Nation Jan 08 ‘This is as bad as I’ve ever seen’: Crews struggle to stop fires fueled by historic winds The Eaton Fire is just one of the devastating wildfires that broke out in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday night. Winds of 70 to 80 mph allowed it to quickly spread over thousands of acres. Geoff Bennett discussed the…
Nation Jan 06 Remembering the victims of the New Orleans terror attack We take a moment to reflect on the 14 victims of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day, the lives they led and the legacies they leave behind. Stephanie Sy has our remembrance.
Nation Jan 02 Army Green Beret drove Cybertruck that exploded at Trump hotel, investigators say Investigators identified the man driving the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty member of the Army’s elite special forces. Police said he shot himself before a device detonated a…
Nation Jan 01 New Year’s celebrations turn to horror as death toll rises in New Orleans attack A deadly attack in New Orleans early New Year’s Day killed at least 15 people and left dozens injured after a man driving a truck barreled through the city's French Quarter. Authorities say they found an ISIS flag and weapons…
Nation Dec 31 Death of New York man beaten by corrections officers sparks outrage and protests There is growing outrage over the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate in a New York state prison who was brutally beaten by more than a dozen corrections officers. Activists say it's part of a larger culture of violence within…
Nation Dec 23 China’s foreign adoption ban leaves hundreds of children and families in limbo China’s announcement in September that it was ending international adoptions was a crushing blow for families awaiting the arrival of their adopted children. The policy change has now left more than 270 American families in limbo, unsure of where their…
Nation Dec 11 Evidence at UnitedHealthcare CEO murder scene is linked to suspect in custody, police say Police said fingerprints and shell casings collected at the scene of last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson are directly connected to their prime suspect, Luigi Mangione. The fingerprints match the 26-year-old and the casings match the gun found…
Nation Nov 28 What PBS News Hour viewers are thankful for in 2024 Thanksgiving Day is about coming together with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and, of course, giving thanks. This holiday, we wanted to take a moment to hear from viewers like you, so we asked people across the country what…
Nation Oct 23 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie…
Nation Oct 09 Florida braced for brutal impact from Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton is on track to make landfall in Florida overnight and poses a major threat to coastal cities like Tampa, Ft. Myers, Sarasota and St. Petersburg. Milton's outer bands have already hit the state and triggered a few tornadoes.