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How Arizona’s abortion ban revival affects close 2024 races
S2024 E105 - 5m 22s
The near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court revived this week dates back to 1864, a time when Arizona wasn’t a state, slavery was legal and only white men could vote. Many GOP officeholders and candidates scrambled to distance themselves from the law. John Yang speaks with Republican strategist Barrett Marson for more about how party members are navigating the political fallout.
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News Wrap: House approves reauthorization of FISA
S2024 E104 - 3m 50s
In our news wrap Friday, House lawmakers approved the reauthorization of FISA for two years, the Biden administration announced a new wave of student loan cancellations, Vice President Harris visited Arizona in the wake of the state's near-total abortion ban and one person died and 14 others injured after a driver intentionally drove a semi-trailer truck into a Texas public safety office.
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Robert MacNeil's colleagues remember his life and legacy
S2024 E104 - 9m 6s
Former colleagues of NewsHour co-founder Robert MacNeil joined to reflect on his life and career after his death at the age of 93. Judy Woodruff, Jeffrey Brown and former executive producer Linda Winslow worked with MacNeil over many years and counted him as a dear friend.
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What to expect when Trump's 1st criminal trial begins Monday
S2024 E104 - 7m 26s
The nation is about to enter uncharted territory. On Monday, for the first time in American history, a former president will be tried in a court of law. Donald Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records to prevent news of an alleged extramarital affair from becoming public. William Brangham previews this complicated, historic case.
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Israel awaits possible retaliatory attack from Iran
S2024 E104 - 4m 43s
Warning signs are flashing red throughout the Middle East and beyond as Israel and the U.S. await a possible Iranian response to the attack on its last week in Damascus, Syria. That Israeli airstrike killed one of Iran's senior military leaders. The Islamic Republic has vowed vengeance. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Brooks and Marcus on abortion restrictions motivating voters
S2024 E104 - 10m 40s
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including a major abortion decision out of Arizona weighs on the minds of voters and Republicans on Capitol Hill navigate their agenda with influence from Donald Trump.
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Renowned journalist, NewsHour co-founder Robert MacNeil dies
S2024 E104 - 13m 2s
Robert MacNeil died Friday morning at the age of 93. He was the visionary and driving force in the creation of the institution that, with Jim Lehrer, became the NewsHour. Jeffrey Brown looks back at his life and legacy.
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Wind-assisted vessels could make shipping climate-friendly
S2024 E103 - 7m 20s
Is a revolution in commercial shipping to take place? Eighty percent of all international trade is carried by sea, producing substantial carbon emissions. Following the successful operation of two giant wind-assisted vessels, a British company predicts that by 2026, half of all new ships will have high-tech sails. Malcolm Brabant reports.
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Biden to close 'gun show loophole,' expand background checks
S2024 E103 - 7m 5s
The Biden administration is issuing a rule designed to close a gap that allows gun buyers to avoid background checks. The move will end the so-called "gun show loophole” and require checks when dealers sell guns at gun shows, flea markets, social media or other places outside of brick-and-mortar stores. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kris Brown.
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U.S. bolsters Asian military ties amid Chinese provocations
S2024 E103 - 8m 59s
President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday, sending a strong message of unity to Beijing. The administration says the network of alliances and partnerships in Asia is expanding in direct response to actions by China. Nick Schifirin discussed the developments with Zack Cooper, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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'Chili crunch' trademark sparks debate over food and culture
S2024 E103 - 7m 15s
A hot debate over the ownership of a spicy Asian condiment has sent social media into a frenzy over food, culture, heritage and business. Momofuku founder David Chang is spearheading a trademark battle to protect its chili crunch brand. But the backlash against him has been swift. Stephanie Sy reports.
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News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation
S2024 E103 - 4m 43s
In our news wrap Thursday, the White House said it warned Iran not to use a suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Syria as a 'pretext to escalate' tensions in the region, Ukraine's parliament passed a new mobilization law to boost its military ranks amid recent Russian advances and federal authorities in California charged Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter with bank fraud.
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