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Claire Mufson is a journalist and general assignment producer at PBS News Weekend. She produces stories on a wide range of topics including breaking news, health care, culture, disability and the environment. Before joining PBS News, she worked in Paris for French public broadcasting channel France 24 and for The New York Times.

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Politics Sep 28

Federal workers brace for more mass layoffs as potential government shutdown looms

The battle lines are drawn for Monday’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders, one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Adding to the uncertainty are the Trump administration’s plans to use a shutdown…

Health Sep 27

Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know

More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common…

Politics Sep 21

Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk

A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more…

Health Sep 20

Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families

Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil…

Arts Sep 13

‘Downton Abbey’ creator Julian Fellowes reflects on beloved historical drama

“Downton Abbey,” the beloved historical drama of charm and wit, is coming to an end. At its peak, it drew more than 13 million viewers — the most-watched drama in PBS history. It’s going out with some flair, with the…

World Sep 07

Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy

In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery…

Nation Sep 06

States join forces to make their own vaccine recommendations amid CDC turmoil

Amid turmoil at the CDC, the debate over the federal government’s vaccine policy remains as contentious as ever. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands, forming alliances to review scientific data and make their own vaccine recommendations.

Health Aug 30

Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need?

It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added…

Nation Aug 09

‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots

The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in…

World Aug 03

Supplies trickling into Gaza not enough to prevent Palestinian deaths, UN office warns

Sunday marks one week since Israel began daily “tactical pauses” of fighting in parts of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory. But humanitarian groups say supplies are only trickling in, with violence continuing to kill aid-seekers as the…

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