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Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams support
2024/03/26
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship. Officials say six people remain unaccounted for as rescue and response efforts remain underway. As William Brangham reports, investigators are still seeking answers to what happened. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Russian officials attempt to connect Ukraine to Moscow terror attack
2024/03/26
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In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian officials insisted Ukraine played a role in Friday's terror attack near Moscow, a Russian court extended the detention of American Evan Gershkovich through June, a British court blocked Wikileaks founder Julian Assange from being extradited to the U.S. for now and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake
2024/03/26
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case that could further limit when and how women in America can get an abortion. The case centers on access to the most widely used abortion pill mifepristone. It's the latest in the ongoing legal battle over reproductive rights. William Brangham discussed the arguments with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Pentagon presents alternative to Israel's plan to assault Rafah
2024/03/26
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At the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented an alternative vision to Israel's stated plan to assault Rafah, the city in southern Gaza where more than one million Gazans have fled. The discussion between Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant came as negotiations over a cease-fire and hostage release hit an apparent impasse. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Troubled rollout of FAFSA overhaul causes major delays for students seeking financial aid
2024/03/26
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Students waiting on financial aid will have to wait even longer after the Department of Education found a calculation error on hundreds of thousands of FAFSA applications. Laura Barrón-López has reaction from students questioning when and if they will get aid and discusses the problem with Ted Mitchell of the American Council on Education. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
War reporter Rod Nordland on his memoir 'Waiting for the Monsoon' and facing death
2024/03/26
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After decades of covering war, traveling the world and being estranged from his family, journalist and author Rod Nordland was in New Delhi when he was struck by a grand mal seizure and given a diagnosis of incurable cancer. Nick Schifrin sat down with Nordland to talk about facing death and his discovery of a grace and love that he had never felt before. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Podcast industry faces challenges after explosive growth
2024/03/26
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An estimated 505 million people will listen to podcasts in 2024, the most in the medium's short history. Since the term podcast was coined in 2004, the format has grown into a $25 billion industry. But the industry's expansion has also come with major growing pains. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How baseball's biggest star is entangled in a gambling and theft investigation
2024/03/26
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Gambling and theft allegations are swirling around baseball star Shohei Ohtani as his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is under criminal investigation accused of using millions of dollars of Ohtani's money to pay off gambling debts. Ohtani hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing and denies any involvement in gambling. William Brangham discussed more with Andy McCullough of The Athletic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on crying in public
2024/03/26
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Brandon Stosuy is the author of several books on creativity and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Creative Independent. His latest book, "Sad Happens: A Celebration of Tears," began when Brandon noticed someone crying in public and decided to tweet about it. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on crying in public. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Rift between U.S. and Israel widens over U.N. Gaza cease-fire resolution
2024/03/25
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There is a public break between the United States and Israel after the U.S. refused to veto a UN Security Council resolution that calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the U.S. of changing its policy on the war in Gaza and canceled a planned visit of his top aides to Washington. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Moscow terror attack death toll rises to 139
2024/03/25
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In our news wrap Monday, Russia raised the death toll to 139 in the Friday night terror attack outside Moscow, Russian missiles were fired at Kyiv for the third time in five days, Japan's prime minister has offered to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and the U.S. and Britain say China was behind a sweeping hacking campaign against lawmakers, defense contractors and others. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Trump hush money trial set for April 15 as N.Y. court reduces fraud bond
2024/03/25
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The first criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin in April after a judge rejected Trump's claims of prosecutorial misconduct. That comes as a New York appeals court reduced the amount he needs to post in bond for a nearly $300 million civil fraud ruling and granted him 10 more days to secure that money. William Brangham discussed the latest with Andrea Bernstein of NPR. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court
2024/03/25
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether to restrict access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. The case will be the first the court has heard on abortion since it overturned Roe v. Wade. Special Correspondent Sarah Varney reports on what's at stake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Families slip back into poverty after pandemic-era child tax credit expires
2024/03/25
