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New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction
S2024 E117 - 5m 56s
New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, a stunning reversal in the landmark case of the #MeToo movement. The court said the judge's decision to allow witnesses to claim Weinstein assaulted them, but not include those allegations in the charges, precluded Weinstein from having a fair trial. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jodi Kantor of The New York Times.
Protests against war in Gaza spread across college campuses
S2024 E117 - 9m 28s
Campus protests are continuing to grow across the U.S. Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested over the past several days at multiple schools. The protests have also reached Vanderbilt University where dozens of students have faced suspension, expulsion and even arrest for their participation. Amna Nawaz discussed Vanderbilt's approach with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier.
Kharkiv's children continue education below ground
S2024 E117 - 7m 28s
In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its airstrikes on Kharkiv. The eastern Ukrainian city has already faced nonstop bombings since Russia's full-scale invasion started more than two years ago. This latest campaign has left the 1.3 million residents of Ukraine’s second-largest city worried about what comes next as the war reaches a critical juncture. Amna Nawaz reports.
Emissions rules could hasten coal power plant retirements
S2024 E117 - 6m 34s
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a long-awaited set of regulations regarding proposed limits on fossil-fueled power plant emissions. But these new rules could mean the end of the coal industry as a source of electricity generated in the United States. Stephanie Sy discussed these rules and the reactions to them with Jennifer Dlouhy, Bloomberg’s energy and environmental reporter.
Book reveals Barbara Walters' personal cost of success
S2024 E117 - 6m 45s
Barbara Walters became an icon of the industry, rising through the ranks to become one of the country’s first and most successful female television journalists. But her enormous professional success often came at great personal cost. It’s the focus of a revealing new book, “The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters.” Amna Nawaz discussed more with author Susan Page.
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