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‘Public health is in trouble,’ says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest 7:16

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There are serious concerns about the Centers for Disease Control and its mission after Susan Monarez was suddenly fired from her position as director. She had refused to resign amid clashes with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. Her dismissal set off a wave of resignations, including chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, …

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Minneapolis mourns 2 children killed in Catholic school shooting 7:13

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Minneapolis is beginning the long healing process in the wake of the country's latest school shooting. Mourners gathered outside the Catholic school where two students were killed on Wednesday. Special Correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran 5:31

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Three European countries that were part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal launched a process to reimpose sanctions that were lifted a decade ago as part of the agreement. France, Germany and the United Kingdom accused Iran of breaking its commitments, starting a 30-day clock that could end with Iran’s economy further squeezed, arms deals halted and for…

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‘We felt ambushed,’ man says after wife’s ICE detention led to hospitalization 7:04

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ICE arrested Jemmy Jimenez-Rosa in Boston as she and her family returned home to the U.S. after a vacation in Mexico. Rosa, who has a green card, was held for 10 days and moved between detention facilities. She's one of many with no violent criminal convictions caught up in the administration’s immigration crackdown. Amna Nawaz spoke with Jemmy's h…

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20 years later, a look at Katrina’s lasting impact and concerns over future storms 9:44

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It's been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coasts. While Katrina remains the costliest U.S. natural disaster, the deepest impact is found in the human suffering and the difficult journey toward recovery. For our series Tipping Point, Lisa Desjardins explores the lessons learned — and what still lies…

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New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding 7:50

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Cuts to the arts at the federal level have been in the news, but some states are also slashing their funding. In New Hampshire, the cultural sector generated some $3.5 billion in revenue in 2023, but arts groups there now face a potential double hit. Jeffrey Brown reports for the series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democrac…

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‘We owe this to our children’: Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack 11:17

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A shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis left at least two young children dead and another 17 people injured. Authorities say they do not yet know of a motive, but said the shooter released a manifesto on social media that has since been taken down. William Brangham reports and Geoff Bennett speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. PBS News …

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News Wrap: Trump administration taking over management of D.C.’s Union Station 7:15

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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Trump administration is taking over management of Washington's Union Station in its latest effort to put the capital city further under federal control, CDC head Susan Monarez is reportedly being forced out weeks after taking the job, the FDA approved updated COVID vaccines with new restrictions and Kilmar Abrego Gar…

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FEMA employees behind letter blasting Trump cuts placed on leave amid crackdown on dissent 6:38

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About two dozen FEMA employees have been placed on leave after they signed an open letter criticizing the Trump administration’s cuts and personnel decisions. The letter warns the cuts undermine the progress FEMA has made after Hurricane Katrina, a storm that slammed the Gulf Coast 20 years ago this week. Amna Nawaz discussed the changes with Craig…

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Miles Taylor warns: ‘We need America to wake up’ as Trump punishes opponents 6:17

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The suspension of FEMA staffers and the FBI raid of John Bolton are just the latest examples of the Trump administration targeting critics or political enemies. That ire is something Miles Taylor knows all too well. While serving in Trump’s first administration, he anonymously criticized the president and has been dealing with the fallout ever sinc…

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Russia and Ukraine target each other’s energy infrastructure as war persists 4:08

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Ukraine said that more than 100,000 people were without power after Russia launched a massive attack on the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine has also been targeting Russia's oil and gas facilities, spiking fuel costs and requiring the country to ration gas. It's just the latest sign that the war continues to rage, despite American attempts …

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What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding 5:45

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Cracker Barrel is backtracking on its nearly $700 million rebrand after widespread backlash from customers and investors. The overhaul, centered on a text-only logo and a modern design, was criticized as sterile and out of step with the chain’s nostalgic image. Geoff Bennett discussed the rebrand, the backlash and the politics at play with Americus…

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What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland’s history of political violence 11:32

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The United States is a deeply divided country awash in weapons, leading many to worry about escalating political violence and even a broader sectarian conflict. Judy Woodruff traveled to Northern Ireland, a place steeped in both political violence and the hope for peace, to find out what lessons we might learn from its experience. It's for her seri…