During the pandemic, lawmakers dramatically, but temporarily, expanded the social safety net, including more money for families with children. The impacts of those changes are still being felt and debated to this day. Amna Nawaz and producer Sam Lane report on that for our series, America's Safety Net. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tamara Keith and Susan Page on the political impact of Trump's legal issues
2024/03/25
NPR's Tamara Keith and USA Today's Susan Page join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including Trump getting a reprieve and a trial date, Congress steps back from the brink but that might have triggered another speaker fight and the Supreme Court takes up abortion, again. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Stephen Breyer on new book 'Reading the Constitution' and debate over how to interpret it
2024/03/25
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For as long as America has had a constitution, there's been debate over how to interpret it. That's particularly true when it comes to hot-button Supreme Court cases. For nearly 30 years, Stephen Breyer served on the nation's highest court, deciding on cases with ramifications still being felt across the country today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Breyer about his new book, "Reading the Constitution." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Russia mourns victims of Moscow attack as some suspects charged with terrorism
2024/03/24
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In our news wrap Sunday, Russia held a national day of mourning for victims of the concert hall massacre in suburban Moscow, a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets in Kyiv and farther west as Putin blames Ukraine for the terror attack without evidence, and Nigeria's military says 137 of nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped more than two weeks ago have been released. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why 2024 may be the most consequential election for reproductive rights in 50 years
2024/03/24
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging FDA rules that make it easier to get mifepristone, the medication that accounts for more than half of all U.S. abortions. John Yang speaks with legal historian Mary Ziegler about the role executive branch agencies can play in a post-Roe world and the potential consequences of the 2024 election for reproductive rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The devastating effect of the Israel-Hamas war on education in Gaza
2024/03/24
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The World Health Organization says the future of an entire generation in Gaza is at risk, with children dying of the effects of malnutrition and disease. Another casualty is Gaza's education system -- more than 800 schools are estimated to have been bombed or destroyed in five months of war between Israel and Hamas. David Skinner from Save the Children joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Intense fighting between rebels and Congolese army sparks fear of regional war
2024/03/24
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Violent conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening the humanitarian crisis there, the World Health Organization warned this past week. As armed rebels close in on Goma, hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands civilians have been displaced. Now, there are fears of a wider regional conflict. John Yang speaks with Jason Stearns to learn more about the situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why Stumpy, D.C.'s beloved cherry tree, is seeing its final peak bloom this year
2024/03/24
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An annual, celebrated event took place this past week in Washington, D.C., and it didn't have anything to do with politics. It's known as peak bloom, the day 70 percent of blossoms are open on Washington's iconic cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. But for 158 of the trees, this year will be their last bloom. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What we know about the terror attack in Russia and the ISIS group claiming responsibility
2024/03/23
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Russian President Putin has vowed to punish those responsible for the terror attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people. In the capital, people are remembering the dead after one of the worst acts of terror in Russia in decades. Journalist Michael Weiss joins John Yang to discuss the Islamic State branch that claimed responsibility for the attack and Putin's response. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding bill
2024/03/23
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In our news wrap Saturday, Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to fund more than half the government through the end of the current budget year, Egypt said about 7,000 aid trucks are being denied entry to Gaza as the UN warns of imminent famine, a Russian spacecraft blasted off from Kazakhstan to take a crew to the ISS, and author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff died at age 98. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Immigrant workers face routine injuries, lack of protections on U.S. dairy farms
2024/03/23
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Advocates of legal immigration say foreign-born workers have long been a key factor in U.S. economic growth. But are they sharing in the benefits of their contributions? For more than a year, ProPublica has been investigating the harsh realities of life for immigrant workers on Midwest dairy farms. John Yang speaks with ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez about what she's found. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How a small Wisconsin community is responding to a recent migrant surge
2024/03/23
Complications resulting from an influx of migrants aren't limited to big cities like New York and Chicago. PBS Wisconsin's Nathan Denzin went to the small city of Whitewater in southern Wisconsin and reports on the effects there. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
House GOP may face another leadership battle after effort to avoid government shutdown
2024/03/22
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The federal government is just hours away from shutting down as Capitol Hill scrambles to finalize its $1.2 trillion spending deal. That agreement would keep the lights on but could also cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the deal and why House Republicans face the threat of yet another chaotic leadership search. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Dozens killed in terror attack at Moscow concert
2024/03/22
