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Residents flee Yellowknife as wildfire moves closer to city

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The impact of wildfires is being felt on two fronts tonight. On Maui, residents are trying to rebuild their lives days after fires scorched parts of the island and killed more than one hundred people. But for one city in Canada's Northwest Territories, the fire danger is only just beginning. Geoff Bennett reports.

Are Inflation Reduction Act climate change policies working?

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It’s been one year since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite its title, this law is the single biggest U.S. investment in addressing climate change and driving a transition to clean energy. William Brangham discussed how the law is working and what it means for the U.S.'s climate commitments with Leah Stokes.

Ann Patchett on the inspirations for new book, 'Tom Lake'

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Amid the pandemic, a woman tells her three now-grown daughters a story of her youth, a love affair, a path she might have taken but didn’t. While they, in turn, tell her of their hopes and fears for the future. That's the story told in “Tom Lake,” the latest novel by renowned writer Ann Patchett. Jeffrey Brown joined her in New Hampshire for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

News Wrap: Thousands flee wildfire in Northwest Territories

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In our news wrap Thursday, a mass evacuation is underway in Yellowknife, Canada, as a wildfire burns about 10 miles away, survivors on Maui spent another day picking up the pieces a week after fires devastated parts of the island and more than 60 people are feared dead after a ship carrying mostly Senegalese migrants capsized in the Atlantic Ocean.

Rep. Dean Phillips discusses possible challenge to Biden

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The crowded but static GOP presidential primary has dominated national attention this summer. But on the Democratic side, President Biden has largely avoided serious primary challengers. While the majority of his party is behind him, some are calling for a change. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, who says President Biden should pass the torch.

Rahm Emanuel on Biden's summit with Japan, South Korea

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Friday, President Biden will host a summit at Camp David with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, two nations with a long, complicated history. But they, along with the U.S., share common goals in curbing China’s influence in the region and addressing threats from North Korea. William Brangham discussed that with Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan.

A look at Egypt's struggles 10 years after Rabaa massacre

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This week marks ten years since the largest mass killing in Egypt’s modern history. In 2013, Egyptian soldiers overran a protest camp in Cairo’s Rabaa Square, killing hundreds. Six weeks earlier, the military had overthrown the elected government of Muhammad Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood. Supporters had created a protest city and its destruction still reverberates today. Nick Schifrin reports.

Native Hawaiian discusses culture destroyed by Maui wildfire

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As disaster recovery efforts ramp up on Maui, so too has the arduous search operation. The confirmed death toll now stands at 106 people and with most of those victims still unidentified, families and friends of the missing are left fearing the worst. Historic landmarks, art and artifacts have also been destroyed. Noelani Ahia discussed the cultural loss with Geoff Bennett.

Women's football players on challenges facing the sport

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Boston is known as a sports-loving city, but there’s one team many might not know about. The Boston Renegades are a pro women’s tackle football team that has come to dominate their league. This story was produced as part of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Summer Academy with mentor Michael Kaufman and student producers Angie Twombly, Keely Crawford, Sarah Youssef and Shawn McCarthy.

Inside Fukushima plant 12 years after catastrophic meltdown

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Japan will soon begin the process of releasing radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant. As final preparations are being made, Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien has a rare look inside the facility.

Biden asked to investigate separation of fathers at border

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Reports of inhumane treatment from the separation of families to razor wires on river buoys have put a spotlight on the tactics of Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Hispanic Democratic lawmakers are putting pressure on the Biden administration to investigate the claims. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Geoff Bennett.

New book offers reporter's perspective on Ukraine war

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It's been nearly 18 months since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tens of thousands of people have died as the brutal war grinds on. But even before the total invasion, this war has been going on for nearly a decade. Nick Schifrin discussed that with journalist Christopher Miller, author of the new book, "The War Came to Us."

Half of U.S. water supply may contain 'forever chemicals'

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A recent government study estimates nearly half of America’s tap water could contain toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. These chemicals have been used in many everyday items since the 1940s from nonstick cookware to cosmetics to rain jackets. Exposure to them can lead to serious health outcomes. Stephanie Sy discussed the possible health implications and what can be done with Jamie DeWitt.

A look at life in Afghanistan after 2 years of Taliban rule

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Two years ago Tuesday, Taliban fighters poured into Afghanistan's capital and the army melted away and President Ashraf Ghani fled for his life. The country that the U.S. and NATO spent nearly 20 years fighting to build was suddenly controlled again by the same Taliban whom the U.S. deposed after 9/11. Nick Schifrin looks back on the anniversary with Nader Nadery and Laurel Miller.

Young activists win climate change lawsuit against Montana

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Monday, a judge in Montana sided with a group of young environmental activists who argued the state was violating its constitution by promoting fossil fuel development without considering the impact on climate change. William Brangham examined the arguments on both sides of the case before the trial and reports on the ruling's implications in Montana and nationwide.

Daughters of American held in Iran discuss his imprisonment

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For years, Iran has used American dual-nationals as hostage bargaining chips with the West. Last week the Biden administration struck a deal to relocate five American Iranians from prison to house arrest. It is hoped they'll come home to the United States by the middle of next month. Amna Nawaz has an exclusive conversation with the daughters of one of the prisoners.

Biden takes economic message on the road

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The Biden administration is barnstorming the country this week to mark the one-year anniversary of their landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Recent indicators of a growing economy are key to President Biden's message as he heads into the 2024 election. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Breaking down the charges Trump faces in Georgia

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With former President Donald Trump facing his fourth criminal indictment, Geoff Bennett discusses what's next with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public Broadcasting and Gwen Keyes Fleming, who previously served as district attorney in Dekalb County, Georgia.

What's next for Trump after his 4th criminal indictment

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For the fourth time this year, former President Donald Trump is defendant Donald Trump. Late Monday, a grand jury in Georgia charged Trump and 18 others in a far-reaching racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Lisa Desjardins reports on the newest indictment.

A Brief But Spectacular take on paying attention to everyday

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Douglas Martin is a poet, novelist and short story writer. They began their career as a performance poet and dramatist before shifting to writing full-length prose. They share a Brief But Spectacular take on the art of paying close attention to the everyday for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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