david newman is a disrupter how doctors practice medicine and how jung doctors think about effectivement and how patients interact with doctors. >> anytime i go to a dinner party there's always at least one story i have to hear about somebody who went to their doctor and it's usually a very dissatisfied customer. so we all know that there's been a lot of strife between the medical culture and the patient community. so we have been sort of growing apart and i think what we're trying to do is information symmetry. >> reporter: a fancy way of saying information sharing. in this case the information is on the web site the nnt.com created by newman and a fellow doctor. >> what's the number of people you need to treat with an aspirin so save a life? we'll do a couple of others. >> reporter: the number needed to treat is a concept developed by epidemiologists over 20 years ago but not likely used. it is the number of people who need to receive an intervention from medications to an mri, for one person to be helped. for example, eight people having asthma attacks would have to be treated wit

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." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> you can do more when you work together. at mufg, our banking relationships steer the culture around the globe because success breeds partnerships and trust in something greater than ourselves. mufg we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." but this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. -- kathy kaye. greece's election means possible storms on the horizon for europe. and getting the balance of power just right. and he crooned his way into the hearts of millions and they loved his colorful clothes. we look back at his life. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. today, the leader of the left wing syriza party increase, alexis tsipras, has promised to stand up to brussels. and to renegotiate greases massive international bailout. from athens, here is the latest. >> aft

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it's a global truth. we can do more when we work together. at mufg, our banking relationships span cultures and support almost every industry across the globe. because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." a ship carrying 500 migrants is towed into port for the second time in a week. new sanctions on north korea. the first of retributions for the cyber attack on sony. and the music of afghanistan, a new generation is keeping cultural traditions alive. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. a cargo ship carrying around 500 migrants who were abandoned by their crew in the mediterranean has arrived at a port in southern italy tonight after being

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> they say the oldest trees bear the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we've believed in nurturing banking relationships for centuries, because strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come. giving your company the resources and stability to thrive, mufg. we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i am katty kay. two hostage crises in france come to a dramatic end. gunfire and explosions rang out in an industrial estate in france where two men wanted for an attack on a paris magazine had been holed up. they were brothers with links to extremist muslim groups. there are explosions at a kosher supermarket in paris after police stormed a second hostage situation. four hostages and one gunman were killed there. as the people of paris pause to remember the victims, the partner of the magazine edit

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> they say the oldest trees bear the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we've believed in nurturing banking relationships for centuries, because strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come, giving your company the resources and stability to thrive. mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. continuity in the kingdom. saudi arabia's new ruler faust to uphold the policies of -- vows to uphold the policies of the late king abdullah. u.s. officials cautious about the outcome of discussions with cuba. henry the eighth's sigrid passion -- secret passion was not women but weeding. the ruler may have had a bit of a green thumb. >> welcome to our viewers in public television in america and around the globe. the new king of saudi arabia says he will continue the policies

newman's own foundation giving all profit from newman's own to charity, and pursuing the common good. kohler foundation -- kovler foundation. and mufg. >> they say the oldest trees near the sweetest fruit. we believe in nurturing banking relationships for centuries with strong financial partnerships for the years to come. providing the resources and stability to thrive. we build relationships that build the world. >> and now "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i and laura trevelyan. the town in nigeria attacked a boko haram militants -- we hear from those who still do not know the fate of their families. >> you do not know whether they are alive? >> i do not know. they could have died. i don't know. >> heavy fighting breaks out near the presidential palace in yemen, posing a threat to the government. and he captured a key moment in the civil rights movement. we speak to the photographer who shot this iconic picture of martin luther king jr. welcome to our viewers on public television in america, and also around the globe. in nigeria, eyewitnesses have been describi

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it's a global truth. we can do more when we work together. at mufg, our banking relationships span cultures and support almost every industry across the globe. because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> we will start with some breaking news. for the past few minutes, the italian coast guard has sent a merchant ship with 450 migrant onboard is heading for the italian coast. the coast guard said that the vessel has no crew on board. it is heading to the southeast of italy. this is the second such incident in the past week. the italian navy picked up 180,000 migrants during 2014. we will bring you more details as we get them later. egypt's highest court has ordered a retrial in the case of the three imprisoned jo