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In our news wrap Friday, gunmen killed dozens in a terror attack at a concert in Moscow, a tense meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spotlighted the strains in U.S.-Israeli relations over the war in Gaza and more than million people in Ukraine lost power after a sweeping Russian attack on the electrical grid. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Princess Kate reveals she has cancer, undergoing treatment
2024/03/22
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Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. The news came amid rampant and often irresponsible speculation about her in the British press and beyond. It also came after missteps by the royal family itself about her whereabouts and condition. Amna Nawaz discussed the announcement with Jennie Bond. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate
2024/03/22
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President Biden's nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court appears to be in peril. Adeel Mangi is a veteran litigator unanimously rated "well qualified" by the American Bar Association, but he's faced attacks from Republican senators. The White House calls it an Islamophobic smear campaign. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with former federal judge Timothy Lewis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone
2024/03/22
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In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. Researchers hope for more of this kind of transplant because there aren't enough human organs for the thousands in need. But putting animal tissue into a human is complicated. William Brangham discussed that with Dr. Leonardo Riella of Massachusetts General Hospital. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brooks and Capehart on the latest round of chaos in the House
2024/03/22
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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans facing yet another fight over who will lead their conference, Donald Trump's trouble finding money to cover bond for his civil fraud penalty and the tensions between the Biden administration and Israel's government. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lenny Kravitz on authenticity, individualism and his unique sound
2024/03/22
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Lenny Kravitz has been busy. He has a new single out Friday from his album set for release in May, an international tour planned for this summer and earlier this month, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kravitz in Los Angeles and visited some of his old haunts. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on super communication
2024/03/22
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author whose latest book seeks to unlock the secret language of communication. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on super communication. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why the DOJ and 16 states are suing Apple in a landmark antitrust case
2024/03/21
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The Department of Justice and more than a dozen states sued Apple in a landmark antitrust case. They argue the tech giant created a monopoly in the smartphone market by using excessively restrictive hardware and apps that keep customers locked into Apple's ecosystem, putting a "chokehold on competition." Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Blinken in Egypt for another attempt to end war in Gaza
2024/03/21
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In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Blinken is in Egypt on his latest attempt to end the war in Gaza, Ukraine's capital city suffered its heaviest barrage of Russian missiles in weeks, the European Union took up the question of using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine's military and the Biden administration announced a new round of federal student loan debt forgiveness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How dysfunction has defined the House
2024/03/21
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Congress is on the verge of passing its yearly budget, six months into its fiscal year and with less than 48 hours left before the government shuts down. Dysfunction is one of the defining features of this House narrowly divided along party lines and within its Republican majority. Lisa Desjardins reports on what's made this Congress one of history's most dysfunctional. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arizona lawmaker explains why she publicly announced decision to end non-viable pregnancy
2024/03/21
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The patchwork landscape of abortion restrictions in post-Roe America can be both confusing and dangerous. This is true even for some lawmakers, one of whom took to the floor of the Arizona state Senate to describe her experience with a non-viable pregnancy. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Eva Burch, the Democratic Whip of the Arizona Senate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Study finds military suicide rates highest among tank brigades
2024/03/21
The military has experienced suicide in its ranks for decades. In recent years, it was partly attributed to the stresses and strains members experienced in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But those conflicts are over and suicides remain at what the Pentagon calls an unacceptably high level. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Californians approve plan to address homelessness, critics say it's not enough
2024/03/21
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California voters narrowly passed a ballot measure that will fund billions of dollars to help the state tackle its homelessness crisis. Gov. Newsom celebrated the victory, but opponents say it doesn't do enough to keep people from becoming homeless in the first place and gives the state too much control over mental health spending. William Brangham discussed the initiative with Christine Mai-Duc. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How evictions and housing instability can have deadly consequences
2024/03/21
With pandemic protections like eviction moratoriums and emergency rent assistance drying up, eviction filings have risen more than 50 percent in some cities. New research shows that housing instability can have deadly consequences. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Push for unionizing marks latest challenge to student-athlete model
2024/03/21
