World Aug 07 News Wrap: Cease-fire takes effect in Gaza after days of violent conflict In our news wrap Sunday, a cease-fire in Gaza has gone into effect after days of Israeli strikes and militant counterattacks, the U.S. Senate passed a sprawling bill to fight climate change and lower healthcare costs, Biden cleared from isolation…
Nation Aug 07 A look at the policies in the Democrats’ historic climate bill The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in climate policy in U.S. history, including more than $300 billion to address global warming. It also sets a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent by the year 2030 and…
Nation Aug 07 How the Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower drug costs 48 million Americans get prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, but Medicare has had no ability to negotiate prices. A provision in the Inflation Reduction Act would change that in some cases. The bill would also cap out-of-pocket drug costs…
Episode Aug 06 August 6, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with monkeypox cases on the rise, concerns grow over disparities in access to vaccines, testing and treatment. Then, we look at what's keeping students safe as they return to school. Plus, more people are finding…
World Aug 06 News Wrap: Indiana passes new law banning nearly all abortions In our news wrap Saturday, Indiana has passed new legislation banning nearly all abortions, the U.S. Senate is working to pass a major health, climate and tax reform bill, President Biden tests negative for COVID again after a rebound case,…
Episode Jul 31 July 31, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Amazon's latest expansion into health care raises concerns about prescription prices and data privacy. Then, we look at the history of America's long and complicated relationship with abortion access. Plus, a new podcast uncovers the…
Nation Jul 31 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's…
Episode Jul 30 July 30, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on the PBS News Weekend, a Texas woman describes being caught up in the state’s abortion laws after she suffered a miscarriage. Then, we look at the much-needed support for millions of Americans still suffering after contracting COVID more…
Nation Jul 30 News Wrap: More victims of deadly floods found in Kentucky, Appalachia In our news wrap Saturday, catastrophic flash floods across eastern Kentucky and wider Appalachia have killed at least 25 people, President Biden tests positive for COVID again in a rare rebound case, protestors storm Iraq's parliament for the second time…
Health Jul 30 Texas woman describes ordeal with state abortion law after miscarriage When Marlena Stell suffered a miscarriage last year in Texas, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to go for weeks with fetal remains inside of her because of strict anti-abortion laws. It's a story…