2026-02-09 00:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel and his friends dance, sing and tell jokes that show their love and care for each other; Daniel hides hearts around the house to show his love for Grandpere. 00:30 Phoebe & Jay Phoebe and Jay are asked to bird sit; photo time leads Jay to an outfit disaster. 01:00 Sesame Street Mia learns how to sing a song in Spanish on Song Day on Sesame Street. 01:30 Work It Out Wombats! The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys. 02:00 Crooked Stick: Songs in a Strange Land A concert celebrates 19th-century slave spirituals, created by the enslaved peoples of the U.S. as a way to find hope and strength during difficult times. 03:00 GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Contemporary secular artists and gospel singers honor the legacy and influence of gospel music in America; hosts Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Erica Campbell. 04:00 Black Divas 2026 Shining a light on women's health equity and maternal health through music and cultural celebration; host Qi Dada. 05:00 TasteMAKERS Bold Spoon Creamery welcomes school groups, using the math and science of ice cream to engage young minds; an ice cream layer cake with red wine-chocolate ganache. 05:30 Unwine'd 06:00 Olympia OLYMPIA is an intimate look into the life and career of beloved Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis and her courageous journey to find her own voice. 07:00 Song of the Mountains Bluegrass and Americana band Troublesome Hollow. 08:00 Austin City Limits Grammy Award nominee and R&B innovator Leon Thomas showcases songs from "Mutt" and "PHOLKS.". 09:00 Recorded Live at Analog George Thorogood & The Destroyers perform a high energy set of rock and blues that includes "Who Do You Love?," "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" and "Bad to the Bone.". 10:00 Antiques Roadshow Appraisals from Churchill Downs racetrack include a 1966 MGM Grinch figure, a Georgian & Victorian mourning jewelry collection and a Larson Brothers symphonic harp mandolin. 11:00 Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The roots of basketball pros Brittney Griner and Chris Paul. 12:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece James is worried about the practice finances, but it falls on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried; he decides to take on the role of an attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. 13:00 Bookish When an army captain drinks a poisoned cocktail, there are multiple suspects, including Trottie; two exiled princesses believe that he was not the intended victim. 14:00 Austin City Limits Grammy Award nominee and R&B innovator Leon Thomas showcases songs from "Mutt" and "PHOLKS.". 15:00 Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece Dylan Cooper is caught and held in the cells at Scotland Yard; Blake and new detective Willows face a long night as Dylan's gang plots a daring escape. 16:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece James is worried about the practice finances, but it falls on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried; he decides to take on the role of an attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. 17:00 Bookish When an army captain drinks a poisoned cocktail, there are multiple suspects, including Trottie; two exiled princesses believe that he was not the intended victim. 18:00 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Sara of Serendip teaches Sally and Nick that making mistakes leads to new discoveries; Nick and Sally learn that sound travels in waves. 18:30 WordGirl Royal Dandy steals items from the museum, then blames WordGirl; TJ, Becky and Bob spend the afternoon with the dentist. 19:00 Super Why! Princess's silliness prevents Red, Whyatt and Pig from flying Red's kite. 19:30 Ready Jet Go! Jet and the kids learn how wind works; Sean and Sydney try to teach Jet how to play golf. 20:00 Peg + Cat Peg and Cat must teach Robin Hood more and less; Peg and Cat sail off in search of infinity. 20:30 Super Why! Princess's silliness prevents Red, Whyatt and Pig from flying Red's kite. 21:00 Arthur Buster receives chocolates in the mail and tries to figure out who sent them; James receives a toy lamb that is said to give its owner special powers. 21:30 Odd Squad Agent Opal and Agent Omar discover the whereabouts of a legendary artifact. 22:00 Wild Kratts The bros are off on a creature mission to find as many colorful parrots as they can in the Amazon. 22:30 Weather Hunters The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog. 23:00 Lyla in the Loop The Loops play fun practical jokes on each other; Loops Lunch moves outside because of a blackout, but it causes many problems. 23:30 Carl the Collector Carl gets a universal screwdriver for his birthday; a storm creates a hole in the walkway to Carl's house.
