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How young voters feel about the divisive political climate

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The Republican nominee won’t be officially decided until the GOP convention in Milwaukee this July. But this past weekend in Virginia, nearly 2,000 college students held a Republican convention of their own. Judy Woodruff spoke with young Republicans and Democrats about their views on politics in America during this unusual primary season. It's part of her series, "America at a Crossroads."
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What happens to our brains and memories as we age

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As America braces for a rematch between President Biden and Donald Trump, polls show the ages of both likely nominees are troubling many voters this election year. We have perspectives from some voters who are over the age of 70 and Laura Barrón-López discusses what happens to our brains and memories as we age with Dr. Dan Blazer and Dr. Charan Ranganath.
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Indonesia's next president linked to human rights abuses

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Prabowo Subianto appears to be the winner of Indonesia's presidential election. Prabowo currently serves as Defense Minister and was accused of major human rights abuses, including overseeing the abduction of democracy activists. Indonesia is the world's third-largest democracy and sits at a crucial pivot point between China and the U.S. Geoff Bennett discussed the results with Ben Bland.
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What's next for Republicans after Mayorkas impeachment vote

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas became the first presidential cabinet member to report to work the day after getting impeached. House Republicans delivered exactly the number of votes they needed to pass the articles 215 to 214. Lisa Desjardins breaks down what comes next and why Republicans will soon have even more difficulty passing their agenda.
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Innocent people jailed in El Salvador's gang crackdown

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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele was re-elected for a second term in a landslide win. Bukele has overseen a vast and brutal crackdown on gangs, transforming the nation from one of the deadliest to one of the safest in Latin America. But that peace has come at a cost with thousands of innocent people jailed. Amna Nawaz and producer Teresa Cebrian Aranda visited the country for this report.
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Jeffrey Wright on his performance in 'American Fiction'

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Jeffrey Wright has had one of the most varied and distinguished acting careers of any American actor in recent decades. While best known in supporting roles, he’s now received his first Oscar nomination as the lead in “American Fiction.” The film explores, and sends up, cliches of Black life in popular culture. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Wright for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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'Momfluencers' urged to stop showing kids on social media

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On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy discussed the trend with Fortesa Latifi of Teen Vogue.
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FDA warns 'gas station heroin' widely available in U.S.

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The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings about a potentially addictive dietary supplement that’s widely available in the U.S. "Neptune’s Fix" is often sold as a supplement and features an ingredient called tianeptine, popularly known as "gas-station heroin." Ali Rogin reports.
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How AI-generated misinformation threatens election integrity

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From robocalls to deep fakes, artificial intelligence is already playing a role in the 2024 election. Last week the Federal Communications Commission made AI-generated voice calls illegal. Laura Barrón-López has been covering AI’s impact on the upcoming election and discussed the latest with Amna Nawaz.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on election to replace Santos

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the impact of the special election to fill the seat of George Santos, congressional retirements and why President Biden's gaffes get more attention than Donald Trump's.
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The issues getting attention in New York special election

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House Republicans continue to struggle to conduct the basic functions of government, hindered by a thin majority and infighting within their ranks. Congress witnessed failed floor votes, two battles for the speaker’s gavel and the booting of former Rep. George Santos late last year. As Lisa Desjardins explains, the latest wrinkle will come Tuesday when Santos’ district gets its voice back.
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'The Space Race' explores Black pioneers of NASA

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A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, “The Space Race,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel and is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Volker condemns Trump's comments on protecting NATO allies

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At a campaign event, Donald Trump claimed he told a NATO member that he would withhold U.S. help and encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want'' to countries that are “delinquent.” European leaders condemned the comments as reckless and dangerous. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine during the Trump administration.
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The potential impact of Trump’s deportation agenda

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On the campaign trail this weekend, Donald Trump made clear that if elected president again, he’d pursue more extreme immigration policies, including mass deportations of millions of people. Laura Barrón-López joined Amna Nawaz to break down the potential impact of Trump’s agenda.
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Communities embrace youth tackle football despite risks

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Football's troubles with concussions and injuries have been well chronicled. That's started to change feelings about tackle football for kids. But in some communities of color, the commitment and belief in youth football remains strong. Sapna Bansil reports from Lexington, Mississippi, in partnership with the Shirley Povich Center for Sports and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
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Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after deadly raid

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It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed more than 70. Israel is now threatening to assault Rafah, but President Biden warned that the displaced Palestinians there must be protected. Nick Schifrin reports.
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The growing ties between pro sports and sports betting

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Not long ago, professional sports avoided anything to do with gambling. But today in 2024, the Super Bowl is being played within sight of the Las Vegas Strip, and pro sports leagues and teams are raking in millions of dollars per year in partnership and ad revenue from sports betting companies. Andrew Brandt, director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, joins John Yang to discuss.
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