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May 27, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the United Nations plans to fix the world’s plastic pollution problem. Then, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar grows as fighting in the civil war intensifies. Plus, with U.S. maternal mortality rates on the rise, we look at what health services are available to expectant and new mothers.

Episodes

  • May 27, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 27, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2023 E147 - 26m 45s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the United Nations plans to fix the world’s plastic pollution problem. Then, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar grows as fighting in the civil war intensifies. Plus, with U.S. maternal mortality rates on the rise, we look at what health services are available to expectant and new mothers.

  • May 25, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 25, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2023 E145 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, migrants at the southern border find themselves stuck in limbo amid a shift in United States immigration policies. Debt ceiling negotiations see progress on spending cuts but a deal to avoid a national default remains elusive. Plus, three years after the murder of George Floyd, the new police chief in Minneapolis discusses the department's future and the need for reform.

  • May 21, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 21, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2023 E141 - 26m 44s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we explore why getting enough sleep is crucial for our health. Then, a new rapid DNA testing tool is helping police solve old crimes, but raising privacy concerns. We also look at a growing industry that’s making memoir-writing more accessible than ever. Plus, the story of the first Asian American elected to Congress.

  • May 19, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 19, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2023 E139 - 57m 46s

    Friday on the NewsHour, Congressional leaders hit pause on negotiations to raise the debt limit with time quickly running out to make a deal. President Biden says the U.S. will help train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets that allies plan to provide in the fight against Russia. Plus, Syria is welcomed back to an alliance of Arab nations after years of brutal war orchestrated by the Assad regime.

  • May 18, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 18, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2023 E138 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, Montana becomes the first state to fully ban TikTok over privacy concerns. The death of a migrant child in U.S. custody highlights the struggles with overcrowding at the southern border. Plus, China draws scrutiny for setting up police stations in other countries, including the U.S. to monitor and control Chinese citizens abroad.

Extras and Features

  • News Wrap: Ill. finds clergy abused thousands of children: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Ill. finds clergy abused thousands of children

    S2023 E143 - 4m 49s

    In our news wrap Tuesday, the Illinois attorney general says the sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic clergy in the state was more extensive than previously known with nearly 2,000 children abused between 1950 and 2019, a judge in New York set former President Trump's criminal trial for March 25 and Guam battened down for a powerful typhoon that is forecast to hit the U.S. territory.

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP presidential candidates: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP presidential candidates

    S2023 E142 - 7m 57s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Sen. Tim Scott's campaign announcement shakes up the Republican presidential race.

  • Negotiations go on as Treasury says debt deadline is June 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Negotiations go on as Treasury says debt deadline is June 1

    S2023 E142 - 4m 55s

    President Biden is back at the negotiating table after cutting his trip to Asia short. His meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy comes with just 10 days until the Treasury Department says it will run out of money to pay its debts. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins report.

  • Longest battle in Ukraine leaves city of Bakhmut in ruins: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Longest battle in Ukraine leaves city of Bakhmut in ruins

    S2023 E142 - 7m 48s

    Russian forces claim to have conquered the city of Bakhmut in Ukraine's east. Kyiv denied that and said the nine-month battle for the city continues. Meantime a force of pro-Ukrainian troops who say they are Russians made an incursion into a Russian border region. Stephanie Sy reports.

  • Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for care: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for care

    S2023 E142 - 10m 31s

    More than half a million Americans are on waiting lists to receive long-term care in their homes. Most people on these lists have intellectual and developmental disabilities and sometimes need help with daily activities like cooking, maintaining a job or getting around town. Judy Woodruff spoke with families in Oklahoma waiting for the help they need. It's part of our series, Disability Reframed.

  • News Wrap: India faces water shortages during heat wave: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: India faces water shortages during heat wave

    S2023 E142 - 4m 20s

    In our news wrap Monday, a United Nations report says extreme weather killed more than 2 million globally between 1970 and 2021, India faces blackouts and water shortages during heat wave, more than 80 fires are burning in Alberta forcing 10,000 residents from their homes and U.S. Border Patrol says an eight-year-old girl in its custody was seen by medics at least three times on the day she died.

  • Sen. Tim Scott latest Republican to launch presidential run: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Tim Scott latest Republican to launch presidential run

    S2023 E142 - 3m 38s

    Another hat is in the ring as the presidential race starts to take shape. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced Monday that he will be vying for the Republican nomination. He joins several other candidates seeking to be the name at the top of the ticket come 2024. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • Black parents on 'The Little Mermaid' and representation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Black parents on 'The Little Mermaid' and representation

    S2023 E142 - 6m 43s

    This week, a live-action version of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid’ opens in theaters, more than 30 years after the original animated movie hit the big screen. It’s one of just a few times that a Disney princess will be played by a Black actress, a casting decision that sparked both joy and backlash. Amna Nawaz explored what this moment means for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • Western states agree to cut Colorado River water usage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Western states agree to cut Colorado River water usage

    S2023 E142 - 5m 11s

    The Biden administration reached a landmark deal with several western states to stave off an immediate crisis with the Colorado River and the communities that are dependent on it. Under the agreement, California, Arizona and Nevada will take less water from the drought-stricken river in exchange for federal funding for cities, tribes and water districts. William Brangham reports.

  • How good sleep habits affect your overall health: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How good sleep habits affect your overall health

    S2023 E141 - 6m 10s

    More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. New research suggests that being in tune with the body's circadian rhythm — a 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep cycles — is crucial for our health. Dr. Jennifer Martin, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, joins John Yang to discuss.

  • How D.S. Saund became the first Asian American in Congress: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How D.S. Saund became the first Asian American in Congress

    S2023 E141 - 3m 10s

    This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight Dalip Singh Saund, a political trailblazer who was the first Indian American, and first person of any Asian descent, elected to Congress.

  • New rapid DNA test for solving crime raises privacy concerns: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New rapid DNA test for solving crime raises privacy concerns

    S2023 E141 - 5m 24s

    Louisiana police have a new way of using DNA to track down criminal suspects. But while police say it’s a boon for solving cold cases, privacy advocates worry about the tool’s growth and potential for improper use. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez joins Stephanie Sy to discuss his reporting.

Schedule

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    PBS NewsHour

    Monday
    May 29

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 29

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Monday
    May 29

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Monday
    May 29

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Tuesday
    May 30

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Wednesday
    May 31

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    Jun 1

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS NewsHour

    Thursday
    Jun 1

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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