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March Madness is underway and underlying the excitement of brackets and potential upsets is a conversation around athletes' efforts to unionize. It is the latest challenge to the student-athlete model that has defined college sports. John Yang discussed what could happen next with Gabe Feldman, director of Tulane's sports law program and the school's associate provost for NCAA compliance. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
WWII 'Ghost Army' soldiers receive Congressional Gold Medal
2024/03/21
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Some 1,100 World War II soldiers who served in the so-called "Ghost Army" received long overdue recognition at the U.S. Capitol. During the war, they belonged to units that specialized in trickery to outwit the Germans. Their methods included inflatable tanks, sound effects and phony radio transmissions. Thursday, three of the seven known surviving members accepted the Congressional Gold Medal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Controversial Texas immigration law back on hold as appeals court hears arguments
2024/03/20
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After a series of legal back and forths, an immigration law in Texas is back in the hands of an appeals court. The law gives state officials the power to arrest migrants who they believe crossed into the U.S. illegally. A Supreme Court ruling allowed Texas to enforce the law, but a federal appeals court put it back on hold. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Gaige Davila of Texas Public Radio. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why the government funding agreement may not pass in time to avoid a shutdown
2024/03/20
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Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Lawmakers say they have struck a deal, but they do not have it in writing yet and they are running out of time. This comes on a busy day at the Capitol where Republicans again focused on their investigation of the Biden family. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Fed leaves rates unchanged but signaled it anticipates three cuts this year
2024/03/20
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but signaled it anticipates three cuts this year, Secretary of State Blinken is in the Middle East trying to halt the war in Gaza, Palestinians report at least 28 people killed in a series of Israeli air strikes and helicopters began air-lifting American citizens out of Haiti's capital city as gang violence raged on. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio GOP primary in race that could decide control of Senate
2024/03/20
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One of the nation's most closely watched Senate races is now set. Ohio businessman Bernie Moreno cruised to a victory in the state's Republican primary after earning the backing of former President Donald Trump. He will take on incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in a race that could decide control of the Senate. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Karen Kasler of Ohio Statehouse News Bureau. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
EPA aims to accelerate transition to electric vehicles with updated emissions rules
2024/03/20
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The Biden administration has finalized what are the toughest standards for vehicle emissions that limit the amount of greenhouse gasses allowed from tailpipes. The new rules are designed to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, but it hasn't come without some pushback. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Shepardson of Reuters. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
China tightens grip on Hong Kong with passage of strict law punishing dissent
2024/03/20
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China criticized the West for questioning Hong Kong's new national security law. The once mostly autonomous city is now led by legislators entirely handpicked by Beijing and critics say Article 23 is a death blow to whatever independence the city still had. Nick Schifrin discussed the law and what it means for Hong Kong with Anna Kwok of the Hong Kong Democracy Council. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mississippi 'Goon Squad' case highlights abuse in rural areas and power of sheriffs
2024/03/20
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In Mississippi, six former officers are being sentenced for their roles in a series of brutal attacks. The self-proclaimed "Goon Squad" members pleaded guilty to assaulting two Black men by repeatedly shocking them with Tasers, sexually assaulting them with a sex toy and shooting one man in the face, nearly killing him. John Yang discussed the case with Brian Howey of Mississippi Today. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Xochitl Gonzalez's new book 'Anita De Monte Laughs Last' takes on art and personal history
2024/03/20
A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Xochitl Gonzalez for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants
2024/03/19
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The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent the case back to a lower court. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Other races get attention as 5 states hold primaries
2024/03/19
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In our news wrap Tuesday, both candidates have clinched their presidential nominations but other races are getting attention as voters in five states vote in primaries, congressional negotiators worked on bills needed to avert a government shutdown, former Trump adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison and two former deputies in Mississippi were sentenced in the racist torture of two Black men. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Experts warn of 'imminent' famine in Gaza with lack of aid reaching Palestinians
2024/03/19
More than half of North Gaza's population is at risk of starvation and in southern Gaza, Rafah is projected to face famine by July. Israel says it places no restrictions on aid and blamed the humanitarian crisis on Hamas, but the UN has accused Israel of blocking assistance. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What's next for Israel and war in Gaza as rift between Netanyahu and Biden widens
2024/03/19
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his determination to send troops into Rafah, in southern Gaza, to rout remaining Hamas units. The drive has led to a rift with the Biden administration as it warns against an Israeli operation before more than 1.3 million Palestinians can move to safety. Amna Nawaz discussed the rising tensions with David Makovsky. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How social media influencers are playing a role in the presidential election
