Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/april-11-2024-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the NewsHour... Thursday on the NewsHour, the White House announces the largest expansion of background checks for gun purchases in decades. O.J. Simpson, the star football player and actor whose arrest and trial for murder captivated the nation, has died of cancer. Plus, the leaders of Japan and the Philippines meet with President Biden to discuss stepping up security cooperation in Asia. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers 7 min News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation for Israeli airstrike on consulate 5 min How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America 9 min U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations 9 min Why right-wing Republicans are blocking the reauthorization of FISA 7 min Wind-assisted vessels could make commercial shipping climate-friendly 7 min Celebrity chef’s ‘chili crunch’ trademark sparks debate over food and culture 7 min