Nation Jul 26 Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Democrats' efforts to codify same-sex marriage In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade, Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been working to pass legislation that upholds protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is at…
World Jul 26 Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan raises concerns in the U.S. and China House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to travel to Taiwan has created a stir in both Beijing and Washington. Susan Shirk, chair of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego and a former member of the Clinton administration, and…
Politics Jul 26 International Space Station's future in doubt after Russia announces withdrawal Russia says it will officially withdraw by 2024 from participating in the International Space Station. The country's space chief says Moscow will focus instead on building its own orbiting outpost, spurring concerns. The announcement Tuesday was expected, amid tensions between…
Episode Jul 25 July 25, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a massive fire forces thousands to evacuate in California as millions of Americans endure a brutal heat wave. Then, epidemiologists warn the U.S. is at a critical moment to counteract and contain the highly contagious monkeypox…
Science Jul 25 What it's like living near the Oak Fire outside Yosemite The explosive spread of the Oak fire spread suggests another bad fire season ahead in California. Beth Pratt, the California regional executive director of the National Wildlife Federation, lives in Midpines, California, which is being threatened by the fire. She…
Nation Jul 25 New Wrap: Ukraine to resume grain exports after Russian assault on port city of Odesa In our news wrap Monday, Ukraine will resume exporting grain under an agreement with Russia despite weekend missile attack on the port of Odesa, President Biden's COVID symptoms are almost completely resolved, Pope Francis made a historic apology in Canada…
Politics Jul 25 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Jan. 6 probe and Republicans' political ambitions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former President Trump's return to the nation's capital this week, just days after the Jan. 6…
Arts Jul 25 Joni Mitchell surprises fans at Newport Folk Festival Playing her first full set in more than 20 years, legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, where she last appeared in 1969.
Episode Jul 24 July 24, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the global climate emergency hits home with fires burning uncontrollably in California and much of the country under heat advisories. Then, the economic and environmental costs of buying new clothes fuel a more sustainable thrifting…
Episode Jul 22 July 22, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, the Jan. 6 panel accuses former President Trump of dereliction of duty for ignoring pleas to call off the mob at the Capitol. Then, Russia and Ukraine reach an agreement to resume grain shipments out of…