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What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt 5:57

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Israel continued bombarding parts of Gaza Sunday even as its negotiators prepared for mediated talks with Hamas in Egypt. The talks, aimed at a deal to exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners, could be the first step toward ending the war in Gaza. John Yang speaks with Daniel Estrin, NPR's correspondent covering the Israel-Hamas w…

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News Wrap: Trump deploys 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon 3:39

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In our news wrap Sunday, Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon after a federal judge blocked him from deploying Oregon’s National Guard to Portland, Russian strikes across Ukraine killed five people, Syria held its first election since the fall of Assad, and Speaker Johnson said the House won’t be back in session until the Sen…

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The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary 6:42

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According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of school librarians who’ve found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. Film director Kim Snyder and librarian Audrey Wilson-Youngb…

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How Bad Bunny is making history while celebrating Puerto Rican culture on the world stage 7:03

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Global superstar and Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny has been getting hotter and hotter lately. His celebrity reaches beyond the music industry, spanning generations and encompassing politics, Caribbean culture and Puerto Rican and Latin pride. John Yang speaks with Yale professor Albert Sergio Laguna about what makes Bad Bunny such a phenomenon. P…

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Former Middle East negotiator analyzes sticking points of Trump’s Gaza peace plan 6:40

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U.S. envoys are going to Cairo to try to nail down a deal between Hamas and Israel to free the remaining Israeli hostages, which Trump hopes would be the first step toward ending their war. While both Hamas and Israel have sounded positive about Trump’s plan, they’ve also indicated there’s still much to be resolved. John Yang speaks with former Mid…

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News Wrap: Authorities question 6 suspects linked to Manchester synagogue attack 2:12

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In our news wrap Saturday, police in Britain are questioning six people arrested in connection with the deadly Yom Kippur synagogue attack, Japan’s ruling party elected an ultra-conservative leader positioned to become the nation’s first woman prime minister, and Morocco’s biggest anti-government protests in years turned deadly this week. PBS News …

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What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments 7:31

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More than two years after the pandemic ended, millions of Americans are still living with long COVID. Symptoms vary from person to person, but range from mild to severe to physically debilitating. Recently, Health Secretary Kennedy kicked off new efforts to address long COVID with a roundtable discussion. Ali Rogin speaks with two members of the lo…

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Are ‘vampire devices’ draining energy in your home? Here’s what to do 5:05

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Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game consoles and laptop chargers, account for 5 to 10% of nationwide home energy use. Stephanie Sy speaks with Alexis Abramson, dean of the Climate School a…

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Meet the artisanal makers of the world’s most expensive cheese 1:57

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In northern Spain, there’s a dying culinary art that produces the most expensive cheese in the world. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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Trump demands Israel end Gaza attack as Hamas responds to his peace proposal 4:53

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President Trump is demanding that Israel end the war in Gaza. It comes after Hamas announced it had agreed to Trump’s proposal to release all Israeli hostages held in Gaza. But the militant group, which launched the deadly Oct. 7 attacks just short of two years ago, did not agree to all of the president’s framework. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News …

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No end in sight for shutdown as Congress leaves for weekend 3:14

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After another day of deadlock, the Senate adjourned for the weekend, extending the government shutdown into next week. Democrats are holding out for Republicans to make health care concessions to their spending bill. But until lawmakers figure out a way forward, thousands of federal workers are left worrying about their paychecks and mass layoffs. …

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Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system 5:10

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Roughly 750,000 federal employees were furloughed when the government closed its doors. Not included in that number are the air traffic controllers who will continue to work, without pay, as long as the shutdown continues. That has raised concerns about the strain on an already understaffed and overworked cohort. Geoff Bennett spoke with Nick Danie…

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News Wrap: U.S. forces destroy another suspected drug boat near Venezuela 4:41

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In our news wrap Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. forces destroyed a boat near Venezuela that they say was trafficking narcotics, UK investigators say one of the two men killed in the Manchester synagogue attack may have been accidentally shot by police and a New York judge sentenced Sean "Diddy" Combs to four years and two months i…

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A look at the major cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term 8:17

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The Supreme Court begins a new term on Monday following a summer-long recess shaped by legal battles over the Trump administration’s agenda. William Brangham discussed the high-profile cases with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog cofounder Amy Howe, and Stephen Vladeck, constitutional law professor at Georgetown University. PBS News is…

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Brooks and Capehart on political dysfunction and the government shutdown 12:45

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown showing no signs of ending quickly, President Trump taking the opportunity to further dismantle the federal government and Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.S. military. PBS News is supported by - …