2024/03/19
Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden's re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
White House adviser discusses Biden's plans to counter spiking cost of housing
2024/03/19
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President Biden took his case for re-election to the swing state of Nevada, where he's touting new proposals aimed at addressing the high cost of housing. It's a problem that has vexed the administration, even while previously high prices in other sectors are on the decline. Geoff Bennett discussed Biden's efforts to help Americans find and afford a home with senior White House adviser Tom Perez. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Climate researcher on what's causing the record rise in ocean temperatures
2024/03/19
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The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to human activity, is the record-shattering warming of the world's oceans. William Brangham discussed more with John Abraham. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New book 'The Exvangelicals' explores why many Americans are leaving the church
2024/03/19
Evangelicals are an important, and influential, voting bloc for the Republican party, particularly in presidential elections. But NPR's Sarah McCammon found many Americans are leaving the church and explores why in her new book, "The Exvangelicals." McCammon joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what she discovered. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Met's new exhibit celebrates impact and legacy of The Harlem Renaissance
2024/03/19
It was an art movement that helped create a new portrait and understanding of Black life in America. Now, The Harlem Renaissance is the subject of an exhibition at one of the country's leading museums, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What Putin's continued rule in Russia means for Ukraine and the world
2024/03/18
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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his intention to advance deeper into Ukraine and voiced new threats against the West a day after he secured his fifth term in office. It was an election with no suspense and whose outcome was preordained. Nick Schifrin discussed what Putin's continued rule means for Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the world with Fiona Hill and Evgenia Kara-Murza. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Trump under fire again for violent language and dehumanizing anti-immigrant rhetoric
2024/03/18
Former President Donald Trump is under fire again for comments made during a controversial speech at a campaign event for Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno over the weekend. Extremism experts say it's just part of escalating violent rhetoric on the campaign trail. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Biden speaks with Netanyahu amid a growing rift over handling of war in Gaza
2024/03/18
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In our news wrap Monday, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke amid a growing rift over Israel's handling of the war in Gaza, Israeli forces raided the Shifa hospital complex in Gaza City where some 30,000 Palestinians are sheltering and North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as Secretary of State Blinken was in South Korea. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears 2 cases centered on free speech
2024/03/18
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The First Amendment was at the center of two key Supreme Court arguments on Monday. One honed in on social media companies' handling of misinformation while the powerful gun lobby, the National Rifle Association, was at the center of the other. Geoff Bennett discussed the hearings with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the response to Trump's escalating violent rhetoric
2024/03/18
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Donald Trump's escalating violent rhetoric and how lawmakers are responding, how establishment Republicans are dealing with Trump-endorsed candidates and President Biden's rift with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Federal housing assistance shrinks as rental prices, homelessness reach historic highs
2024/03/18
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Unlike other social safety net programs that continue to expand, federal housing assistance has shrunk to its lowest level in nearly 25 years, even as homelessness and rental prices have hit historic highs. Today, only one in four households that are eligible for federal housing assistance actually receive it. Stephanie Sy examines why for our series, America's Safety Net. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on harnessing AI in schools
2024/03/18
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Adrian Antao is a high school English teacher at KIPP NYC. Adrian has worked with educators, coders and designers at the nonprofit Playlab.ai to develop Project Toni, an AI tool to support his students with their writing revisions. While many are worried about using AI in the classroom, Adrian has found real benefits. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on harnessing AI in schools. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Netanyahu says Schumer's call for new Israeli election is 'inappropriate'
2024/03/17
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In our news wrap Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed U.S. criticism of his leadership and handling of Israel's war with Hamas, polls closed in Russia's presidential election and early returns show Putin with 88 percent of the vote, a man has been charged with murder in Pennsylvania over Saturday's shooting deaths of three family members, and another volcanic eruption in Iceland prompted evacuations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Investigation finds policies at Catholic-run hospitals restrict reproductive health care
2024/03/17
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According to KFF Health News, more than half a million babies are delivered each year in Catholic-run hospitals across the United States. In most cases, there are no complications, but during an emergency, patients can find themselves caught between accepted medical standards and these facilities' religious-based policies. KFF Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. support for LGBTQ+ rights is declining after decades of support. Here's why
