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Comparing Trump's and Harris' ideas on how to boost economy

7m 45s

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris unveiled more of her economic policies. In New Hampshire, Harris announced a proposal that would offer tax breaks for new small businesses. The economy and inflation are top priorities for voters and Harris and Trump have highlighted their different approaches if elected. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on both candidates' plans.

Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is out with a new memoir chronicling her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation's highest court, all in a single generation. Geoff Bennett sat down with Justice Jackson in New York to discuss "Lovely One."

Teachers, shopkeepers take up arms in Sudan's civil war

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International aid groups issued a joint declaration that the hunger crisis in Sudan is of historic proportions. For nearly 18 months, the country has been embroiled in a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. With support from the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Leila Molana Allen spoke with some of the men fighting the war and looked into the powers funding it.

D.C. youth volunteer to preserve historic Black cemeteries

3m 30s

Last year, Congress passed a measure to find and protect historic Black cemeteries nationwide. But the money to do the work hasn't been allocated. Some aren't waiting for lawmakers to act. Earlier this summer, dozens of people came together to help preserve a pair of cemeteries in Washington. From the News Hour’s Student Reporting Labs journalism training program, Claire Baek reports.

Trump makes election lies a key feature of his campaign

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With just over 60 days to go until Election Day, former President Trump is again casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process. Lies about the 2020 election have been a key feature of Trump’s third campaign for the presidency. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a closer look with David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research.

Zelenskyy pleas for long-range weapons after Russian strikes

3m 37s

Ukraine is reeling after one of the deadliest Russian strikes since the war began more than two and a half years ago. Authorities say two missiles hit a military academy and a hospital in the town of Poltava, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds more. Nick Schifrin reports.

Walz's nomination keeps politics in spotlight at state fair

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The Minnesota State Fair is the largest in the nation in terms of daily attendance and it has a long history of politics. It’s where Teddy Roosevelt uttered the famous phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick." Politics has again taken center stage as Gov. Tim Walz took time off the campaign trail to attend and has been top of mind for fairgoers. Mary Lahammer of Twin Cities PBS reports.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on working-class voter influence

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to working-class voters and former President Trump's shifting strategy on reproductive rights.

Union workers in battleground states could swing election

7m 44s

With a little more than two months to go to the general election, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are fighting to win key Midwestern states like Michigan. Both candidates are determined to get as much of the union vote there as they can. But as economics correspondent Paul Solman reports, Trump has shown surprising strength among some workers.

Amid protests, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would not join cease-fire talks over his demand that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt. He spoke after thousands of workers walked off their jobs following a night of protests over his failure to reach a deal for the release of hostages. John Yang discussed more with Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute.

Book chronicles how Murdaugh's conviction toppled a dynasty

8m 49s

Last year, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in South Carolina in a case that gripped many across the country. The new book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty," chronicles not just the murders, but a family that used violence to gain power for a century. Lisa Desjardins reports.

‘Daughters’ examines the challenges of fathers behind bars

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The relationship between fathers and daughters can play a crucial role in a young girl’s life. But what if the fathers are behind bars? A new documentary, “Daughters,” follows four girls and their fathers preparing for a daddy-daughter dance in the Washington, D.C. jail and how the event affects them in the years after. Directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton join John Yang to discuss.

The story of Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong

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In 1965, Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong helped lead the Delano grape strike and boycott for better wages and working conditions. It was the birth of the farmworkers labor movement and led to a landmark contract. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Johnny Itliong talks about his father’s legacy with his own son, Aleks.

Americans face sky-high energy bills amid extreme heat

8m 6s

As summer temperatures have soared across the nation, so have electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. Every year, nearly 3 million American households have their electricity shut off because of unpaid bills. We hear from people dealing with this issue and John Yang speaks with Sanya Carley, professor of energy policy and city planning at the University of Pennsylvania, to learn more.

Paralympian Tatyana McFadden on her quest for a medal record

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The 2024 Paralympics for athletes with disabilities is underway in Paris. One of the more than 4,000 competitors is closing in on a remarkable achievement: winning the most track and field medals in either the Olympics or Paralympics, for either men or women. John Yang speaks with Team USA wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden for our Weekend Spotlight series.

Why power outages raise carbon monoxide poisoning risk

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Climate change is making extreme weather events like wildfires, floods and hurricanes more frequent and severe. Scientists now say that carbon monoxide poisonings are on the rise amid widespread power outages following those events. ProPublica’s Lexi Churchill joins Ali Rogin to discuss her recent reporting on this issue.

Families paying for school lunches grapple with online fees

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Schools are increasingly turning to online payment systems for school lunches. Those systems are run by payment processing companies, which typically charge transaction fees. According to federal analysis, families qualifying for reduced-price meals may be paying as much as 60 cents in fees for every dollar spent. John Yang speaks with Associated Press business reporter Cora Lewis for more.

News Wrap: Harris fends off challenges in 1st interview

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In our news wrap Friday, Kamala Harris fended off challenges to her policy positions in her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump spoke to the right-wing Moms for Liberty group in Washington, a Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine's second-largest city killed at least five and Israel said it killed a top commander and two associates during raids in the occupied West Bank.

Gaza polio case highlights collapse of health infrastructure

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The World Health Organization, working with other UN agencies and the Palestinian Ministry of Health, will begin vaccinating children in Gaza against polio. Israel and Hamas have agreed to have three-day pauses in fighting so health workers can distribute the vaccine. It comes amid the massive destruction of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Tammy Abughnaim.

Insurance system makes finding mental health care difficult

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More than one in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness, but only about half receive treatment. Many struggle to find a therapist that will accept their insurance. An NPR/ProPublica investigation found that therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists who join insurance networks often leave because of challenges. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Annie Waldman of ProPublica.

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