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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 20, 2026

Why Treasury yields are at 20-year highs – and why it matters

A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington. Higher yields, essentially the interest rate the …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 20, 2026

News Wrap: USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after 9-month deployment

In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 20, 2026

Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year

Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 20, 2026

'Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints

Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That's prompting some state legislatures to protect what supporters call the "right to race." Digital reporter …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 19, 2026

What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November

An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 19, 2026

News Wrap: Trump pauses his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 19, 2026

Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children

Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims …

5:54

PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 19, 2026

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 19, 2026

Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio

The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it's also a hub for scientists studying what makes …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 18, 2026

The growing debate over big money influence in American politics

Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It's part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 18, 2026

Why Poorna Jagannathan values finding success later in life

Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 17, 2026

Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war

Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 17, 2026

Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was …

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PBS News Hour - Segments · Aug 17, 2026

Scientists explore large-scale geoengineering to slow glacier melt

At a time when the impact of climate change is undeniable, some researchers suggest we need to start work on far more ambitious approaches for tackling these problems. These proposals are often referred to …

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