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> build a solid foundation and you can connect communities and commerce for centuries. that is the strength behind good banking relationships, too. which is why, at mufg, we believe financial partnerships should endure the test of time. because with time comes change and what matters in the end is that you are strong enough to support it. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. hackers break into the twitter and youtube accounts of the u.s. military central command. they say they are working for islamic state. france launches a major military deployment to try to stop another terrorist attack. by tuesday, 10,000 troops will guard areas at risk. survivors return to class with a mix of grief and determination. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and aroun

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundationgiving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good kovler foundation and mufg. >> they say the oldest trees bear the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we believed in nurturing banking relationships for centuries because strong initial partnerships are just cultivated or the years to come. giving your company the resources and stability to thrive. mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." there's a huge manhunt going on in france for the suspects who killed 12 people at a magazine. the capital is now the focus. across france, there was a minute of silence today, and tonight, the eiffel tower has gone dark as a tribute to the victims. and syrian refugees are already struggling. now they've been hit high a harsh snowstorm, and their fight to survive just got harder -- now dave then hit by a harsh snowstorm -- now they've been hit by a harsh no storm. welcome to our viewers on public tele

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundationgiving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it is a global truth, we can do more when we work together. at mufg -- our banking relationships span cultures and support almost every industry across the globe. because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." the torturous wait for news of hostages held by islamic state. families are distraught. in eastern ukraine, fighting is heating up again, making it almost impossible to get aid to people stranded by the war. >> not far from here, there are communities that are completely cut off. people who are living here cannot get out anymore. >> and, how would you like a chip in your hand? not a potato chip, a microchip. at this swedish firm, they are replacing everything from id card

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> they say the oldest trees bear the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we've believed in nurturing banking relationships for centuries, because strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come, giving your company the resources and stability to thrive. mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> "bbc world news america. this is" yemen's president resigned amid a standoff with shia rebels, putting the country into greater uncertainty. ebola prices -- crisis has reached a turning point. welcome news to be back. one of the many topics i address in a discussion with bill and melinda gates. >> the bullet will get contained over time and the thing we need to discuss is building up these health care systems. >> and egypt is undertaking expansion project. the number of ships going through the suez canal could double. welcome to ou

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it's a global truth, we can do more when we work together. at mufg, our banking relationships span cultures and support every industry across the globe. because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." a wave of attacks in egypt target the military and police with more than 30 dead. major security issues have been raised. dozens are killed at a mosque in pakistan. the blast went off as worshipers were gathered for friday prayers. shooting for the moon. one immigrant from india has a robotic mission in mind, and he is not letting anything stand in his way. >> what makes me good is because i know nothing about space. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around

." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundationng all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. ♪ >> they say the oldest trees bear the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we believe in nurturing banking relationships for centuries, because strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come. giving your company the resources and stability to thrive, mufg. we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ >> it is "bbc world news america ." reporting from washington. lebanon imposes new restrictions on syrian's trying to enter their borders as the country tries to struggle to cope with the more than one million refugees who have already arrived. jury selection begins in the boston marathon bombing trial, and the 1200 will be narrowed down to the 12 to hear the case. and from singapore to miami. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in your -- in america and elsewhere around the world. there is a staggering refugee crisis and to

additional funding is provided by newman's own foundation, donating all profits from newman's own food products to charity and nourishing the common good. the annenberg foundation. the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. once again, live from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. after a few missteps, including the white house decision not to send a higher-ranking representative to last weekend's massive paris peace march, the president joined with staunch allied british prime minister david cameron today to present a united front. >> we ought to make sure we do everything we can to keep our country safe. that means cantoring this poisonous, fanatical death cult of a narrative that is perverting the religionen of islam. >> i do not consider it an exstenl threat. as david said, this is one that we will solve. we are stronger. gwen: the president made the case today that the challenge in europe is a different one than it is here in the u.s. how is that so, michael? >> he did seem to draw that dist

