Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.
Firefighters Continue Search For Victims In Deadly Oakland Warehouse Fire
The search continues for victims of a fire that swept through an artists' collective in Oakland, Calif., killing at least 30 people. The toll is expected to rise.
In Victory For Protesters, Army Corps Denies Easement For Dakota Pipeline
The Army Corps of Engineers has denied an easement for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, essentially halting the construction of the oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
Fidel Castro Laid To Rest In Private Ceremony
Special correspondent for PBS NewsHour Nick Schifrin was on hand as Cuba's longtime ruler Fidel Castro was buried today in Santiago, where he launched his revolution more than half a century ago.
Supreme Court To Hear Cases Involving Race And Gerrymandering
Professor Michael McDonald of the University of Florida discusses two separate cases the Supreme Court will hear on Monday involving racial gerrymandering in North Carolina and Virginia.
The Surreal Cookbook Of Salvador Dalí
In the early 1970s surrealist icon Salvador Dalí published a lavish cookbook called Les Dîners de Gala. Decades later, the book is being republished for a new and much wider audience.
NFL Targets Kids In Outreach Campaign
Sports writer George Dohrmann discusses the NFL's efforts to replenish its viewership and player pipeline with a campaign targeting children, which he compares to the efforts of the tobacco industry.
Trump Talks With Taiwan, In A Move That May Spell Friction With China
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan's leader, Tsai Ying-Wen, breaking nearly four decades of diplomatic protocol and threatening to upset U.S. relations with China.
Almost A Month Later, North Carolina Governor's Race Remains Undecided
In North Carolina, Republican incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory trails his Democratic challenger Roy Cooper by 10,000 votes. One of the largest counties has a recount this weekend.
Vegetarians Object To Traces Of Beef Tallow In U.K. Currency
British vegetarians, vegans and religious objectors are expressing outrage this week after the Bank of England revealed that its new 5 pound note contains trace amounts of beef tallow.
The Birth Of 'Nueva Trova Cubana' And Other Music Styles In Castro's Cuba
Various music styles, from singer-songwriters to dance music to hip-hop, emerged over the many years of Fidel Castro's rule in Cuba.