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A Brief But Spectacular take on legacy and poetry

3m 11s

Anastacia-Reneé is a writer, educator and interdisciplinary artist. In collaboration with New York City’s Lincoln Center, she performs pieces from “Side Notes from the Archivist,” her new book that explores five decades of American history through her perspective as a Black, queer feminist. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on legacy and poetry.

Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin on women in the workforce

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This year’s Nobel laureates are set to receive their medals Sunday in a time-honored ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Among them will be Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics for her research on women in the American workforce. Economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Goldin about her trailblazing work.

What to know about Venezuela and Guyana’s territory dispute

7m 28s

Tensions are rising in South America as Venezuela threatens to take over a large region of Guyana that’s rich in resources. Venezuela on Saturday signaled openness to “high-level” talks to resolve the standoff, but Guyana has yet to respond. Ali Rogin speaks with Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, about the dispute’s history and latest developments.

Why FDA approval of sickle cell gene therapy is a ‘big deal’

5m 8s

Sickle cell disease is a chronic, debilitating condition that affects nearly 100,000 Americans, most of them with African ancestry. Now, the FDA has approved a groundbreaking treatment for it that uses the gene-editing tool CRISPR. John Yang speaks with Yale School of Medicine assistant professor Dr. Cece Calhoun and New York Times reporter Gina Kolata to learn more.

U.S. service members perform 'Ocho Kandelikas' for Hanukkah

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Each year, the NewsHour asks the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service at the Pentagon to produce holiday songs with service members singing. On this second night of Hanukkah, we present "Ocho Kandelikas" by the composer and singer Flory Jagoda.

U.S. vetoes UN resolution for Gaza cease-fire

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The U.S. vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for a cease-fire in Gaza. The move came as the UN is ramping up already dire warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe if more aid isn't sent into Gaza soon. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, nearly 17,500 Palestinians have been killed and the Israeli air and ground campaign is not slowing down. Amna Nawaz reports.

Saudi foreign minister on Israel-Hamas war, wider challenges

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Foreign ministers from several Arab allies of the United States are in Washington this week for meetings with the Biden administration over the Israel-Hamas war. Nick Schifrin sat down with the foreign minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, for a candid conversation about the way forward from the violence and Saudi Arabia's role in the region.

The troubled safety record of the Osprey aircraft fleet

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The U.S. military will ground its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft while it investigates the cause of last week’s crash off the coast of Japan that killed all eight service personnel on board. The extraordinary step was taken after a preliminary investigation found something wrong with the aircraft itself led to the crash and not errors by the crew onboard. Geoff Bennett reports.

Addiction treatment disparity highlights racial inequities

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The CDC says synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, contributed to about 75,000 overdose deaths in the United States in 2022. It's a crisis that hits every demographic group, but there are large racial disparities between who is offered the most effective treatment and who isn't. William Brangham reports for our ongoing series, America Addicted and Race Matters.

A look at the latest charges filed against Hunter Biden

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Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax-related charges, including three felony counts. According to federal prosecutors, the president’s 53-year-old son engaged in a scheme to not pay $1.4 million in taxes that he owed from 2016 through 2019. Prosecutors allege that he instead spent hundreds of thousands on drugs, escorts and exotic cars. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Ryan Lucas.

Brooks and Capehart on political impact of Hunter Biden case

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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 latest charges and accusations against Hunter Biden, President Biden's push for more aid to Ukraine and Trump's comments about being a dictator.

Nevada 3rd state to indict pro-Trump fake electors

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Six top Republican officials have been indicted in Nevada for pledging that state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2020 as part of an illegal effort to reverse Trump’s loss to Joe Biden. Nevada is now the third state to bring criminal charges against false electors, following Georgia and Michigan. William Brangham discussed the cases with election law expert Rick Hasen.

Liz Cheney's on the dangers of a 2nd Trump presidency

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Liz Cheney was the number three Republican in the House of Representatives, voting with former President Trump 90 percent of the time. But that changed after Trump sought to overturn the 2020 election results and it cost her her job in Congress. Now, Cheney is speaking out again, warning of the dangers of a potential second Trump presidency in her book, "Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning."

GOP candidates focus attacks on each other at debate

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Wednesday's debate brought four GOP presidential hopefuls to the University of Alabama's campus for their last face-off of the year. And once again, the leading Republican contender, Donald Trump, skipped it. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Texas judge allows emergency abortion despite statewide ban

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A district judge in Texas stepped in to allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy despite a statewide abortion ban. It’s believed to be the first case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade where a woman has asked a judge to approve an immediate abortion and won. Kate Cox, the plaintiff in the case, and Molly Duane of the Center for Reproductive Rights discussed more with Amna Nawaz.

Ukrainian weapons official on why U.S. support is critical

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The U.S. signed an agreement with Ukraine this week to accelerate the co-production of Ukrainian weapons. But there’s a long way to go before Ukraine has enough domestic armaments to fight the Russian military on its own. It comes as Congress is deadlocked over a $60 billion aid package. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin.

A Brief But Spectacular take on how to protect your people

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Raj Jayadev is a MacArthur Fellow and founder of an organization which supports people who have been through the criminal justice system. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to protect your people.

Israel targets Rafah after militants launch rocket attack

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The top United Nations humanitarian official says the delivery of food, water and other aid to Gaza is not nearly enough, and not arriving quickly enough for nearly two million people in need. Meantime, Israel pressed its offensive in Southern Gaza and its pursuit of top Hamas leaders there as the war marked two months since the terror attacks of October 7. Geoff Bennett reports.

Rob Reiner on Norman Lear's groundbreaking career and legacy

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Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the day in a way not done before. Rob Reiner, one of the stars of "All in the Family," joined Jeffrey Brown to discuss Lear's legacy.

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