World Jun 25 The traumatic effects of violence on Sudan's children fleeing deadly conflict At least 860 people have died and more than half a million have fled Sudan, where fighting between government forces and a rival paramilitary faction is entering its eleventh week. As control of Sudan hangs in the balance, so do…
Nation Jun 25 A conversation with San Francisco drag laureate D'Arcy Drollinger This Pride Month is D’Arcy Drollinger’s first year as San Francisco’s official drag laureate. She takes the new post, which was created by the mayor and believed to be the first of its kind, in a year that has seen…
Nation Jun 24 The state of abortion access in America a year after Roe's reversal A year ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and erased the constitutional right to seek an abortion. It was a tectonic shift that left each state to decide whether abortion would be legal within its borders. Now,…
Health Jun 18 Critical cancer drug shortage forces doctors, patients to make tough choices Hospitals and cancer centers are running out of two major injectable cancer drugs: carboplatin and cisplatin. Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, head of breast medical oncology for the Valley Health System in New Jersey, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the causes and…
Health Jun 17 Many children who survive gun violence face barriers to mental health care Firearm-related injuries among children have been on the rise, with nearly 16 in 100,000 children experiencing gun violence, according to the latest data. Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and a lead…
World Jun 16 The debate over Ukraine's potential admission to NATO Leaders from all 31 NATO member nations will hold their annual summit next month in Lithuania. Ahead of it, some members, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, are stepping up calls for Ukraine to join the alliance. Ali Rogin discussed the debate…
Science Jun 11 2 out of 3 North American bird species face extinction. Here's how we can save them As the climate crisis worsens, so does pressure on wildlife. The number of birds in North America has declined by 3 billion in the last 50 years. Brooke Bateman, director of climate science at the National Audubon Society, joins Ali…
Arts Jun 04 The real-world influence of Nintendo's newest hit 'Legend of Zelda' game The latest video game in Nintendo’s critically acclaimed “Legend of Zelda” series has smashed sales records since its release several weeks ago, even boasting a Guinness world record for the fastest-selling Nintendo video game of all time. PBS NewsHour's Casey…
Nation Jun 04 How Lorraine Hansberry inspired countless Black and LGBTQ+ writers This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer.
Nation Jun 03 Why several states are pushing to loosen child labor restrictions The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation of child labor. Katherine Walts, director of the Center for the Human Rights of Children…