• In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff

    In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff

    Jun 29, 2026 02:48 PM EDT

    ... She’ll explore the stories behind the milestones of American history and look at some of the culture, places and ideas that have defined us. A companion to her “Crossroads: America at 250” reporting for PBS News, the series will uncover surprising tales from America’s past that shed new ...

  • A look at America's founding from the room where independence was declared

    A look at America's founding from the room where independence was declared

    Jul 02, 2026 10:25 PM EDT

    ... and declare independence. In this week celebrating 250 years since the founding of the nation, and just ahead of Independence Day, Judy Woodruff brings us a conversation from a site synonymous with the Founding Fathers. It’s part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. ... Geoff Bennett: On this day ...

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    Colo. Shooting to Influence Friday's Campaign Rhetoric

    Jul 20, 2012 01:37 PM EDT

    ... events that transcend politics in America, and the Thursday night shooting at a movie theater outside Denver is one such example. The tragic killing of at least a dozen people will likely result in the pause button being hit for at least a day in what has been a brutal ...

  • Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today

    Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today

    Aug 19, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. It’s part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. ... Geoff Bennett: An historian and a journalist go on a road trip. No, it's not the start of a joke ...

  • Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying

    Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying

    May 01, 2026 04:12 PM EDT

    ... as part of their work for former President Nicolás Maduro's government. The seven-week trial offered a rare glimpse into Miami's role as a crossroads for foreign influence campaigns aimed at shaping U.S. policy toward Latin America, one highlighting the city's reputation as a magnet for ...

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    Barack Obama's Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention

    Jul 27, 2004 04:00 AM EDT

    ... book is acting white. No, people don't expect government to solve all their problems. But they sense, deep in their bones, that with just a change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity ...

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    Public Opinion in Europe

    Mar 17, 2004 05:00 AM EDT

    ... the slightly uncertain you might be able to say. But otherwise I presume it does still exist. ROBERT KAGAN: It still exists but I think at this moment we are at a crisis moment, I think, potentially a crossroads. I think it is very important for European leaders, that includes ...

  • What makes Greenland a strategic prize for the U.S. at a time of rising global tensions?

    What makes Greenland a strategic prize for the U.S. at a time of rising global tensions?

    Mar 10, 2025 03:36 PM EDT

    ... Greenland’s meteoric rise, sustained prominence and ubiquitous influence,’’ said Dwayne Menezes, managing director of the Polar Research and Policy Initiative. “Greenland — located on the crossroads between North America, Europe and Asia, and with enormous resource potential — will only become more strategically important, with all powers great and small seeking ...

  • Why Harry and Meghan’s 'Megxit' is a crossroads for the UK on race

    Why Harry and Meghan’s 'Megxit' is a crossroads for the UK on race

    Jan 21, 2020 01:22 AM EDT

    ... relationship that Harry issued an official statement asking the press to “pause and reflect” before inflicting further damage on his partner. That didn’t stop a BBC journalist from tweeting out an image depicting the couple’s child as a chimpanzee last year. The journalist was fired soon after. “They ...

  • How the Battle of the Little Bighorn reshaped U.S. policy toward Native Americans

    How the Battle of the Little Bighorn reshaped U.S. policy toward Native Americans

    Aug 05, 2026 10:25 PM EDT

    ... of her series Crossroads: America at 250. Judy Woodruff: Along this stretch of sweeping prairie on the Crow Reservation in Montana, members of more than a dozen Native American tribes have gathered for what's known as a Victory Ride. It commemorates the end of the Battle of the Little ...