2024/03/17
For the last few decades, LGBTQ+ rights in America have seen increasing public support. But now, a new survey finds a slight decline in that support for the first time in years. William Brangham speaks with Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, to learn more about the data. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar
2024/03/17
Kevlar is a fiber that's stronger than steel, and it's revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our "Hidden Histories" series this Women's History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented Kevlar in 1965. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Israel conducts airstrikes in central Gaza as aid airdrops continue
2024/03/16
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In our news wrap Saturday, more aid was airdropped across northern Gaza while Israel moves toward sending ground forces into Rafah in the south, a shooting suspect barricaded himself in a house in New Jersey, the FAA is investigating another incident involving a Boeing 737, Russia saw protests on day two of its presidential election, and the CDC says U.S. marriages are back to pre-pandemic levels. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes
2024/03/16
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From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people's minds about the safety of helicopters. John Goglia, a former member of the NTSB and former chair of the National Coalition for Aviation Education, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The plastic industry knowingly pushed recycling myth for decades, new report finds
2024/03/16
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The world produces an average of 430 million metric tons of plastic each year. The United States alone produces tens of millions of tons of plastic waste annually. Yet on average, only about 5 to 6 percent of plastic in the U.S. is recycled. NPR correspondent Michael Copley joins Ali Rogin to discuss a new report on the plastic industry's tactics to push recycling and avoid regulation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Conservationists track surge in great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod
2024/03/16
Environmental efforts to protect sharks in recent years have resulted in a huge increase in the great white shark population off the New England coast. It's a conservation success story, with potentially unnerving implications for beachgoers. Rhode Island PBS Weekly's David Wright reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fani Willis' Georgia election case will proceed, and other things to know about Trump's trials
2024/03/15
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District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, is stepping aside. That departure came after the judge in the case said one of them would have to resign. William Brangham joins Amna Nawaz to catch up on a week of legal developments for the former president. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Central U.S. starts to pick up after deadly storm
2024/03/15
In our news wrap Friday, a string of suspected tornadoes killed at least three people overnight in Ohio, with the death toll likely to rise as the search through debris continues. Also, at least 20 people were killed by a Russian missile attack on a residential area of Odessa. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
'We have not given up on Congress' to act on immigration reform, Mayorkas says
2024/03/15
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What the U.S. is experiencing at the southern border reflects what's happening around the world, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday. And that's "the largest number of displaced people" since World War II or longer. Mayorkas talks to Amna Nawaz about whether the president will take action on immigration, the rising number of people fleeing Haiti and growing terror warnings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. skeptical that Israel can protect Gaza civilians as Rafah assault looms
2024/03/15
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced he had approved plans to assault Rafah, where more than half of all Gazans have fled. At the same time, Netanyahu and international mediators also acknowledged that negotiations for a cease-fire have advanced. Nick Schifrin talks with Amna Nawaz to break it all down. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What you need to know about 2024's third-party candidates so far
2024/03/15
The 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is officially set, but third-party candidates and well-funded organizations are attempting to carve out their own paths. Laura Barrón-López and Geoff Bennett discuss the different efforts to field an alternative ticket. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
'To Be A Jew Today' examines modern, multifaceted faith and struggle
2024/03/15
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In Noah Feldman's latest book, "To Be A Jew Today," the Harvard Law professor turns his focus to his own faith in order to understand identity, politics and culture. Feldman sits down with Amna Nawaz to discuss Jews' relationship to Israel, persistent and subtle forms of antisemitism, and all of the different ways to be Jewish. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brooks and Capehart on immigration action, third-party candidates
2024/03/15
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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including whether President Biden should act on his own on immigration, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for political change in Israel, plus the appetite for third-party candidates in the upcoming presidential election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Schumer criticizes Netanyahu and his far-right coalition in scathing speech
2024/03/14
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In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Schumer called Israel's Netanyahu an obstacle to peace, the Palestinian Authority is getting a new prime minister, a federal judge in Florida rejected Trump's motion to dismiss the classified documents case against him, Biden made a campaign visit to Michigan, former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said he's organizing an investor group to buy TikTok, and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
EU's top foreign policy official calls 30,000 killed in Gaza 'a massacre'
2024/03/14
