Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age
In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports.
Western N.C. faces lack of basic needs and uncertain future
A week after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast, residents in some states are still trying to get the very basics. More than 200 are confirmed dead and hundreds remain unaccounted for. That makes it the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005. William Brangham reports.
Biden predicts fair election, uncertain it will be peaceful
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Michigan while former President Donald Trump touched down in Georgia, a state still reeling from Hurricane Helene. All this as President Biden weighed in on election security in his first-ever appearance in the White House briefing room. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Treasury official on jobs report and overall economy
The Labor Department issued one of the last jobs reports before the presidential election, and the numbers are strong. It shows 254,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Overall, the report paints a picture of a robust American economy which remains a top issue this election year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
Israeli raids displace a quarter of Lebanon's population
The Israeli bombing campaign and ground invasion of Lebanon continue with a quarter of the country's population displaced, most in just the last two weeks. Leila Molana-Allen reports from Saida, on Lebanon's southern coast, as the exhausted and terrified seek shelter.
Gazans reflect on one year of living in war
Monday marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. Over this last year, the Israeli bombing and invasion of Gaza have exacted a terrible price on Gaza's people. One out of every 20 has been killed or wounded. News Hour videographer Shams Odeh worked with producer Zeba Warsi and Nick Schifrin to bring us this report.
Brooks and Capehart on if Cheney's support will help Harris
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case.
Laurie Anderson on Amelia Earhart's story and her new album
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case.
Poll reveals voters divided on election fraud concerns
With just over a month to go until Election Day, the presidential race is still neck and neck. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins breaks down the findings from the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Harris campaigns with Cheney as Trump repeats false claims
Both presidential candidates took their campaigns to the Midwest on Thursday fighting for crucial wins across the so-called Blue Wall. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Wisconsin and former President Trump gave a familiar, and false, rallying cry in Michigan. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Jan. 6 committee member weighs in on unsealed Trump evidence
Recently unsealed evidence revealed new details in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Rep. Zoe Lofgren was one of the lawmakers tasked with investigating Jan. 6 and what led to it. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
News Wrap: Hurricane Helene's death toll passes 200
In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Helene's death toll has risen to 200, Typhoon Krathon made landfall in southwestern Taiwan, NATO's new leader made his first official visit to Ukraine, at least 78 people have died after an overcrowded boat capsized in Congo and the nation's biggest retailers are ramping up their hiring for the holiday season.
Lebanese civilians victims of escalating Israel conflict
Israeli forces kept up their punishing attacks across southern Lebanon and in the capital Beirut. Civilians have increasingly become victims of this escalating conflict, and now, medical workers are under fire. As special correspondent Leila Molana Allen reports, the strikes in Beirut have left residents of a weary city feeling nowhere is safe.
Hezbollah fighting increases strain for Israelis near border
A year ago, Hezbollah opened fire on northern Israel one day after the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in what it called solidarity with Hamas. Soon after, the Israeli government evacuated more than 60,000 residents living near the border. Nick Schifrin has been traveling across northern Israel and begins his report from Kiryat Shmona, just a mile and a half from the Lebanese border.
Officers convicted of tampering in Tyre Nichols death
Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. John Yang reports.
Researchers note rise in autism among Somali Americans
Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis around autism, acute among children of color, and alarming among Somali Americans in particular. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the U.S.
New documentary spotlights high school mariachi competitions
A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS service
Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.
'Character Limit' explores Musk's impact on social media
He’s the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke with Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of "Character Limit."
How Gen Z is changing workplace expectations and attitudes
This year, members of Generation Z, those born after 1997, are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them, like past generations, different expectations, attitudes toward upper management and views on the importance of work in their daily lives. We hear from some of those workers and Stephanie Sy reports on the generational differences.
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