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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.

Claire’s Recent Stories

World May 08

India’s deadly heat wave shows the real-world effects of climate change

It is unbearably hot in India right now as a brutal heat wave scorches the region. While temperatures in some areas have surpassed 120 degrees Fahrenheit every year, the recent wave started early, leading to school closures, landfill fires and…

Education May 01

2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses the joys and challenges his job

The White House last week honored high school history teacher Kurt Russell from Oberlin, Ohio, who in April was named 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Russell about why he chose teaching, what inspires his…

Health Apr 30

U.S. nears 1 million COVID deaths amid questions over pandemic’s next phase

The United States is right on the brink of reaching 1 million COVID deaths since the start of the pandemic over two years ago. As this grim milestone approaches, health experts nationwide are debating whether or not a new phase…

Arts Apr 30

Author Don Winslow on why he’s retiring from writing and turning his attention to activism

Crime novelist Don Winslow has authored more than 20 acclaimed international bestsellers, including “The Border,” “Savages” and “The Cartel.” His latest is “City on Fire," the first in a trilogy. It's a gritty gangster saga inspired by the mobsters of…

World Apr 24

Macron wins French presidential runoff election

French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term Sunday, over far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. This is the second time Macron and Le Pen have faced off in the French presidential elections, but the margin is projected to be much…

Health Apr 23

How dropping mask mandates could impact the COVID pandemic

The federal court ruling this past week striking down the federal mask mandates on planes and public transit has left very few indoor masking requirements in the U.S. This comes as public health experts brace for the next COVID surge…

Arts Apr 16

Jeff Kinney on his rise from ‘Wimpy Kid’ to celebrated children’s author

It has been 15 years this month since “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made author Jeff Kinney one of the world’s most popular writers. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kinney about the bestselling series, his children's literature and the mark he's…

Nation Apr 10

PBS NewsHour documentary spotlights the struggles facing the formerly incarcerated

For the past few years, the NewsHour has been reporting on issues facing the formerly incarcerated, like getting a job, housing and healthcare. Next week those issues are front and center in a PBS NewsHour documentary called “Searching for Justice:…

Science Apr 09

Astronaut Mark Vande Hei on his record-breaking spaceflight and adjusting to life on Earth

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei set a new record for the single longest spaceflight by an American after spending 355 days in orbit and surpassing the record held by retired astronaut Scott Kelly. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Vande Hei…

World Mar 30

Russian strikes rock Ukrainian cities despite pledge to ease attacks

A day after Russia vowed to draw down some troops around Kyiv, there's been no let-up in the bombardment across Ukraine. The U.S. said Russia began repositioning some forces arrayed around the capital, but is expected to redeploy them elsewhere.

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