World Jun 23 News Wrap: U.S. denies Netanyahu’s claims of a slowdown in weapon shipments to Israel In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu doubled down on his complaints of a decline in U.S. arms deliveries, Saudi Arabia’s health minister said more than 1,300 Muslim pilgrims died amid scorching heat during this year’s Hajj, the…
Episode Jun 22 June 22, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the rising number of bowel cancer cases and the promise of new treatments on the horizon. Then, what’s behind the lack of affordable rentals in Austin, Texas, even as rents there are…
Nation Jun 22 News Wrap: Oppressive heat, extreme weather conditions sweep across the U.S. In our news wrap Saturday, heat, wildfires and flooding hit many parts of the U.S., an Arkansas man is facing murder charges stemming from a grocery store shooting, the death toll in Gaza climbed after two Israeli airstrikes, Ukrainian President…
Episode Jun 16 June 16, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Nick Schifrin talks with national security adviser Jake Sullivan about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, a look at the conservative legal challenge to an Illinois city’s groundbreaking reparations program. Plus, graphic novelist Raina…
Nation Jun 16 News Wrap: Summer activities erupt in violence with shootings in two states In our news wrap Sunday, shootings in Texas and Michigan left two people dead and 15 wounded, Russian state media says security forces stormed a detention center after prisoners took two guards hostage, and an oil spill at one of…
Episode Jun 15 June 15, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights how bias affects the detection and treatment of some types of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Then, a look inside the world of domestic workers and their lack of labor protections.
World Jun 15 News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5 billion aid package for Ukrainian infrastructure In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged aid for Ukraine’s hard-hit energy sector at a peace summit in Switzerland, eight Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in southern Gaza, nearly 2 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat for…
Episode Jun 09 June 9, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what Atlanta’s recent water main break says about America’s aging infrastructure. Then, a look at a new vaccine with the potential to eradicate malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Plus, a doctor discusses his…
World Jun 09 News Wrap: Palestinians reel after deadly Israeli raid to rescue hostages in central Gaza In our news wrap Sunday, Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Israeli assault that freed four hostages killed 274 Palestinians at the Nuseirat refugee camp, centrist Benny Gantz resigned from Israel’s war cabinet over Netanyahu’s handling of the war, exit polls…
Episode Jun 08 June 8, 2024 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as global temperatures rise, American schools struggle to beat the heat and avoid putting students’ learning and health at risk. Then, a growing humanitarian crisis in Congo as escalating violence threatens millions in the central…