Health Jan 04 FDA clears way for wider access to abortion pills For the first time, retail pharmacies will be allowed to offer prescribed abortion pills in the United States. The FDA announced the regulatory change on Tuesday, which could significantly expand abortion access through medication. John Yang discussed the development with…
Nation Dec 31 Barbara Walters’ history-making career in television news Broadcast journalist Barbara Walters died Friday night at her home in New York. She was 93. Walters was a trailblazer for women in television news and played an influential role in shaping the field into what it is today. We…
Nation Dec 31 The highs and lows that defined the news of 2022 As we wrap up 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest moments that shaped the past year, and how the PBS NewsHour covered them.
World Dec 29 Netanyahu once again prime minister with most far-right government in Israel’s history Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in Thursday as prime minister of Israel, but his cabinet and his government's platform are controversial. David Makovsky is a long-time Israel watcher and director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations at the Washington Institute for…
Nation Dec 28 Western New York digs out of snow as winter storm death toll rises The great blizzard of 2022 is passing into the history books, but its legacy lingers on the ground and in the air. Confirmed deaths from the storm topped 60 with more than half of those in western New York state.
World Dec 14 The impact of Morocco’s historic run at the World Cup After an impressive run, Morocco’s journey to the World Cup championship came to a close after its match against France, a country that shares a complicated history with the North African nation. Sports journalist Shireen Ahmed joined John Yang to…
Economy Dec 13 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on battery of fraud charges Federal prosecutors unveiled a battery of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. They include wire fraud, money laundering and lying to investors. Bankman-Fried was arrested Monday in the Bahamas just hours before he was scheduled…
Nation Dec 05 Supreme Court hears case pitting gay rights against religious freedom The rights of same-sex couples are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices on Monday heard arguments in a case that wrestles with the blurred lines separating free speech, religious beliefs and discrimination. John Yang looks at the history…
Nation Nov 29 Supreme Court hears case challenging federal authority to decide deportations The Supreme Court is weighing border security and the extent to which states can challenge federal policy. Texas and Louisiana are contesting the Biden administration’s guidelines on who should be prioritized for deportation. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal…
Economy Nov 25 What the proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger could mean for shoppers and food prices Two of the nation’s largest grocers are looking to become one, new supermarket giant. Kroger wants to buy Albertsons in a nearly $25 billion deal to compete with retailers like Walmart, the top U.S. grocery seller, and Amazon, which is…