World Jan 17 Year of the Rabbit or Year of the Cat? Depends on where you live By Megan Bryson, The Conversation
Nation Dec 24 Watch 8:25 Wine and spirit recommendations for the holiday season Most Americans spend more on wine and spirits during the holidays than at any other time of the year. Whether you are giving a gift or looking for the perfect drink to pair with your holiday feast, Brian Freedman —… By PBS NewsHour Weekend
Health Dec 23 Watch 6:07 Psychiatrist discusses mental health struggles around the holidays The holiday season is considered one of the hardest times of the year for anyone struggling with mental health. The recent death by suicide of famed dancer, producer and DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss sparked a national conversation about the struggles…
Nation Dec 18 WATCH: National Menorah lighting ceremony on the Ellipse The National Menorah lighting ceremony is taking place Sunday on the Ellipse at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. By News Desk
Politics Dec 12 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden package gifts at Toys for Tots event President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. By Associated Press
Dec 09 WATCH: Jill Biden recommends updated COVID vaccines before holidays By News Desk Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. Continue reading
Nov 25 After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges amid holiday season By Laura Ungar, Associated Press The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season. Continue reading
Nov 22 How to navigate tough conversations at the holidays By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis Food, family … and friction. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:26 Schools struggle to accommodate the religious needs of Muslim students during Ramadan By Amna Nawaz, Roby Chavez, Courtney Norris, Layla Quran The month marks the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for millions of Muslims in the United States. But it can also bring challenges for students and parents trying to navigate school and religious observance. NewsHour’s… Continue watching
Dec 25 Queen recalls ‘familiar laugh missing’ in Christmas speech By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Saying she understood the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing,” the monarch delivered her address beside a framed photograph of her arm-in-arm with Prince Philip, who died in April at age 99. Continue reading