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The 2026 Winter Paralympics have begun. Here are the 6 sports athletes are competing in The Milan Cortina Winter ParalympicsΒ will feature a record number of athletes and medals across six sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboar...

With more than 600 Para athletes and 79 sets of medals to be awarded, Milan Cortina will feature a record number of athletes and medals. https://to.pbs.org/4rVSVkH

07.03.2026 04:58 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices The new documentary β€œImmutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn...

The new documentary β€œImmutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. https://to.pbs.org/3NoKGyC

07.03.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. war on Iran and President Trump's decision to launch those attacks and ...

"The level of disrespect the president has shown Congress, has shown the American people, has shown the military by doing what he's doing with no clear plan," Jonathan Capehart says. "You owe the American people more than just glib talking points." https://to.pbs.org/4sPLmfN

07.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 260 πŸ” 52 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 1
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Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home When the U.S. ignited a war with Iran last weekend, the State Department issued a plea to Americans to "depart now" from several countries in the region. But airspace closures left thousands of Americ...

When the U.S. ignited a war with Iran, airspace closures left thousands of Americans stranded. https://to.pbs.org/4bukz2s

07.03.2026 03:40 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 6
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DOJ releases Epstein files containing sexual assault allegations against Trump The Department of Justice released a batch of previously unreleased documents from the Epstein files that include notes from FBI interviews with a woman who says she was assaulted by President Trump w...

The Department of Justice released a batch of previously unreleased documents from the Epstein files that include notes from FBI interviews with a woman who says she was assaulted by President Trump when she was a minor. https://to.pbs.org/47dPTQA

07.03.2026 03:20 πŸ‘ 227 πŸ” 105 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 7
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U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty A disappointing jobs report shows that employers cut 92,000 jobs in February. The report also included downward revisions for the previous two months and a slight rise in the unemployment rate. It pai...

A disappointing jobs report paints a picture of a labor market struggling across several sectors, including some that were engines of recent growth. https://to.pbs.org/3OVuwgD

07.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
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Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say Iran is receiving intelligence support from Russia, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with PBS News. Nick Schifrin reports.

Iran is receiving intelligence support from Russia, according to two U.S. officials. https://to.pbs.org/4ucmGPS

07.03.2026 02:40 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 5
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Hegseth's remarks highlight the government's reluctance to show human costs of war Remarks byΒ Defense Secretary Pete HegsethΒ that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties inΒ the Iran warΒ because it β€œwants to make the president look bad” are a reminder of something that has endu...

During his Pentagon briefing on the war on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth bashed "fake news" while addressing the six U.S. Army reservists killed in an Iranian attack on an operations center in Kuwait. https://to.pbs.org/4sv9zYs

07.03.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 4
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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as war on Iran enters new phase Nearly a week into the U.S-Israel war with Iran, President Trump demanded the Islamic Republic surrender, and again said he wants a hand in choosing the nation's next leader. The Iranian Red Crescent ...

Nearly a week into the U.S-Israel war with Iran, President Trump demanded the Islamic Republic surrender, and again said he wants a hand in choosing the nation's next leader. https://to.pbs.org/4uga9e6

07.03.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 5
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WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated in memorial service with Obama, Biden and Clinton From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at ...

From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader. https://to.pbs.org/4aWbM9w

07.03.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 155 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Tornadoes threaten millions across the U.S. as spring storm season kicks in early Concern is rising that the first major storm outbreak on the verge of spring could strike the nation's heartland, putting millions of Americans from Texas to Iowa at risk of potentially strong tornado...

Concern is rising that the first major storm outbreak on the verge of spring could strike the nation's heartland, putting millions of Americans from Texas to Iowa at risk of potentially strong tornadoes. https://to.pbs.org/4ukEk4e

07.03.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 5
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Jet that crashed in Maine spent more time on runway than typical after de-icing, NTSB says A private jet thatΒ crashedΒ in Maine in January, killing all six people aboard, spent more than the standard amount of time on a runway after de-icing before takeoff, according to a preliminary report ...

A private jet that crashed in Maine in January, killing all six people aboard, spent more than the standard amount of time on a runway after de-icing before takeoff, according to a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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07.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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U.S. will send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say An American anti-drone system proven to work againstΒ Russian drones in UkraineΒ will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associa...

An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday. https://to.pbs.org/4cyy1Dw

07.03.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 7
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WATCH: Obama calls on Americans to 'step up' like Jesse Jackson for a better future β€œWe are living in a time when it can be hard to hope,” Obama said Friday at the final public tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson. β€œEach day we wake up to some new assault to our democratic institutions. Ano...