2026-02-10 00:00 Virginia Senate Live 2026 02:00 Baking With Julia Cookbook author Alice Medrich prepares a chocolate ruffle cake. 02:30 This Old House While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, MA.; Roger starts to remove a tree that's threatening the property. 03:00 Earth's Sacred Wonders A Muslim paramedic helps fasting worshippers in Jerusalem; a man attempts to save his ancestral spirits in Cambodia; a Buddhist warrior monk in China faces a life-changing test. 04:00 Antiques Roadshow A 19th century C. Jim Williams-owned Federal hunt board; Jesse Arms Botke oil circa 1940; a 1978 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers-signed poster. 05:00 America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Spinach and ricotta gnudi with tomato-butter sauce; utensil crocks; the science of tempered chocolate; Italian hazelnut cookies. 05:45 Richmond City Council Meeting Coverage of the City of Richmond meeting. 08:00 Freedom House Ambulance -- The First Responders Exploring the rise and fall of Freedom House Ambulance in Pittsburgh, America's first EMT service. 08:30 Raised/Razed The history of Vinegar Hill, the oldest Black neighborhood in Charlottesville, Va., and the lives of residents who faced racially discriminatory policies. 09:30 Independent Lens The Overdose Prevention Society gives hope to a community as deaths in Vancouver reach an all-time high. 11:00 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 12:00 Antiques Roadshow A Star War collection circa 1980; a 1972 Rolex Explorer II watch with its original face and hands; Leaf baseball cards from 1948. 13:00 Independent Lens Librarians, parents and students navigate debates over representation, education and censorship with regard to library collection standards in the U.S. 14:30 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 15:30 Antiques Roadshow A Tiffany & Co. gold and platinum purse circa 1915; an Ernie Barnes oil painting circa 1963; a Ming Dynasty bronze vase. 16:30 Antiques Roadshow A Star War collection circa 1980; a 1972 Rolex Explorer II watch with its original face and hands; Leaf baseball cards from 1948. 17:30 This Old House Removing aluminum siding; installing a new steel beam. 18:00 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! The kids are introduced to simple machines on a visit to the Machine-a-Ma-Zoo, where they learn about the pulley; Sally and Nick learn about friction. 18:30 WordGirl TJ enters the school writing contest; Becky has a hard time parting with her old things during the family's first de-clutter day. 19:00 Super Why! Red wants to show Whyatt a trick with her new toy, but it won't cooperate. 19:30 Ready Jet Go! Jet takes the kids on a saucer tour to discover all the ways water can be found; Sydney needs help coming up with a good story to enter the Commander Cressida story contest. 20:00 Peg + Cat Peg needs the help of a new friend when her spaceship breaks down; Peg and Cat learn sheet music so they can jam with Billie Holiday in the Mardi Gras parade. 20:30 Super Why! Red wants to show Whyatt a trick with her new toy, but it won't cooperate. 21:00 Arthur Arthur's snow shoveling business is booming, until Buster decides to compete against him; Brain wakes up to find he is a cockroach. 21:30 Odd Squad The agents search for a villain in Negative Town; Oona must pass a lab director's test so she can remain on "Odd Squad.". 22:00 Wild Kratts The gang discovers the variety and diverse functions of creature tails. 22:30 Weather Hunters After a groundhog predicts more winter weather, Benny is convinced he will have snow on his birthday so he plans a snow-filled birthday party. 23:00 Lyla in the Loop Lyla has to help multiple people but rushes each task, which makes things worse; Lyla must use her left hand after hurting her right wrist. 23:30 Carl the Collector Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but is confused when Sheldon runs off; Carl's caterpillars turn into butterflies.