The Biden administration is struggling to find solutions to two major foreign policy challenges: creating a ceasefire in the war in Gaza and helping fund Ukraine's war against Russia. Nick Schifrin speaks with Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, to learn more about global efforts on these two fronts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' settlement changes and what restrictions remain
2024/03/14
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Students and teachers in Florida can now discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, as long as it's not part of formal instruction. It's an important change after a new settlement between state education officials and civil rights attorneys who challenged the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law. WMFE education reporter Danielle Prieur joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amid ordeal of the Israel-Hamas war, expectant mothers share the struggles of pregnancy
2024/03/14
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Of the many horrors endured by Palestinians and Israelis since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, perhaps none is more acute than those of expectant mothers. For the last several months, special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen has been charting the progress of their pain, their pregnancies, their sorrows and their joys. She brings us their stories now. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why Black women face mistreatment, discrimination in higher education
2024/03/14
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The death of an administrator at Lincoln University in Missouri and the resignation of Harvard's former president have sparked outrage, concern and dialogue about the treatment of Black women in higher education. We hear from Black women about the challenges and pressures they face in academia, and Geoff Bennett speaks with UT Austin professor Bridget Goosby for more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How quantum computing could help us understand more about the universe
2024/03/14
Scientists, researchers and some big companies are eager to jumpstart the next generation of computing, one that will be far more sophisticated and dependent on understanding the subatomic nature of the universe. But as science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports, it's a huge challenge to take this new quantum leap forward. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mother of slain journalist James Foley discusses new book about her son
2024/03/14
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Friday marks 13 years since the start of the Syrian civil war. Jim Foley was an American journalist covering the conflict when he was kidnapped by Islamic State terrorists in 2012 and publicly beheaded two years later. A decade later, his mother Diane Foley tells his story and how she became an advocate for American hostages abroad in a new book, "American Mother." She joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How a TikTok ban in the U.S. could violate 1st Amendment rights
2024/03/13
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The House voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill that could ban TikTok here in the U.S. unless the app cuts ties with China. The bill now heads to the Senate where its fate is unclear. Last night, we heard from the lead sponsors of the bill. Tonight, we hear an opposing voice from David Greene, civil liberties director and senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Judge tosses out some charges in Trump 2020 election interference case
2024/03/13
In our news wrap Wednesday, a judge in Georgia tosses out some charges against Trump and his allies in a 2020 election interference case, six Palestinians have died in clashes across the occupied West Bank, and Ukraine sent a new wave of armed drones into Russia to strike oil refineries. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 2024 election becomes a 2-man race as Trump and Biden prepare for a rematch
2024/03/13
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The race for the White House is officially a two-man race as the most recent occupants of the office clinch their party nominations and prepare for a 2020 rematch. To help unpack Trump's path forward, and whether Biden can appeal to disaffected Republicans, we speak to Doug Heye, the former communications director to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the Republican National Committee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Thousands of unaccompanied children make a dangerous trek to the U.S. southern border
2024/03/13
Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israel announces plan to evacuate Rafah ahead of southern offensive
2024/03/13
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Israel's top spokesperson suggested that Israel has a plan to evacuate many of the more than 1 million Gazans who have fled to Rafah in southern Gaza. The news comes as the U.S. continues to call on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the strip while families struggle to observe Ramadan. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin speaks on how people in Gaza are celebrating. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gazans struggle with starvation and displacement this Ramadan
2024/03/13
There is fasting, and then there is starving. At Ramadan, many Gazans say they are now doing both. Nick Schifrin reports on how Palestinian families are struggling for sustenance during this holy month that has come amid a food crisis fueled by the Israel-Hamas war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Boeing remains under scrutiny amid quality control issues
2024/03/13
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Boeing remains on the hot seat over questions about its production processes. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told lawmakers her investigators still don't know who worked on the door panel that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight. Meanwhile, NYT reported Boeing and a key supplier failed a number of audits. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien spoke on what went wrong. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Political divides cut through marriages and families in the run-up to the 2024 election
2024/03/13
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For many Americans, politics has become far more personal, and divisive, than it once was. Now, in the run-up to the November election, that's creating some friction within families. Tonight, Judy Woodruff looks at the impact of politics on marriages, dating and families as part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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