World Jul 13 News Wrap: Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza was targeting Hamas military chief, officials say In our news wrap Saturday, Palestinian officials said an Israeli airstrike targeting a Hamas commander killed at least 90 people in southern Gaza, Biden worked to shore up support while Harris campaigned in Pennsylvania, Russia and Ukraine traded more attacks,…
Episode Jul 07 July 7, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how one country is tackling methane emissions with a first-of-its-kind tax on livestock. Then, concerns arise about patient safety after leaked documents show call center staff mismanaged some cases at Amazon’s One Medical. Plus, why…
Nation Jul 07 News Wrap: Biden seeks comeback on campaign trail amid turmoil among Democrats In our news wrap Sunday, Biden made stops in Pennsylvania as more Democrats voiced doubts that he should stay in the race, Israeli protesters called on Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal with Hamas, France’s prime minister said he…
Episode Jul 06 July 6, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden dismisses concerns over his age and performance as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Then, as Iran elects its first reformist presidential candidate in two decades, what his victory…
World Jul 06 News Wrap: Thousands in northern Ukraine lose power after Russian drone attack In our news wrap Saturday, Iran has a new president-elect after a runoff vote, Russian drone attacks hit a vital energy facility in northern Ukraine, Hamas dropped a key demand in cease-fire negotiations with Israel, Trump is distancing himself from…
Episode Jun 30 June 30, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, devastating Midwestern floods are putting a spotlight on the condition of America’s aging dams. Then, how the sports world is taking on a new opponent: climate change. Plus, the hidden history of the Lavender Scare,…
Politics Jun 30 News Wrap: New poll shows decline in voter confidence in Biden after debate In our news wrap Sunday, a new post-debate poll shows a jump in voters who say Biden should not be running for re-election, Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, the family of a 13-year-old boy…
Episode Jun 29 June 29, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the debate over using school voucher programs to pay tuition at religious schools with taxpayer dollars. Then, the effect on students of gun violence just outside school walls. Plus, how climate change is changing family…
World Jun 29 News Wrap: Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff vote next week In our news wrap Saturday, Iran will hold a runoff election after no candidate won a majority in Friday’s presidential election, 10 Ukrainian civilians were released from Russian captivity after mediation led by the Vatican, a man died after attacking…
Episode Jun 23 June 23, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how one state is helping teenagers transition from foster care into adulthood. Then, the unregulated shadow industry charging veterans to help them make disability claims, despite a federal law barring it. Plus, how researchers and…