Former President Barack Obama took a swipe at President Donald Trump, without mentioning him by name, at the final public tribute to the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
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07.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
PBS News banner asking if individuals have been impacted by the estrogen patch shortage, with a note about potentially reaching out for reporting purposes and a request to fill out a form.

PBS News banner asking if individuals have been impacted by the estrogen patch shortage, with a note about potentially reaching out for reporting purposes and a request to fill out a form.

Demand for hormone replacement therapy is increasing, fueling shortages of estradiol patches.

Have you had difficulty filling your prescription for estrogen patches due to the shortage? We at PBS News want to hear from you: https://bit.ly/46KZ2A0

07.03.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia gave Iran information that can help Tehran hit U.S. military targets, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the ma...

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.
https://to.pbs.org/40L3fAa

06.03.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 9
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WATCH: Leavitt clarifies what Trump's demand for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' means Asked what Trump meant by accepting only β€œunconditional surrender,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that will be achieved when the president β€œdetermines that Iran no longer po...

Asked what Trump meant by accepting only "unconditional surrender," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that will be achieved when the president "determines that Iran no longer poses a threat" to the U.S. and the mission's goals have "been fully realized." https://to.pbs.org/4bermw4

06.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 7
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This weekend's U.S. clock change brings back debate over daylight saving time Over the last decade, at least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it.

Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.
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06.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 4
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For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.

Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month's traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events. https://to.pbs.org/4cy5XAm

06.03.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who are the Kurds and what role could they play in the war with Iran? The involvement of the Kurds could pressure Iranian defenses and pull Iraq deeper into war.

Thousands of battle-hardened Kurds in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran with U.S. backing, Kurdish officials told The Associated Press.
https://to.pbs.org/4spxkB1

06.03.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 3
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How Trump’s tax changes may make refunds bigger but filing more complex Experts say new deductions, hurdles and provisions could make completing your returns more complex this tax season.

Experts say new deductions, hurdles and provisions could make completing your returns more complex this tax season.
https://to.pbs.org/4cs1XBf

06.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that more than 50 medical schools have agreed to teach more about nutrition.

Kennedy has been pressuring universities to embrace his recommendations for months.

06.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves U.S. Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma Stitt said in a statement Thursday that he will look to appoint "a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump."

Under a new Oklahoma law, Gov. Kevin Stitt will get to pick Mullin's replacement if he does indeed leave his Senate seat.

Stitt said in a statement Thursday he will look to appoint "a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump." https://to.pbs.org/4lgXkfG

06.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 6
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Majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran, new poll finds A majority of Americans also disapprove of how President Donald Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

NEW: A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and oppose the military action outright, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. https://to.pbs.org/4u4YX42

06.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 179 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 4
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Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick for DHS? The 48-year-old Republican has become one of Trump's fiercest defenders in the U.S. Senate.

President Donald Trump's plans to nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a notable political rise for the plumbing company owner and citizen of the Cherokee Nation who was first elected to Congress in 2012. https://to.pbs.org/40g3WRP

06.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 9
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Gulf allies disappointed U.S. didn't notify about Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say The Gulf countries have emerged as targets for Iran, well within the range of Iran's short-range missiles and filled with targets, including American troops, businesses, tourist locations and energy f...

The Trump administration is confronting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who say they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their countries in retaliation for strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel. https://to.pbs.org/3N3fG7i

06.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 195 πŸ” 93 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 6
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Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon The strikes in Lebanon were the heaviest since a 2024 ceasefire ended the last war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, who fired rockets at Israel in the opening days of the latest conflict.

President Donald Trump's latest comments were likely to raise further questions about the endgame of the war launched a week ago by the United States and Israel, which appears increasingly open-ended. https://to.pbs.org/47vqFx8

06.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 4
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U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate rises to 4.4% The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added 126,000 jobs.

"Just when it looked like the labor market was stabilizing, this report delivers a knock-down blow to that view,'' said Olu Sonola, head of U.S. economics at Fitch Ratings. "It's bad news whichever way you look at it." https://to.pbs.org/4sdNCgZ

06.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 160 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 9
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WATCH LIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated in memorial service with Obama, Biden and Clinton Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. https://to.pbs.org/4boAJuh

06.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 152 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Eart...

"This 2026 men's World Cup will finish off what '94 was meant to do and make America a true football-loving nation like the rest of the world," Roger Bennett says. https://to.pbs.org/4cspwtN

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