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Researchers note rise in autism among Somali Americans
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Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis around autism, acute among children of color, and alarming among Somali Americans in particular. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the U.S.
New documentary spotlights high school mariachi competitions
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A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Hezbollah fighting increases strain for Israelis near border
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A year ago, Hezbollah opened fire on northern Israel one day after the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in what it called solidarity with Hamas. Soon after, the Israeli government evacuated more than 60,000 residents living near the border. Nick Schifrin has been traveling across northern Israel and begins his report from Kiryat Shmona, just a mile and a half from the Lebanese border.
News Wrap: Hurricane Helene's death toll passes 200
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In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Helene's death toll has risen to 200, Typhoon Krathon made landfall in southwestern Taiwan, NATO's new leader made his first official visit to Ukraine, at least 78 people have died after an overcrowded boat capsized in Congo and the nation's biggest retailers are ramping up their hiring for the holiday season.
Jan. 6 committee member weighs in on unsealed Trump evidence
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Recently unsealed evidence revealed new details in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Rep. Zoe Lofgren was one of the lawmakers tasked with investigating Jan. 6 and what led to it. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
Poll reveals voters divided on election fraud concerns
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With just over a month to go until Election Day, the presidential race is still neck and neck. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins breaks down the findings from the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Harris campaigns with Cheney as Trump repeats false claims
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Both presidential candidates took their campaigns to the Midwest on Thursday fighting for crucial wins across the so-called Blue Wall. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Wisconsin and former President Trump gave a familiar, and false, rallying cry in Michigan. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Officers convicted of tampering in Tyre Nichols death
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Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. John Yang reports.
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