As i discussed yesterday with administration witnesses during her full Committee Hearing i continue to have deep concerns about how the cuban government treats its citizens but its clear the United States policy on cuba over the past several decades has not worked either. I either. Im hopeful president obama is ever to engage real substantive negotiations to a more honest Cultural Exchange economic trade and diplomatic ties with cuba will benefit the United States and more importantly the cuban people. I hope the cuban government will come to the negotiating table with a desire to work with the United States toward a more free open and Tolerant Society for the cuban people and its very important for us to pay close attention to the ongoing negotiations to make sure any changes are in any changes arent limited in a way that maintains her commitment to basic values and human rights. I thank the witnesses for being here and look forward to your perspective and relationship between United
Manny pacquiao is as good as over already predicting a quick knockout for his son. We begin this news hour in nepal where the death toll from saturdays earthquake has each more than 6,200 people. Almost 14,000 have been injured. The governments announced it will give every family which has had a member killed in the quake around 1,000 in compensation. Meanwhile, bodies are still being pulled from the rubble. Search and rescue teams are using their bare hands as well as machinery to clear debris. Now theres a threat of disease because of a shortage of clean water and toilets. We visited one remote medical team and have this report. Around the village locals line up to get treated by a team of doctors. This is the first medical team in the village since the earthquake struck on saturday, destroying most of the houses here. This woman and her daughters have been suffering stomach cramps. The water is thick and smelly, but we have to drink it. Many patients have diarrhea and have been vomi
Ifill plus, u. S. Carmakers back in the fast lane. We look at this years Detroit Auto Show and whats in store for a oncebattered industry, now on the rise. Those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And friends of the newshour. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers
Come from the lawsuit. They may mean they want to change the structure of the division. Whether mr. Tang wants to work for the city or forconsultants. We tried to get ahold of mr. Tang this evening. We got ahold of city officials. But they hadnt seen the lawsuit. This is at least the third lawsuit against the city. And theyre hoping the third time is a charm. Live in san jose, terry mcsweeney. Now, to a developing story. North korea confirming it did conduct a Third Nuclear test. This is according to the news service. They detected a seismic activity at the same location where north korea conducted tests in 2006 and 2009. The seismic activity was only a kilometer underground, an indication consistent with a nuclear blast. The test was far larger than the previous two conducted by the north. Well continue to follow this developing story. It is early Tuesday Morning in rome. And the Catholic Church is waking up to a bold, new chapter. The vatican had to work quickly to publish a special
Back in the fast lane. We look at this years Detroit Auto Show and whats in store for a oncebattered industry, now on the rise. Those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And friends of the newshour. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill t