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‘There Will Be Consequences’ Mayor Brandon Johnson Promises After 19 Killed, More Than 100 Shot in Chicago Over Extended Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson promised “consequences” for those participating in gun violence in Chicago following a holiday weekend in which more than 100 people were shot and 19 were killed across the city. In total, 109 people were shot in 72 separate shooting incidents, according to the Chicago Police...
Democratic Rep. Smith: Biden 'not an effective messenger'
Congressman Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called on President Biden to abandon his re-election efforts. Rep. Smith joined Geoff Bennett to explain why he's asking Biden to step aside.
A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Delve into the Bill of Rights, which protects free speech, religious freedom, and the rights of persons accused of a crime, and discover the Supreme Court decisions that set back racial justice for nearly a century after the Civil War.
'D.I. Ray' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4
D.I. Ray airs Sundays at 9:00 pm and is available to stream. Recap the previous episode. Keep up with your favorite dramas and mysteries by signing up for our newsletter, Dramalogue. D.I. Ray’s lone-wolf tendencies have caught up to her. In the wake of the shooting of Rav Mochani by...
'Grantchester' Recap: Season 9 Episode 4
Grantchester airs Sundays at 8:00 pm and is available to stream. Recap the previous episode and other seasons. Keep up with your favorite dramas and mysteries by signing up for our newsletter, Dramalogue. Grantchester’s church is in need of repairs – some two thousand pounds’ worth. Fortunately, Alphy has been...
July 7, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how one country is tackling methane emissions with a first-of-its-kind tax on livestock. Then, concerns arise about patient safety after leaked documents show call center staff mismanaged some cases at Amazon’s One Medical. Plus, why climate change is forcing some countries to focus more on preserving their history.
News Wrap: Biden seeks comeback on campaign trail
In our news wrap Sunday, Biden made stops in Pennsylvania as more Democrats voiced doubts that he should stay in the race, Israeli protesters called on Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal with Hamas, France’s prime minister said he will resign after the country’s second round of elections, and a NASA crew completed their simulated Mars mission in Houston after 378 days in a 3D-printed space.
A Green Flag for Clean Power: NASCAR Unveils Its First Electric Racecar
CHICAGO (AP) — Part of the experience of a NASCAR race is hearing the engine roar, the rumble of each car’s approach and the zip when it whizzes past at more than 150 mph. NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar Saturday in downtown Chicago, but it doesn’t thunder when the grand marshal says “drivers, start your engines.”
Bronzeville Renaissance Mural Depicts Community’s Innovative Past and a Hopeful Future
The Bronzeville Renaissance Mural shines a spotlight on the historic Chicago neighborhood’s vibrant and innovative past while also looking to the future. It was created by two Chicago artists — Rahmaan “Statik” Barnes and Shawn Michael Warren — with help from students at Bronzeville’s Little Black Pearl High School in 2020.
Big donors signal desire for Biden to leave the 2024 race
President Biden is facing more calls for him to exit the 2024 race after last week’s disappointing debate performance. Although Biden said in a television interview Friday that he does not plan on dropping out, major Democratic donors and members of Congress privately signaled the same call to PBS News on Saturday. NPR’s Domenico Montanaro and Semafor’s Kadia Goba join Lisa Desjardins to discuss.
July 6, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden dismisses concerns over his age and performance as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Then, as Iran elects its first reformist presidential candidate in two decades, what his victory means for the Islamic Republic’s future. Plus, former astronaut Cady Coleman on overcoming obstacles during more than two decades with NASA.
Week in Review: Biden Campaign Tries Damage Control; Chicago’s Pension Debt Tops $37B
President Joe Biden’s campaign tries to right the ship as some Democratic lawmakers and big money donors start publicly calling for a new candidate at the top of the ticket. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling sparked by charges former President Donald Trump tried to illegally stay in power creates broad new immunity protections for presidents.
Now in Chicago, the Stars of ‘SIX: The Musical’ Find Inspiration in Reclaiming the Stories of Henry VIII’s Wives
A number of queens are making their royal rounds as they tour the country in the Tony Award-winning “SIX: The Musical.”. The show, which uses high-energy pop music to tell the stories of the wives of King Henry VIII, is running in Chicago through July 14. Cassie Silva stars...
Chicago’s 4 Piping Plover Chicks Need Names. Here’s How to Submit Your Ideas
Chicago’s four piping plover chicks are growing every day and it’s time to give the little ones names besides “cutie” and “fluffy.”. A contest is now open, with submissions being accepted online through end-of-day on July 11 (click here to access the entry form). People...
President Joe Biden Scrambles to Save His Reelection With a Trip to Wisconsin and a Network TV Interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday as he holds a rally and sits down for a network television interview in a pivotal battleground state, with his every answer sure to be scrutinized for evidence of his competency and fitness to run for office.
Chicago Police Investigating 2 Mass Shootings That Left 14 Wounded Early Friday
A day after a Fourth of July shooting killed two women and an 8-year-old boy in Chicago, police were investigating two other mass shootings that wounded 14 people in the city early Friday. Chicago police said eight people were shot in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood shortly after midnight during...
Haitian Chicagoans Shine Light on the Country as Large Portions of Capital City Remain Under Gang Control
It’s been just over four months since gangs in Haiti launched an attack on the island nation’s capital, pushing Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign. Today, 80% of Port-au-Prince remains under gang control, ravaged by the ongoing violence, according to interim Prime Minister Garry Conille. Amid the instability,...
South Suburban Mayors Try to Push Back on Property Tax Bill Spikes in Their Communities
With the next installment of property taxes due in less than a month, some Cook County homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs are worrying about where they’ll find the money. That’s because many residents saw steep increases to their bills — with median homeowners seeing a 20% rise...
US Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand high interest rates. Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a solid...
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