Nation Aug 02 Severe drought reignites decades-old conflict between Oregon ranchers, Indigenous peoples Vast stretches of the Western U.S. are suffering under scorching temperatures, rampant wildfires and a years-long drought that's depleting lakes and reservoirs. The water scarcity is tearing apart one southern Oregon community where farmers, native tribes and endangered species are…
Nation Jul 02 Americans who lost homes to devastating wildfires brace for an even worse season In the middle of an unprecedented heat wave and a worsening drought, western U.S. states are bracing for what could be an even harsher wildfire season than last year's — potentially the worst on record. With many residents still picking…
Nation May 25 Louisville’s Black residents won’t ‘go back to sleep’ after Breonna Taylor’s death Louisville police killed Breonna Taylor during an execution of a "no-knock warrant" in her home. No one was charged for her death, but it changed the lives of the city's residents, spurring vast protests and calls to action. Despite some…
Nation May 25 How Americans are reacting to George Floyd’s death one year later PBS NewsHour reporters and producers traveled in recent months to places that have been flashpoints in the fight for racial equity. Hear from the people they interviewed and what they learned.
Politics Apr 20 From figurehead to partner: How Walter Mondale transformed the office of vice president Former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away Monday night at his home in Minneapolis. He was a lifelong public servant who transformed the role of vice president, and championed civil rights under Jimmy Carter before losing his own run for…
Nation Apr 14 The common ground between law enforcement and activists’ call to ‘defund the police’ As the nation watches the trial of Derek Chauvin, we return to the debate that George Floyd's death ignited. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault spoke with current and former law enforcement officers about "defunding the police," and what reforms they believe…
Arts Apr 01 What Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ says about Black queerness Rapper Lil Nas X is no stranger to commanding the spotlight. But his controversial new music video and marketing campaign are drawing the ire of conservatives and right-wing media, who are criticizing the depictions and allusions to Satan. The reactions…
Nation Mar 23 HHS to open new holding facility as migrant presence, confusion on border grows The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced it will build yet another influx shelter to handle the growing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and mitigate the risks of the spread of COVID-19…
Health Mar 19 The Longest Year: How the pandemic made inequality in America worse Generations of inadequate medical care, deeply entrenched economic disparities and a biased system of justice all came to a head, a reminder that for many Americans the hazards of structural racism are a daily reality. We hear the story of…
Nation Mar 16 Asian American community battles surge in hate crimes stirred from COVID-19 As the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19, it is also battling a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A recent report found that hate crimes against Asian Americans in major U.S. cities surged by nearly 150 percent in…