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It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." https://to.pbs.org/4qlm9sj
Poet Billy Collins explores love, loss and life in 'Dog Show'
It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." Senior arts c...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." https://to.pbs.org/4qlm9sj
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'Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree, but it takes a lot of people and business planning to get that perfect tree all the way to your home. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips visited one stop along the route. https://to.pbs.org/4on83VG
The long road from a Christmas tree farm to your home
'Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree, but it takes a lot of people and business planning to get that perfect tree all the way to your home. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips visited on...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
'Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree, but it takes a lot of people and business planning to get that perfect tree all the way to your home. PBS News digital video producer Tim McPhillips visited one stop along the route. https://to.pbs.org/4on83VG
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During gift-giving season, shoppers looking for good deals are getting savvier — but so are holiday scammers. Last year, scams involving items that were either counterfeit or never delivered cost people more than $700 million. Here are tips for avoiding scams. https://to.pbs.org/4plxwQF
Shopping for holiday gifts online? Here are tips for avoiding scams
With the gift-giving season just around the corner, shoppers looking for good deals are getting savvier — but so are holiday scammers. Last year, scams involving items that were either counterfeit or ...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
During gift-giving season, shoppers looking for good deals are getting savvier — but so are holiday scammers. Last year, scams involving items that were either counterfeit or never delivered cost people more than $700 million. Here are tips for avoiding scams. https://to.pbs.org/4plxwQF
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If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says it is a mistake for the president to call concerns about affordability a Democratic hoax.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says it is a mistake for the president to call concerns about affordability a Democratic hoax.
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Scientists, academics, digital creators and influencers all face a critical challenge: How can science and fact-based information break through rampant misinformation, disinformation, media silos and polarization? https://to.pbs.org/4iQyoKW
WATCH LIVE: Ask us anything about fighting science misinformation during a special Reddit AMA
During this mega AMA, science correspondent Miles O’Brien and digital anchor and correspondent Deema Zein will interview scientists, academics, digital creators, influencers and others about the chall...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Scientists, academics, digital creators and influencers all face a critical challenge: How can science and fact-based information break through rampant misinformation, disinformation, media silos and polarization? https://to.pbs.org/4iQyoKW
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It’s no secret: Americans are divided.
This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences.
For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences.
For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It’s no secret: Americans are divided.
This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences.
For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences.
For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein specifically referenced his relationship with President Donald Trump in writing before Trump was elected to office and in the runup to the 2020 election, according to newly obtained emails released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein specifically referenced his relationship with President Donald Trump in writing before Trump was elected to office and in the runup to the 2020 election, according to newly obtained emails released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee.
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“Short-lived shutdowns are usually invisible in the data, but this one will leave a lasting mark,” Gregory Daco, chief economist at accounting giant EY said, “both because of its record length and the growing disruptions to welfare programs and travel.” https://to.pbs.org/49f4NIa
The government shutdown will impact an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that about $11 billion in economic activity will be permanently lost from a six-week shutdown.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Short-lived shutdowns are usually invisible in the data, but this one will leave a lasting mark,” Gregory Daco, chief economist at accounting giant EY said, “both because of its record length and the growing disruptions to welfare programs and travel.” https://to.pbs.org/49f4NIa
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Asked about criticism by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that he’s too focused on foreign policy and should focus more on affordability issues in the United States, President Trump turned on his Republican ally on Monday. https://to.pbs.org/484KWua
WATCH: Asked about Marjorie Taylor Greene critique, Trump says 'she's lost her way'
As inflation has stayed high, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has encouraged the president to focus more on prices for everyday Americans.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Asked about criticism by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that he’s too focused on foreign policy and should focus more on affordability issues in the United States, President Trump turned on his Republican ally on Monday. https://to.pbs.org/484KWua
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The BBC’s top leader and head of its news division resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited U.S President Donald Trump’s speech before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. https://to.pbs.org/49Jlw6y
How scandals at the BBC have rocked its leadership over the years
Here’s a look at some controversies or scandals that have forced out some of the BBC's leaders.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The BBC’s top leader and head of its news division resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited U.S President Donald Trump’s speech before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. https://to.pbs.org/49Jlw6y
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We got an exclusive look at a set of original Bob Ross paintings slated to be auctioned on Nov. 11 to support public media funding.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We got an exclusive look at a set of original Bob Ross paintings slated to be auctioned on Nov. 11 to support public media funding.
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The Combat, 1939, by Leslie Gilbert Illingworth (1902–1979).
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Combat, 1939, by Leslie Gilbert Illingworth (1902–1979).
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No tricks here. Just a Happy Halloween treat. https://to.pbs.org/3FrHgUl
Happy Halloween! Here's an hour-long, 4K jack-o'-lantern video for you
Feeling too lazy this Halloween to carve your own pumpkin? Thinking that Jack-O-Lantern clean-up really isn’t worth jack? Have we got the solution for you!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
No tricks here. Just a Happy Halloween treat. https://to.pbs.org/3FrHgUl
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The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits annually into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans. https://to.pbs.org/4hBgn2h
Trump limits annual refugees to U.S. to 7,500. It'll be mostly white South Africans
The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States to 7,500 and they'll be mostly white South Africans.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits annually into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans. https://to.pbs.org/4hBgn2h
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The show's iconic theme song has a history of its own, and Deema Zein explains how the music has evolved over time.
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The show's iconic theme song has a history of its own, and Deema Zein explains how the music has evolved over time.
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Our nightly broadcast has had five different names over the years.
Deema Zein shares how our name has changed in our 50 years on the air.
Deema Zein shares how our name has changed in our 50 years on the air.
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Our nightly broadcast has had five different names over the years.
Deema Zein shares how our name has changed in our 50 years on the air.
Deema Zein shares how our name has changed in our 50 years on the air.
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EDUCATORS: Join PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom for #MediaLiteracyWeek w/ @jasonkoebler.bsky.social, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social 10/30 @ 7-8p ET.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
EDUCATORS: Join PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom for #MediaLiteracyWeek w/ @jasonkoebler.bsky.social, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social 10/30 @ 7-8p ET.
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Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."
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October 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw
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“Millions of people around the world can already testify to the devastation that climate change has brought to their lives,” Adelle Thomas, a climate scientist and vice chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said. https://to.pbs.org/3KF3VCd
Trump called climate change a 'con job' at the United Nations. Here are the facts and context
In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental i...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
“Millions of people around the world can already testify to the devastation that climate change has brought to their lives,” Adelle Thomas, a climate scientist and vice chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said. https://to.pbs.org/3KF3VCd
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As President Donald Trump’s administration imposes new restrictions on the legal immigration system, U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think these immigrants benefit the country, according to a new poll.
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https://to.pbs.org/46EwDuF
More Americans think the U.S. benefits from legal immigration, new AP-NORC poll finds
While perspectives on legal immigration have changed, perceptions of illegal immigration haven't shifted meaningfully.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
As President Donald Trump’s administration imposes new restrictions on the legal immigration system, U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think these immigrants benefit the country, according to a new poll.
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https://to.pbs.org/46EwDuF