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Affirmative action ruling could impact med school diversity

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There are concerns about how the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions could affect the medical profession. Currently, just 5.7 percent of doctors in the U.S. are Black and nearly 7 percent are Hispanic. There’s worry about what this ruling could mean for the pipeline of who eventually provides healthcare. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Utibe Essien.

U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses future of alliance

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Turkey's president said he would put Sweden's bid for NATO membership before the Turkish parliament. Erdogan had insisted Sweden needed to first crack down on Kurdish militants who have sought refuge in Scandinavia. It comes as leaders from NATO's 31 countries meet in Lithuania for their annual summit. Laura Barrón-López discussed the latest with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith.

Eastern U.S. hit with flooding, heat wave drags on in West

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Extreme weather is making an impact from one end of the country to the other. Ferocious heat and heavy rains persisted Monday and millions of Americans were left to cope and clean up. Stephanie Sy reports on flooding in the eastern U.S. and discusses the streak of 110-plus-degree days in Phoenix with David Hondula.

Why many Americans use unregulated health care sharing plans

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Many Americans have enrolled in an alternative to traditional health insurance called health care sharing plans. But unlike insurance, these plans are unregulated and don’t have to meet minimum health benefits mandated by the Affordable Care Act. Kate Harris with the Colorado Division of Insurance and KFF Health News senior Colorado correspondent Markian Hawryluk join John Yang to discuss.

How militaries are using AI on and off the battlefield

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Artificial intelligence has been a crucial tool for many nations’ militaries for years. Now, with the war in Ukraine driving innovation, AI’s role is likely to grow. Paul Scharre, vice president and director of studies at the Center for a New American Security, joins Ali Rogin to discuss how militaries have adopted AI and how it might be used on the battlefield in the future.

Gene Luen Yang on bringing ‘American Born Chinese’ to TV

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The new Disney Plus series “American Born Chinese” is not a typical coming-of-age story. The show, which follows teenager Jin Wang and features Academy Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, is loosely based on the groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name. For our Weekend Spotlight, John Yang speaks with Gene Luen Yang, the author of that book and one of the show's executive producers.

Study provides new insights into homelessness in California

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Across the country, many Americans are staying indoors with air conditioning on to avoid the summer’s heat and humidity. But that’s not an option for thousands of Californians who are unsheltered and living outside. Dr. Margot Kushel, head of UCSF’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, joins Ali Rogin to discuss a new study that offers insights into this population.

The potential effect of an ACA legal fight on HIV prevention

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The latest legal battle over the Affordable Care Act centers on its mandate that private insurers cover preventive services, including drugs that prevent HIV infection. The retail price of those drugs can be as much as $6,000 for a 90-day supply, putting it out of reach for many who would benefit from it. The 19th News’ health reporter Shefali Luthra joins John Yang to discuss.

Why Black and brown drivers bear the brunt of speed cameras

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Cities across the country have used automated speed cameras in traffic enforcement for decades. Today, nearly 200 communities have them in place. But critics say that in places like Chicago, the tickets and fines they generate fall disproportionately on Black and brown residents. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

Pulitzer-winning poet Carl Phillips on the power of his work

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What is poetry and what does it offer us? Carl Phillips has some answers. He's known for the beauty of his language, his depth of exploration and is a recent winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Jeffrey Brown went to St. Louis to speak with Phillips for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

NATO leaders to discuss revamp of military plans at summit

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NATO leaders will meet next week in Lithuania nearly a year-and-a-half into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Though Ukraine is not a member, the alliance is supporting Kyiv with billions of dollars in weapons and aid. At issue during the meeting is revamping collective defense plans and alliance expansion. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López, who will be traveling to the summit, reports.

Brooks and Capehart on cluster munitions for Ukraine

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, his upcoming trip to Europe and the Republican primary race.

U.S. decision to give Ukraine cluster bombs sparks concerns

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President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in its fight against Russia has sparked concerns from NATO allies and an outcry from human rights activists who say it's a mistake. More than 120 countries have signed a convention banning cluster bombs and U.S. leaders debated the issue for months. Amna Nawaz discussed the development with William Taylor and Marc Garlasco.

Rescued Ukrainian children settle back into life at home

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Thursday, we brought you the story of Ukrainian mothers and grandmothers going to Crimea to rescue their children who were forcibly deported to Russia or Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine. With the support of the Pulitzer Center, filmmakers Amanda Bailly, Anton Shtuka and special correspondent Jane Ferguson show us how reunions can be both joyous and difficult.

Blood test can identify risk for preeclampsia

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can identify pregnant women at severe risk for preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can develop during pregnancy and is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. Roughly one in 25 pregnancies in the U.S. is affected by preeclampsia, according to the CDC. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dr. Ravi Thadhani about the test.

Palestinians in Jenin begin recovery after Israeli operation

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The secretary-general of the United Nations denounced what he called "an excessive use of force" by Israel on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel said the two-day operation targeted Palestinian militants. Elsewhere, an Israeli soldier was shot and killed by a Hamas militant near an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Ukrainian mothers take extreme measures to rescue children

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Since the start of Russia's invasion, nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territories. With the support of the Pulitzer Center, producer and filmmaker Amanda Bailly, producer Anton Shtuka and special correspondent Jane Ferguson report on the journey of fierce mothers and grandmothers determined to find their children.

Conservationists fight to save Northern Atlantic right whale

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It's estimated there are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales remaining. They are dying faster than they can produce and it's largely due to human causes. With so few left, experts are closely monitoring for new offspring and working to keep the whale from extinction. Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

Sen Tuberville blocks military nominees over abortion policy

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For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, there is no confirmed replacement. If this continues, other branches will face the same problem soon. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Meta launches Twitter competitor as rivalry intensifies

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has launched its new app that’s expected to compete with Twitter, which has faced backlash under Elon Musk’s ownership. The text-based app known as Threads looks nearly identical to Twitter and has seen more than 30 million users sign up since Wednesday's launch. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Mike Isaac of The New York Times.

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