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Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Naples pier after campaign donor intervened.
Weather: Tropical storm watches are in effect for parts of Florida. Health: Fallout from Florida’s vaccine mandate removal. Environment: Bald eagle back in the wild after treatment at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. Health: Alert issued for ready-to-eat meals with pasta that may be contaminated with listeria. |
FGCU political scientist reflects on immigration and foreign policy events & trends. Encore: Double-blind study aims to help dogs with Thunderstorm Aversion. Shaping a Compassionate Fort Myers. |
Egg freezing demand rises as more people delay parenthoodDemand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know. |
News Wrap: Trump orders troops to Portland, OregonTrump orders troops to Portland, authorizing ‘full force’ |
Takeaways from interview with Iran’s top nuclear negotiator‘Iran's nuclear program can never be destroyed,’ country’s top nuclear negotiator says. |
White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover by TrumpThe White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump. |
September 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episodeSeptember 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode |
Hegseth summons top U.S. military leaders for sudden meetingHegseth summons top U.S. military leaders to Washington for sudden meeting. |
Trump delivers on promise of retribution against adversariesTrump delivers on promise of retribution against political adversaries. |
Scarlett Johansson on taking a role behind the cameraScarlett Johansson on taking a role behind the camera to direct 'Eleanor the Great'. |
Brooks and Capehart on the Comey indictmentBrooks and Capehart on the Comey indictment and upending of DOJ norms. |
News Wrap: Netanyahu vows to press ahead in GazaNews Wrap: Netanyahu vows to press ahead in Gaza as U.N. delegates walk out in protest. |
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Maine's food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cutsMaine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England. In March, the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion from two U.S. food programs. |
The Associated Press |
The endangered cactus behind Mexico's sweet secretIn Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it's vanishing in the wild. |
Eyder Peralta |
Why friends are teaming up to buy homesBuying a home is a conventional milestone for couples. But as home prices skyrocket, many Americans are buying homes with someone who isn't their romantic partner. |
Rhaina Cohen |
DACA has bipartisan support in Congress. Still, Republicans are following Trump's leadPresident Trump failed to revoke DACA in his first term and his focus on immigration this time has mostly ignored the policy. Still, Republican lawmakers are deferring to the president on the issue. |
Ximena Bustillo |
Large Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 and wounds at least 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the large-scale attacks involved nearly 500 strike drones. |
The Associated Press |
‘Iran's nuclear program can never be destroyed,’ country’s top nuclear negotiator saysIran is bracing for global sanctions over its nuclear program to go back in place after the U.N. Security Council rejected a last-ditch effort to delay them. PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker conducted an exclusive interview with Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, ahead of the decision. John Yang speaks with Walker about his takeaways from the interview. |
News Wrap: Trump orders troops to Portland, authorizing ‘full force’In our news wrap Saturday, Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to protect it from what he called “domestic terrorists,” the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold restrictions the president wants to impose on birthright citizenship, and nearly 60 people were killed in Gaza overnight a day after Netanyahu told the U.N. that Israel must “finish the job” against Hamas. |
Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to knowMore people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common among healthy women. Ali Rogin speaks with fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Natalie Lampert, author of ‘The Big Freeze,’ for more. |
The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under TrumpTrump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on a grand ballroom and the iconic Rose Garden has gotten a new look. Ali Rogin reports. |