Nation Jul 20 Why ACL injuries are more common in female athletes than male counterparts As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women's soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically ACL tears. It’s part of what some are calling an epidemic among female athletes…
World Jul 18 U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on preparing for a competitive World Cup tournament The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is hoping to bring home its fifth World Cup and its third straight title, something no team, men's or women’s, has done before. Despite being the favorites, the U.S. has a tough road ahead…
World Jul 18 Your guide to the World Cup The 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. is looking to win a third straight title, something no team — men’s or women’s — has done before.
World Mar 24 Archive project explores Iraqi identity, trauma 20 years after U.S. invasion This week marks 20 years since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and many are still piecing together what happened in those days and the years that followed. Researcher Sana Murrani joins Yasmeen Alamiri to discuss "Ruptured Domesticity," a project that…
World Dec 08 WATCH: Former Olympic basketball coach Dawn Staley on Brittney Griner’s release Griner, who was detained at a Russian airport after authorities allegedly found vape cartridges with trace amounts of cannabis oil in her luggage, was let go in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Politics Nov 16 How the speaker of the House gets picked Here’s what you need to know about the selection process.
World Nov 10 Growing number of young Americans feel climate anxiety. Here’s what they need to cope In a recent PBS NewsHour survey in partnership with The Generation Lab, nearly two-thirds of children and young adults said climate change will influence where they decide to live. A third said it would affect their decision to have children.
Health Nov 03 D.C.’s door-to-door COVID vaccine program hopes to increase trust among the hesitant Even as vaccinations for younger children are expected to ramp up, COVID-19 vaccination rates for adults have slowed across much of the country. Nationally, about 70% of Americans 18 years and older are fully vaccinated. But many cities and states…
World Oct 08 Fiona Hill reflects on impeachment testimony, Trump presidency and opportunity in America Russia expert Fiona Hill captured national attention two years ago when she testified during then-President Donald Trump's first impeachment hearing. Now she's out with a new book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century." She…
Nation Sep 01 Some Louisiana parishes may be without power for months Hundreds of thousands in Southeast Louisiana are still facing a lack of power, water, and gasoline three days after Hurricane Ida struck the area. President Joe Biden is expected to visit Friday. Overall, more than a million are without power.