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About Deema

Deema Zein is a digital anchor, correspondent for PBS News/ PBS News Hour.

She has reported on a number of topics for both broadcast and digital. In 2022 she spearheaded the launch of the PBS News TikTok channel @pbsnews. In 2023 she was awarded a Current Rising Star in public media.

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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.

Nation Aug 10

Danube's critically low level reveals relics from the past

In Europe, a climate crisis is unearthing history. Months of brutal heat waves have left the Danube River at a critically low level. But as the water vanishes, it's revealing remarkable relics from the past, including Nazi warships and even…

Nation Aug 07

Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis

Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island’s aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For…

Nation Jun 05

This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners

With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. One chef is teaching his TikTok followers how to eat well on a budget, one $5 meal at a time. Deema Zein reports.

Arts May 29

Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection

Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players of all ages have been strategizing and socializing at mahjong tables from coast to coast. Deema Zein reports on the…

Health Apr 03

Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry

Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives…

Science Mar 31

WATCH: Artemis II is set to orbit the moon. Here's what to know

In a throwback to Apollo, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around.

Health Mar 30

Rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults prompt new awareness push

If you’re under 50, it’s likely that colorectal cancer isn’t on your radar, but it should be. Once considered an older-age disease, rates are skyrocketing among young adults. Deema Zein spoke with two people diagnosed at an early age, and…

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: Major takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

Join PBS News' Deema Zein for a live conversation about the speech and its major takeaways with Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Liz Landers.

Nation Feb 11

WATCH: Millions inspired by monks' 'Walk for Peace'

“We walk not to bring any attention to us, but we just hope that we raise awareness of peace to all the people who will meet along the road.”…

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