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Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake’s fragile future 7:53

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As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, the arts community has mobilized to lay bare the major ecological, economic and health stakes if the decline continues. The public art project, Wake the Great Salt Lake, aims to educate and inspire residents and visitors alike. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and cultu…

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The pawpaw: America’s forgotten native fruit finds new popularity 4:41

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Apples, oranges and bananas are sold in abundance in supermarkets throughout the country. But some say the most American fruit is one you’ll likely never see in the produce department, and it’s one you’ve probably never heard of. Deema Zein bites into the long history of the pawpaw, America's forgotten fruit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.…

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Trump threatens mass firings as shutdown continues with no signs of potential deal 5:37

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There were no signs of progress between lawmakers on Thursday. That ensures the government will remain shut down for another day as Democrats dig in on protections to health care. President Trump is also digging in and warning of far-reaching consequences. He even invoked the name of Project 2025, a policy blueprint he distanced himself from on the…

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GOP Sen. Rounds: ‘We’re not going to negotiate’ with Dems until shutdown ends 8:00

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Congress did not meet on Thursday in part due to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. But when the Senate returns Friday, the question is, what is the way out of this shutdown? There are some in the Senate trying to talk across the aisle and find a way forward. One of those is Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota. He joined Lisa Desjardins to d…

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White House ‘using shutdown as excuse’ for more mass firings, Democrat says 8:27

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On the second day of the government shutdown, party leaders are not budging, and President Trump is increasingly threatening Democrats and taking aim at Democratic-led states. To discuss the Democratic perspective on the shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Biden and …

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News Wrap: 2 killed in terror attack on British synagogue 8:35

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In our news wrap Thursday, British police are calling the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester a terrorist attack, President Trump says the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels operating in the Caribbean, the White House is asking universities to align themselves with Trump's political priorities in exchange for funding and Israeli a…

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Millions of seniors lose access to telehealth services in wake of shutdown 6:53

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Two COVID-era Medicare programs, telehealth benefits and in-home hospital care, have ended abruptly for millions of Americans as a result of the government shutdown. Funding for both expired on September 30, and Congress failed to pass a new budget plan for either. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Kyle Zebley of the American Telemedicine Association.…

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Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation 7:30

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As President Trump intensifies his sweeping crackdown on immigration, more longtime residents, people who have lived in this country for years, are being caught up in the effort. Deportation flights to Laos have resumed for the first time in years. Stephanie Sy spoke with Alan Phetsadakone. He arrived in the United States as a toddler and now he fa…

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‘Tomorrow is Yesterday’ explores why Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts have fallen short 7:15

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For decades, the U.S. has tried to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those efforts, despite the deep passion among the mediators and the endless work with both sides, ultimately failed. Robert Malley participated in peace talks at Camp David 25 years ago and co-authored a book about the pursuit of peace. He sat down with Nick Schifrin to di…

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Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown 7:10

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Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate until funding is secure. Federal workers are either on the job without pay or temporarily furloughed and President Trump has threatened to make some cuts …

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What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt 5:57

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News Wrap: Trump deploys 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon 3:39

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The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary 6:42

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How Bad Bunny is making history while celebrating Puerto Rican culture on the world stage 7:03

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Former Middle East negotiator analyzes sticking points of Trump’s Gaza peace plan 6:40

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News Wrap: Authorities question 6 suspects linked to Manchester synagogue attack 2:12

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What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments 7:31

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Are ‘vampire devices’ draining energy in your home? Here’s what to do 5:05

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Meet the artisanal makers of the world’s most expensive cheese 1:57

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Trump demands Israel end Gaza attack as Hamas responds to his peace proposal 4:53

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No end in sight for shutdown as Congress leaves for weekend 3:14

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Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system 5:10

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News Wrap: U.S. forces destroy another suspected drug boat near Venezuela 4:41

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A look at the major cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term 8:17

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Brooks and Capehart on political dysfunction and the government shutdown 12:45

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Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake’s fragile future 7:53

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The pawpaw: America’s forgotten native fruit finds new popularity 4:41

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Trump threatens mass firings as shutdown continues with no signs of potential deal 5:37

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GOP Sen. Rounds: ‘We’re not going to negotiate’ with Dems until shutdown ends 8:00

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White House ‘using shutdown as excuse’ for more mass firings, Democrat says 8:27

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News Wrap: 2 killed in terror attack on British synagogue 8:35

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Millions of seniors lose access to telehealth services in wake of shutdown 6:53

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Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation 7:30

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‘Tomorrow is Yesterday’ explores why Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts have fallen short 7:15

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Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown 7:10