Politics Aug 19 The Harris-Walz ticket has reinvigorated Democratic voters. Can they sustain the momentum? From business owners to college students, Democrats have a new sense of hope around Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination. Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Laura Barrón-López speaks to voters in Chicago to see if the Harris campaign can maintain…
Nation Aug 14 Why Baltimore is seeing more drug overdose deaths than any other American city More than 100,000 Americans are dying from drug overdoses every year, largely from the synthetic opioid fentanyl. But in recent years, no city has been hit as hard as Baltimore when it comes to overdose deaths. Special Correspondent Chris Booker…
Arts Aug 09 The images that have defined the Paris Olympics The two weeks of Olympic competition have brought us record-breaking athleticism on a global stage like no other. We take a look back at the iconic images that defined this year’s Olympic games and talk to the photographers at Getty…
Politics Jul 18 Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of conflict and divisiveness It’s been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth…
Politics Jul 17 WATCH: Trump tells private event that he got lucky, 'God was with me' during assassination attempt In a video of a private event with supporters given to PBS News and edited for length, Trump reflects on the Saturday shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, which killed one and seriously injured two.
Politics Jul 16 RNC chair on Trump's convention appearance: 'It is a miracle that he's here' The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance…
Arts Jul 16 Photojournalists describe capturing iconic images of Trump rally shooting The assassination attempt on former President Trump immediately sent shockwaves across the nation and through an already tense presidential campaign. It also quickly became an event defined by iconic photographs. We spoke with two of the photojournalists who were covering…
Nation Jun 25 Why fewer young men are choosing to pursue college degrees College enrollment among young Americans has been declining over the past decade. That decrease is mostly driven by fewer young men pursuing degrees. A Pew Research study finds about one million fewer young men now enrolled in college compared to…
Nation Jun 17 Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels amid teen mental health crisis Surveys show the overwhelming majority of American teens use social media in some form. Some studies link more than three hours a day on social media to an increased risk of teen anxiety and depression. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy…
Nation Jun 12 Hunter Biden trial highlights experience of Americans struggling with addiction The trial of Hunter Biden highlighted his struggles with addiction, a struggle that resonates with millions in this country. Two-thirds of all Americans say drug addiction has either personally affected them or their families. Experts say there are common challenges…