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…
Health Sep 07 What a court ruling means for the future of pollution in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Many studies have shown that the burden of air pollution in the United States disproportionately falls on racial minorities, especially Black Americans. In August, a federal judge barred the EPA and DOJ from using part of the Civil Rights Act…
Nation Aug 31 Paralympian Tatyana McFadden on her quest for a track and field medal record The 2024 Paralympics for athletes with disabilities is underway in Paris. One of the more than 4,000 competitors is closing in on a remarkable achievement: winning the most track and field medals in either the Olympics or Paralympics, for either…
Nation Aug 25 Wildland firefighters feel increasing strain amid funding and staffing shortages As climate change causes wildfires to become more frequent and devastating, wildland firefighters are often the last line of defense protecting homes and communities. But these crucial public servants are stretched thin and underpaid, and a temporary pay raise for…
Nation Aug 25 The rise of American megachurches and new challenges to their influence There are hundreds of thousands of religious congregations across the United States. Some of the biggest, known as “megachurches,” are facing challenges as the culture around organized religion changes. Scott Thumma, a professor of sociology of religion at Hartford International…
Nation Aug 24 The future of debt relief for Black farmers after decades of discrimination According to federal data, there were about 925,000 Black farmers in 1920 in the United States. A century later, that number has declined to only about 42,000. John Boyd Jr., founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins…
Health Aug 11 Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn more…
Nation Aug 04 The hidden history of Black sailors unjustly punished after the Port Chicago explosion Eighty years ago, 320 people died in a massive explosion at a Navy munitions depot in Port Chicago, California. About two-thirds of those killed were Black sailors who loaded bombs and ammunition onto ships, and when 50 survivors refused to…