2026-02-11 00:00 Virginia Senate Live 2026 02:00 Baking With Julia Michel Richard makes puff pastry, apricot pastries and torte Milanese. 02:30 This Old House Norm teaches the apprentices how to lay a sill on the new foundation; Richard scopes the sewer to see what might be lurking inside; Kevin, the homeowners and their designer start in on a plan to create a sleek, modern space. 03:00 Earth's Sacred Wonders In Mali, a young Muslim helps to renovate Djenne's Great Mosque, in the hope of earning a place in paradise; at the sacred Natchi waterfalls in Japan, a Shinto devotee undertakes a challenge to ensure the well-being of his country for another year. 04:00 Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The roots of basketball pros Brittney Griner and Chris Paul. 05:00 America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Crispy fish sandwiches with tartar sauce; pepper mills; a horseradish tasting; handling extra fry oil; Rhode Island-style fried calamari. 05:30 Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Southern Thai-style fried chicken served with sweet chili sauce; Thai-braised pork and eggs with star anise and cinnamon; spicy beef salad with mint and cilantro. 06:00 Antiques Roadshow A 1908 Chicago Cubs presentation piece; a Tiffany & Co. gold necklace; a 1904 Henry Woods oil. 07:00 Curious Traveler How San Miguel de Allende got its name; mansions in San Miguel de Allende; an art school in a former convent; why the city attracts retired American military members. 07:30 Weekends With Yankee Stops in Maine include Time & Tide Coffee, Fish & Whistle restaurant and Rabelais Fine Books; Earthkeep and Vermont Malthouse; Nantucket Looms. 08:00 Nature Animal parents balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands; wild dogs must control their teen pups for survival; an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting. 09:00 NOVA Scientists conduct the largest animal communication study in history to see if innovative word buttons truly enable dogs to talk. 10:00 Secrets of the Dead Professor Mark Horton takes a journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths of King Arthur and the court of Camelot. 11:00 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 12:00 Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History How Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and activism from the 1920s to the 1950s. 13:00 American Masters Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott champions racial equality before getting caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s. 14:30 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 15:30 Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Tracing the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts. 16:30 Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History How Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and activism from the 1920s to the 1950s. 17:30 Ask This Old House Cleaning up paint when it spills on the floor; how 3-way switches work and common wiring mistakes; installing a classic wooden split rail fence. 18:00 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Nick is startled by a shadow during a sleepover in the treehouse; Nick and Sally go to Ballaballo, where they learn about how balls are made. 18:30 WordGirl Becky appreciates her family's special powers when the Butcher breaks out of jail; Captain Tangent attempts to steal the doubloons at the Rare Penny Exhibit. 19:00 Super Why! When Baby Joy shakes her book, "A Day With Farmer Fred," words fall out and get mixed up, so the Super Readers go into the storybook to put the words back in the right order. 19:30 Ready Jet Go! Jet, Sean, Sydney and Celery retrieve ice from Saturn so they can build a skating rink for Mindy; the gang decides to make a scaled replica of the solar system. 20:00 Peg + Cat Peg and Cat become Knights of the Round Table when a furniture store becomes a forest; famous painters need purple paint for their masterpieces. 20:30 Super Why! When Baby Joy shakes her book, "A Day With Farmer Fred," words fall out and get mixed up, so the Super Readers go into the storybook to put the words back in the right order. 21:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Cupid Calls It Quits Pinkalicious can't wait to make valentines for her class party, but Cupid offers her a trade that turns her plans upside-down. 22:00 Wild Kratts When the Tortuga crashes somewhere in the middle of the Amazon rain forest, the ship's electrical system is destroyed. 22:30 Weather Hunters The Hunter kids head to the state park to learn why leaves change color. 23:00 Lyla in the Loop Luke plays doctor with Stu as a nurse and Lyla pretends to be different patients; Lyla, Everett, Luke and Stu build an elaborate track to get a tennis ball down to the lobby. 23:30 Carl the Collector When Nico teases Carl about bikes being for babies, he sets out to prove Nico wrong; Carl and his Fuzzytown friends can't wait to build a tree fort, but Carl has a hard time working as a team.
