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What's in the plea deal for key 9/11 attack conspirators

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The man accused as the mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks, and two accomplices, have agreed to a plea deal in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The development comes 16 years after their prosecutions began. Ali Rogin discussed the latest with Jess Bravin of the Wall Street Journal and author of “The Terror Courts: Rough Justice at Guantanamo Bay."
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'Autocracy, Inc.' explores attempts to end democracy

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The historic prisoner release from Russia was thanks to the diplomatic work of a group of democracies to free over a dozen people from the autocratic regime of Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," examines how autocracies are gaining power, and what they’re doing with that power. William Brangham sat down with Applebaum to discuss more.
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Hezbollah says Netanyahu trying to drag U.S. into war

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The Israeli airstrike on a senior Hezbollah leader came after ten months of low-level conflict between the militants and Israel. For insights into Hezbollah's military and political influence, Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn traveled to its southern Beirut stronghold, beginning at the funeral of another Hezbollah commander assassinated by Israeli forces.
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U.S. women strike gold with dominating performances

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U.S. swimming star Katie Ledecky made a splash in her first finals of the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old finished the 1500 meter freestyle nearly half a pool length ahead of her competitors. It comes as the U.S. women's gymnastics team celebrates their historic gold and prepares for individual events. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Christine Brennan of USA Today.
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The links between polarization and declining trust in media

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Despite having access to more information than ever before, Americans’ trust in the news has been declining in recent years. Nearly three-quarters of them say the media is making political polarization worse. Judy Woodruff investigates that for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.
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Mideast experts on cease-fire prospects after assassination

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Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader for Hamas, was killed by an airstrike in Iran. Both Hamas and Iran blamed Israel for the assassination. Geoff Bennett has views on the development from Nathan Brown, professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, and Hanin Ghaddar, the Friedmann Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
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Deaths of Hamas, Hezbollah chiefs escalate Mideast war fears

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The top political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed overnight in Tehran, just hours after an Israeli airstrike killed one of the top military leaders of Hezbollah in Beirut. Taken together, after ten months of war in Gaza, the attacks escalated fears that a simmering regional conflict could explode into a new and more dangerous phase. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Online safety bill sparks debate over censorship and privacy

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The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from dangers online. Stephanie Sy has a closer look at the plan with Ava Smithing of the Young People’s Alliance, an organization promoting youth advocacy.
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Hong Kong bookstore begins new chapter in upstate New York

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From 2021 to 2022, Hong Kong experienced its biggest population drop since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago. Tens of thousands left because of strict COVID-19 policies and a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker spent time with an American couple part of this exodus and reports on their journey for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Acting Secret Service head grilled over security failures

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One week after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, acting successor Ronald Rowe spent Tuesday morning acknowledging the agency’s failures and trying to reassure Congress during a hearing that the Secret Service is capable and accountable. Rowe was joined at the hearing by the deputy director of the FBI. Geoff Bennett reports.
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Inside the Democratic strategy to flip control of the House

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The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins discussed that effort with Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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Republican mayor from Ariz. explains why he endorsed Harris

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Since Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she’s racked up endorsements from former presidents, party leaders in Congress and won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Now, the Harris campaign announced the support of more than a dozen mayors in Arizona, including Republican John Giles of Mesa. Geoff Bennett spoke with Giles about his decision to back Harris.
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Voters share how Harris shifted the mood of the election

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Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail in the battleground Georgia, her first visit since locking up the votes for the nomination. She plans to visit several swing states in the coming weeks ahead of the Democratic convention. Laura Barrón-López reports from Atlanta.
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Israel targets Hezbollah leader in Beirut strike

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Israel says it has killed one of Hezbollah’s most senior military officials in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel blames Fuad Shukr for this past weekend’s strike that killed a dozen children. His possible death is sparking fears of an escalating war in the region. Nick Schifrin discussed the developments with Randa Slim of the Middle East Institute.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Harris campaign momentum

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the momentum behind Vice President Harris' campaign, Democrats labeling Trump and his allies as "weird" and the criticism surrounding the pick of JD Vance as the Republican vice presidential candidate.
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Trump shifts cryptocurrency stance to win new voters, donors

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Cryptocurrency’s largest annual conference featured a gathering of leaders, celebrities, tech industry insiders, and crypto-enthusiasts. Both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in favor of boosting crypto during their remarks. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new bloc of mega-donors candidates are trying to win over. William Brangham discussed more with David Yaffe-Bellany.
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How Trump and Harris campaign messages are resonating

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It’s only been a week since the 2024 race for the White House was upended, but it’s already entering the final countdown with fewer than 100 days until Election Day. In the last couple of days, the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance hit the campaign trail together while Kamala Harris spent her first full weekend as the likely Democratic nominee. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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How a 94-year-old became the breakout star of the summer

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One of the Hollywood box office stars of the summer is a 94-year-old veteran of stage and screen in her very first starring role. In "Thelma," June Squibb plays the victim of an online scam who decides to take matters into her own hands. Squibb sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about aging on screen and in life. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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