PBS NewsHour

Analysis, background reports and updates from the PBS NewsHour putting today's news in context.
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March 20, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, scientists at the UN issue a stark warning about climate change saying it's now or never for taking drastic steps needed to prevent catastrophe. Former President Trump faces a potential indictment on charges stemming from a hush money payment. Plus, 20 years later, American Marines and their families reflect on the invasion of Iraq and its lingering impact on their lives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 19, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a new allegation that Reagan's 1980 campaign worked to sabotage President Carter's efforts to free American hostages in Iran. A massive belt of seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean is threatening beaches in the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean. Then, how the growing world of #BookTok is driving book sales. Plus, the story of a 20th-century physicist who indelibly changed her field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 18, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what some states, like Michigan, are doing to tighten gun regulations. Then, the pros and cons for student-athletes as they take advantage of the NCAA's "name, image and likeness" policy, especially how it's playing out for women. Plus, the growing struggle of many pet owners to cover the costs of their furry friends' veterinary care. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 17, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, the International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine. The FAA investigates a series of near-collisions on airport runways. Plus, a new stripped-down version of the classic play "A Doll's House" brings Jessica Chastain back to Broadway. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 16, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, new data shows a dramatic rise in maternal mortality and sudden infant death syndrome among Black Americans. The popular social media app TikTok says the Biden administration is pressuring it to sell the company as security concerns grow. Plus, pandemic-induced burnout causes acute nursing staff shortages in hospitals across the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 15, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, global markets tumble as a large Swiss bank acknowledges signs of instability in the wake of two U.S. bank failures. A federal judge hears a case that could overturn the FDA's approval of abortion pills. Plus, the contentious fight over LGBTQ rights in Tennessee threatens access to HIV care. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 14, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a Russian jet forced down a U.S. drone as it conducted surveillance over the Black Sea. President Biden signs an executive order to increase background checks on gun purchases and crackdown on firearm dealers who violate existing laws. Plus, an American manufacturer is accused of violating sanctions by doing business with the Russian arms industry. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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March 13, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, the federal government takes extraordinary steps to shore up the banking industry after the collapse of two separate banks sparks fears of a crisis. President Biden approves a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska. Plus, despite a wet winter in the West, persistent drought causes record lows at reservoirs providing water for tens of millions of Americans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders