Economy Aug 27 The oldest hat factory in the U.S. tells a larger story about manufacturing In the heart of Amish country, hat makers are maintaining a century-old business.
Economy Aug 27 Why some manufacturers are returning to the U.S. Both presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump pledged to bring manufacturing jobs back to American shores as the economy became a central theme in this year’s presidential elections. But some jobs, once thought to be forever lost to cheaper…
Nation May 28 How South Dakota is luring attorneys to remote areas As more and more states struggle with declining rural populations, these areas are experiencing an acute challenge in hiring and retaining lawyers. PBS NewsHour Weekend correspondent Christopher Booker travels to South Dakota to find out about a state program that…
World Mar 19 South Africa mulls regulating traditional healers for the modern age In South Africa, practitioners of traditional medicine, including herbalists, midwives, and faith healers who claim to speak to ancestors, have historically practiced openly and freely. But the government now aims to formally register and regulate the estimated 250,000 self-described healers,…
Nation Feb 20 What happens when Wal-Mart leaves small towns behind The Winnsboro, South Carolina, Wal-Mart Super Center was one of three in the state to shutter its doors last month, joining more than 150 stores nationwide. For 18 years it had served as the town’s center of commercial operations and…
Arts Sep 19 Puerto Rican radical group Young Lords retake NYC in museum exhibit "¡Presente! The Young Lords in New York" explores the civil and human rights activism of Latinos through photography, film and other artwork to showcase the legacy of the Young Lords.
Nation Mar 21 Here’s why your March Madness pool is illegal If you’re a college hoops fan, you've likely been waiting all year for the NCAA's March Madness tournament. You made your picks, filled out your bracket, wagered a few dollars. But it turns out, you're also breaking the law.
Nation Jan 31 ‘Energy vampires’ are draining your power and money. Here’s what to do about it. Even when appliances and devices are powered off -- if the devices are plugged in, they're sucking up power. These so-called "vampire electronics" account for five to 10 percent of an average home's energy use.
World Jan 18 How exactly do you count Africa’s elephants? Ask any researcher or conservationist how many elephants are in Africa and you will be hard-pressed to get an exact number. But now, in what is being heralded as the largest survey since the 1970s, scientists will try to answer…
Nation Nov 05 Nation’s first soda tax passed in Berkeley Berkeley residents will now pay more for sodas and drinks with added sugar after voters approved a measure on Tuesday that will tax sugary drinks. Across the bay in San Francisco, a similar measure fell short.