PBS News Hour - Segments

Jamaica is suffering extensive damage from the devastating force of Hurricane Melissa. It's just the second Atlantic storm ever to make landfall with winds up to 185 mph. William Brangham reports and discusses the impact and rescue efforts with Antony Anderson, Jamaica's ambassador to the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:10:40

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel launches strikes after it says Hamas attacked soldiers

In Gaza, there was another test of a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered what he called "powerful strikes" in Gaza after Israel said Hamas shot at Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:51

News Wrap: U.S. strikes alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing at least 14

In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. said it carried out three strikes that killed at least 14 on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, President Trump is heading to South Korea where he'll meet with China's President Xi, Texas is suing the makers of Tylenol for allegedly hiding unproven links to autism and Amazon is slashing 14,000 jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:06

Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues with no end in sight

As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP. Many food aid groups feel the government is legally obligated to provide funding to SNAP, but the Trump administration claims it cannot use emergency funds to keep the program operating further during the shutdown. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Parrott. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:07:36

Pressure to end shutdown ‘ramps up’ on Nov. 1, ex-Trump White House official says

As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day shutdown, the longest ever. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:44

Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications

Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a swing state where the court could decide the fate of election laws, redistricting and abortion. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:18

Dodgers and Blue Jays break World Series records in marathon 18-inning game

Six hours and 39 minutes after it started, a walk-off home run ended the 18-inning, World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The second-longest game in postseason history saw a record 19 pitchers take the mound, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and reached base nine times. Stephanie Sy has more with sportswriter Joe Posnanski. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:09:11

A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness

Dana Vanderford and Fred Theus work together in Los Angeles County’s homelessness prevention unit. It uses AI-driven data to identify people at risk of losing their homes and offers support that can help prevent homelessness. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness before it happens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:33

Trump’s Asia tour takes him to Japan ahead of pivotal meeting with China’s Xi

The U.S. and China said they’ve agreed on a framework for a potential trade deal, once again trying to pull back from a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The announcement comes as President Trump’s tour through Asia takes him to Japan. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:07:59

Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as Cat. 5: ‘This will be unprecedented’

Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall in Jamaica after strengthening to a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph. Authorities have already started mandatory evacuations across the island and have opened more than 800 emergency shelters. To discuss what Jamaica can expect in the hours ahead, Geoff Bennett spoke with Matthew Cappucci, senior meteorologist at My Radar. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:19

News Wrap: Federal worker union calls for end to shutdown

In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are still off the job as the government shutdown enters its 27th day, Indiana is joining the growing fight over redistricting ahead of next year's midterm elections, former President Biden says the nation is in "dark days" and the Navy is investigating two separate crashes involving aircraft from the USS Nimitz this past weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:12

Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods

From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding. Many of those regions already lack enough affordable housing, a problem made worse by these storms. For our climate series, Tipping Point, William Brangham reports on how one community in Central Vermont is trying to find a new way to move to higher ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:09:06

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump flirting with the idea of the 3rd term

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump testing political boundaries by hinting at the possibility of a third term, the government shutdown stretches into its fifth week and what to watch for ahead of next week's elections. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:08:04

Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war

Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But the destruction of Sudan’s cultural heritage has drawn far less attention. Jeffrey Brown reports for our art and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:08:05

Abby Phillip explores the political legacy of Jesse Jackson in ‘A Dream Deferred’

Rev. Jesse Jackson is a towering figure in the Civil Rights Movement, but his political legacy is less often remembered. The issues he championed in the 1980s still echo in today’s politics, and his influence is the subject of Abby Phillip’s new book, "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power." Geoff Bennett sat down with Phillip to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:08:00

Trump tries to assure Asian nations hit by U.S. tariffs amid progress on China trade deal

On the first day of his Asia trip, Trump sought to shift attention from controversies at home to deals struck with allies in the region. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the administration is closing in on a trade deal with China ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi on Thursday. John Yang speaks with Jonathan Czin of the Brookings Institution for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:06:12

News Wrap: Investigators say 2 suspects arrested over Louvre jewels theft

In our news wrap Sunday, police made two arrests in connection to last week’s theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, Hurricane Melissa strengthened to a Category 4 storm, Hamas expanded the search for remains of dead hostages in Gaza, and Russia battered Ukraine’s capital with deadly overnight drone strikes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:02:39

Why some experts say the U.S. is in ‘catch up’ mode in the future of war

Defense Secretary Hegseth laid out his ambitious vision for the Pentagon in a recent address to top military leaders. But questions remain about how the military translates that vision into reality, especially as technologies like drones and AI rapidly transform the battlefield. Ali Rogin speaks with retired Army Col. Ken Gleiman to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:06:04

Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life