July 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, the new presidential matchup takes shape with Vice President Harris trying to rally support from key voting blocs and former President Trump sharpening his attacks. We hear how families of hostages view Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial visit to the U.S. Plus, our look at what's behind the troubling rise in suicides among young Black Americans.
Episodes
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July 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E208 - 57m 46s
Thursday on the News Hour, the new presidential matchup takes shape with Vice President Harris trying to rally support from key voting blocs and former President Trump sharpening his attacks. We hear how families of hostages view Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial visit to the U.S. Plus, our look at what's behind the troubling rise in suicides among young Black Americans.
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Biden's addresses the nation after 2024 exit | PBS News Special Coverage
26m 46s
President Joe Biden explained his decision to exit the 2024 race Wednesday in a live address from the Oval Office. Biden spoke about how it was time to "pass the torch to a new generation," and the opportunity he saw to unite his party in the name of democracy. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host special coverage with Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and strategists Kevin Madden and Guy Cecil.
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July 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E207 - 56m 45s
July 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning
1h 36m
Forty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril. On July 24, 2024, PBS News science correspondent Miles O’Brien hosted “Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning,” that examined the challenges facing the Colorado River and those who rely on it.
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July 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E206 - 57m 46s
July 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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July 22, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E205 - 57m 46s
July 22, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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July 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E204 - 26m 44s
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden drops out of the presidential race amid growing concerns from those in his own party and beyond. As Democrats look ahead to picking a new candidate, how will they navigate election law? Plus, Judy Woodruff reflects on this remarkable moment in American history.
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July 20, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E203 - 26m 45s
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, why some Middle East nations are taking steps to normalize relations with Syria. Then, why some conservative politicians are taking aim at divorce. Plus, with a spotlight on border security this election year, we look at the dangerous path some migrants are taking to enter the United States.
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July 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E202 - 57m 46s
Friday on the News Hour, a major tech outage linked to a faulty cyber security update sparks disruptions worldwide. Former President Trump lays out his vision for another term, promising to crack down on illegal immigration and reverse climate initiatives. Plus, more Democratic lawmakers join the growing chorus calling on President Biden to exit the race for the White House.
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July 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E201 - 57m 46s
Thursday on the News Hour, all eyes are on the Republican convention where former President Donald Trump will make his first public speech since the assassination attempt. President Biden isolates after testing positive for COVID, the latest setback in his campaign. Plus, the Secret Service faces pressure from Republicans and Democrats over apparent failures that led up to Trump's shooting.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
3h 26m
Sen. JD Vance officially joined the ticket as Vice President. Donald Trump, Jr., Peter Navarro and Rep. Nancy Mace all addressed the convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
4h 14m
Following Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Trump, Donald Trump took the stage and delivered a 90 minute acceptance speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage.
Extras and Features
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News Wrap: Democrats continue turning up the heat on Biden
S2024 E203 - 3m 1s
In our news wrap Saturday, Biden remains in isolation with COVID while the list of Democrats calling for him to exit the race grows longer, airports and hospitals are still trying to get systems fully online after Friday’s global tech outage, Israel said it carried out airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks, and longtime Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died at age 74.
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More migrants attempt risky Pacific Ocean route to the U.S.
S2024 E203 - 5m 40s
2023 was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. Experts say tougher enforcement is pushing migrants to take more dangerous risks, like using the Pacific Ocean to try to reach San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico, resulting in a spike in drownings. Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego reports.
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The normalization of Syria’s dictator in the Middle East
S2024 E203 - 8m 11s
For 14 years, the authoritarian regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has waged a bloody war against the Syrian people, killing and displacing millions. Other Arab states and the West had shunned Syria in response, making it a pariah. But now, relations with the Syrian dictator are beginning to thaw. Ali Rogin speaks with the Middle East Institute’s Charles Lister to learn more.
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Brooks and Capehart on the pressure on Biden to end his bid
S2024 E202 - 10m 10s
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump formally accepting the Republican nomination after his assassination attempt and President Biden vowing to stay in the race amid pressure from Democrats.
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Tornado chasers, meteorologists working for better forecasts
S2024 E202 - 6m 50s
Millions of moviegoers are expected to see "Twisters" this weekend, a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. It's a summer escapist thriller that you might say goes well beyond the science and true boundaries of tornado prediction. Miles O'Brien spent some time during this busy tornado season with actual chasers and meteorologists to understand the latest research.
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Pressure mounts as more Democrats ask Biden to step aside
S2024 E202 - 4m 55s
The pressure is mounting on President Biden to step aside from his campaign. Ten more congressional Democrats called for Biden to exit the race, but his campaign insists he’s staying in and remains committed to staying at the top of the ticket. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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GOP convention ends with 3rd Trump nomination, unified party
S2024 E202 - 5m 14s
Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Russian 'sham trial' is appalling, WSJ publisher says
S2024 E202 - 5m 48s
After a rushed, secretive trial, a Russian court convicted American journalist Evan Gershkovich in a case the U.S. dismisses as a sham. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony. He is the first American journalist arrested by Russia on espionage charges since the Cold War. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour.
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How a software update sparked tech disruptions worldwide
S2024 E202 - 8m 2s
A tech outage around the globe halted flights, disrupted emergency services and created headaches for businesses. The underlying problems behind the glitch were fixed by Friday afternoon, but the ripple effects lasted throughout the day and may continue into the weekend. William Brangham discussed what went wrong and the risks with Bruce Schneier, an expert in computer security and technology.
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WNBA's surge helps league land breakthrough TV contract
S2024 E202 - 5m 46s
It’s the midpoint of a WNBA season that’s been like no other with record-setting numbers on the court, in the stands and on television. Now a big television deal may signal a new era for the league. John Yang discussed more with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic.
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News Wrap: UN court says Israeli settlements 'unlawful'
S2024 E202 - 5m 39s
In our news wrap Friday, the top U.N. court says Israel's rule over occupied Palestinian territories is "unlawful," Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an Iranian-made drone that hit Tel-Aviv, the government of Bangladesh announced a nationwide curfew as student protests escalate and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Britain's new government to let his forces strike deeper into Russia.
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Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of divisiveness
S2024 E201 - 4m 3s
It’s been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth of the GOP in the years before the Civil War.
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