PBS News Hour

Leaders of Ukraine’s two most important allies are meeting in Washington. President Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have many topics on their agenda, but there is particular attention on coordinating support for Ukraine and allowing Kyiv to use American and British long-range missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia. Nick Schifrin reports.

For decades, producer Dan Slepian has spearheaded documentaries, podcasts and investigative reports for Dateline NBC. In 2002, a chance conversation propelled him to start probing wrongful convictions, work that led to a Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast 20 years later. Slepian joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new book, "The Sing Sing Files," and why the issue continues to fuel his work.

Beauty and rebirth in decay. It’s a vision of urban exploration, restoration and development now underway across northwestern Indiana. Jeffrey Brown reports from Gary, Indiana, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

One of the most divisive issues in this year’s presidential race is immigration and border security. On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump have clashed over how to handle immigration policy. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at both candidates' plans.

Francine dumped heavy rain across the Southeast Thursday after flooding New Orleans and coastal communities throughout Louisiana. Francine peaked as a Category 2 hurricane and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries but there were dozens of rescues. Stephanie Sy reports.

The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm that generated huge fortunes for investors and its CEO, but left patients in dangerous conditions. William Brangham discussed more with Mark Arsenault.

Election officials from across the country say the U.S. postmaster general has not addressed persistent mail delivery delays and has not adequately prepared for the election. They say that could cause ballots to miss deadlines, lead to fewer people voting and undermine trust in the process. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mandy Vigil of the National Association of State Election Directors.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest of crimes. Its chief prosecutor is busy these days focusing on the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Palestinians. Earlier today Nick Schifrin spoke to Karim Khan about what's being done to hold Russian forces responsible for atrocities committed against Ukraine.

In our news wrap Thursday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed three members of the Red Cross, a North Dakota judge struck down the state’s ban on abortion saying the state’s constitution enshrines access before a fetus is viable, the Biden administration slapped sanctions on allies of Venezuelan President Maduro and Attorney General Garland denounced efforts to politicize the Justice Department.

It was a violent day as Palestinians say Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza. Israel says the targets were Hamas militants who took shelter at a UN school that has become a shelter for the displaced. In the West Bank, an Israeli soldier died in an attack on a bus stop and Palestinians say Israeli raids backed by airstrikes killed at least five. Nick Schfirin reports.

Donald Trump doubled down on unsupported claims that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating people's pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio. William Brangham recently visited Springfield and spoke with city officials and members of the Haitian community. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

President Biden responded to Israel's claim that the killing of an American in the West Bank was unintentional by saying the death of Aysenur Eygi is "totally unacceptable." Eygi’s family said those statements weren’t enough, and accused Biden of "complicity" in Israeli occupation and “whitewashing” the killing. Nick Schifrin spoke with two of Eygi's friends, Juliette Majid and Kelsie Nabass.