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The FDA announced it will not review Moderna’s new mRNA flu shot. The rejection has many in health care concerned about the Trump administration’s approach to vaccines. https://to.pbs.org/3ZDZg86
U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will not review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, despite late-stage trials showing it was safe and effective. The rejection has many in and ...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Under Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Trump administration has sought to transform the DOJ into the president’s tool for promoting his agenda and challenging detractors. https://to.pbs.org/3MPSo4D
How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors
After she was confirmed, Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawyers at the Department of Justice that it was their job to “zealously advance, protect and defend” the policies of the U.S. as set by the pr...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they've been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday.
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Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from ICE detention
A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Days after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, our team discussed what they saw as they reported from inside the U.S. Capitol, the grounds that surround it and the White House. https://to.pbs.org/3NLRfby
What we saw the day the Capitol was attacked
On Jan. 6, for the first time in more than two centuries, Congress was attacked and overrun, this time by its own citizens. The PBS NewsHour's anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff talks to corresp...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." https://to.pbs.org/4jhVQRk
Why PolitiFact has labeled 2025 the 'Year of the Lies'
For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Kaitlin Davis is a social worker in Oklahoma who drives close to nine hours round-trip to meet face-to-face with foster children. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on building hope for better futures. https://to.pbs.org/4jnxV2T
A Brief But Spectacular take on helping children in foster care
Kaitlin Davis is a social worker in Oklahoma who drives close to nine hours round-trip in the flatlands to meet face-to-face with foster children. With a shortage of foster families, especially in rur...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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As billionaires' influence has grown, so too has skepticism. In a recent poll, 58% of respondents said billionaires' spending on campaigns is bad for the country. https://to.pbs.org/4jjPpgN
How the new class of billionaires solidified outsized political influence
Many New Year's traditions are meant to bring prosperity in the months ahead, but America's relationship to wealth is complicated. As billionaires' influence has grown, so too has skepticism. In a rec...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." https://to.pbs.org/4qlm9sj
Poet Billy Collins explores love, loss and life in 'Dog Show'
It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." Senior arts c...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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'Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree, but it takes a lot of people and business planning to get that perfect tree all the way to your home. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips visited one stop along the route. https://to.pbs.org/4on83VG
The long road from a Christmas tree farm to your home
'Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree, but it takes a lot of people and business planning to get that perfect tree all the way to your home. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips visited on...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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During gift-giving season, shoppers looking for good deals are getting savvier — but so are holiday scammers. Last year, scams involving items that were either counterfeit or never delivered cost people more than $700 million. Here are tips for avoiding scams. https://to.pbs.org/4plxwQF
Shopping for holiday gifts online? Here are tips for avoiding scams
With the gift-giving season just around the corner, shoppers looking for good deals are getting savvier — but so are holiday scammers. Last year, scams involving items that were either counterfeit or ...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says it is a mistake for the president to call concerns about affordability a Democratic hoax.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Scientists, academics, digital creators and influencers all face a critical challenge: How can science and fact-based information break through rampant misinformation, disinformation, media silos and polarization? https://to.pbs.org/4iQyoKW
WATCH LIVE: Ask us anything about fighting science misinformation during a special Reddit AMA
During this mega AMA, science correspondent Miles O’Brien and digital anchor and correspondent Deema Zein will interview scientists, academics, digital creators, influencers and others about the chall...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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It’s no secret: Americans are divided.

This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences.

For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein specifically referenced his relationship with President Donald Trump in writing before Trump was elected to office and in the runup to the 2020 election, according to newly obtained emails released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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“Short-lived shutdowns are usually invisible in the data, but this one will leave a lasting mark,” Gregory Daco, chief economist at accounting giant EY said, “both because of its record length and the growing disruptions to welfare programs and travel.” https://to.pbs.org/49f4NIa
The government shutdown will impact an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that about $11 billion in economic activity will be permanently lost from a six-week shutdown.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Asked about criticism by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that he’s too focused on foreign policy and should focus more on affordability issues in the United States, President Trump turned on his Republican ally on Monday. https://to.pbs.org/484KWua
WATCH: Asked about Marjorie Taylor Greene critique, Trump says 'she's lost her way'
As inflation has stayed high, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has encouraged the president to focus more on prices for everyday Americans.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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The BBC’s top leader and head of its news division resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited U.S President Donald Trump’s speech before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. https://to.pbs.org/49Jlw6y
How scandals at the BBC have rocked its leadership over the years
Here’s a look at some controversies or scandals that have forced out some of the BBC's leaders.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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We got an exclusive look at a set of original Bob Ross paintings slated to be auctioned on Nov. 11 to support public media funding.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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The Combat, 1939, by Leslie Gilbert Illingworth (1902–1979).
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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No tricks here. Just a Happy Halloween treat. https://to.pbs.org/3FrHgUl
Happy Halloween! Here's an hour-long, 4K jack-o'-lantern video for you
Feeling too lazy this Halloween to carve your own pumpkin? Thinking that Jack-O-Lantern clean-up really isn’t worth jack? Have we got the solution for you!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM