Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/october-16-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the News Hour... Friday on the News Hour, the latest on the investigation into a deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon, that killed three children and a teacher. A tight Senate race sends President Trump to Alaska before the midterm elections. Plus, Kerry Kennedy reflects on her mother’s devotion to family and human rights, and weighs in on recent political controversies involving the Kennedy name. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare 6 min Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit 9 min Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book 9 min How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate 5 min Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies 7 min News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week on the job 5 min What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned 5 min Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say 5 min