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News Outlets Protest Trump's Media Bans, Trump At UNGA, Paramount Merger Settlement
Major news organizations are suspending use of White House pool coverage after President Trump banned reporters from CNN and two other outlets, with a court hearing set for Wednesday. President Trump addresses the United Nations this morning aiming to cast himself as a peacemaker, a day before Iran’s president speaks…
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Can Trump Avoid the Saudi-Houthi War?
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September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, three news outlets sue the Trump administration after the president strips them of their credentials and bans them from the White House. How efforts to restrict abortion-related drugs are making it harder to treat other health conditions. Plus, an American Israeli captured by Hamas on Oct. 7…
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The World is Running Out of Fuel
After the war in Iran began, several measures went into effect to keep oil prices under control. Governments and companies tapped their reserves and illicit oil became more available. But as the war continues, those buffers have now been depleted and the pain is starting to worsen. WSJ's Benoît Morenne breaks down how…
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UN General Assembly Week, Trump's Triumphal Arch, Air Traffic Control AI
World leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly with the war between the U.S. and Iran dominating the agenda and questions about whether diplomacy can gain traction with Iran's president in attendance. President Trump says his planned "triumphal arch" memorial near Arlington National Cemetery will also…
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Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing
Emma Grede has spent decades in the fashion industry’s backstage, helping found brands like Skims and Good Americans with celebrity partners Kim and Khloe Kardashian respectively. Recently, Grede has stepped into the limelight to share the story of her rise and her strategies for managing motherhood, a fashion empire…
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How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
For the first time in centuries, the Bayeux Tapestry — a nearly 1,000-year-old piece of embroidery that depicts the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 — is on display in Britain. It was long said by art experts to be too fragile to move. But in a development that required geopolitical persuasion…
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An American journalist missing in Syria: what happened?
This is the story of one of the biggest missing-person cases of our time. It’s been more than fourteen years since American journalist Austin Tice vanished in Syria. There have been many stories about what happened to him. His disappearance has reached the highest levels of power and yet, so little is actually known.…
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Trump Bans Media from White House, Europe on High Alert, College Sports Bill
President Trump says he’s banning three news organizations – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House. Leaders in France, Poland and across the continent have warned that Russia may about to broaden its war in Europe. The warning comes after what they say is a spate of brazen Russian attacks. The Protect…
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September 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump promises to ban media outlets from the White House in his latest attack on freedom of the press. Immigration arrests surge to record levels but spark fewer protests as the Trump administration shifts tactics to draw less attention. Plus, the stories of four Afghan women trying…
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Inside Iran: A reporter's account of living through war and economic strangulation
In Iran, prices are soaring, gas lines are growing and leaders are becoming harder-line. Reza Sayah is the PBS News Hour's special correspondent in Tehran and sat down with Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin to discuss what it has been like to live through months of war and economic strangulation. PBS News is…
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The science of grief and how it can impact physical health
If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it's also mysterious. Horizons guest moderator Ali Rogin explores the science of grief with Liz Gleeson and Dr. George Slavich. PBS News is supported by…
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Should Everyone Get a Prenup?
