodruff.shour, thank you, please stay safe and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> 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 station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org ♪ >>> hello, everyone. welcome to "amanpour & company." here's what's coming up. >>> the defendant is on trial not for being a police officer, it's not the state versus the police. he's not on trial for who he was. he's on trial for what he did. >> closing arguments in the trial of derek chauvin for the murder of george floyd. we ask the former minneapolis police chief janee harteau will there ever be real reform? then, how modern masculinity is driving men to take their own lives. i speak to a father who lost his son to suicide and to expert andrew reiner. also on th

just judy.negie hall debut at the age of 38. ♪ when you're smiling ♪ >> reporter: the two-hour concert, including signature hits ♪ over the rainbow ♪ >> reporter: from "over the rainbow" to "the trolley song. the night at carnegie hall came after years of major successes and personal struggles including with drug addiction. >> all her problems disappeared that night and she was perfection ♪ suddenly you're older ♪ >> reporter: renowned film critic rex reed among the 3,000 people in the star-studded audience including marilyn monroe and rock hudson >> there was almost nothing that could even be compared to the idea of judy garland in person with a full symphony orchestra nobody else on the bill, just her. >> reporter: an album of the evening's live recording went on to win four grammy awards, including album of the year. the jacket garland wore that night recently sold to a private collector for more than $75,000. >> this is a very significant piece. >> reporter: scott headley is a big judy garla

i'm judy woodruff., gun violence in america, indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a fedex facility as bodycam video of the police shooting of a chicago teen is released. then, a growing trend, dozens of states across the country are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition despite widespread public opposition. plus, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart look at the national divide on police use of force and the president's plan to withdraw all troops from afghanistan. and making their voices heard. after decades of being shunned by the industry, black women finally gain prominence in

>> reporter: well, all of this, judy, president trump -- all of this, judy, president biden says is reallyted at racial equality. he says the access to clean water, lead pipes being eliminated, he says the ability to have a living wage as well as having access to broadband, which, of course, is key in a society now that is relying more and more on internet, all of this is really about how people survive and thrive in america. he says that has to be part of what we consider to be infrastructure. he said the idea of infrastructure has been evolving for generations, and he said this should be another generation that involves that, he says part of this is about making sure that families can have a new generation of americans who can look at their lives and say there is dignity to work there, living wage, a way to survive in this country. i press the white house on that. they say this is a jobs plan, and we should be thinking about it not just as infrastructure but how we're impacting people's lives across the country not just related to infrastructure but the way they can survive. >> woodruff:

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, the biden agenda.es up an already ambitious vaccine timetable as a senate rule change could open a path for his infrastructure plan. then, corporate backlash. more and more major businesses speak out against georgia's controversial new voting law. and, a deadly insurgency. brutal attacks and killings by islamist militants displace thousands, causing widespread terror in mozambique. >> this area has been assigned by the government of mozambique to host families fleeing attacks by armed groups in the north of

i am judy woodruff. tonight, confronting climate change.ounces ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions as part of the fight against the global crisis. a troubling surge. india records the highest one-day number of new covid infections of any nation since the pandemic began, overwhelming the country's already stressed health care system. plus, the plastic problem. single use items like masks, gloves, and take out containers pile up in landfills and recap it on the environment -- wreck havoc on the environment.

first, we have judy battalion, born and raised in montreal. she's been featured in several publication, new york times, washington post, vogue and has written a previous book about family relationships in general called "white walls," she's here to talk about to us about her latest book, "the light of day," which i think was inspired in 2007 when she came across an old yiddish book that focused on women in the get coes. ghettos. we also have rebecca -- [inaudible] she is the comedienne on this panel and was recently -- for a fulbright award. biography at the city university of new york. she's the author of two other books, burnout: a graphic novel, and -- [inaudible] and her third novel from -- [inaudible] expected to be published this summer. so, first of all, thank you so much for being with us today and for being a part of this conversation. we really appreciate it. >> oh, yeah. >> yeah. finish so first i just wanted to ask both of you, you both choose to write books that are very personal to your heritage, your family heritage. so i'm wond

