Health Jun 18 Why another flu pandemic is likely just a matter of when Despite the availability of vaccines, the flu still kills tens of thousands of people in the U.S. each year, and hundreds of thousands more worldwide. But public health officials fear that an even graver threat lies ahead: the emergence of…
Politics Mar 12 At U.S.-Mexico border, migrants seeking legal entry are stranded in hazardous 'limbo' Much of President Trump’s rhetoric over immigration focuses on the people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. But what is the situation for the thousands who wait on a daily basis to enter through legal means? In the second installment of…
Politics Mar 11 How surge in family border crossings is complicating enforcement In the Yuma sector of the southwestern Arizona border, Border Patrol officials are observing dramatic shifts in the migrant populations they apprehend. In the past, a majority of migrants caught crossing illegally were single men. Now 90% of those apprehended…
Politics Jan 18 What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues Here's where New York Senator and 2020 White House contender Kirsten Gillibrand stands on key issues.
Politics Jan 09 As shutdown wears on, 5 stories from federal workers and their families In interviews with the PBS NewsHour, dozens of government workers and those around them expressed frustration with the shutdown and its impact on their daily lives.
Nation Oct 09 How Trump and trade factor into Heitkamp's reelection battle North Dakota is small in terms of population, but its Senate race this fall is attracting major attention. Incumbent Heidi Heitkamp, the only high-level Democratic official left in the state, faces a close contest with Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer, an…
Politics Sep 12 How Brett Kavanaugh and the abortion debate are driving a key Senate race In Missouri, two opposing campaigns share a focus: how a potential Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh could impact the landmark legal decision Roe v. Wade. Republican candidate for Senate Josh Hawley has made it a central part of his bid against…
Politics Aug 29 4 takeaways from the last major primaries of 2018 In the primaries Tuesday, a moderate Republican fended off conservative challengers in Arizona, while a progressive Democrat won a key race in Florida. Here are key takeaways.
Politics Aug 27 Despite losses, McCain's spirit was 'never broken,' says former defense secretary Judy Woodruff looks back on the prolific and storied career of Sen. John McCain, from his military heroism to two disappointing presidential campaigns to a reputation as a party maverick. Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen was a close friend…
Politics Aug 08 8 key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries Two elections Tuesday remain too close to call, while in other races Democrats and Republicans positioned themselves for general elections. Here are takeaways from the primaries.