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What the Fauci hearing says about where we are politically

Anthony Fauci returned to Capitol Hill this week for a Senate hearing and faced attacks from Republican lawmakers. The panel discusses Sen. Rand Paul's motivation for the hearing and Fauci's response.  

Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran?

Trust in government has declined rapidly in recent years, and the consequences of this collapse are everywhere. Donald Trump can't find it in himself to be transparent with the American people about the state of the war with Iran,...

Groups that shape community culture face financial pressure

Larger theater companies, venues and museums typically get more attention. But in cities and rural areas, it’s smaller arts organizations that are closest to and address the needs of their communities. Now, many are struggling as they face economic...

Migrants enter Spanish territory, then return to Morocco

Spain is rushing troops and resources to one of its territories in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the small city of Ceuta. Geoff Bennett reports.  

Why states want to change ‘Sell By’ labels on food

Changes are coming to the commonly used sell-by dates on groceries in at least one state. PBS News multiplatform reporter Tim McPhillips spoke to two experts to get their take on the food labels and how you can save...

News Wrap: Russian drone, missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine

In our news wrap Thursday, an overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed at least 10 people in Ukraine, the Georgia father whose teenage son killed four people in a 2024 school shooting was sentenced to 15 years...

How music has helped tell America’s story

Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian...

Scholars urge Congress to adopt proportional representation

As high-profile battles over redistricting have become a fixture in political headlines, a group of scholars is sounding the alarm on the consequences of gerrymandering. In an open letter to Congress, they are urging lawmakers to consider proportional representation....

News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

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Why single women are outpacing single men in homeownership

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In 1886 a club of Rockefellers, Morgans and Vanderbilts paid $125,000 for Jekyll Island off Georgia and kept it as a private winter retreat...

In 1904, Munsey’s Magazine surveyed the private playgrounds of America’s rich and awarded Jekyll Island the full crown: the...
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