2026-02-12 00:00 Virginia Senate Live 2026 02:00 Baking With Julia Lora Brody demonstrates bread-machine breads, brie in brioche and quitza. 02:30 This Old House The foundation of the house has no footings, so Mark McCullough pours a buttress; Kevin visits the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project; back at the house, Richard solves a ductwork puzzle while Kevin and Tommy install a PVC trim overhang. 03:00 Earth's Sacred Wonders At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an orthodox Christian must deliver a holy flame into the hands of his bishop; at the Boudhanath in Nepal, a Buddhist painter battles the elements in honor of Buddha's birthday. 04:00 Nature Animal parents balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands; wild dogs must control their teen pups for survival; an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting. 05:00 America's Test Kitchen Sichuan noodles with chili sauce and pork; mortars and pestles; Lion's Head meatballs. 05:30 Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Beef, orange, and olive stew; chocolate meringue cookies; lentil salad with gorgonzola. 06:00 Antiques Roadshow An Austrian "Naughty" cat bronze circa 1900; a Margaret Mitchell archive; a Cartier diamond ring circa 1940. 07:00 Samantha Brown's Places to Love Exploring Virginia's history starting at Jamestown; Colonial Williamsburg; Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft; rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum; exploring Yorktown's battlefields and Revolution Museum. 07:30 Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Exploring artifacts at the Alabado Museum; the Virgin of El Panecillo in Quito, Ecuador; a boat expedition in the Galapagos includes swimming with penguins, sharks, turtles and sea lions; hiking among iguanas and tortoises. 08:00 Life in the Heart Land People and organizations creating unique solutions to rural America's toughest challenges, and how these collaborators are inspiring empathy and action to transform communities across the nation. 08:30 Legacy List With Matt Paxton After caring for her family for years, a woman finally gets a chance to move into a dream home -- but she only has one week to move. 09:00 Foyle's War A bomb is dropped in barren land; sick cows disappear. 10:35 Short Films On Short films include "Quan 13" and "Ryori.". 11:00 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 12:00 NOVA Exploring the origins of mammals, long before the age of dinosaurs, and how early ancestors survived global catastrophes and defied extinction to evolve into the vast array of mammals we know today. 13:00 Secrets of the Dead Computer scientist Brent Seales attempts to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. 14:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 15:00 Nature How animal parents deal with freshwater's constant changes as they raise the next generation; a frog dad scales giant trees with his tadpoles on his back; an elephant mom must choose between safety and the quest for food and water. 16:00 NOVA Exploring the origins of mammals, long before the age of dinosaurs, and how early ancestors survived global catastrophes and defied extinction to evolve into the vast array of mammals we know today. 17:00 Secrets of the Dead Computer scientist Brent Seales attempts to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. 18:00 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Nick and Sally search for a stronger piece of string to pull their train; the Cat takes Nick and Sally to a mirror world where they learn about how reflections work. 18:30 WordGirl It's Becky's turn to make the pineapple pistachio coleslaw for her family reunion; Becky gets a job to earn money to buy a Magic Sparkle Wand. 19:00 Super Why! Whyatt and his friends help Roxie retrace her steps to find her missing book of music. 19:30 Ready Jet Go! Mindy celebrates her fifth birthday with her first space trip aboard the Propulsion family saucer and a tea party on the moon. 20:00 Peg + Cat Director Richard finally finds performers he can control; Peg and Cat try to impress a grumpy judge at a singing competition. 20:30 Super Why! Whyatt and his friends help Roxie retrace her steps to find her missing book of music. 21:00 Arthur Pepe the circus flea tells Kate, Pal and Amigo his personal story; D.W. wants to be kissed. 21:30 Odd Squad Otto and Oren compete to become Captain Fun; Olive and Otto consider what life would be like if they had different partners. 22:00 Wild Kratts Which are better, horns or antlers? Martin and Chris decide to go on an adventure with the horned Narwhal of the Arctic. Once they get there, they soon discover that sometimes a horn isn't a horn and soon are unraveling the mystery of this creature. 22:30 Weather Hunters The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm. 23:00 Lyla in the Loop Lyla and Everett coach Luke, Stu and Idris in soccer drills before their first practice; Liana and Louise decide to switch rooms with Lyla and Luke. 23:30 Carl the Collector Carl and his friends clean up the Fuzzytown Park; Carl accidentally breaks the birthday present Sheldon planned to give his mom.
