World Jan 20 News Wrap: 3 Israeli hostages released as ceasefire appears to be holding In our news wrap Monday, Israeli hostages have been reuniting with loved ones as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, humanitarian aid trucks are flowing into Gaza as part of the agreement, a British teen pleaded…
Episode Jan 17 January 17, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas moves closer to being implemented after overcoming last-minute complications. The Supreme Court clears the way for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. Plus, how businesses are preparing…
Politics Jan 17 News Wrap: Noem faces questions about Trump’s immigration policies In our news wrap Friday, Department of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem faced questions from senators at a confirmation hearing, President-elect Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will 'solve many problems together' after the two leaders spoke on…
Episode Jan 16 January 16, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, Gazans welcome the ceasefire deal with cautious optimism, knowing a lasting peace is far from certain. Amid the devastation from the LA wildfires, a glimmer of hope as residents band together to help one another…
Nation Jan 16 News Wrap: Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket In our news wrap Thursday, Blue Origin sent its first rocket into orbit with a successful test of the uncrewed New Glenn system, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, Rudy Giuliani…
Episode Jan 15 January 15, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, in a major breakthrough, Israel and Hamas reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in Gaza. Firefighters battle high winds that threaten to further spread the wildfires blazing across the…
Nation Jan 15 News Wrap: FDA announces ban on Red No. 3 dye in food In our news wrap Wednesday, the FDA says it is banning red dye No. 3 from food for its potential cancer risk, the Supreme Court signaled support for a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing pornography online, South…
Episode Jan 14 January 14, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, a look at what the scope of wildfire destruction means for homeowners and home insurance. Lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on his opposition to women in combat roles and accusations of financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct.
World Jan 14 News Wrap: South Korean investigators make 2nd attempt to detain impeached president In our news wrap Tuesday, South Korean investigators arrived in the early morning hours for a second attempt to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol, House Speaker Johnson says flags at the Capitol will fly at full height during the…
Episode Jan 13 January 13, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, the death toll from the Los Angeles-area fires rises as high winds complicate efforts to combat the devastating blazes. We look at the practical implications and potential roadblocks of President-elect Trump's stated desire to buy…