Nation Jul 02 News Wrap: Embattled Uvalde schools police chief steps down from city council In our news wrap Saturday, the district police chief for Uvalde schools has resigned from his position on the City Council amid a growing outcry, Texas' top court ruled against a temporary four-day window to abortion access, New York reimposed…
Nation Jul 02 Biden encounters obstacles as he searches for options to protect abortion access President Biden this week confronted the political and legal realities about abortion in America and protecting access to it, with a lack of votes from Democrats to reform the filibuster and legalize abortion nationally and limitations under the law. Leah…
Nation Jul 02 How the Roe reversal could impact domestic violence survivors The Supreme Court's reversal on Roe is setting off ripple effects as states implement abortion bans. Among them, rising concern for women abused by those close to them. Natalie Nanasi, a professor at SMU Law School, and Lori Gonzalez from…
Nation Jun 26 Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade puts other rights at risk Democrats on Capitol Hill are urging President Biden to take immediate action to protect abortion rights following the Supreme Court decision. It also comes after Justice Clarence Thomas said in his concurring opinion the court should reconsider other precedents such…
World Jun 26 News Wrap: Russia targets Ukraine’s capital with series of missile attacks In our news wrap Sunday, Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with a series of missile attacks, leaders from seven Western nations gathered for the G-7 summit in Germany, Norway is mourning following a…
Episode Jun 26 June 26, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on the NewsHour, after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we look at whether the historic decision could put other rights including gay marriage at risk. Then, claims against a star quarterback put the NFL’s ability…
Episode Jun 25 June 25, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on the NewsHour, we explore how states where abortion is legal are shifting to protect access for women. After more than 1,100 people died in an earthquake in Afghanistan, aid organizations struggle to deliver help. Plus, Congress narrowly averted…
Nation Jun 25 How some states are moving to protect abortion access As conservatives across the country celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to end the nationwide right to abortion, Democratic leaders are quickly moving to make sure they ensure access to reproductive care where state laws and politics allow it. Geoff Bennett…
Nation Jun 25 News Wrap: Biden signs major gun safety legislation In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden signed bipartisan gun legislation marking the most extensive move toward gun control in years. A federal court blocked the FDA from banning sales of Juul electronic cigarettes, which the agency says are marketed…
Episode Jun 19 June 19, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we explore Juneteenth's evolution into a national holiday and meaningful ways to celebrate its significance. Then, blown-glass artist Dale Chihuly's latest exhibit takes inspiration from the Arizona desert's landscape. Plus, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on…