Politics Oct 29 How southeastern Georgia became a political hotspot in the presidential campaign Georgia is one of the most closely divided states in the country, where President Biden beat Donald Trump by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. This year, voters have shattered early voting records, casting more than 2 million ballots so…
Nation Oct 27 How a small but vocal minority of social media users distort reality and sow division Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance…
Nation Oct 13 Biden policy that protects undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens is on hold. What's next? A Biden administration program offering a path to citizenship for up to half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens is on hold while a federal court considers a challenge from 16 Republican-led states. For more on this issue, John…
Arts Oct 12 Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children's author Sandra Boynton If there’s a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John…
World Oct 06 Lebanese civilians run from bombs, sleep on streets as Israel intensifies attacks Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of…
Nation Oct 05 How hundreds of California police officers have kept past misconduct confidential For decades, California police departments that want to sever ties with officers for misconduct have agreed to let them resign and to keep the bad behavior confidential in order to avoid lawsuits. But as a result, hundreds of officers have…
World Sep 29 People in Lebanon fear echoes of past all-out war with Israel in latest airstrikes Israel kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah in Lebanon on Sunday and also targeted strikes at Houthi fighters in Yemen, another Iran-backed militant group. President Biden said all-out war in the Middle East has to be avoided and that he…
Nation Sep 28 Florida's Big Bend region begins lengthy cleanup in the aftermath of Helene's landfall Hurricane Helene’s death toll has climbed to at least 50 across five states from Florida to Virginia. Remnants of the massive storm are causing record flooding across the Southeast, while more than 3 million people are without power. John Yang…
Health Sep 22 Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here's what parents should know For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric…
Politics Sep 15 What matters to these undecided voters 50 days before the presidential election Since June, PBS News has followed a group of undecided voters from across the country and across the political spectrum. Now, less than two months before Election Day, there has been some movement among these voters. They share their thoughts…