Arts May 31 In telling the history of war, this Massachusetts museum hopes to prevent future conflict One of the newest museums in the town of Stow, Massachusetts, housed in a space the size of an airplane hangar, is home to some 50 fully restored tanks and armored vehicles. But the American Heritage Museum has a mission…
Nation May 31 Gone but not forgotten: A tribute to fallen American soldiers We close tonight with a special tribute to the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our country. It comes from "The President's own" United States Marine Corps band performing "Taps," and is narrated by Judy Woodruff.
Episode May 30 May 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, May 30, President Biden honors military families this Memorial Day, Asian American business owners hope for a rebound after a spate of attacks on their community. Also, Sesame Street has new Muppets to talk to…
Nation May 30 Inside Sesame Street's racism initiative for kids The death of George Floyd and spate of hate crimes against Asian Americans have elevated conversations around race, racial identity and police brutality. To talk about these complex and sensitive issues with children, Sesame Street is developing new resources and…
Episode May 29 May 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, May 29, millions of Americans travel for Memorial Day as more states lift mask mandates, the political implications of the crime bill, and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku on his new book, “The God Equation.” Hari…
Politics May 29 How the rise in crime could impact Dems' prospects in 2022 This week’s mass shooting in San Jose was the deadliest in the Bay Area’s history, and was one of the estimated 230 mass shootings this year. The surge in gun violence has had serious political implications in the past and…
Episode May 28 May 28, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Republican senators block the push for an independent investigation into the mob attack on the capitol on January 6. The western U.S. faces a critical shortage of water as the threats of wildfires loom on the…
Politics May 28 Why efforts to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection failed Efforts to establish a commission to investigate the insurrection on January 6 failed Friday as the GOP delayed a vote on its existence. Only seven Republican Senators were in favor of debating the idea. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Nation May 28 News Wrap: Air travel to see pre-pandemic highs Memorial Day weekend In our news wrap Friday, with COVID restrictions easing, Americans are traveling in near-record numbers this memorial day weekend, with traffic hitting pre-pandemic levels. President Joe Biden formally released his $6 trillion budget for the coming fiscal year. The CDC…
Nation May 28 Remembering the victims of the San Jose mass shooting The investigation into the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard shooting that killed 9 people in San Jose, California, continues. The mass shooter's motive remains unclear, but officials have identified the victims. Stephanie Sy takes a moment to…