Episode Dec 28

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President-elect Trump makes a plea to the Supreme Court for the future of the wildly popular social media platform TikTok. Then, a look back at the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed more than 200,000…

World Dec 28

In our news wrap Saturday, Putin issued a rare apology following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani airliner, Israeli troops forcibly arrested the head of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, a winning ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot…

Episode Dec 22

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how keeping an eye on your front door this gift-giving season may pay off, as package thieves strike around the country. Then, why the holidays can be hard for those who are estranged from their…

World Dec 22

In our news wrap Sunday, the U.S. military says an American fighter jet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident, Israeli airstrikes killed nearly two dozen people in Gaza, the Christmas market in Magdeburg,…

Episode Dec 21

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, after a chaotic week in Congress, President Biden signs a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown. Then, a year ravaged by war has left millions of children in urgent need of help. Plus, how…

World Dec 21

In our news wrap Saturday, Germans are mourning the victims of an apparent attack at a Christmas market, Israel blamed Houthi rebels for a missile attack that injured 16 people in Tel Aviv, world champion skier Lindsey Vonn is back…

Episode Dec 15

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, one week since the stunning collapse of the Assad regime, how Syrians are reacting to life with the rebels in charge. Then, why women and health care providers across the U.S. are stocking up on…

World Dec 15

In our news wrap Sunday, dozens of people were killed in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, Israel said it wants to double the population of Israeli settlers in the Golan Heights along the border with…

Education Dec 15

In schools nationwide, educators are hoping to empower students with knowledge and inspire them to dream up ways to ensure a better climate future. At a high school in Bloomington, Indiana, students pitched their ideas to scientists this past spring.

Episode Dec 14

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the search for the disappeared inside Syria goes on as former prisoners speak out about horrific conditions. Then, how Hurricane Helene caused a shortage of IV fluids affecting hospitals nationwide. Plus, an 18-year-old makes history…