Nation Aug 21 California wildfires take a toll on firefighters A fire that burned through 58 square miles and destroyed 103 residences in southern California last week is now 83 percent contained, even as six other wildfires continue burning around the state. The NewsHour Weekend's Mori Rothman reports the toll…
World May 07 What I learned being an American tourist in North Korea Thinking about taking a trip to North Korea? Here's what it's like to be an American tourist in Pyongyang.
World Apr 26 This is how Internet speed and price in the U.S. compares to the rest of the world Even though the Internet was invented in the United States, Americans pay the most in the world for broadband access. And it’s not exactly blazing fast. So why are Americans paying more for slower service?…
Nation Mar 29 Are millennials missing out by scrapping cable TV subscriptions? Over the past five years, 3.8 million American homes have opted to cancel their cable subscription or not sign up at all.
Nation Feb 14 Illegal crossing: See the confiscated weed at the Colorado-Nebraska border Since Colorado started legally selling recreational marijuana just over a year ago, law enforcement along the Nebraska border are busier than ever, as eastward drivers attempt to leave the state with everything from rolled joints to psychedelic glass pipes to…
Nation Dec 13 See how a historic drought has changed California’s landscape Heavy rain, snow and wind has been pummeling California over the past week in one of the strongest storms to hit the West Coast in years. But the downpour won't be enough to chip away at the state's persistent drought,…
Politics Nov 01 Stand by your fam: Will political kin mean ballot box win? If you happen to be running for political office, your family name can be an asset -- especially if you live in one of the battleground states in this year's midterm elections.
Politics Sep 28 Why are GOP heavyweights flocking to Kansas? In this year's midterm elections, Republican incumbents Sen. Pat Roberts and Gov. Sam Brownback are facing tough races with potentially game-changing outcomes. That's why celebrities of the Republican base are swooping in to help rally the Kansan electorate.
Nation Sep 20 What’s it like inside one of Colorado’s largest pot dispensaries? Marijuana is a pungent plant. And a tour of one of Colorado's largest pot dispensaries led NewsHour Weekend through all of its stages: from baby buds to pre-rolled joints.