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Challenges to Voting Rights Act reshape political landscape

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Legal challenges surrounding voting rights in multiple states could alter the nation’s political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections. Georgia is redrawing its congressional maps after a judge ruled current maps dilute the power of Black voters. And another ruling could roll back decades of enforcement that protected minority representation. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Janai Nelson.

Southeast Asian cities sinking as sea levels around rise

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Coastal cities in Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila, face a mutually risky future: they’re sinking as sea levels around them are rising. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Thailand, in partnership with the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

Mothers of Palestinian students shot in Vt. discuss recovery

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The shooting of three young men of Palestinian descent by a white man in Burlington, Vermont, has again stirred fears of rising Islamophobia and anti-Arab hatred. William Brangham spoke with two of the victims' mothers about their recovery and the possible motives for the attack.

Deal to secure Israel, Ukraine aid hinges on border funding

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With U.S. allies embroiled in wars overseas, members of Congress face a pivotal decision on whether to green-light more aid for Ukraine and Israel. The deal could hinge on U.S. border funding. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

What's next in Israel-Hamas conflict after cease-fire ends

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Mediators in the Israel-Hamas war are working to win another extension of a six-day-old pause in fighting. Israel says it's willing to continue the pause if Hamas keeps releasing hostages. Hamas also claimed the youngest hostage was killed in an Israeli bombing before the ceasefire. The Israeli military said it's investigating the claim. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Aaron David Miller.

Rosalynn Carter remembered for faith, service and duty

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A series of private and public memorials are being held for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter this week. As in her life, faith, service and duty were at the center of Tuesday's ceremony in Georgia. Amna Nawaz reports.

Indigenous remains returned 120 years after graves looted

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A Native American tribe in Minnesota recently welcomed home five of its ancestors more than a century after their remains left the state. Their burial sites had been looted by a white landowner who took them to Connecticut and the remains sat in a basement until officials were able to reconnect them to the land and the tribe from where they came. Kaomi Lee of Twin Cities PBS reports.

Kentucky program amplifies unheard voices through publishing

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Ordinary people with extraordinary stories. That’s the ethos behind the Louisville Story Program which is celebrating ten years of amplifying unheard voices and untold stories. Jeffrey Brown went to Kentucky to see the power of writing one’s own story. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

What makes nurses vulnerable to burnout

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A federal study shows that last year, nearly half of healthcare workers reported they often feel burned out. Research suggests nurses are especially vulnerable and that can impact the care they provide. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center and with support from the Pulitzer Center, Stephanie Sy reports from Columbus, Ohio, for our series, Critical Care: The Future of Nursing.

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments clarifying abortion ban

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The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments in a case brought by 20 women who allege they have been denied emergency care because of the state’s abortion laws. They argue the medical exceptions in the state’s abortion bans are too narrow to protect patients who face pregnancy complications. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with one of the plaintiffs, Taylor Edwards, and lead attorney Molly Duane.

A Brief But Spectacular take on nourishing the body and soul

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Over the last five years, more than 170 churches have joined Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III's mission to address disenfranchisement and food insecurity. Rev. Brown shares his Brief But Spectacular take on nourishing the mind, body and soul.

Negotiations continue to extend cease-fire, hostage release

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Tuesday was the day the war could have resumed in Gaza with an initial truce set to expire. Instead, it was the fifth day of a pause in fighting, the fifth day of Hamas releasing mostly Israeli hostages, Israel releasing 30 detained Palestinians and more aid arriving in Gaza. Nick Schifrin reports.

Vt. shooting raises concerns about attacks on Arab Americans

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The shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent has added more fear and concern about a rise in bias, discrimination and violent attacks against Arab Americans and Muslims in the U.S. While the motive is still unclear, some groups argue officials should consider this a hate crime. William Brangham discussed more with Abed Ayoub of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP hopefuls building support

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including key endorsements aimed at shifting the momentum in the GOP primary race with less than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses and President Biden's political problem with young voters.

Freed Palestinian: 'We have the right to defend ourselves'

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Israel currently holds more than 7000 Palestinian prisoners. About 2000 of them are held in administrative detention, without charge. And of the 300 Palestinians whom Israel identifies as possible releases, one third are under 18. Nick Schifrin talks to one Palestinian woman who was recently released by Israel in exchange for Hamas releasing hostages.

More Gaza hostages to be released as cease-fire extended

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It appears the lull in the Israel-Hamas war will last a little longer. The two sides agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. It comes after the fourth hostage and prisoner trade under the temporary truce. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest.

Family of freed Israeli hostages on loved ones still held

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So far, about 70 hostages have been released by Hamas over four days of a cease-fire and as many as 175 people remain held in Gaza. Dori Roberts has family members in both situations. His cousin and her two daughters were just released, but other loved ones remain held hostage. Roberts joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest.

Shortest Marine on challenges and triumphs of his service

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Nathan Laprade is someone who didn't let height define him. At just over four and a half feet tall, he is thought to be the shortest U.S. Marine on record. As PBS NewsHour digital producer Casey Kuhn reports, he entered boot camp with something to prove.

New book details U.S. government's search for alien life

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Since the 1940s, unidentified flying objects have been a part of our nation’s cultural phenomena. But for the U.S. government, UFOs have been a mystery and something the military has been investigating for decades. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Garrett Graff, author of the new book, "UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here―and Out There."

The cutting-edge work of Native engineer Mary Golda Ross

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As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, for our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the life and legacy of Mary Golda Ross, the first Native American woman to become an engineer and a pioneering figure of the space age.

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