Health Aug 16 Study estimates nearly half of U.S. water supply contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings
Nation Jul 04 WATCH: President Biden delivers July 4th remarks in the wake of another mass shooting A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday's celebrations across the U.S. and further rocked a country already awash in turmoil. By Bobby Caina Calvan, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press
Economy Dec 10 U.S. government deficit down 17 percent from same period a year ago The improvement reflected government revenues that have been rising at a faster pace than spending over the past two months. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
World Nov 12 Qatar agrees to represent U.S. interests in Afghanistan Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Qatari counterpart say Qatar will serve as the "protecting power" for the United States in Taliban-run Afghanistan. Qatar will handle consular services for American citizens. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Nation Jul 05 Watch 6:09 What being an American means to this author, host and former British citizen The Fourth of July weekend is a moment to celebrate the founding ideals of our republic and how our democracy inspires immigrants to journey toward a new life. Amna Nawaz talks to a British-turned-American author Roger Bennett about his unique… By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin
May 23 Watch 4:43 George Floyd died last year. Here’s what has changed since then By PBS NewsHour This week marks one year since George Floyd, an unarmed Black man was killed by then police officer Derek Chauvin, who held his knee on Floyd for nearly nine minutes. His death, recorded on video by a bystander, sparked widespread… Continue watching
Oct 30 State leaders facing higher COVID-19 cases resist steps to curb virus By Adam Geller, David Pitt, Associated Press Pleas from health experts are running up against political calculation and public fatigue, with spiraling new infections eclipsing previous caseload highs that set off national alarms in the spring and summer. Continue reading
Oct 29 Public health experts say U.S. COVID-19 response marked by grave missteps By Matt Sedensky, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The result: the country could be looking at a terrible winter. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 3:29 How acclaimed photographer Robert Frank examined America ‘beneath the surface’ By Amna Nawaz Robert Frank was among the most influential photographers of the 20th century, known for vividly capturing the quirks and social divisions of everyday American life. His work was distinguished by a unique artistic style as well as a focus on… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 2:54 A cross-country bus trip helped Gary Shteyngart understand American happiness Who is happy in America? Author Gary Shteyngart took a bus trip across the country to find out -- and the answer surprised him. Hedge fund managers, some of the most successful Americans by standards of economic achievement, tended to… Continue watching