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A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine.

Exploring ancient fire traditions and a sugar glider's daring escape from the flames.

Rain brings much needed relief from the heat to animals and people in the Outback.

Comics Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash see family mysteries solved by DNA.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine.

Exploring ancient fire traditions and a sugar glider's daring escape from the flames.

Rain brings much needed relief from the heat to animals and people in the Outback.

Comics Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash see family mysteries solved by DNA.

Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn; Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.

Sue Ellen is frightened by a howling noise coming from the woods; D.W. has fun playing with her grandmother's porcelain doll.

The Kratt brothers search for a mysterious nocturnal creature, using night-vision goggles.

Dev needs to stay organized as a laundromat manager to clean the team jerseys; Rae creates an easier way for the Beeples to get to the top of Mount Froyo.

The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens.

Carl makes a new friend while visiting his dad; Lotta thinks if she copies Nico, everyone will like her.

Chrissie encourages Daniel to ride a horse; Margaret gets scared when fireflies crash the family picnic.

Phoebe, Jay, Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday greens; Phoebe and Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard.

Cookie Monster uses his new Cookie Cart to bake for his friends; Grover tries magic to entertain his friends.

The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.

Panda hopes to find a quiet way to show his love for the moon moths; Donkey helps Panda fix his spaceship.

Rosie and Javi both want to be in charge of the sandbox, so the kids hold an election to choose a president; Rosie and friends try to save the dino parade.

Xavier and his friends meet American artists Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Alvin Ailey, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

A Navajo belt, bracelet and basket; a World War I peach can label letter; James McNeill Whistler artwork.

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine.

Exploring ancient fire traditions and a sugar glider's daring escape from the flames.

Rain brings much needed relief from the heat to animals and people in the Outback.

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Stonemason Andrew Knightley is pushed under a London Underground train during the morning rush hour; DI Max Arnold and his partner, DS Priya Shamsie, together build a picture of a lonely, devout, and troubled man, but the killer is flesh and blood.

A fundraising evening at the historic Brokenwood Empire Cinema becomes fatal when a fire breaks out, and after the smoke clears, a businessman is found strangled.

Frank and Lu race against time when an undertaker is given 24 hours to live by two strange hitmen.

Sherlock and John discover that a case of blackmail is more than just a threat to topple the monarchy.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Stonemason Andrew Knightley is pushed under a London Underground train during the morning rush hour; DI Max Arnold and his partner, DS Priya Shamsie, together build a picture of a lonely, devout, and troubled man, but the killer is flesh and blood.

A fundraising evening at the historic Brokenwood Empire Cinema becomes fatal when a fire breaks out, and after the smoke clears, a businessman is found strangled.

Frank and Lu race against time when an undertaker is given 24 hours to live by two strange hitmen.

Sherlock and John discover that a case of blackmail is more than just a threat to topple the monarchy.

Xavier and his friends meet American artists Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Alvin Ailey, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The Kratt brothers take a day off from adventuring to go camping, where they meet a mischievous little moose calf.

Firefighter Rae uses a strategy to remain calm as she helps save the farm; as a bank teller, Cora needs to stay focused when helping the Beeples with depositing and withdrawing from their accounts.

The Hunter kids head to the state park to learn why leaves change color.

Sheldon can't wait for Carl to play his favorite beach game; Lotta and her friends search for Lotta's lost blanket.

Daniel and Dad Tiger go to the Dad and Me Camp-out, where they run into Katerina, who arrives with her mom; Daniel and Mom head to the Mom and Me Game Night.

Phoebe and Jay learn how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment; Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to tell time.

Rudy feels angry when Abby asks him to share his toys, so his friends make a movie to show that sharing can be fun.

Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to bring ice cream to a sick Sammy; Zadie tries to host a fun campout.

The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first; Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.

Xavier and his friends meet American athletes Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, Jim Thorpe and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Molly and Tooey set out to find a meteorite; Molly, Tooey and Trini try to convince the Sitka basketball team to change its name.

A Harry Kellar illusion head; a Dinh Van-designed Cartier gold ring; Tiffany glass mosaics.

Following the stories of enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.

The young United States declares war on Britain in June 1812, a struggle that threatens Canada's existence and divides the U.S. so deeply that the nation almost breaks apart.

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Minnesota's current affairs.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday with musical and patriotic performances from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday with musical and patriotic performances from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Minnesota's current affairs.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday with musical and patriotic performances from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday with musical and patriotic performances from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary from historic Colonial Williamsburg with live musical performances, historical interpretation and fireworks.

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary from historic Colonial Williamsburg with live musical performances, historical interpretation and fireworks.

Exploring the melodies that have shaped America's story, from spirituals and hymns to Broadway and contemporary classics.