Health Sep 14 Injuries related to dog walking have been on the rise in the U.S., researchers say By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
Health Oct 21 Watch 4:49 Swim safety advocates aim to overcome historic racial inequities Learning how to swim is a rite of passage for many, but a surprising number of American children can’t swim. Part of that comes down to access and restrictions rooted in racism that have kept generations of swimmers out of… By Isabella Jibilian, Rhode Island PBS
Science Jul 03 How to stay cool and safe during a heat wave Scorching heat across the U.S. already has caused more than a dozen deaths in Texas alone and led to mounting misery from the Pacific Northwest to the South. And the official end of summer is still months away. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation May 26 California officials warn about deadly river torrents ahead of busy holiday weekend An extraordinary series of storms this past winter buried the Sierra range in deep snow that is now melting, swelling Central Valley rivers that just months ago were running low because of years of extreme drought. By Haven Daley, John Antczak, Associated Press
Nation Dec 22 U.S. probes Tesla drivers playing video games while on the road The US has opened a formal investigation into the potential for Tesla drivers to play video games on a center touch screen while the vehicle is in motion. By Tom Krisher, Associated Press
Jun 14 Watch 7:27 After multiple tragedies, how Colorado schools are securing the classroom By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS School shootings have become a tragic reality of modern American life. How can school administrators prepare for the worst-case scenario? John Ferrugia of Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver reports on how Colorado’s multiple deadly school shootings in the past 20… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 2:30 Around the world, allies express dismay at Mattis departure The resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reverberated around the world Friday. Although he disagreed with the president repeatedly over major issues, the retired four-star Marine Corps general was widely admired and seen as a stabilizing force within the administration. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 4:22 Duck Boat dangers have been a concern for decades Duck Boats have been a popular novelty tourist ride around the country for many years. But a deadly accident in Branson, Missouri, that killed 17 is putting questions about safety and regulation back in the spotlight. John Yang reports that… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 6:39 After Oakland fire, a nationwide crackdown on warehouse spaces By PBS News Hour In the wake of Oakland’s fatal Ghost Ship warehouse fire, cities across the country are cracking down on safety at similar “live-work” spaces; Baltimore artist Que Pequeño was abruptly evicted this week from a building known as Bell Foundry. While… Continue watching
May 27 Automakers recall 12 million cars over Takata airbags By Eugene Mason Automakers are recalling 12 million vehicles over faulty Takata airbags, the latest addition to what is already the largest-ever auto recall in the U.S. Continue reading