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Patrick Stewart reflects on life and career in new memoir

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Patrick Stewart cut his acting teeth in the theater, taking on numerous roles in Shakespeare and other classics. For his second act, he became known to millions as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films. Now, he tells his own story in a new memoir, "Making It So." Stewart discussed the book with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Colorado officer convicted in death of Elijah McClain

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Jurors convicted one white Colorado police officer and acquitted another in the first of three trials stemming from the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The officers put McClain in a choke hold that caused him to lose consciousness and paramedics later injected him with ketamine. William Brangham discussed the case of racial justice involving the use of force with Julia Cardi of The Denver Gazette.
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Jordan latest GOP speaker candidate, unclear if he can win

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House Republicans have a new nominee for speaker ten days after Kevin McCarthy was ousted and less than 24 hours after their last pick stepped aside. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan got enough votes in the behind-closed-doors meeting of the GOP conference, but it's unclear if he can get the 217 votes necessary to win on the House floor. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill.
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Defense secretary visits Israel in show of U.S. support

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a quick trip to Israel Friday from NATO meetings in Brussels, the second U.S. cabinet official in as many days to visit. Nick Schifrin traveled on this whirlwind journey with Austin and spoke with the secretary and Israeli officials about the conflict and U.S. support.
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Siege of Gaza intensifies as Israel vows to crush Hamas

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There are now nearly 3,000 dead in the six days of brutal violence between Israel and Hamas. More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed, including 45 members of an extended family in their Gaza home, according to officials there. In Israel, more than 1,300 were killed in the weekend attacks., including 25 Americans. Amna Nawaz and Leila Molana-Allen report from Israel.
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Scalise fails to secure votes, drops out of speaker race

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A day after House Republicans narrowly voted to nominate Steve Scalise to be the next speaker, the Louisiana congressman withdrew his name from consideration after it was clear he did not have the votes to win on the House floor. This development is throwing the GOP search for its next leader into further chaos. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Scalise slips further from speakership amid GOP division

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House Republicans and Congressman Steve Scalise may have slipped further away from having the votes to fill the job of House speaker. The chamber remains frozen and the GOP is deeply divided over who should lead them. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins spoke to dozens of members during this highly unusual day and reports from Capitol Hill.
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Gaza residents on bombings with no way to escape

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More than 2 million people live in Gaza, one of the most densely populated corners of the planet. In the six days since Hamas’ terrorist attacks, Israel says it has dropped 6,000 bombs on Gaza. The UN says 650,000 Gazans face water shortages and 340,000 have had to flee their homes. Nick Schifrin and producer Zeba Warsi spoke to Gaza residents who face bombardment with no escape.
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College campuses become focus of debate over free speech

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Since the attack by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing response, there have been bitter debates on many college campuses over which side bears responsibility. This plays into already raging debates at many schools over free speech and academic freedom. Judy Woodruff visited four colleges to understand how this fits into the nation's political divide. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
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Gaza cut off from supplies as Israel’s bombardment continues

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Death tolls soared on the fifth day of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas. More than 1,200 Israelis and 1,100 Palestinians are now dead with many still missing. In Gaza, the last power station has run out of fuel, there will soon be no electricity, no water or sanitation and food is starting to become scarce. Amna Nawaz and Leila Molana-Allen report from Israel.
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Zelenskyy visits NATO HQ as leaders discuss Ukraine aid

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced trip to Brussels Wednesday, his first time visiting NATO headquarters. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted him and 50 other leaders for a meeting on continuing to arm Ukraine as the U.S. government also works on how best to arm Israel. Nick Schifrin reports from Brussels.
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Israeli and Palestinian leaders on escalation of violence

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Israel had never seen anything like the brutal attack by Hamas and is now poised for a military operation in Gaza that Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed will exact a price that its enemies will remember for decades to come. John Yang has perspectives on these historic events from Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute and Dr. Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative.
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Supreme Court hears key racial gerrymandering case

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in a key racial gerrymandering case out of South Carolina. The state redrew its congressional map and moved thousands of Black voters out of a competitive district, making it reliably Republican and diluting the Black vote. The outcome could determine the balance of power in Congress. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.
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Misinformation about Israel-Hamas war spreading rampantly

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The world is watching much of the violence between Israel and Hamas through traditional media and broadcasts. But millions also are getting their information through social media. Many posts are spreading misinformation or outright lies and criticism is being directed at the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and its owner Elon Musk. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Emerson Brooking.
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GOP close to electing Rep. Scalise as next House speaker

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House Republicans are one step closer to selecting a new speaker. They nominated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for the role, but not all members are on board and it is not yet clear if he has the votes to win on the floor of the House. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the busy day on Capitol Hill.
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Brooklyn library opens exhibit celebrating Jay-Z's writing

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In New York City, you can find the unlikely pairing of two Brooklyn icons. At the Brooklyn Public Library, one of the largest library systems in the country, a new exhibition highlights the work of hip-hop’s elder statesman, Jay-Z. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the timely show as part of this 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Decriminalization reveals challenges addressing addiction

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It’s been more than two and half years since a first-of-its-kind law went into effect in Oregon that decriminalized small possession of most drugs, including opioids and methamphetamines. Stephanie Sy reports from Portland on what’s working and what’s not working with a law that advocates hoped would change the paradigm around drug enforcement.
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