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Upcoming South Asian elections test democracy in the region

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More than 1 billion people are going to the polls in South Asia this year. In a test of democratic values and human rights in the region, voters will choose leaders in five countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. Michael Kugelman, director of the Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, joins John Yang to discuss.

Sex trafficking survivors face barriers to seeking justice

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In January, thousands of court documents were released detailing the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking of teenage girls. It brought new attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the U.S. and why the crime so often goes undetected. Ali Rogin speaks with Megan Cutter, director of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, to learn more.

New Grammy category highlights African music’s global appeal

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From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

What U.S. hopes to achieve by striking Iran-backed militias

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The U.S. is responding to last weekend’s drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops with airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Pentagon officials say it took just 30 minutes for B-1 bombers and other U.S. aircraft to hit more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria. Joe Buccino, a retired U.S. Army colonel, joins John Yang to discuss the strikes.

Pressure grows on Congress to curb deepfake pornography

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Deepfake pornography uses technology to make explicit images appear to be someone they’re not. Images using Taylor Swift’s face that surfaced recently on social media have brought the issue front and center, and the problem seems to be getting worse as AI tools become more sophisticated and widespread. John Yang speaks with tech journalist Laurie Segall to learn more.

Conservationists take drastic measures to save coral reefs

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Coral reef ecosystems support a quarter of all marine life on Earth, but they are slowly dying under the relentless stresses of overfishing, pollution, disease and climate change. As part of our ongoing series “Saving Species,” William Brangham dives into the steps that scientists are taking to try to preserve the corals that remain.

Clyburn on Biden's support from party base and Black voters

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South Carolina voters head to the polls Saturday for the first official Democratic primary of the year. Four years ago, Black voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency, fueled in large part by an endorsement from Rep. James Clyburn. Geoff Bennett spoke with Clyburn about the president’s standing among the Democratic base and with Black Americans.

U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias after deadly attack

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The U.S. launched a series of military strikes against Iranian forces and the militias they support in both Syria and Iraq. The bombings are in retaliation for an attack last weekend that killed three American soldiers and wounded dozens of others in Jordan. Nick Schifrin reports.

News Wrap: Calif. drenched by first of two expected storms

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In our news wrap Friday, rain and snow drenched California after the first of two storms swept through, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted to having a personal relationship with a special prosecutor she hired in Donald Trump's election fraud case and Ukraine says Russia is refusing to return the bodies of scores of Ukrainian prisoners of war who allegedly died in a plane crash.

Strong jobs report raises fear Fed may not lower rates soon

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The labor market was running hot again last month as U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs, double what many expected. It's been resilient for months despite predictions of a recession last year. At the same time, the Federal Reserve indicated it’s too soon to start lowering interest rates. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austin Goolsbee.

El Salvador's VP on crackdown on gangs, upcoming election

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El Salvador is holding its election and all eyes are on incumbent President Nayib Bukele. He came to power in 2019 and has overseen a brutal crackdown on gangs that terrorized the nation for decades. His popularity has soared, but his government has been accused of human rights abuses and dismantling democratic institutions. Amna Nawaz discussed Bukele's policies with Vice President Felix Ulloa.

How Taylor Swift became a target of right-wing conspiracies

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On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs upset the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, but some of the attention was focused on one person in the stands, singer Taylor Swift. As Laura Barrón-López reports, major right-wing conspiracies are now revolving around the music icon and her football star boyfriend.

Brooks and Capehart on U.S. strikes on Iran-backed militants

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. striking back against Iran-backed militias, congressional gridlock on issues like immigration and taxes, its impact on the 2024 presidential race and how conspiracy theories and falsehoods spread online.

Lily Gladstone on her historic Oscar nomination

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One of the year’s most honored films is “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a harrowing story of the murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s. The acclaimed performance by one of the film’s stars, Lily Gladstone, earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Austin apologizes for failing to disclose cancer battle

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. The military's second-in-command kept President Biden in the dark when he was initially diagnosed in December and during subsequent hospitalizations. That prompted new federal guidelines and triggered a political firestorm. Nick Schifrin reports.

News Wrap: U.S. sanctions Israelis accused in attacks

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden issued an executive order sanctioning Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians, Gaza's health ministry says the death toll across that region has now surpassed 27,000 people and the European Union voted unanimously to provide Ukraine with $54 billion in aid.

Affordable Care Act battle threatens coverage for millions

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The number of Americans getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act has hit a record high with more than 21 million people signed up through the marketplaces. As it has in the past, the law known as Obamacare is becoming an election issue. We hear from people who currently get insurance through ACA and William Brangham discusses what’s at stake with Sabrina Corlette.

Russian politician discusses publicly denouncing Ukraine war

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In Russia today, it is extremely rare to find someone willing to publicly criticize Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine which is now nearing its third year. But it's even rarer for that criticism to come from an elected official. Nick Schifrin spoke with a local parliamentarian who decided to take a stand.

Dozens of swatting calls target members of Congress

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Swatting has been on the rise with targets in Congress and on the campaign trail. High-profile targets of hoax 911 calls include Nikki Haley, special counsel Jack Smith and nearly three dozen members of Congress. Lisa Desjardins discussed the growing problem with Lauren Shapiro, author of "Cyberpredators and Their Prey."

What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns

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White Christian nationalism has been in the headlines quite a lot as of late. Brad Onishi is a former evangelical minister who once identified as a Christian nationalist himself. He left the church in 2005 and began studying religion and extremism. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Onishi to better understand the concept and its reach in American society and politics.

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