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Admissions essays more important after affirmative action

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Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage is now trickier than ever to navigate. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan takes a look for our higher education series, Rethinking College.

Settlement would stop U.S. from separating migrant families

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A proposed settlement from the Biden administration would allow migrant families who were separated from their children at the southern border to stay in the U.S. for three years and apply for asylum while getting aid. If a judge accepts the settlement, it would also prevent the government from separating families for at least eight years. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU.

A look at Jim Jordan's often controversial record

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In the first round of balloting for the next House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan got 200 votes from his GOP colleagues, short of the 217 he needed. But the Ohio congressman is closer to the gavel than he's ever been before. Lisa Desjardins has a look at his often controversial record in Congress.

Families of Americans kidnapped by Hamas describe anguish

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One of President Biden’s most pressing concerns on his trip to Israel is the fate of as many as 13 Americans being held hostage by Hamas. They are among some 200 hostages in Gaza. Nick Schifrin spoke to the American families of the missing about their anguish and what they want President Biden to do.

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens before expected invasion

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Another night of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Hamas rocket fire into Israel as its massive invasion force sits on the border, poised to strike. At the southern end of Gaza, the main border crossing with Egypt remains closed as aid waits to go in to help support Palestinians and to allow foreigners in Gaza to leave. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Middle East diplomacy intensifies as war threatens to expand

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The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel shook the Middle East and threatens to expand far beyond Gaza. Secretary of State Blinken has visited seven countries across the region hoping to prevent the war from expanding, gain release for American hostages and coordinate humanitarian aid. Nick Schifrin discussed the regional consequences with Francis Ricciardone and Hanin Ghaddar.

Modern translation of 'The Iliad' reinforces its relevance

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"The Iliad" is one of the foundational works of Western literature and thought. It’s an old story that continues to resonate in our time and has been given new life in a translation by distinguished classical scholar Emily Wilson. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on a possible Jordan speakership

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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 the possibility of a Jim Jordan speakership and new fundraising hauls in the 2024 campaign for the White House.

Murder of Muslim boy in Illinois shakes communities

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The brutal murder of six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume, a Palestinian American boy in Illinois, has left a community grieving and fearful about growing anti-Islamic sentiment during the Israel-Hamas war. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Edward Ahmed Mitchell, a civil rights attorney and national deputy executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

What a gag order on Trump means for his election case

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A federal judge in Washington imposed a narrow gag order on former President Donald Trump in the election subversion case against him. It bars Trump from targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, his team, court staff and potential witnesses. It does not prevent him from criticizing the Justice Department in general. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

House enters 3rd week without speaker amid GOP infighting

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The House of Representatives is entering a third week with no full-time speaker. The Republican majority is meeting Monday night and speaker nominee Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio will look to sway dozens of colleagues who just voted against him last week. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from the Capitol.

Airstrikes pound Gaza as Israel musters huge force on border

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Even before Israel launches what’s promised to be a massive assault on Gaza, Palestinian officials say this week-old war is already the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gaza’s health ministry says at least 2,600 Palestinians have been killed as Israel retaliates against Hamas for their brutal assault that left more than 1,400 Israelis dead. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

News Wrap: Western Afghanistan hit by another deadly quake

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In our news wrap Sunday, another powerful earthquake rocked Afghanistan’s western region where thousands died in last week’s quakes, six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, Poland held what’s considered to be its most significant national election since 1989, and Louisiana elected Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry as its new governor.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin reaffirms support for Ukraine

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While U.S. aid to Ukraine has gotten caught up in Capitol Hill politics, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he intends to support Ukraine as best he can. Austin talked about that when he sat down with foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin in Brussels this weekend, in part two of an exclusive one-on-one interview.

How ‘thinly veiled’ social media ads influence what we eat

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News about food safety can be hard to keep straight. That’s been complicated by a little-known tactic used by the food and beverage industry to influence what we eat and drink through social media, the subject of a joint investigation by The Washington Post and The Examination. John Yang speaks with Washington Post health columnist Anahad O’Connor, who worked on the investigation, to learn more.

The groundbreaking work of graffiti artist Lady Pink

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On this last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we hear the story of Lady Pink, a graffiti artist who has helped bring the medium into the mainstream and give voice to Latina artists along the way.

Desperation in Gaza as Israel prepares for next phase of war

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Tension continues to build across Gaza as the Israeli military readies coordinated strikes by land, air and sea. Israel has ordered 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza to evacuate, while Hamas is urging them to stay in their homes. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Tel Aviv.

Austin: U.S. will do ‘everything we can’ to support Israel

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the Pentagon will give Israel everything it needs to wage war on Hamas, even as it continues its support of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin sat down with Austin in Brussels for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

Study finds systemic barriers to cancer treatment for women

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer has been one of the top two leading causes of death in the United States for 75 years. A recent international study revealed the unique challenges women with cancer can face that make it harder to overcome the disease. Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, one of the co-authors of the study, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the findings.

Why the U.S. is detaining thousands of migrants as witnesses

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Over the past 20 years, tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants have been sent to jail and held as potential witnesses in human smuggling cases, many for six months or longer. A New York Times investigation examined this largely overlooked aspect of the immigration debate. Sarah Cutler, the lead author of the investigation, joins John Yang to discuss.

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