PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 27, 2024

Friday on the News Hour, a new report shows a dramatic rise in homelessness across the United States with the increase being especially high among families. Syria's future remains uncertain as the forces that overthrew the Assad government work to combat those loyal to his regime. Plus, we examine the rising risks of house fires and how to prevent and counteract them.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families
   • U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessne...  
News Wrap: South Korea parliament impeaches acting president
   • News Wrap: South Korea's parliament i...  
Syrian rulers try to calm tensions involving Assad loyalists
   • Syria's new rulers try to contain gro...  
Brooks and Capehart on Trump allies clashing
   • Brooks and Capehart on Trump allies c...  
Expert details best ways to prevent house fires
   • Expert details best ways to prevent h...  
Beyoncé brings new audience to country music
   • Beyoncé brings new audience to countr...  
A look at the biggest stories of 2024 through images
   • A look at the biggest stories of 2024...  

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00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Homeless in America
08:43 - News Wrap
15:02 - The Fall of Assad
24:20 - Brooks & Capehart
33:52 - House Fires
40:43 - Country Queen
46:55 - The Year in Photographs
53:19 - On the Run
54:38 - Online + Goodnight