'cause we are. ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.ding the longest war -- the biden administration announces an unconditional withdrawal of u.s. troops from afghanistan, as questions linger about the war and its effects. then -- reopening schools. we discuss the risks and benefits of a nationwide return to in-person classes with u.s. secretary of education miguel cardona. and -- policing in america. the killing of daunte wright in minnesota highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to address the sometimes disproportionate use of force against black americans. >> when you start to sit down and you get to know people and you start building trust, you can respond better. you can come up with better solutions. dy

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff.ight -- on pause -- injections of the johnson and johnson covid vaccine are halted across much of the country following several cases of blood clots. then, minnesota on edge -- another night of unrest follows the police killing of daunte wright as lawyers launch their defense of former officer derek chauvin in the george floyd murder case. going solar -- a small florida community aims for energy independence by harnessing the power of the sun. >> it just makes sense to do it the right way, to live in environment that is clean and sustainable. that's just good for us health-wise so if we're also helping in climate change, we're

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. president biden cushing to sell his infrastructure plan. the state of our streets, pipes, and bridges. then, getting a vaccine. new questions around

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies to life before his killing, at the murder trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan, focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the scre on hong kong, as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> it is our badge of honor to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. >> 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! >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, changing plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas.

by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation. pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you, thank you. woman: and now, "bbc world news". we have been hearing testimony from day three of the trial of derek shaaban further murder of george floyd. a witness to the arrest broke down after seeing footage of george floyd's death. one of the last people to speak with him before his death described what he witnessed. >> i saw people yelling, screaming, i saw derek with his knee on george's neck. >> emmanuel macron announced a new lockdown. the entire country will be on lockdowns as a third wave threatens to overrun the hospital system. >> there are rules which will be spread to the whole of the french territory for four week. ♪ >> welcome to all of you watching. it is day three of the trial of derek chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of george floyd. prussia case in -- the case is simple, chauvin held his knee on floyd's neck for nine minutes. the prosecution showed a witness footage of the moments leading up t

by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation. pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you, thank you. woman: and now, "bbc world news". >> we are watching the funeral of dante right. -- write in indianapolis. india is in a terrible weight of four virus. it is running out of oxygen and medical supplies. >> we are feeling hopeless. i am saying no no, no. >> general parlors are leaving body see carson and holmes because parlors ours will. a fresh push -- dozens of world leaders met together in a wish to stop climate change. >> we are stepping forward beyond what we think is currently possible, which is exactly the virgin determination you need -- exactly the courage and determination that we need. >> donte wright was 20 years old, and african-american shot by a traffic stop. -- shot by police at a traffic stop. >> we need to try to get the stench of police brutality out of the atmosphere. >> welcome to the program. india has recorded the highest one-day tally in new covid-19 actions of any country to a debate began. -- co

by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation. pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs.contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you, thank you. woman: and now, "bbc world news". america. the white house calls for, as violence flares up in northern ireland. the classes between catholic and protestant communities threatened an already fragile peace. president biden outlines his first gun control measures, calling mass shootings an epidemic and an embarrassmt. new mexico government data shows the real death toll from coronavirus is far higher than has been reported. >> not enough doses to go around. no strategy in place to deal with the scale of the problem. anchor: will this underwater world be wrecked byeep sea mining? a world -- morning from environmental campaigners. welcome. the white house has joined a call for calm in northern ireland after another night of violence in belfast. leaders have condemned the rioting that has raged six nights now. a reminder of the height of the troubles, with attacks on police. more than 50 officers have been injured. the conf

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i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: gaining ground.of hope for an economic recovery. then, changing styles. new laws across the country try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. >> it really clarifies that natural hair discrimination, in all forms, constitutes race discrimination. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart consider president biden's new infrastructure plan, and major league baseball's reaction to georgia's new voting law. all that and more, on tonight's