Episodios

  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks

    Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks
    Apr 14 2026
    Mediators are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and a precarious ceasefire. Historic talks, however, did happen on Tuesday. The U.S. hosted the first face-to-face meeting between Israel and Lebanon in decades to discuss the shared goal of ending the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Talk of war dominates daily life in Tehran as ceasefire deadline nears

    Talk of war dominates daily life in Tehran as ceasefire deadline nears
    Apr 14 2026
    To discuss how Iran's civilians are reacting to the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says

    Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says
    Apr 14 2026
    To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senior international policy advisor at the law firm, Arnold & Porter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • News Wrap: DOJ seeks to erase Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions

    News Wrap: DOJ seeks to erase Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions
    Apr 14 2026
    In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to throw out the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered a group of U.S. islands in the Pacific, Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes killed at least six people and Hampshire College is closing due to financial problems and low enrollment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress

    Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress
    Apr 14 2026
    After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' resignation comes after he admitted to sleeping with a staffer who later took her own life. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings

    Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings
    Apr 14 2026
    President Trump touts a sharp drop in illegal entries to the country, but a Cato Institute analysis shows legal immigration has fallen even more dramatically, with 132,000 fewer people being admitted per month through legal pathways. Liz Landers discussed what's behind those numbers with the study's author, David Bier. He's the director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Who is benefiting the most from the Trump administration's tax cuts

    Who is benefiting the most from the Trump administration's tax cuts
    Apr 14 2026
    Tax Day is on Wednesday, and President Trump and Republican lawmakers are trying to draw attention to new tax cuts and increased deductions approved last year. But with the war, higher gas prices and other economic costs, some polls suggest many Americans don't feel they're benefiting much from the new law. Stephanie Sy discusses what has changed with Andrew Duehren of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Illustrator R.W. Alley on how he brings Paddington Bear to life

    Illustrator R.W. Alley on how he brings Paddington Bear to life
    Apr 14 2026
    The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved bear, and a Rhode Island artist is helping to keep the story alive. Ocean State Media's Pamela Watts reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 m