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judy: that and more on pbs newshour tonight. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newsur has been providedy -- ♪ moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. radio, accountants and advisors. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. schoolfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation, on the web at lemelson.org. supported by the macarthur foundation, committed to building a just and more peaceful world. more information at macfound.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. judy: new numbers show an inflationary wave is building and the u.s. economy. the labor department reports consumer prices jumped 6% in october from a year ago. that was the biggest increase in 31 years. correspondent: across the u.s., signs and sounds of a problem affecting millions of pocketbooks. prices are

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thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs.ing sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: election day. voters head to the polls in crucial off-year contests that may hold clues for next year's nationwide congressional and senate races. then, getting the vaccine. a c.d.c. advisory committee votes to recommend pfizer shots for children as young as five, but many american parents remain skeptical. and, the tipping point. world leaders convene to address the increasingly urgent threat of climate change-- but china's absence looms large. >> we cannot achieve these global climate goals unless china is able to reverse its emissions trends. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour.

thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs.ing sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> brangham: good evening. i'm william brangham. judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight: a new variant. a highly-muted and highly transmissible strain of covid-19 emerges in south africa, causing markets to fall and prompting new travel bans around the world. then, searching for justice. why dozens of men in louisiana have spent most of their lives behind bars, after the state reneged on their plea agreements. and,he tipping point. the millions who rely on the colorado river for water face an uncertain future amid an unrelenting drought. >> the severity of the drought is undoubtedly worse because of climate change. >> brangham: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour.

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judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs has been provided by- >> fidelity dedicated advisors are here to help you create a wealth plan with tax sensitive investing strategies, planning focused on tomorrow while you focus on today. that is the planning effect, from fidelity. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. financial services firm raymond james. bdo accountants and advisors. the kendeda fund, committed to restorative justice through movements in transformative leaders and ideas. carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the investment of international peace and security. at carnegie.org. and with the ongoing support of these individuals and 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. judy: the united states has now lost 750,000 americans to covid-19. another tragic milestone in the pandemic. today, the biden administration spelled out how it will re

and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: there's a new advance tonight in the long struggle with covid-19. the drug maker pfizer has requested federal authorization for its pill to treat the virus. trial data shows it greatly reduces hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk adults with early symptoms. pharmacies could be selling the pills within weeks if the f.d.a. approves emergency use. president biden hit the road today to push his new infrastructure package and social policy agenda, in the face of falling poll numbers. he traveled to woodstock, new hampshire where an aging bridge now stands to be repaired. and, he touted the social spending and climate bill still awaiting action. >> i am confident that the house is going to pass this bill, and when it is passes it will go to the senate, i think we will get it passed within a week and it is fully paid for. >> woodruff: house democrats are divided over the $1.8 trillion package, with moderates demanding a full cost analysis. meanwhile, senate majori

thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs.onsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, the biden agenda-- the house of representatives is on the verge of passing the president's massive build back better bill. then, america addicted-- drug overdose deaths in the u.s. hit an all-time high in what the biden administration calls "a national crisis". and, searching for justice-- many incarcerated women are victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse. we look at their unique struggles adjusting to life after prison. >> their experiences of coping with abuse, coping with trauma, coping with ill treatment is criminalized. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe.usands of people are trapped along the border between belarus and poland in freezing temperatures asthe united natioe situation intolerable. poland's prime minister accused belarus president alexander lukashenko of state terrorism saying he orchestrated the crisis to destabilize europe. mr. lukashenko denies those claims. the worsening standoff off the border risks drawing in other nations. today russia spoke in defense of belarus and deployed aircraft to patrol the airspace. our european correspondent said is this report from the border. >> for those that hoped to find a new life in the european union, a grim realization. this could now be home, trapped between belarus and poland. the epc was sent these pictures as a journalist and aid agencies are being kept away. we managed to contact illias a scientist in iraq. he wants poland to let them through. >> my message is i want you to open the border. >> why should poland over the border to you? >> one day, two days, three days. >> you fo

and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you.nk you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbc world news, the headlines. the national world health organization identifies a new strain in southern africa, over concerns it may be more infectious and more resistant to vaccines. >> a large number of mutations, and some of them have new characters. right now, there are many studies underway. there is a lot of work going on in south africa and other countries to better characterize. >> the eu is leading to the suspension o all countries with cases of the new variant, a move criticized in south africa as the wrong approach. >> stopping travel from one country or even a small group of countries soon becomes superfluous. it is really not the solution. >> how to resolve the migrant crisis in calais, as a diplomatic row breaks out. and the england and wales cricket board publishers and antiracism action plan in response to a scandal. ♪ welcome to those watching on pbs and around the globe. we start with growing concerns over the

