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Nolan Wells’ family presses for transparent investigation

Family members are pressing for answers about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He disappeared during a Fourth of July trip with three high school friends to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Wells, who is Black, was the...

What we know about cyclosporiasis outbreak’s link to produce outbreak

Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. While the U.S. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher...

Trans advocates refocusing efforts after court defeats

The Supreme Court wrapped up one of its most consequential terms for shaping LGBTQ rights. In one of the major decisions, the justices upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. But more challenges are already...

Brooks and Capehart on what’s next for Democrats in Maine

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from this week’s shakeup in the Maine Senate race, President Trump's comments at the NATO summit...

News Wrap: DHS says man killed by ICE was not target

In our news wrap Friday, the Department of Homeland Security says the man killed by an ICE agent in Houston was not the intended target of an immigration enforcement operation, the family of the teenager who died off the...

What we know about Mitch McConnell’s health

There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.  

‘The Pitt’ actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself

For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands...

What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy

Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, “In Pursuit of Happiness.” She sat down with The Onion Network’s Joshua...

Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatens hopes of ending war

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not...

July 9, 2026 – PBS News Hour full episode

July 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode  
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News Wrap: Vulnerability prompts race to protect websites

In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, 1,000...
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