Nation Aug 05

In our news wrap Saturday, a Texas judge has ruled that the state’s abortion ban is too restrictive, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to bar Trump from publicly discussing evidence or witnesses in the 2020 election case, Pakistan’s…

Episode Jul 30

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as Haiti tumbles deeper into chaos, what can be done about the nation’s security and humanitarian crisis? Then, how the toll of climate change is affecting some people’s mental health. Plus, we hear first-hand what…

World Jul 30

In our news wrap Sunday, a bomb at a political rally for a hard-line religious leader in Pakistan killed at least 44 people and injured nearly 200, the French embassy in Niger’s capital was attacked as thousands marched in support…

Episode Jul 29

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we learn about a new kind of morning-after pill now being used to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Then, the complicated life of French actor Maria Schneider, whose role in the notorious film “Last Tango in…

Nation Jul 29

In our news wrap Saturday, some relief from the hottest July on record is on the way for many Americans while others continue to bake from the heat, Trump made his first public appearance since three new felony charges were…

Episode Jul 23

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the latest on Spain’s general election that could give the country’s far-right the most influence it’s had since the 1970s. Then, with millions of Americans under heat warnings, tips on how to stay cool and…

World Jul 23

In our news wrap Saturday, mass protests continue across Israel against the government’s judicial overhaul as Prime Minister Netanyahu recovers from a heart procedure, triple-digit temperatures are coming to the Great Plains and Midwest, Greece is battling wildfires while flash…

Episode Jul 22

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new report looks at the state of crime in America and best practices for curbing it. With the Women’s World Cup underway, we look at efforts worldwide to achieve equity in soccer. An Oklahoma…

Nation Jul 22

In our news wrap Saturday, scientists say the first two weeks of July were the planet’s hottest on human record as intense heat waves grip places around the globe, Ukraine says its drones hit an ammunition depot in Crimea after…

Episode Jul 16

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, concerns grow over global food security as the wartime deal allowing Ukraine to export grain is on the verge of expiring. Then, as wildfire smoke affects more people across the country, we look at the…