newman's own foundation. given all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good. kovler foundation. and mufg. >> build a solid foundation and you can connect communities and commerce for centuries. that is the strength behind good banking relationships. which is why we believe financial partnerships can endure the test of time. with time comes change. we build relationships that build the world. >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. authorities say a terror plot to kill police was just hours away before it was foiled. combating islamic extremists is key to helping. the british prime minister vows to take on those behind recent attacks. >> the world is sickened by this terrorism. we know what we are up against and we know how we will win. >> more than a decade of -- spotted on the red planet. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. authorities say two men killed in anti-terror raids yesterday were just h

the newman zone foundation, -- newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good. kovler foundation. and, mufgg. >> the oldest trees they are the sweetest fruit. we believe in nurturing banking relationships for centuries. strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the y ears to come, giving your company stability and resources to thrive. we build relationships that build the world. >> now, bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. islamic state demands $200 million for the release of japanese hostages. if it does not get the cash, it says it will kill them. a presidential palace is seized by shiite rebels, who demand changes for the government. obama has a long wish list for his state of the union and congress is in republican hands. he will not get much of it. >welcome to our viewer on public television and around the globe. the japanese prime minister says the threat by islamic state militants to kill japanese has to just -- hostages is unforgivable. a man speaking with an english accent threatens to kill

additional funding is provided by newman's own foundation, donating all profits from newman's own food products to charity and nourishing the common good. the annenberg foundation. the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> be more >>> next on "kqed newsroom," tackling football's concussion crisis as super bowl weekend kicks off. >>> plus a new approach to ending homelessness in san francisco. >> you can't arrest your way out of homelessness. >> and what this device is teaching scientists about elephant seals. ♪ ♪ >>> hello and welcome to "kqed newsroom." i'm thuy vu. today the commissioner of the national football league, roger goodel

the newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity. kovler foundation. and, mufg. >> build a solid foundation and you can connect communities and commerce for centuries. that is the strength behind good banking relationships. we believe financial partnerships should endure the

additional funding is provided by newman's own foundation, donating all profits from newman's own food products to charity and nourishing the common good. and by the annenberg foundition the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. once again, from washington, moderator gwen ifill. gwen: good evening. we have been here before recoiling with shock, bracing for backlash. this time, ground zero is paris, where 10 journalists three police officers, four hostages, and three attackers have been killed during 72 hours of mayhem. french president francois hollande addressed the nation tonight. >> france has not finished with this threat, so i want to call on you for vigilance unity and mobilization. gwen: the attacks in paris have reverberated around the world, raising and reraising old questions here in washington. pete, nancy, and michael have been covering every angle of the story this week. what do we know tonight pete? >> well, for all intents and purposes it's over much the two responsible for the wednesday attack on t

additional funding is provided by newman's own foundation donating all profits from newman's own food products to charity and nourishing the common good. the annenberg foundation, the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >>> next on "kqed newsroom" a look back at 2014. plus, after four decades of public service, george miller reflects on his his career. >> the passage of the affordable care act is key to me. that was a huge milestone. >>> good evening. and welcome to "kqed newsroom." i'm thuy vu. tonight we reflect on the last year. joining me for the discuss are michelle quinn

the newman's own foundation. kovler foundation. and, mufg. >> the oldest trees they are the sweetest fruit. at mufg, we believe in the nurturing thinking relationships for centuries. strong financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come. giving your company the resources and stability to thrive. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> bbc world captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> woodruff: blistering winds topping 70 miles per hour dump more than two feet of snow on new england. but the blizzard packs less of a punch than expected in new york city. good evening i'm judy woodruff. gwen ifill is away. also ahead this tuesday, the white house signals more offshore drilling in the atlantic, but as crude prices sink, north dakota producers scale back and wait out the freeze on the oil boom. >> no one wants to lose money drilling an oil well. so everyone is going to pull back because of where oil prices are right now.