Nation Aug 10

When a young girl named Sofi and her grandmother came legally to a U.S. immigration checkpoint, they tried to apply for asylum but were separated by U.S. officials. After 47 days, their story took a happier turn late Thursday in…

Politics Aug 10

Seven weeks ago, Angelica and her 3-year-old granddaughter, Sofi, were separated after they crossed the U.S.-Mexico border at a legal point of entry, seeking asylum. On Thursday, they were reunited in San Francisco. The PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz has been…

Nation Aug 07

Here’s what we know about what happened, what police and the community have said about the Pennsylvania shooting, and what's next.

Nation Aug 07

The white man who fatally shot Indian national Srinivas Kuchibhotla and wounded two other men at a bar in northeastern Kansas last year targeted them "because of their race, color, and national origin," federal prosecutors said.

Nation Aug 06

A new law in France will give fines to street harassers, a county in Georgia will place a long rifle in every high school and middle school this fall and other stories we're reading now.

Nation Aug 03

There was no clear motive for the shooting, but the report contained more details from Stephen Paddock's personal life.

Politics Jul 31

A top health official told lawmakers Tuesday that the Trump administration was warned about instituting “any policy” resulting in family separations because of the effects such separations could have on the wellbeing of immigrant children.

Nation Jul 31

Two Minneapolis police officers were "authorized" to use deadly force against Thurman Blevins, prosecutors announced Monday.

Nation Jul 31

A worsening conflict in Nicaragua, questions about whether the #MeToo movement will lead to lasting change and other stories we're reading now.

Politics Jul 27

Here’s a look at the latest numbers and what’s next for families who remain apart.