This Sunday was the final broadcast of PBS News Weekend, at least for the foreseeable future. PBS cancelled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media. As our team signs off the air, PBS News Weekend anchor John Yang looks back at some of our top stories and highlights over the years. | PBS NewsHour
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This Sunday was the final broadcast of PBS News Weekend, at least for the foreseeable future. PBS cancelled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media. As our team signs off the air, PBS News Weekend anchor John Yang looks back at some of our top stories and highlights over the years. | PBS NewsHour
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PBS News is debuting two new shows this weekend. “Horizons from PBS News,” hosted by William Brangham, will explore the forces shaping our daily lives, from science to health and technology. “Compass Points from PBS News,” hosted by Nick Schifrin, will unpack global events and what they mean here at home. Viewers can watch these programs on YouTube and PBS. | PBS NewsHour
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PBS News is debuting two new shows this weekend. “Horizons from PBS News,” hosted by William Brangham, will explore the forces shaping our daily lives, from science to health and technology. “Compass Points from PBS News,” hosted by Nick Schifrin, will unpack global events and what they mean here at home. Viewers can watch these programs on YouTube and PBS. | PBS NewsHour
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As the end of summer nears, PBS News Weekend's John Yang visited Oudolf Garden Detroit, a three-acre public garden that evolves with the seasons, thanks to its meticulous design and an army of volunteers. | PBS NewsHour
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As the end of summer nears, PBS News Weekend's John Yang visited Oudolf Garden Detroit, a three-acre public garden that evolves with the seasons, thanks to its meticulous design and an army of volunteers. | PBS NewsHour
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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW joined PBS News Hour's Geoff Bennett on Friday to discuss the week in politics, including President Donald Trump’s attempts to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy, the Department of Justice beginning to release the Epstein files and the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. | PBS NewsHour
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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW joined PBS News Hour's Geoff Bennett on Friday to discuss the week in politics, including President Donald Trump’s attempts to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy, the Department of Justice beginning to release the Epstein files and the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. | PBS NewsHour
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The Justice Department said today it has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse who was killed in Minneapolis last weekend. That news came shortly after there were more arrests in Minnesota over a protest, and as the national backlash against the immigration crackdown grows. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. | PBS NewsHour
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The Justice Department said today it has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse who was killed in Minneapolis last weekend. That news came shortly after there were more arrests in Minnesota over a protest, and as the national backlash against the immigration crackdown grows. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. | PBS NewsHour
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Whatever optimism there may have been that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the 39-day shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. One of the most widespread effects felt by Americans is the pause in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, which provides payments to more than 40 million low-income Americans. On Friday night, the Supreme C
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Whatever optimism there may have been that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the 39-day shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. One of the most widespread effects felt by Americans is the pause in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, which provides payments to more than 40 million low-income Americans. On Friday night, the Supreme C
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A partial government shutdown began over the weekend after congressional Democrats and the Trump White House failed to reach a deal that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies. The shutdown is slated to continue for the foreseeable future because Congress is on recess this week. As a result, many employees of DHS and its agencies will continue working without pay. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., reiterated Democrats' demands for major reforms to U.S. Immig
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A partial government shutdown began over the weekend after congressional Democrats and the Trump White House failed to reach a deal that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies. The shutdown is slated to continue for the foreseeable future because Congress is on recess this week. As a result, many employees of DHS and its agencies will continue working without pay. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., reiterated Democrats' demands for major reforms to U.S. Immig
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PBS News on X: "Election Day is one week away, meaning that it's crunch time for candidates across the country. On Monday, President Donald Trump campaigned in Mississippi, a state he won by almost 23 points two years ago. Over the weekend, the battleground state of Michigan saw a political heavyweight bout between Trump and former President Barack Obama. @ElizLanders reports." / X
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A sprawling and potentially devastating winter storm is projected to slam a massive swath of the country through the weekend. Heavy snow, life-threatening cold and dangerous ice accumulation are all in the forecast. @geoffrbennett discussed what to expect with meteorologist @matthewcappucci of MyRadar. | PBS NewsHour
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Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. PBS News Weekend's John Yang met up with Albom to talk about his latest book, his writing process and giving back. | PBS NewsHour
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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, or “Blackout Wednesday,” is a big night for friends and family to reconnect, often over alcoholic beverages. But Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Mixing travel with alcohol can be a deadly combination. In 2023, one-third of fatal crashes that took place the day before Thanksgiving involved drunk drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises everyone to buckle up and avoid drunk driving by using a desig
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In northern Spain, there’s a dying culinary art that produces the most expensive cheese in the world. PBS News Weekend's John Yang reports. | PBS NewsHour
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that they are closing in on a peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia. The two leaders met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for talks that involved just the U.S. and Ukraine. While there’s been no official response from Moscow, Russia intensified attacks on Kyiv in the days leading up to the meeting. Zelenskyy has said that’s evidence that President Vladimir Putin isn’t interested in ending the war. PBS News Weeken
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A massive winter storm blanketed much of the country with snow, sleet and ice over the weekend. Millions of Americans now face bitter temperatures for days and widespread power outages in some states that may last well into the week. John Yang reports. | PBS NewsHour
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This past Saturday, the House approved billions in aid to Ukraine. PBS NewsHour Weekend’s John Yang (@johneyang) spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss how the aid will affect Ukraine's ongoing war against Russia. "It is in the security interests of the United States that Ukraine prevails," Stoltenberg said. In the case that Ukraine does not win, Stoltenberg said, "it will be a tragedy for the Ukrainians, but will also send a clear message to [Russian] President [Vladimir]
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Millions of people took to the streets throughout the country this weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s agenda. All this took place as the government shutdown entered its third full week with no clear resolution. And, as the shutdown continues, crews began demolishing part of the White House's East Wing on Monday as part of construction on President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom. | PBS NewsHour
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Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC and Republican strategist Matt Gorman joined PBS News Hour's Amna Nawaz on Friday to discuss the week in politics, including Tuesday's elections that brought resounding wins for Democrats across several states, the negotiations to reopen the federal government as the shutdown becomes the longest in history and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement. | PBS NewsHour
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You might have heard, but this past weekend was the last broadcast of PBS News Weekend due to the removal of federal funding. 😔 The work the team produced was, is, and will continue to be incredible and important reporting. We thank everyone behind the scenes, with a special nod to anchor John Yang for being a welcoming face each weekend. PBS NewsHour will continue airing on weekdays. | PBS
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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC joined PBS News Hour's Geoff Bennett on Friday to discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and a looming government shutdown with both parties in Congress remaining deeply entrenched. | PBS NewsHour
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