2026-02-13 00:00 Virginia Senate Live 2026 02:00 Baking With Julia Marcel Desaulniers prepares white-chocolate pattycake with chocolate tulips. 02:30 This Old House Kevin meets electrician Heath Eastman to learn about in-counter outlets; Tommy visits former apprentice Nathan Gilbert to see what he's been up to over the past year; back at the house, Norm teaches Carly how to frame a skylight. 03:00 Earth's Sacred Wonders A Muslim paramedic helps fasting worshippers in Jerusalem; a man attempts to save his ancestral spirits in Cambodia; a Buddhist warrior monk in China faces a life-changing test. 04:00 Changing Planet Innovative efforts to confront climate change in Australia, Brazil, California and Kenya; with Dr. M. Sanjayan. 05:00 America's Test Kitchen Yeasted doughnuts; vegan chocolate ice cream tasting; banana muffins with coconut and macadamia. 05:30 Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Oaxacan green mole with chicken; Oaxacan refried black beans; pozole rojo. 06:00 Antiques Roadshow A Star War collection circa 1980; a 1972 Rolex Explorer II watch with its original face and hands; Leaf baseball cards from 1948. 07:00 In the Americas With David Yetman Runaway slaves built communities and joined other Indigenous groups on the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, forging a culture that still persists today. 07:30 Fly Brother With Ernest White II An escape into a well-seasoned melange of languages, food and fun in Quebec City. 08:00 Magpie Murders on Masterpiece Susan is in line to be the next CEO as the detective plot in Alan's last novel unfolds. 09:00 Ridley Ridley and Carol are called out to investigate the death of a man after a fall from his balcony. 10:00 The Seaside Hotel Seerup wants to keep the hotel as it is; Madsen and Weyse receive an offer from Odegaard Andersen; Otilia gets a letter. 11:00 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 12:00 Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece Dylan Cooper is caught and held in the cells at Scotland Yard; Blake and new detective Willows face a long night as Dylan's gang plots a daring escape. 13:00 Bookish When an army captain drinks a poisoned cocktail, there are multiple suspects, including Trottie; two exiled princesses believe that he was not the intended victim. 14:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 15:00 This Old House Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room. 15:30 Ask This Old House Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet. 16:00 American Masters Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott champions racial equality before getting caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s. 17:30 This Old House Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room. 18:00 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! The Cat takes Nick and Sally to the Magnetic Fields to learn how magnets work; Nick learns about balance as he tries to ride a bike. 18:30 WordGirl The Botsford family is forced to change their vacation plans thanks to a snowstorm; Dr. Two-Brains hires an actor to talk for him after Villain Karaoke leaves him hoarse. 19:00 Super Why! After Pig's lemons are stolen, the Super Readers jump into a story about a search for Monkey's missing bananas. 19:30 Ready Jet Go! Jet gets a little carried away when the kids attempt to grow prize-winning pumpkins in the backyard. 20:00 Peg + Cat Peg and Cat wait for a package; a thief on the Peg Plus Cat Express. 20:30 Super Why! After Pig's lemons are stolen, the Super Readers jump into a story about a search for Monkey's missing bananas. 21:00 Arthur Buster receives chocolates in the mail and tries to figure out who sent them; James receives a toy lamb that is said to give its owner special powers. 21:30 Odd Squad Olive and Otto fall out of the tube system when it breaks, and Ms. O has to bring in every tube operator in existence to try to get her agents out of danger. 22:00 Wild Kratts The Wild Kratts are accidentally miniaturized while adventuring in the Amazon; they set out to retrieve the Miniaturizer stolen by a monkey, relying on the powers of the poison frog. 22:30 Weather Hunters A foggy Halloween almost derails Corky and Lily's trick-or-treating. 23:00 Virginia Senate Live 2026
2026-02-14 01:00 Sesame Street Abby turns Sesame Street into a magical ocean. 01:30 Work It Out Wombats! Malik enters the Undergroundborhood to retrieve JunJun's favorite ball; the Wombats cheer up Buckley with balloons. 02:00 Baking With Julia Gale Gand prepares chocolate napoleons and fettuccine ice-cream sandwiches. 02:30 This Old House Jenn and the homeowners select pavers for hardscape; Tommy and Norm install a skylight in the bathroom, while the sewer line and water main are completely replaced out front; the original foundation is also repaired. 03:00 Earth's Sacred Wonders In Mali, a young Muslim helps to renovate Djenne's Great Mosque, in the hope of earning a place in paradise; at the sacred Natchi waterfalls in Japan, a Shinto devotee undertakes a challenge to ensure the well-being of his country for another year. 04:00 Generation 9/11 Marking the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 with people who, as children, lost their fathers in the attacks on the World Trade Center. 06:00 Antiques Roadshow A Tiffany & Co. gold and platinum purse circa 1915; an Ernie Barnes oil painting circa 1963; a Ming Dynasty bronze vase. 07:00 Rick Steves' Europe A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London. 07:30 Unwine'd Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Villa Appalaccia Winery shows Tuscany influences. Pizza made from fire-ovens paired with all Italian varietals. 08:00 Antiques Roadshow A Star War collection circa 1980; a 1972 Rolex Explorer II watch with its original face and hands; Leaf baseball cards from 1948. 09:00 Shuttlesworth The work of Birmingham, Ala., civil rights leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, not only ended legal segregation but also led to the Civil and Voting Rights Act and inspired freedom movements around the world. 10:00 American Experience The story behind the board game Monopoly. 11:00 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 12:00 The American Revolution British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.