The prenup is getting a modern makeover. Once seen mainly as a way for the ultrawealthy to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, they’ve now become a financial planning tool for many middle-class newlyweds. WSJ’s Erin Mulvaney talks about what’s driving the change in prenup culture, and one New York couple…
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Kennedy Center Demolition Threat, Trump's Troubles, Poland Warns Of Russian Attacks
A federal judge told President Trump he cannot demolish the Kennedy Center without 30 days’ notice, after the board shut the building and Trump threatened to rip it down if his name is not on it. The president has taken a series of hits this week, from the Supreme Court blocking his mail-in voting plan to the Fed…
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September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, amid concerning AI behavior, we speak with one researcher who quit and is sounding the alarm. How the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration is also making it harder to become a U.S. citizen. Plus, Qatar's diplomatic spokesman discusses his country's efforts to negotiate an end to…
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Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand
Red, White and Who is back! Email us at thejournal@wsj.com with your thoughts on the economy as we head into the midterms. For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh was appointed by President Trump, who explicitly hoped he’d keep rates low. But the economy…
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Fed Raises Interest Rates, Iran War and Oil Prices, EU-Canada Alliance
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years as it tries to bring down stubborn inflation, putting new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at odds with President Trump’s calls for lower rates. Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war are driving protests and economic pressure around the world as…
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September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years to combat surging energy costs. We sit down with Cuba's deputy foreign minister to discuss rising tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's threats to invade. Plus, after decades of restoration, a medieval…
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Why China Isn’t Panicking About AI Armageddon
President Trump has pushed back against calls for an AI slowdown, citing competition from China as a threat. But in China, reports WSJ’s Stu Woo, the main concern is keeping up with the United States. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why AI deescalation between the two countries remains unlikely. Ryan Knutson hosts.…
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Federal Reserve Interest Rates, Reports Reveal Iran War Costs, Kennedy Center Closure
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years as the Iran war pushes inflation higher and borrowing costs are already climbing. Two new government reports put the cost of the Iran war at more than $30 billion and reveal extensive damage to U.S. bases and growing strain on…
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September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump slams the Supreme Court's decision blocking his effort to restrict mail-in voting with less than two months before Election Day. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner discusses efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. Plus, a Trump-aligned board votes to shut down the Kennedy Center…
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Are Budget Airlines Facing Extinction?
Frontier was one of many budget airlines that rose to prominence during the low-cost airfare craze. But economic and market shifts have changed the game. WSJ’s Alison Sider explores how Frontier is trying to find a balance between the cheap flights that originally made budget airlines popular and the premium amenities…
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Trump Downplays AI Risks, SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling, Kennedy Center Bankruptcy
President Trump dismissed warnings from leading AI companies that the technology is advancing too fast, calling fears of machines taking over a hoax and framing AI development as a race with China. The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to impose new Postal Service requirements on mail-in ballots…
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September 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News hour, stark warnings from AI leaders fuel new calls to rein in the rapidly advancing industry. The conflict with Iran-backed fighters in Yemen escalates with attacks on Saudi Arabia, compounding risks to the region and the world. Plus, an investigation finds a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin…
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The Great AI Freakout Has Begun
A frenzy erupted after Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei published a blog post warning that AI is advancing too quickly. Other major AI executives, like Sam Altman and Elon Musk, have echoed those concerns. These sudden calls for a slow down are raising widespread alarms about AI's potential for harm. WSJ's Robert McMillan…
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AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy
Leaders of some of the biggest AI companies say it is time to slow the pace of development after a string of incidents in which their systems went off script, even as President Trump says the United States should not ease up in the race with China. Talks between Iran and Gulf Arab states aimed at reopening the Strait…
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My Monday Morning: Twiggy
Twiggy is one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 20th century. Now the documentary, “Twiggy” about her career and life is being released in the U.S. In My Monday Morning, a new Journal video series inspired by the longstanding column of the same name, Lane Florsheim sits down with Twiggy about her…
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The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie)
When it comes to movies we love, there are the artistic masterpieces and there are the foot-stomping crowd pleasers. But there’s another particular kind of beloved movie, the one that makes our friends groan, but that we rewatch incessantly; the one that we can quote line for line, even as we giggle at the actors’…
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The Clancy trial and a split over postpartum psychosis
Last week, a judge declared a mistrial in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy, leading the public to wonder: What really went on in the jury room? On this episode of The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe talks to WBUR’s Deborah Becker, who was at the courthouse for the duration of the trial. She explains why this trial ended…
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BRICS Summit in India, Amazon Air Plane Crash, Federal Film Tax Bill
India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. The crash of an Amazon cargo jet in Miami is raising concerns about the safety culture at the retail giant's air operations. Congress weighs in on potential federal tax incentives to keep film production in the United States. Support public media with NPR+…
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