Sep 29 Watch MacArthur ‘genius’ Lin-Manuel Miranda on falling in love for a living By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of 24 new recipients of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowships, also known as “genius grants.” The composer/playwright/performer explains what it’s like to fall in… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 55:02 PBS NewsHour full episode September 29, 2015 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, more than 60 nations commit to taking down the Islamic State. Also: How Russia will affect the war in Syria, how the Volkswagen scandal that led to a massive recall all began, what’s driving the high… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 0:54 Skygazers moonstruck over ‘super’ rare eclipse By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, stargazers around the world were treated to a total lunar eclipse that coincided with a rare supermoon. From the Eiffel Tower to Tijuana, see some of the incredible images captured during the… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 1:33 Why the ancient art of calligraphy still enchants By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, artist Seb Lester shares his thoughts on the “ancient magic” of calligraphy. Continue watching
Sep 16 What’s caught your eye on the web? Share it with us By News Desk In our NewsHour Shares series, we show you things that catch our eye on the web. What about you? Tell us what you think is worth sharing, and we might feature it on air, or online. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 2:25 What NASA’s twin tests will teach us about life in space By PBS News Hour What are the long-term effects of living in space? Astronaut Scott Kelly is now halfway through a year-long mission. In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, NASA offers a progress report, comparing Scott with his twin brother, retired astronaut… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 3:32 U.S. dancer makes a leap to the European stage By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, 18-year-old Miko Fogarty pirouettes and arabesques her way through San Francisco, explaining her experience as a not-so-typical ballerina who has won a spot on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 1:43 Pork chops more popular than politics at the Iowa State Fair By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a visit to the Iowa State Fair to sample its famous pork chops. Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 0:39 Remembering an ordinary superhero in the lives of sick kids By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we mark the passing of an everyday hero. Maryland businessman Lenny Robinson used his love of Batman to bring joy to sick children. Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 2:31 Thousands gather for a big flute blowout By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, more than 3,000 flutists gather for an annual conference, setting off a symphony of sound. Continue watching