World Jun 10 Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to accept UN-endorsed cease-fire, hostage release agreement Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday. He's pressing leaders to accept an Israeli proposal for a hostage and Gaza cease-fire deal that received a vote of confidence today in the United Nations Security Council. It…
Nation Jun 07 The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024 by commencement speakers Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some…
Economy Jun 02 How racial disparities in financial education affect America’s wealth gap Knowing how to budget and save money are important skills, but not everyone is taught how to do so. Only 25 states require high schoolers to take a personal finance class, and schools with predominantly Black and brown students are…
Arts May 09 ‘The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt’ looks at the women who shaped a future president A new book offers a new way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Edward O'Keefe to discuss, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." It's for our arts…
Politics Feb 12 House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy’s seats help? House Republicans have been navigating a new year while missing a few key members, adding stress to an already narrow majority in the chamber.
Politics Feb 02 Rep. Clyburn on Biden’s standing among Democratic base and Black voters South Carolina voters head to the polls Saturday for the first official Democratic primary of the year. Four years ago, Black voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency, fueled in large part by an endorsement from…
World Jan 18 Why women are drawn to solo travel and how the tourism industry is responding A majority of people traveling abroad alone these days are women, and demand for women-led tour groups is rising. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at the reasons why women are drawn to solo travel and how the hospitality industry…
Nation Dec 04 Rising cancer rates among young women highlight how medical systems fall short New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the blind spots medical systems have when treating young women.
Health Sep 05 New long COVID guidance aims to help doctors identify mental health symptoms As millions of Americans seek answers about long COVID, a recent advisory from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is giving physicians better guidance on how to identify mental health symptoms that may stem from the condition.