Economy Mar 22 Russia's war in Ukraine disrupts worldwide food prices and supply The Black Sea region straddling Russia and Ukraine is known as the “breadbasket of Europe” because of the bounty from its fertile soil. But since the Russian invasion farmers have left those fields for safety or to take up arms,…
World Mar 02 Two Ukrainian parents living amid war discuss the struggle to keep their families safe The number of Ukrainians who have left the country is nearing a million people, according to the United Nations. Many more are still in Ukraine unsure of what the next day will bring. Two Ukrainian parents in different parts of…
Science Feb 23 Can 3D printing become a solution for the housing shortage? It's often said that there’s no place like home. But what if that home was built with a 3D printer? Only a handful of people in the U.S. currently live in these types of houses, but some believe this will…
Health Feb 07 Pharmacists struggle to keep up with a spike in demand for their services Pharmacists and pharmacy workers get far less attention than other health care workers, but the stress and pressure has been intense. Staffing shortages and working conditions have been a problem throughout the pandemic, and major pharmacy chains and independent stores…
Politics Jan 26 A look at Justice Stephen Breyer's career and opinions on the bench New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to…
Nation Jan 06 How the Capitol attack unfolded Congress is still investigating the origins and planning behind last year's insurrection on Jan. 6 — the most violent assault on the United States Capitol since the British attack during the war of 1812. Amna Nawaz takes a look back…
Nation Dec 30 NewsHour viewers reflect on the grief, gratitude and hope they experienced in 2021 As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at this year — full of immense challenge and loss, but also perseverance and hope. In recent days, we have reconnected with a number of the PBS NewsHour's viewers…
Nation Dec 28 Texas doctor reflects on the lessons and loss in 2021 As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at a year of immense challenge and loss — but also a year of hope. In recent days, we reconnected with a number of our viewers and guests from…
Nation Dec 15 Mountaineer group aims to become first all-Black team to climb Everest A group of mountaineers is aiming to make history and inspire others in a field not known for its diversity. Called “Full Circle Everest,” the team of ten experienced mountaineers and climbers from the United States and Kenya, is set…
Nation Dec 13 Rescue and recovery efforts underway in Kentucky, other states hit by tornadoes The death toll has reached 74 in Kentucky, three nights after a swarm of tornadoes struck. At least 14 people died in Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee, but the worst was in Mayfield, in far southwestern Kentucky. William Brangham reports.