Politics Nov 03 How exit polls are evolving as more Americans vote early On Election Day, candidates, campaigns and analysts are looking for more than the total number of voters. They also want to know who showed up to the polls and what issues were on their minds. Traditional exit polls are evolving…
Politics Nov 03 WATCH: Takeaways from the 2026 midterms and answers to your election questions Democrats delivered a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump and Republicans on election night, winning a majority in both chambers of Congress.
Politics Nov 02 Inside the AP's process for calling election races Millions of votes have been cast in this midterm election. Traditional battlegrounds have expanded in the fight to control Congress. It all comes down to one question: who won? This year, PBS News is again relying on the Associated Press…
Politics Oct 29 WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know The AP will tabulate results for nearly 7,000 races, including national congressional contests, state legislative and gubernatorial races, as well as some local elections for mayor, city council and school board.
Politics Oct 28 How the Associated Press tracks and calls races on Election Night Nearly 40 million votes have already been cast for races that will determine not only who controls Congress, but also governors, mayors and city councils. For many years, PBS News has relied on the Associated Press to keep track of…
Politics Oct 27 WATCH: 2026 midterms preview, plus your questions on voting Ahead of Election Day, our politics crew takes a closer look at what to watch in the 2026 elections and take your questions around election security and voting rights.
Politics Oct 26 Spiritual leaders unite to help keep the peace on Election Day A minister, a rabbi and an imam walk into a polling place. No, it’s not the beginning of a joke, but a coordinated effort to train clergy to help keep the peace on Election Day. Deema Zein reports.
World Oct 06 French students lead massive protests against education policies More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at a single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed. French officials condemned what they called…
Science Aug 19 Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it’s also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so…
Science Aug 13 Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against deadly disease Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus is the leading cause of death in young Asian elephants. One baby elephant is at the center of an effort that could transform how the disease is managed in these gentle giants worldwide. Deema Zein reports.