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A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.
Lizzie Hershberger survived sexual abuse in her Amish community and refused to stay silent. Now her story is helping countless others find their voice through a powerful PBS documentary.
Carl the Collector, PBS's first children's show with an autistic lead character, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Public Service Initiative. The show features autistic voice actors, writers, and advisors who bring authentic representation to screens.
A federal judge ruled that cutting funding for NPR and PBS based on their viewpoint violates the First Amendment. The decision protects public broadcasters from government retaliation over their journalism.
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A beloved PBS show starring a literary Jack Russell terrier is getting the documentary treatment 30 years later. "What's the Story, Wishbone?" celebrates the show that introduced a generation to Shakespeare, Homer, and Dickens through a dog's eyes.
A new documentary honors Wishbone, the beloved '90s PBS show that helped an entire generation fall in love with classic literature. Millennials are sharing tearful memories of how a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer sparked their lifelong passion for reading.
Fred Rogers' beloved show is coming to YouTube for the first time this summer, making 25 years of kindness lessons free and accessible to everyone. Select episodes, new clips, and compilations will give four generations a dedicated home to rediscover his gentle wisdom.
After NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts safely splashed down last week following their historic moon mission, PBS is taking viewers behind the scenes of humanity's return to lunar exploration. The new NOVA documentary reveals the engineering triumphs that made it possible.
Researchers are discovering what helps some people keep razor-sharp minds well into their 80s and 90s. The findings could help all of us age with healthier brains.
The Amish don't avoid technology because they're stuck in the past. They're protecting something precious: the face-to-face connections that hold their communities together.
Arthur Horwitz's forthcoming memoir reveals how his mother's Holocaust survival shaped three generations of his family. The longtime Detroit Jewish News publisher transforms inherited trauma into a story of contribution and hope.
The first long-playing records weren't created for music lovers. They were invented in 1932 to give blind readers access to books, and that innovation now lives on every smartphone.
Razia Jan risked her own life every morning by testing school drinking fountains for poison, protecting girls from Taliban threats. Her legacy continues even after the Taliban shut down her school in 2021.
A resurfaced interview shows Fred Rogers answering how he wanted to be remembered, and his humble response is touching hearts across the internet. The beloved children's TV host simply hoped people would remember him as a compassionate human being.
A breakthrough medication for a rare hereditary condition that causes tumors throughout the body is now affordable for hundreds of Australians. Patients who lived surgery to surgery finally have hope for their futures.
A policy expert who lost her infant daughter is changing how America handles grief at work and beyond. Her organization fights for better bereavement policies and teaches us what grieving people really need to hear.
Sienna Barbara completed her final year of high school just months after emergency brain surgery removed a tumor from her brain. Now she's pursuing her dream of becoming a paramedic while advocating for affordable access to life-saving medication.
Five months after a horrifying crash ended her Olympic comeback, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is learning to walk again. The 40-year-old underwent five surgeries and faced losing her leg, but she's already ditching the wheelchair.
A teenager who moved eight times wrote 1,000 famous people asking about their greatest accomplishment. Fred Rogers' reply refused to brag and became the one letter worth sharing decades later.
Singer Jewel credits her off-grid Alaska upbringing with no running water or electricity for teaching her resourcefulness and keeping her grounded through fame. Her childhood survival skills helped her overcome homelessness and trauma to become a Grammy-nominated artist.
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