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How Trump’s attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence 12:28

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President Trump made it clear he is seeking more control of the Federal Reserve. He said he fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook from the bank's board, but she says she's not leaving and will take the administration to court. At stake is the balance of power on the nation's top bank, which could undermine its long-held independence. Amna Nawaz discussed mo…

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News Wrap: Israeli military says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike 5:21

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the Israeli military claims it was targeting a Hamas surveillance camera when it struck a hospital in Gaza and killed 20 people, including five journalists and the Trump administration says it will withhold federal funding from states that don't enforce English language requirements for truckers. PBS News is supported by -…

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Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.? 4:47

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President Trump spent more than three hours touting what he sees as his administration's achievements at his cabinet meeting. He weighed in on topics from reinstating the death penalty for murder cases in Washington, D.C., to Health Secretary Kennedy's attempt to identify a cause for autism. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https…

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California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines 8:09

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The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use of that resource and whether bigger changes are needed. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. …

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Baltimore’s mayor calls Trump’s threats to send in troops ‘political theater’ 7:15

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President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into other Democratic-led cities, just days after ordering troops into Washington. One of his main targets is Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the threats inappropriate and invited the president to visit to see the progress city and state leaders say they’ve made. Geoff Bennett disc…

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Retired major general calls Trump’s National Guard plans ‘unneeded and dangerous’ 6:55

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President Trump signed an executive order Monday that said each state’s National Guard units “are resourced, trained, organized and available to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.” Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with retired Army Major General Randy Manner, the former acting vice chief of the Nationa…

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East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies 4:47

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They’re on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Deema Zein reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection 2:55

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Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection. PBS News is supported b…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorney discusses his case amid new deportation effort 7:08

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland resident whose illegal deportation sparked scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, was arrested again during a meeting with ICE. The administration now says he’s being processed for deportation to Uganda. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Abrego Garcia’s attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg…

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News Wrap: Trump signs order aimed at flag burning 5:14

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In our news wrap Monday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at flag burning, the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest is refusing to let up and nearly 200 current and former FEMA employees are warning that changes by the Trump administration could result in a…

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A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement 6:56

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Some of the more than 2,000 National Guard troops on duty in Washington, D.C., are now armed, part of a crackdown that President Trump once again claimed was needed to help curb crime in the city. While he threatened similar actions in other cities, including Chicago and New York, his power to consolidate law enforcement in the nation’s capital is …

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Another 5 journalists killed after Israel strikes Gaza’s largest hospital 8:11

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A pair of Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed five journalists and more than a dozen others, including first responders. Some of their deaths occurred on live television in what Israel called a "tragic mishap." This incident follows strikes that killed six journalists in Gaza City two weeks ago, the single deadliest day of the war for those c…

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‘Public health is in trouble,’ says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest 7:16

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Minneapolis mourns 2 children killed in Catholic school shooting 7:13

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Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran 5:31

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‘We felt ambushed,’ man says after wife’s ICE detention led to hospitalization 7:04

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20 years later, a look at Katrina’s lasting impact and concerns over future storms 9:44

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New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding 7:50

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‘We owe this to our children’: Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack 11:17

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News Wrap: Trump administration taking over management of D.C.’s Union Station 7:15

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FEMA employees behind letter blasting Trump cuts placed on leave amid crackdown on dissent 6:38

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Miles Taylor warns: ‘We need America to wake up’ as Trump punishes opponents 6:17

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Russia and Ukraine target each other’s energy infrastructure as war persists 4:08

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What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding 5:45

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What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland’s history of political violence 11:32

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How Trump’s attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence 12:28

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News Wrap: Israeli military says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike 5:21

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Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.? 4:47

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California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines 8:09

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Baltimore’s mayor calls Trump’s threats to send in troops ‘political theater’ 7:15

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Retired major general calls Trump’s National Guard plans ‘unneeded and dangerous’ 6:55

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East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies 4:47

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A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection 2:55

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorney discusses his case amid new deportation effort 7:08

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News Wrap: Trump signs order aimed at flag burning 5:14

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A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement 6:56

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Another 5 journalists killed after Israel strikes Gaza’s largest hospital 8:11