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New Mexico's 'Earthships' offer unique living off the grid

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This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, a pioneering architect in New Mexico has been building a unique kind of home that can be heated and cooled without using any electricity at all. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports.
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Louisiana law raises separation of church and state concerns

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Louisiana will now require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Similar bills have been proposed in Texas, Oklahoma and Utah, raising questions about the constitutional separation of church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Charles Haynes of the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation promoting First Amendment freedoms.
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Netanyahu faces doubts from IDF leaders over war in Gaza

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A diplomatic spat between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Biden administration comes amid tensions between Netanyahu and his own military. The Israel Defense Force’s top spokesman made public the military’s concerns about Netanyahu’s claim that Hamas can be destroyed. Nick Schifrin discussed the criticism and how it plays into the strains between Netanyahu and Biden with Laura Blumenfeld.
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Right-wing disinformation fuels election conspiracy theories

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It’s been more than three years since baseless claims about the 2020 election inspired an attack on the Capitol, but the lies haven’t stopped. With less than five months until November, Donald Trump is at it again with help from right-wing media. Laura Barrón-López discusses the conspiracy theories and their impact with David Becker of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research.
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Fauci on his relationship with Trump during the pandemic

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In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Fauci about his fraught relationship with former President Trump, the partisan attacks he faced that turned into real threats and how he views his own legacy.
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Report shows formerly enslaved people were ousted from land

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After the Civil War, the federal government’s pledge of 40 acres and a mule to the formerly enslaved has been known as a broken promise. But a new report reveals that not only did the government grant land to hundreds of people, it also took that land back and returned it to white southerners. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Alexia Fernández Campbell of the Center for Public Integrity.
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Millions face record-breaking temperatures amid heat wave

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Tens of millions of Americans are baking in a dangerous heat wave. The powerful heat dome is forecast to keep temperatures well above normal across much of the country through the weekend. Across the globe, hundreds died in Saudi Arabia where temperatures reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Mecca. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First."
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Putin's North Korea pact could land weapons for Ukraine war

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Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State Department's lead negotiator with North Korea in 1994 when the North agreed to freeze its nuclear program in exchange for economic benefits.
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The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field

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Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look at the Say Hey Kid's legacy with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
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Congress grills Boeing CEO over company's safety setbacks

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Outgoing Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raised concerns about the company’s safety culture and quality control practices. He spoke to Congress for the first time since a door panel of a Boeing plane blew out mid-flight. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on the hearing.
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Biden plan protects undocumented spouses and Dreamers

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President Biden unveiled an executive action that offers protections to undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. At a White House event marking the 12th anniversary of DACA, the Obama-era action that protects young undocumented immigrants, Biden laid out his plans. It comes after the president implemented a crackdown on migrants seeking asylum at the border. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Universities profit off land taken from Indigenous people

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There's a new spotlight on some universities and whether they should be helping Native American students more than they are now. It follows a news investigation that found some schools have long profited from land essentially taken from Native American tribes and leased to industries like oil and gas. Stephanie Sy reports on the impact of this legacy on students for our series, Rethinking College.
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Fauci discusses new book and life in public health

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President Trump. Geoff Bennett sat down with Dr. Fauci to discuss his career and new memoir, “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service."
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More than a million threatened in Sudan city under siege

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The U.S. said famine has likely descended in Sudan and warned attacks in the capital of the North Darfur region must stop. El Fasher was home to more than 800,000 internally displaced before it came under siege by rebel paramilitaries. The city has become a symbol of the country’s suffering. Nick Schifrin discussed the crisis with Dr. Yasir Elamin of the Sudanese American Physicians Association.
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Book details how GOP targeted race, identity in classrooms

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In 2021, an affluent, suburban school district in Texas gained national attention when parents and local conservative activists falsely accused the district of indoctrinating students with critical race theory. Mike Hixenbaugh's "They Came for the Schools" details how it became a blueprint for Republicans across the country and exposes their ambitions. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Amy Walter and Sophia Cai on campaigns courting Black voters

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Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Sophia Cai of Axios join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, from an A-list fundraiser in Hollywood to a roundtable at a Black church in Michigan, the two leading presidential candidates were in search of campaign cash and votes this weekend.
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How a new male contraceptive gel showing promise works

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More than 60 years after a birth control pill was developed for women, there is still no similar federally approved drug for men. But promising results from a new gel for men might finally change that. Early results show it blocks sperm production after two to three months of daily use. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Brian Nguyen.
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