May 12 U.S. and China reach temporary deal to reduce sky-high tariffs for 90 days, plan more talks By Jamey Keaten, David McHugh, Elaine Kurtenbach, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Stock markets rose sharply as the globe's two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 5:32 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 4:31 Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights By Laura Barrón-López, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara, Gerard Edic More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials… Continue watching
May 10 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Tennessee rattles homes as far away as Atlanta By Ben Finley, Bill Cormier, Associated Press A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in Tennessee woke up families and rattled homes as far away as Atlanta as it spread tremors across portions of the southern U.S. on Saturday morning. No injuries or major damage were immediately reported. Continue reading
May 09 So you want to increase your country’s birth rate? Experts say it’s tough By Vivian Hoang, Hannah Grabenstein As the Trump administration floats potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate, experts tell PBS News that increasing a country’s birth rate is a heavy lift — if it’s possible at all. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 6:48 Pope Leo XIV’s longtime friend shares insights on what to expect from his papacy By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily and celebrated his first Mass after being elected leader of the Catholic Church. The new pontiff brings decades of international experience, from serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru to a senior… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Newark airport suffers another radar outage In our news wrap Friday, Newark's airport suffered a second radar outage in as many weeks, Democrats are outraged after President Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress, the U.S. Postal Service tapped a FedEx board member to lead the… Continue watching
May 09 Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport By Josh Funk, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration said the radar at the facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark airport went black for 90 seconds at 3:55 a.m. Friday. That’s similar to what happened on April 28. Continue reading
May 09 Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, who was born and raised in the Windy City By Christine Fernando, Melina Walling, Associated Press The first American elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago before undertaking his ministry in Peru. Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 2:38 Pope Leo XIV selected as first American to lead Catholic Church By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris A new pope has been elected, and in a major surprise, an American has been chosen for the first time. Robert Francis Prevost will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. In his first remarks as the leader of more… Continue watching