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.
Nation Oct 09 NASCAR driver Greg Biffle becomes rescue pilot in Helene’s aftermath As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, communities that were hit hardest by Hurricane Helene are still struggling to recover over a week later. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is among those making a difference. He's using his personal helicopter to deliver…
Nation Sep 25 Florida braces for Hurricane Helene with storm expected to reach Category 4 strength Hurricane Helene is in the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward Florida. Floridians have been filling sandbags, preparing to hunker down in the face of heavy rains, storm surge and floods. Current forecasts show that Helene will arrive as a…
Health Sep 24 Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker’s CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face…
Arts Sep 20 Connie Chung reflects on her trailblazing career and confronting rampant sexism Over her decades-long career, Connie Chung covered everything from the Watergate scandal to conflict overseas, landing sought-after exclusive interviews along the way. Her new memoir, “Connie,” paints a fuller picture of what actually unfolded behind the scenes. Amna Nawaz sat…