Nation Feb 25 How a pioneering pilot made the first attempt to break NASA’s racial barrier Space exploration has long fascinated humans, from the fantasy of the ancient Greeks to the moon landings of the last century. It’s about pushing into new frontiers — and not just technological ones. In the last part of our series,…
Nation Feb 18 How an enslaved man helped create these iconic monuments in Washington, D.C. Some of Washington, D.C.’s most familiar landmarks were built with the labor of enslaved people, their accomplishments largely lost to history. In part three of our series, “Hidden Histories,” we learn about one of those enslaved laborers, a sculptor named…
World Feb 12 Earthquake deepens need for humanitarian aid in Syria and Turkey The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria have left more than 5 million people without homes, compounding the region's humanitarian disaster. Ayham Taha, of the international humanitarian organization CARE, joins John Yang from southeastern Turkey to discuss what survivors need…
Nation Feb 11 How Robert Smalls sailed his crew and family to freedom during the Civil War During the transatlantic slave trade, Charleston, South Carolina was one of the largest slave ports in the United States. But at the height of the Civil War, Charleston’s waterfront was the backdrop of one enslaved man’s daring escape. In part…
Nation Feb 04 How a trailblazing Black lawyer took down a top New York City mafia boss This Black History Month, PBS News Weekend is highlighting stories of Black Americans whose lives and work are lesser known — their accomplishments all the more significant because they were made in the face of injustices and discrimination. In the…
Health Jan 15 Researchers look for link between air pollution and brain disease New studies are raising public health concerns about the effect on air pollution on our brains. Researchers are trying to figure out how much, and to what extent, airborne contaminants are linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Dr.
Politics Jan 07 What House Speaker McCarthy’s concessions to get elected mean for the nation After four days of defeats, Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as Speaker of the House on the 15th vote, the most attempts since before the Civil War. His dramatic victory came after a series of concessions that will give…
World Jan 07 Disaster aid running out as Pakistan struggles to recover from 2022 floods Millions in Pakistan remain displaced from last summer’s devastating floods, which left one-third of the country underwater. On Monday, the U.N. and Pakistan will host a conference in Geneva with the goal of raising more funds to help survivors. Fred…
Nation Jan 01 How Southwest’s operational meltdown upended passengers’ travel plans Southwest Airlines appears to have recovered from their holiday week meltdown, with only about two dozen flight cancellations reported Sunday. But anger and frustration lingers among Southwest passengers, many of whom are still trying to reach their destinations. We spoke…
Arts Nov 20 Acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson on what influences his paintings Award-winning artist Kadir Nelson is known for his oil paintings that evoke both modern urban realism and the masterly works of turn-of-the century American painters. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke to Nelson while he was in Washington, D.C.,…