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April 29, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Season 2023 Episode 119 | 26m 45s

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study looks at the link between higher life expectancy for Black Americans and access to Black physicians. Then, what Montana is doing to tackle the teacher shortage crisis. Experts explain why this spring’s allergy season is so bad and what you can do to breathe easier. Plus, an equine therapy program in Texas struggles to expand as developers buy up land.

Aired: 04/28/23 | Expires: 05/29/23
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced
Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover
U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel’s war in Lebanon
Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire
A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play
America’s first billion-dollar climate fund sparks spending debate in Portland
DACA recipient detained by ICE while delivering milk to premature daughter in NICU
Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold
News Wrap: NATO chief meets with Trump in bid to ease tensions
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