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Licensing hurts job prospects of those with criminal records

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Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left prison will reoffend. But for many, jobs that require a state license or certificate can be difficult or even impossible to obtain, even as dozens of states have moved to lift barriers. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Oregon for our ongoing series “Searching for Justice.”
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Tensions rise with India, Canada over Sikh leader's killing

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India and Canada are caught up in a tense diplomatic showdown over the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week linked the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to India's government. Both countries have since expelled top diplomats. Bloomberg columnist Bobby Ghosh joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
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Rising mortgage rates increase cost of living for millions

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The Federal Reserve did not hike interest rates Wednesday, but many Americans are still struggling with the burden of the higher costs of borrowing. The Fed’s series of hikes over more than a year has triggered a big jump in mortgage rates, pushing them to the highest level in more than two decades. Daryl Fairweatherr, chief economist of the real estate company Redfin, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
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Why 'ghost gear' is being removed from the Gulf of Maine

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Abandoned fishing gear, often called "ghost gear," is breaking down in our oceans and adding to the problems brought by plastics and microplastics. But there was a recent effort to get the United Nations to enforce tougher regulations, and a coalition announced new funding to remove some debris in the Gulf of Maine. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
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New state and local efforts try get more people to vote

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Organizers on Tuesday took part in National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday to encourage and register Americans to participate in elections up and down the ballot. The League of Women Voters is one of the largest on-the-ground organizations signing people up. Their president, Deborah Turner, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the effort amid the 2024 presidential race ahead of key elections.
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Rep. Ralph Norman discusses the looming government shutdown

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Only 11 days remain before the U.S. government shuts down, and proposed budget deals are stuck in partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill, Lisa Desjardins reports. A small group of House Republicans say they will not support the current deal to fund the government. Among that group is South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman, a member of the House Freedom Caucus. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his stance.
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Groundbreaking educator recounts her life in a new memoir

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Ruth Simmons grew up in a deeply segregated part of Texas to become one of the country’s most distinguished educators, as president of three colleges and the first African American women to head an Ivy League university. But her new memoir takes us to the time before her rise. Jeffrey Brown traveled to Houston to speak with Simmons for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
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UAW strike stretches on amid warnings of more shutdowns

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The United Auto Workers strike is now in its fifth day, with the battle centering on disputes over wages, job protections and benefits. But it also involves the larger shift toward electric vehicles, which auto workers fear will render some jobs obsolete. David Ferris, who covers these issues for POLITICO and E&E News, joins William Brangham to discuss.
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Zelenskyy addresses UN in push to expand support for Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly over the Russian invasion of his country and the ongoing war. Nick Schifrin, who is in Ukraine on assignment and has spent much of the last week with Ukrainian forces, joins Amna Nawaz from the city of Dnipro to discuss the speech and what he's learning on the ground.
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Biden calls out Russia for its war in Ukraine in UN speech

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The annual United Nations General Assembly met Tuesday as the world and many nations are facing myriad issues. During a speech Tuesday morning, President Biden sought to reassure underdeveloped countries that the U.S. will help them through these tough times. But his most forceful words were reserved for Russia, and its war against Ukraine. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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The pros and cons of stock markets for artwork

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The global art market totals nearly $70 billion, with returns in recent decades that outpace bonds, according to some estimates. That growth has spawned new investors looking to make some money in what is a booming sector. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the prudence of investing in art, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as the West

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The nation of Turkey sits at a crossroads of the world, and its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is its preeminent leader. Reelected to office earlier in 2023, he has now been in power for 22 years. In an exclusive interview with Amna Nawaz, Erdogan discusses the state of NATO, Russia’s war on Ukraine and why Turkey might soon end its bid to become a part of the European Union.
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Breaking down the U.S.-Iran deal that freed five Americans

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Five Americans imprisoned by the Iranian regime for years were released Monday in a complex deal between the U.S. and Iran. Some lawmakers have been critical of the Biden administration for making the deal, but U.S. officials have defended the agreement. Geoff Bennett speaks to Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer for the White House perspective.
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Five Americans fly home after years of imprisonment in Iran

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It’s the end of an ordeal for five Americans held for years by the regime in Iran, who were freed after high-stakes negotiations and began their journey home Monday. Jared Genser, human rights attorney and pro-bono counsel for the family of one of the detainees, joins Amna Nawaz to talk about the hostage release.
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Why violence is on the rise in health care facilities

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Health care workers are five times as likely to experience workplace violence as other workers, according to government data. In a National Nurses United survey in 2022, 40 percent of hospital nurses said they’d seen an increase in violent incidents. Karen Coughlin, chair of the Massachusetts Nurses Association’s workplace violence and abuse prevention task force, joins John Yang to discuss.
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Proposed WIC funding cuts raise child nutrition concerns

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With a possible government shutdown looming, one federal program facing funding cuts is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which helps low-income families buy healthy foods. Nell Menefee-Libey, public policy manager for the nonprofit National WIC Association, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the potential impact on millions of children and pregnant people.
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How climate change is making fall foliage less colorful

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Next Saturday, the autumn equinox will mark the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, though, the real start of fall is when the leaves change color. But scientists say climate change is affecting both the timing and intensity of fall foliage. John Yang speaks with Bill Keeton, a professor of forest ecology at the University of Vermont, to learn more.
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