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Chicago groups counter narrative city is hotbed of violence

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Chicago has one of the highest rates of gun deaths of any major city in the country and some on the front lines say that’s rooted in a history of racism, violence and inequality dating back generations. Judy Woodruff reports for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

The inspiring stories to follow during the Paralympic Games

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The 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony in the heart of Paris that featured aerial displays, dancers and a major spectacle attended by more than 60,000 people. Thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing for what promises to be a stunning display of athleticism over 11 days. Stephanie Sy discussed the games with Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a four-time Paralympian.

Surgeon General on mental health struggles facing parents

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As most parents will attest, raising children can be challenging. But today, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory, saying it’s even more difficult now and it's time to recognize the stress and mental health toll associated with parenting is a serious public health concern for the country. Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Murthy about his concerns and recommendations.

McMaster recounts time in Trump White House in new book

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As the presidential race heats up, a new book looks at Donald Trump’s first administration with respect to foreign policy and national security. Trump tapped H.R. McMaster, a three-star general who served in the Gulf War and Iraq War, to be his national security adviser in 2017. Geoff Bennett spoke with McMaster about his book, "At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House."

Harris kicks off Ga. tour as Trump posts grievances online

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Vice President Kamala Harris launched a two-day swing through Georgia on Wednesday. It's her seventh trip to the state this year and will end with a rally in Savannah. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the past 24 hours posting grievances and conspiracy theories across social media platforms. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank

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Israel launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank targeting what it says are Palestinian militants. For perspective on the developments, Amna Nawaz spoke with Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown University and author of "A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism."

Companies scale back DEI plans after conservative backlash

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Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Simone Foxman of Bloomberg News.

Alsu Kurmasheva on life back home after release from Russia

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A prisoner swap with Russia brought three Americans home earlier this month. Among them was Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who was sentenced to six and a half years after the Russian government accused her of "spreading falsehoods" about the army. Kurmasheva and her husband, Pavel Butorin, joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her experience and how she's adjusting to life back home.

Plan offering legal status to undocumented spouses paused

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A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a Biden administration program that could offer legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. Citizens. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Voting rules in swing states could affect election results

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As we wind our way to Election Day, some key states are still debating and battling over new election rule changes. In some prominent cases, these are Republican-led and pushed by former President Trump himself. In the past few weeks, the Georgia Election Board passed changes that could affect this year’s results. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat.

People with disabilities face extra hurdles for housing

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Millions of Americans are priced out of homes and apartments. For people with disabilities, finding an accessible place they can afford can be even more challenging. Judy Woodruff reports on the affordable housing shortage for our series, Disability Reframed.

Israel rescues hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

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After 326 days in captivity, a hostage was found in the Hamas tunnels underneath Gaza and brought to safety by the Israeli military. Qaid Farhan Alkadi is the eighth hostage to be rescued from Gaza, but dozens more wait to be freed in a potential cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. Stephanie Sy reports.

Why the special counsel filed a new indictment against Trump

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The fallout from the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity continues. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment against former President Trump in federal court. The charges against the Republican nominee remain the same: four counts related to alleged actions he took to stay in power after the 2020 election. Geoff Bennett broke down the new indictment with Carrie Johnson of NPR.

How NASA plans to bring stranded astronauts home

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NASA's initial launch with the Boeing Starliner capsule has not worked out well. The space agency announced this weekend it has finally decided the two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station will come back on a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. The pair were initially sent on an eight-day mission in early June. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with science correspondent Miles O’Brien.

Stephen King on his iconic career and 'You Like It Darker'

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Fifty years ago, a 26-year-old rural Maine school teacher wrote the horror novel “Carrie.” That man, Stephen King, has gone on to write more than 60 books and many have been turned into such films as “The Shining” and “Shawshank Redemption.” Jeffrey Brown spoke with King about his latest book, “You Like It Darker,” and the long arc of his career. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

How Americans hit by extreme weather feel about the future

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The punishing heat hitting much of the U.S. this week, and the downpour that Hawaii is enduring, are just the latest in what has been a relentless drumbeat of extreme weather this summer. We spoke with people in different parts of the country about the impacts of these events and how they’re thinking about the future.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Harris' convention bump

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the post-convention bump for Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign's response to the Harris surge and how Robert Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could impact the race.

Campaign enters final stage as both conventions conclude

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With both party conventions in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final stage. Donald Trump turned his attention to national security and Kamala Harris’ record and there are new questions about if the candidates will debate. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Sudanese families describe search for sanctuary amid war

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In total, 11 million Sudanese have been forced from their homes because of the country's bitter civil war between the army and a rogue militia. Up to 150,000 are feared dead and millions more face unimaginable trauma. In her third report from the front lines and with support from the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen followed some families searching for sanctuary.

The new challenges to the influence of American megachurches

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There are hundreds of thousands of religious congregations across the United States. Some of the biggest, known as “megachurches,” are facing challenges as the culture around organized religion changes. Scott Thumma, a professor of sociology of religion at Hartford International University, joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss.

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