World Jun 11 Saudi-backed tournament creates hazard for professional golf The intersection of sports and geopolitics continued to play out Saturday during the first-ever LIV Golf series in London. The new competition is backed by the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman amid heavy criticisms of the country's…
Episode Jun 05 June 5, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we examine the Jan. 6 committee's investigation on the Capitol attack as it prepares to start its first public hearings. Then, how society can protect young men from radicalization as extremists target them online. Plus,…
World Jun 05 News Wrap: Russian airstrikes target Kyiv, interrupting weeks of calm In our news wrap Sunday, Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's capital of Kyiv for the first time in weeks, at least eight weekend shootings with multiple deaths and injuries took place in the U.S, an attack on a Catholic church in…
Politics Jun 05 Jan. 6 committee prepares to unveil ‘roadmap of criminality’ in Capitol attack The Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attack plans to present unseen documents and provide new witness testimony this Thursday about the insurrection. The committee has interviewed dozens of witnesses behind closed doors during the last year. Hugo Lowell, congressional…
Episode Jun 04 June 4, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the toll of gun violence on America and what one expert says are the most effective ways to counter this epidemic. Then, the real-world impact of inflation on Americans and a look at the overall…
Nation Jun 04 News Wrap: Former Trump aides Meadows, Scavino escape indictments for contempt of Congress In our news wrap Saturday, the Justice Department will not charge two of President Trump's former aides, Mark Meadows and adviser Dan Scavino, with contempt of Congress. Also, a Michigan baby formula plant is restarting production, students and staff of…
Episode May 29 May 29, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden travels to Texas to comfort grieving families and community members in Uvalde following the school massacre. Then, we look at the influence of the National Rifle Association as their annual convention wraps up…
Nation May 29 News Wrap: Biden pays his respects in Uvalde, Texas following school massacre In our news wrap Sunday, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Texas to pay their respects and console a community in mourning, the Justice Department will conduct an independent review of law enforcement's response to the Uvalde…
Politics May 29 Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on why he became a vocal gun control advocate Following the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Warriors NBA coach Steve Kerr used a playoffs press conference this week to speak out about gun violence in America. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS’ "Tell Me More,"…
Episode May 28 May 28, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the latest on the Uvalde school shooting and law enforcement’s stunning string of failures in responding to the massacre. Then, will the horrific attacks in Uvalde and Buffalo push Congress to take action on gun…