PBS News Weekend

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A massive manhunt is underway in Turkey for a gunman who opened fire on hundreds of people celebrating the New Year. Also, North Korean defectors who escaped to the south still face difficulties. Later, journalists and media outlets confront the questions raised by this year's election and plan for what comes next. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

A Florida airport reopens the day after a mass shooting. Also, what happens now following U.S. intelligence assessments on Russian influence on the presidential election? Later, learn how the state of Kentucky offers a preview of a debate over the Affordable Care Act. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees prepare for their Senate confirmation hearings this week. Later, a look at the debate over incarcerating juveniles as adults. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 6, President Donald Trump fires back in response to a revealing book about his presidency and the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity is disbanded, but is the controversy over? Later, women and their employers work to narrow the wage gap in Massachusetts. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Sunday, Jan 7, fallout from the Michael Wolff’s controversial book on the Trump presidency, and campuses address racial inequality. Also, the marijuana industry braces for new federal guidelines. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 13, more fallout from President Trump’s reported use of vulgar language for African nations. Also, how Ukraine became the biggest obstacle in relations with Russia since the Cold War. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 5, the partial government shutdown enters its third week as the 116th Congress convenes with a Democratic House and a Republican Senate. Also, New Jersey is paying homeowners to move from flood zones amid rising seas, and later, the iconic art of M.C. Escher. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Sunday, Jan. 6, the latest on the continuing shutdown stalemate over funding for a border wall and new details on the exodus of American troops in Syria. Later, a nearly $800 million plan to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 12, the partial government shutdown enters day 22, making it the longest on record. Also, the ongoing court battle that is leaving many transgender people serving in the U.S. military uncertain of their future. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, January 2, COVID-19 vaccinations are proceeding slower than hoped as record hospitalization numbers continue, a look back at an unprecedented year through some of our producers’ biggest stories from 2020, and, with the Grammy’s approaching, an interview with singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright on his latest project, which defies categorization. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Sunday, January 3, Senate and House members are sworn in as the 117th Congress formally begins with a slimmer Democratic majority in the House and a toss-up in the Senate as the two Georgia seats head to a runoff on Tuesday. Also, NewsHour Weekend producers join to discuss some of the stories they covered in 2020 -- and why they matter. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Saturday, January 9, lawmakers weigh next steps and gauge national security threats in the wake of Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol, how social media is exacerbating the American political divide, how the power of wording impacts movements, and the first sales of fossil fuel leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

On this edition for Saturday, January 1, fast-spreading coronavirus variants force smaller new year’s celebrations across the world. Also, some of our stories from 2021 – how Portland, Maine is adapting to sea level rise, the changing climate challenges Indiana’s Lakeshore dunes, and mapping every street in Cleveland – on foot. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Sunday, January 2, the investigation continues into the January 6 Capitol insurrection as the riot’s anniversary approaches, the history of presidents attempting to return to the White House, and a new documentary explores the idea of democracy. Also, Newark, NJ, engages its community to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Michael Hill anchors from New Jersey.

On this edition for Saturday, January 8th: Russian troops arrive in Kazakhstan amid the largest unrest there in 30 years as the president cracks down on protesters; NASA's $10 billion Webb space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated 'eye'; and a documentary takes us inside an immigration detention facility at the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.