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WOW! Check out this fantastic version of "If It Makes You Happy" by

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Hall Of Fame Broadcast - airing this weekend on

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, don't miss it! Team Sheryl

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Brandi Carlile covered Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy" at the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Watch the exclusive clip: cos.lv/pY5550Mk1hW

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Settle back into Skeldale House and #AllCreaturesPBS... Here’s a refresher of what happened in season 2 as we prepare for the new season premiering this Sunday on

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Damar Hamlin's injury is "a horror movie unfolding in front of your eyes," his high school football coach told

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Damar Hamlin's high school coach explains what makes him so well-loved

There is encouraging news on pro football player Damar Hamlin. Doctors now say that all signs indicate his neurological state is intact. The Buffalo Bills safety's heart stopped during a Monday night...

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“I think Americans have a very hard time deciding what kind of country they want to have.”

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present #USandTheHolocaustPBS. An encore presentation begins tonight at 9/8c.

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What would happen if we actually made contact with extraterrestrial beings? 👽 Explore that very question with First Contact: An Alien Encounter, streaming now on the PBS app.

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First Contact: An Alien Encounter | PBS

Explore the dramatic story of an encounter with an extraterrestrial artifact.

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Three big dramas. One incredible night. Begins this Sunday at 8/7c.

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Did someone say #NationalBirdDay? It's our time to shine!

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Jan 5

For the first time, retail pharmacies will be allowed to offer prescribed abortion pills in the United States. The FDA announced the regulatory change on Tuesday, which could significantly expand abortion access through medication. (From

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FDA clears way for wider access to abortion pills

For the first time, retail pharmacies will be allowed to offer prescribed abortion pills in the United States. The FDA announced the regulatory change on Tuesday, which could significantly expand...

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Jan 5

Over the course of 2022 we brought you various illustrations celebrating cultural holidays and heritage months. Meet Michelle Alfonso, who created our Hispanic Heritage Month graphic, and hear how her grandmother inspired her love of PBS.

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Jan 5

Friday marks two years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Sund was the chief of the Capitol Police that day and he described the events as "the worst mass attack on law enforcement" in his nearly 30-year-long career. (via

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Former Capitol Police chief warns of vulnerabilities that remain 2 years after Jan. 6

Friday marks the second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Sund was the chief of the Capitol Police that day and he described the events as "the worst mass attack on law...

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Jan 5

The technology behind the lie detector is basic and available around the world, but only America has used it extensively over the decades. Why? #LieDetectorPBS (From

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Why America Is the Only Country That Embraced the Lie Detector—and Chicago’s Role in Its Rise

The technology behind the lie detector is basic and available around the world, but only America has used it extensively over the decades, thanks in part to pioneering work in forensics in Chicago...

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Jan 4

Since Monopoly came out in the early 20th century, there has been a long tradition of learning about money through games. With the rise of video games, that tradition is more popular than ever! (From

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Two Cents | Games That Can Teach You About Money! | Season 5 | PBS

From Monopoly to video games, the tradition is more popular than ever!

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Jan 4

Discover the story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern police work, seized headlines and was extolled as an infallible crime-fighting tool. Stream #LieDetectorPBS from

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on the PBS app.

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American Experience | The Lie Detector | Season 35 | Episode 1 | PBS

The story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice.

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“Attention is our superpower,” says “Stolen Focus” author Johann Hari. “And when you lose it, you suffer in all sorts of ways.” (From

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Artificial intelligence, robotics and gene sequencing are all on view at the new MIT Museum. A place where the latest scientific advancements fill galleries, but only really work with your input. (From

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New MIT Museum showcases latest scientific advancements

Artificial intelligence, robotics and gene sequencing are the stuff of headlines, science fiction and sometimes even our worst fears. It’s all on view at the new MIT Museum. A place where the latest...

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Jan 4

It's January 4th, how are those New Year's resolutions coming along?

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Jan 4

Dreams do come true! Season 3 of #AllCreaturesPBS premieres this Sunday at 9/8c on

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and #JuliaRoberts discover their hidden connections to history—and each other. Stream the season premiere of #FindingYourRoots now on the PBS app:

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Finding Your Roots | Hidden Kin | Season 9 | Episode 1 | PBS

We explore Edward Norton and Julia Roberts' roots, revealing their hidden connections.

