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Florida shooting is latest attack amid rise in hate crimes

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Saturday’s fatal shooting of three Black people by a white gunman in Jacksonville, Florida, is a brutal reminder that race-based hate is still present in America. Authorities say the shooter left writings detailing his racist ideology, and the FBI is investigating the rampage as a hate crime. Ali Rogin reports.
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Gene study links Africans to higher risk of Parkinson’s

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One million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive condition that causes problems with body movement. New research has identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of Parkinson’s in people of African descent, and is not seen in those with European ancestry. Ekemini Riley, managing director of Aligning Science Across Parkinson's, joins John Yang to discuss the findings.
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How climate change is disrupting the global food supply

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The effects of climate change have been hard to miss across North America and Europe this summer: record heat, wildfires and warming oceans. There are also other, less obvious consequences that affect both the quantity and quality of food crops. Climate change scientist Jonas Jägermeyr joins John Yang to explain the relationship between climate change and global food supply.
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Why sunscreen in the U.S. is behind the rest of the world

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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s sunblock is full of ingredients that are decades old and increasingly obsolete. Dr. Rita Linkner, a board-certified dermatologist, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the state of American sunscreen.
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Art and agriculture meet in collaborative Colorado exhibit

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In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, an innovative art exhibit uses multimedia collaborations between artists and farmers to explore the similarities between the two fields. More than 15 local and national artists and collectives teamed up with Boulder County farmers to create the works on display. John Yang reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Why West Africa is seeing a spate of military coups

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In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa Camara, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs, to learn more.
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Why unpaid internships still exist despite controversy

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Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating tough decisions and disparities for many. Washington Post reporter Kelsey Ables joins John Yang to discuss her reporting on this issue.
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Spanish soccer head refuses to resign after kissing player

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The glow of Spain’s first Women’s World Cup championship has been dimmed by a cloud of controversy. The criticism has erupted around Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain’s soccer federation. During the on-field celebration, Rubiales grabbed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips. Hermoso said at no time did she consent. John Yang discussed more with Christine Brennan of USA Today.
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Goo Goo Dolls back on tour and gaining younger fans

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The Goo Goo Dolls are on tour again playing favorites from the 25th anniversary of their album 'Dizzy Up the Girl’ around the country and debuting new work. Geoff Bennett caught up with the lead band members about innovating while preserving their classic sound. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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The Russian dissidents fighting alongside Ukraine forces

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Ukraine is working with many international fighters in its battle against Russia. A group of Russian dissidents made headlines in May with cross-border raids from Ukraine into Russia. But the group’s white nationalist politics feeds into Putin’s propaganda that Ukraine is dominated by the far right. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Jack Hewson and Ed Ram have a rare look inside this group.
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Native Hawaiians share concerns as wildfire recovery starts

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The grim and grueling search operation across Maui's fire-ravaged communities has now entered a new phase. The confirmed death toll stands at 115 people, but hundreds more are still missing. Stephanie Sy reports on the search and Geoff Bennett discusses the tragedy with Kaniela Ing, a seventh-generation Indigenous Hawaiian from Maui and former state legislator.
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Tenn. legislature opens special session over gun reform

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Tennessee lawmakers returned to the state capitol this week for a special legislative session in response to the Covenant School shooting, where three children and three school staff members were killed in March. Laura Barrón-López discussed what lawmakers will or won’t do amid public outcry with Nashville Public Radio’s Blaise Gainey.
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Experts try to reverse the rise in Black maternal mortality

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For too many American women, giving birth can be deadly. The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed nations, but the risk is even higher for Black American women who are three times as likely to die from labor complications. Amna Nawaz reports on the people working to help Black women have safer pregnancies.
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Ukraine's ambassador to U.S. on counteroffensive setbacks

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On August 24, 1991, Ukraine issued a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. But 32 years later, Ukraine is fighting to be free of Russian attacks and occupation. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova on a solemn Independence Day.
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News Wrap: Putin acknowledges Prigozhin's presumed death

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Russian President Putin offered his first public acknowledgment of Yevgeny Prigozhin's presumed death as investigators comb through the wreckage of his jet that crashed outside Moscow, a Russian court ruled American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain in jail until at least November 30 and Tropical Storm Franklin killed two after unleashing floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic.
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The next steps in Trump's Georgia case after his surrender

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Former President Donald Trump is turning himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia. He faces 13 felony counts tied to his attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election result. It's the fourth time this year Trump has faced criminal charges. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Sam Gringlas of WABE Georgia Public Radio.
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Breaking down GOP debate and where candidates now stand

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Donald Trump's legal issues were one of the many topics featured in the first Republican presidential debate, even though the former president skipped it. Eight other candidates took the stage in hopes of establishing themselves as viable contenders for the nomination. Lisa Desjardins recaps the event and discusses it with Geoff Bennett and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.
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Northwest Syria faces slow recovery after earthquake

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In February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked northwest Syria, killing more than 7,000, injuring thousands more and destroying livelihoods. Cut off from the rest of the world by the Assad regime, survivors have struggled to rebuild. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen traveled to some of the worst-affected areas to speak with survivors coping with the emotional and physical scars.
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