Nation Dec 26 13 undeniably good things that happened in 2016 It’s worth looking back through the debris of the last year to remember that it wasn’t all bad.
Politics Nov 08 Prepare for the polls with the PBS NewsHour Election Day toolkit Election Day is finally upon us. We’ve gathered our best resources to help you learn about the candidates, the issues and even about yourself.
Politics Dec 18 What everyone’s getting wrong about the president’s No. 1 job What is the president’s primary responsibility? Despite the oath and its focus on the constitution, presidents -- and presidential candidates -- often redefine the job description to focus on national security.
Science Dec 17 Let us tell you a science bedtime story We had a challenge. Could we report, write and create a series of true science stories parents would want to share with their kids at bedtime? It’s time to find out.
Nation Nov 26 Each year I buy my family fast food for Thanksgiving dinner, and you should too When I tell people that our family tradition is to get takeout on the single greatest American holiday dedicated to home-cooking, they don’t know how to react.
Arts Nov 21 Watch the Miami Book Fair live – featuring Mitch Albom, Ann Beattie and Ted Koppel PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown is interviewing authors from noon to 5 p.m. ET today at the Miami Book fair. Watch events today live and browse on-demand video from events featuring the authors, speakers and discussions listed below:…
Nation Feb 13 Mom of 4 wins $188 million Powerball jackpot, but state governments are still losing "I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I saw the ticket and checked it," she said.
Economy Jan 27 Apple just had the most profitable quarter of any company in history After a rocky day in the markets, Apple computer began their quarterly earnings call and announced historically high numbers.