Nation Dec 26 Watch 6:30 Imran Ahmed on Trump's threat to deport him over 'censorship' for countering online hate A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining or deporting Imran Ahmed. He’s a British-born researcher who focuses on countering online hate and misinformation, but the Trump administration accuses him of trying to censor viewpoints he doesn’t… By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Nation Dec 26 Watch 7:44 White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, which is the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. The center was founded in 1960 and has facilitated generations of breakthroughs in climate and weather… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Dec 26 Rain-soaked California still faces risk of floods and high surf But there is still risk Friday of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches around Lake Tahoe. By Ty O'Neil, Associated Press
Nation Dec 25 Watch 2:39 Torrential rains drench Southern California with more storms on the way A powerful storm continues to batter California, triggering mudslides, severe flooding and multiple evacuations. It’s a record-setting Christmas Day for rain and officials are warning travelers to reconsider holiday travel plans as dangerous conditions may only get worse. William Brangham… By William Brangham, Winston Wilde, Karina Cuevas
Dec 25 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Zelenskyy says he had 'good conversation' with U.S. negotiators on peace plan In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very good conversation" with U.S. negotiators about the draft plan aimed at ending the war with Russia, Pope Leo condemned the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 5:06 Irin Carmon joins Amna Nawaz for our 'Settle In' podcast By Amna Nawaz, Frank Carlson For our podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Irin Carmon, the journalist behind the book “The Notorious RBG,” as well as a new book about pregnancy in America. "Unbearable" follows the stories of five women in New York and… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 5:44 How the character and traditions of Santa Claus evolved over centuries By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the bearded figure Americans recognize today as Santa Claus is a relatively modern creation, shaped over centuries… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 4:09 A Brief But Spectacular take on putting the pieces back together By Brief But Spectacular At the beginning of this year, the community of Altadena was one of several devastated by wildfires in California. Gina Clayton-Johnson, the founder of Essie Justice Group, lost her home and some irreplaceable family treasures. She shares her Brief But… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 3:46 The Rockettes celebrate 100 years as a holiday season favorite By Julia Griffin A beloved symbol of the holiday season, The Rockettes are celebrating a big anniversary. Founded in 1925, the famous dance company is marking 100 years on stage. Julia Griffin reports. Continue watching