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Jan 4

"Debate is healthy. Debate is good. Disagreement is not disloyalty. When we both debate, that gets us closer together," Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) told

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McCarthy supporter on Speaker deadlock: 'I think this debate is actually good'

Kevin McCarthy came up short in three rounds of voting for House Speaker on Tuesday. One supporter of his bid is Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan. First elected to Congress in 2020, McClain voted...

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investigate the powerful spyware Pegasus, sold to governments around the world by the Israeli company NSO Group. Stream part 1 of “Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus” now on the PBS app:

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FRONTLINE | Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus (Part 1) | Season 2023 | Episode 1 | PBS

Investigating the powerful spyware called Pegasus sold to governments around the world.

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Jan 3

Through a direct paper trail leading to Amonute (commonly known by her nickname Pocahontas) and John Rolfe’s 1614 marriage certificate,

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learns that his family lore appears to be true: he is their descendant! Season 9 of #FindingYourRoots premieres at 8/7c!

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Jan 3

Celebrate the new year with this annual classical music celebration featuring waltzes by Strauss from the opulent Musikverein hosted by PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville. Stream From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2023 on the PBS app.

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Great Performances | From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2023 | Season 50 | Episode 7 | PBS

Celebrate the new year with this annual classical music celebration.

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Jan 3

New year. New cases. Same dynamic duo. 🕵️‍♂️👨‍⚕️🔍 Dr. Max Liebermann and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt are back in season three of #ViennaBloodPBS, premiering Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10/9c.

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Jan 3

Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to take action. (via

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A look at the big issues that inspired new state laws taking effect in 2023

The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have...

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Jan 3

A Venezuelan youth orchestra offers children hope and the opportunity to pursue a life of art amidst poverty and politics. Stream

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’ #LasBrisasPBS on the PBS app now:

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Independent Lens | Children of Las Brisas | Season 24 | Episode 4 | PBS

A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.

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Jan 2

🎉 Ring in the new year with the season premiere #FindingYourRoots 🎉 Tomorrow night’s all-new episode explores the ancestral lines of the remarkable #JuliaRoberts and

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. Be sure to tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c for the season 9 premiere of Finding Your Roots!

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Hip Hop legend Chuck D brings together the most iconic figures in the industry to unpack Hip Hop as we know it today. Get ready! Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World premieres Jan. 31.

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Jan 2

For most hit songs, there’s a songwriter helping the singer behind the scenes. Canadian-born songwriter and producer Tobias Jesso Jr. is one of the most in-demand collaborators in pop music. (From

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Grammy-nominated songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. on his rise to prominence

For most hit songs, there’s a songwriter helping the singer behind the scenes. Canadian-born songwriter and producer Tobias Jesso Jr. is one of the most in-demand collaborators in pop music. Jesso...

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Jan 2

Explore the dramatic story of an encounter with an extraterrestrial artifact and the new tools we have available in the search for life beyond earth. 🛸🌎 First Contact: An Alien Encounter premieres this Wednesday at 9/8c.

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Jan 2

A New Year’s resolution might not change the world, but what if it could change how you see things? Consider doing one thing differently, for a whole year. (via

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3 eye-opening, science-based New Year’s resolutions that could help everyone

A New Year’s resolution might not change the world, but what if it could change how you see things?

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Jan 2

Leonarde Keeler, the inventor of the Keeler Polygraph, spent most of his life trying to tell if people were telling the truth. It turned out to be trickier than hooking them up to a machine. #LieDetectorPBS (From

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He Met His Wife Over a Lie Detector. Then Things Got Interesting. | American Experience | PBS

Leonarde Keeler, the inventor of the Keeler Polygraph, spent most of his life trying to tell if people were telling the truth. It turned out to be trickier than hooking them up to a machine.

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Jan 1

With PBS Passport, get extended access to your favorite PBS programs – anytime, anywhere! Stream, catch up, and rewatch your favorites. Learn more: to.pbs.org/3YQHMnr.📱💻📺

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Whisk off to Vienna with us, where we'll waltz into the New Year with Strauss, the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville, along with the Vienna State Ballet. "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2023" premieres tonight at 8/7c on

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