Health Sep 04 Maternity care deserts grow across the US as obstetric units shut down In many parts of the country, there are fewer places to give birth. Obstetric units have closed in New Hampshire, New York, Delaware, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, Wyoming and other states — creating maternity care deserts for millions of Americans. Alecia…
Episode Sep 03 September 3, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the latest on the legal jeopardy surrounding former President Trump. Then, we get answers to some of the questions surrounding President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Plus, what to expect in the…
Science Sep 03 News Wrap: Test launch for Artemis 1 moon mission postponed again In our news wrap Saturday, NASA's Artemis moon mission has been postponed a second time, excessive heat is scorching the West Coast and fueling wildfires, nine migrants were found dead after trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas, former…
Politics Sep 03 The political impact of what the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago A new court filing from the Justice Department reveals that more than 11,000 documents in 33 boxes were recovered from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, and that 48 folders marked classified were completely empty. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield and NPR justice…
Health Sep 03 Updated COVID boosters approved ahead of potential fall surge This past week, the FDA and CDC signed off on updated COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection against newer variants of the virus, in an effort to limit an anticipated seasonal surge in infections this fall. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of…
Episode Aug 28 August 28, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on the NewsHour, we take a look at what happens next as former President Trump presses for a “special master” to review classified documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. Mississippi faces serious flooding as residents of Jackson are urged to evacuate.
Nation Aug 28 Intelligence officials evaluate security risk of Trump's insecure documents A federal judge will soon decide on former President Trump’s request for a “special master” to review the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, intelligence officials informed Congress they will evaluate the security risks stemming from Trump’s handling of the unsecured…
Nation Aug 28 News Wrap: Residents urged to evacuate at floodwaters rise in Mississippi In our news wrap Sunday, a major flood threat faces Mississippi as the Pearl river is expected to crest 8 feet above flood stage on Sunday. Residents in Jackson have been advised to evacuate. Plus, Two U.S. warships sailed through…
Episode Aug 27 August 27, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the global surge in energy costs is impacting millions around the world. Then, we look at one airport's efforts to overcome the challenges Americans with disabilities face when flying. Plus, what's behind a spike in…
Nation Aug 27 News Wrap: US intelligence reviewing security risks of Mar-a-Lago documents In our news wrap Saturday, U.S. intelligence officials said they will assess potential national security risks related to the classified materials recovered from Trump's residence, new concerns arise over shelling around Europe's largest nuclear plant in Ukraine, the death toll…