Nation Jul 22 Volunteers provide relief and restore hope for Texas flood victims As cleanup operations from the catastrophic flooding continue in Texas, the number of people missing stands at three. Local officials say that many of the individuals initially reported missing have been found safe. The tragedy killed at least 135 people,…
Politics Jul 17 Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’ Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's…
Nation Jul 14 Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for…
Nation Jul 10 Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable The search for bodies continued nearly a week after deadly flooding in Texas. With 121 people confirmed dead and at least 161 still missing, officials there are facing scrutiny. The National Weather Service issued several watches and warnings before midnight…
Arts Jul 08 Christine Brennan’s new book ‘On Her Game’ chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a…
Nation Jul 02 Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira…
Politics Jun 27 University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the…
Nation Jun 26 Remembering acclaimed public TV journalist Bill Moyers Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, died Thursday at the age of 91. Moyers was perhaps best known for his long-running programs and documentaries he produced at PBS.
Nation Jun 19 Texas lawmakers try to close loopholes in consent laws The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to change that -- and the…
Politics Jun 16 Trump administration pauses immigration raids on farms, hotels and restaurants After a weekend of national protests over his immigration policy, President Trump says he wants a greater crackdown in some of the nation’s biggest cities. At the same time, the president is pulling back on ICE raids in some major…