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all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour announcer: major funding for "the pbs newshour" has beenrovide by -- >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. announcer: johnson & johnson, financial services firm raymond james. b.d.o., accountants and advise ors. >> the john s. and james all knight foundation fostering and engaging communities more at kf. org. announcer: and with the ongoing support of these institutions. and friends of "the newshour." announcer: this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting, and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. judy: kyle rittenhouse, the teenager on trial for killing two people and shooting and wounding a third in kenosha, wisconsin was acquitted by a jury today on all counts. the now 18 year-old faceed five charges including intentional homicide, reck less endangerment of public safety and use of a weapon. the case was watched around the nation, and the jury delivered its verdict early this afternoon. >> we the jury find the defendant kyle h. rittenhouse no

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 wealth management. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> b.d.o. accountants and advisors. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. 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 by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: for most of today, capitol hill has been in limbo. the key question-- do democrats have enough votes to pass a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and move forward on a larger social spending plan? lisa desjardins begins our coverage. >> desjardins: for president joe biden, today was supposed to bring two hard-fought wins. >> the number-one priority should be seeing congress pass these bills. >> desjardins: house democratic lead

judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has beenrovided by -- >> pediatric surgeon, volunteer, topiary artist, a raymondjames financial advisor taylor's advice to help you live your life. life well planned. >> for 25 years, consumer cellular has been offering no contract wireless plans to help people do more of what they like. our u.s.-based customer service team can help find the plan that fits you. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. bdo, accountants and advisors. ♪ >> the john s and james l knight foundation. >> and with the ongoing support of these individuals and 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. judy: president biden is tapping an emergency national stockpile of oil to try to stem a rising tide of energy prices. his order today draws 50 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve. william brangham begins our coverage. william: with rising energy prices, president bide

all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ movi our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation. committed to improving lives through invention, in the u.s. and developing countries. on the web at lemelson.org. >> 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: >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> nawaz: three white men were found guilty today on multiple counts of murder and other charges in the killing of ahmaud arbery, who was black. greg mcmichael, his son travis mcmichael and neighbor william "roddie" bryan were convicted on charges of felony murder for chasing and killing arbe

judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour."nnouncer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> pediatric surgeon, voluntary, topiary artist, a raymond james financial adviser tailors advice to help you live your life. life well planned. >> for 25 years, consumer cellular's goal has been to provide wireless service that helps people communicate and connect. we offer a variety of no-contract plans and our customer service team can help find one that fits you. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. b.d.o., accountants and advisers. ♪ announcer: with the ongoing support of these individuals and 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. judy: voters went to the polls today to cast ballots in contests across the country. two of them governors races in new jersey and especially closely watched virginia where former governor terry mcauliffe faces republican glenn youngkin. at this hour with 70% o

. >> brangham: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has bn provided by: that's fidelity wealth management. >> johnson & johnson. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> b.d.o. accountants and advisors. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. more at kendedafund.org. >> carnegie corporation >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> brangham: millions of americans have celebrated this thanksgiving day with a return to traditions after the pandemic pause last year, and with infections rising once again. in new york this morning, thousands gathered to watch git inflated balloons and marching bands in the macy's thanksgiving day parade. and in nantucket, massachusetts, president biden and mrs. biden met with u.s. coast guard members, thanking them for their service. meanwhile, native americ

. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ >> pediatric surgeon. volunteer. topiary artist. a raymond james financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life, well-planned. >> for 25 years, consumer cellular's goal has been to provide wireless service that hlps people communicate and connect. we offer a variety of no-contract plans, and our u.s.-based customer service team can help find one that fits you. to learn more, visit www.consumercellular.tv. > johnson & johnson. >> bnsf railway. >> b.d.o. accountants and advisors. >> fidelity wealth management. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and individuals. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: voters went to the polls today to cast ballots in a number of contests across the country. two ar

thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs.onsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, vote 2021-- president biden weighs in on the surprising results from last night's key races. we look at the issues most important to voters, and the top lessons for both parties looking ahead to the midterm election. then, guns in america-- for the first time in over a decade, the supreme court hears arguments in a firearms case that could have major implications for regulation. and, house call-- we go door to door with health care workers as they try to increase vaccination rates, by administering covid shots at their patients' homes. >> it does provide yet another option for individuals to get vaccinated so that we're not just doing seven out of 10, we're hoping for 10 out of 10 eventually. >> woodruff: all that and mo

. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> fidelity is here to help you work through the unexpected, with financial planning and advice for today, and tomorrow. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. more at kendedafund.org. >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace and security. at carnegie.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and individuals. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: the u.s. house of representatives is on the cusp of passing president biden's sweeping "build back better" legislation. the $1.7 trillion bill would touch everything from child care to health care to climate change. while democrats are ready to vote yes, republicans are lining up in o