PBS News Hour

News and Public Affairs Series / 8 Seasons

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Watch Latest: S2024 E367

26m 45s

December 29, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

December 29, 2024 / 26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look back at the extraordinary life of former President Jimmy Carter, who died today at the age of 100. Then, disaster strikes in South Korea as a passenger plane’s crash landing kills all but two people aboard, and a nation in mourning begins the task of figuring out what happened.

December 28, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

December 28, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President-elect Trump makes a plea to the Supreme Court for the future of the wildly popular social media platform TikTok. Then, a look back at the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed more than 200,000 lives 20 years ago this week. Plus, as the year winds down, what music and which artists got our toes tapping in 2024.

December 27, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

December 27, 2024 / 57m 46s

Friday on the News Hour, a new report shows a dramatic rise in homelessness across the United States with the increase being especially high among families. Syria's future remains uncertain as the forces that overthrew the Assad government work to combat those loyal to his regime. Plus, we examine the rising risks of house fires and how to prevent and counteract them.

December 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

December 25, 2024 / 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, after 14 months of war, residents of northern Israel remain hesitant about returning home, worried the ceasefire might not hold. A newly discovered galaxy could offer clues on how our Milky Way formed. Plus, with a pioneering "Nutcracker," the Boston Ballet offers a new look for the Christmas tradition.

December 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

December 22, 2024 / 26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how keeping an eye on your front door this gift-giving season may pay off, as package thieves strike around the country. Then, why the holidays can be hard for those who are estranged from their families. Plus, Christmas tree vendors make their seasonal migration to New York City, where they create communities of their own.

December 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

December 21, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, after a chaotic week in Congress, President Biden signs a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown. Then, a year ravaged by war has left millions of children in urgent need of help. Plus, how climate change is pushing a rare species of deer to the brink of extinction.

December 17, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

December 17, 2024 / 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO is charged with murder as an act of terrorism. Displaced Syrians return to their homes after the fall of the Assad regime while the search for unaccounted Americans continues. Plus, the ongoing opioid crisis prompts a renewed focus on expanding access to the medication methadone as a treatment.

December 14, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

December 14, 2024 / 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the search for the disappeared inside Syria goes on as former prisoners speak out about horrific conditions. Then, how Hurricane Helene caused a shortage of IV fluids affecting hospitals nationwide. Plus, an 18-year-old makes history at this year’s World Chess Championship.

December 13, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

December 13, 2024 / 57m 46s

Friday on the News Hour, we report from Aleppo in Syria’s north as the city comes back to life and Syrians return to their homes. With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S., we look at one billionaire's effort to buy the social media app and keep it up and running. Plus, we examine the widespread anger and distrust of the health insurance industry after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

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