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Remembering Rosalynn Carter’s life of advocacy

6m 35s

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the Carters’ home in Plains, Georgia. On Friday, the Carter Center announced that she had entered hospice care alongside former President Jimmy Carter, her husband of 77 years. In a statement Sunday, Jimmy Carter said his wife was his equal partner in everything he ever accomplished. Judy Woodruff shares this remembrance.

Henry Winkler on his dyslexia and journey of self-discovery

9m 14s

When the popularity of his “Happy Days” character, The Fonz, exploded in the 1970s, actor Henry Winkler worried he’d be a one-hit wonder. Almost 50 years later, he hasn’t stopped working in film and television, and has authored scores of children’s books. John Yang speaks with Winkler about his new memoir, the challenges of dyslexia and his advice for young people experiencing similar struggles.

How Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st prima ballerina

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For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet.

More Gazans flee south as IDF searches Al Shifa Hospital

2m 31s

Israel is again urging Palestinians in northern Gaza to move south, while patients, staff and displaced people leave Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City amid conflicting claims of what triggered the departure. There is little refuge from the war in southern Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes continued to hit residential areas.

Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis worsens as U.S. funding stalls

5m 19s

President Biden has asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. Most of it would be for military aid, but it also includes money to address the nation’s worsening humanitarian situation. Zoe Daniels with the International Rescue Committee joins Ali Rogin to discuss the effects of the war on Ukraine’s civilians, particularly millions of children.

Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise

5m 32s

For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, to learn more.

In Ohio, a fight over how nurse practitioners provide care

8m 45s

One in four health visits in the U.S. are now provided by non-physicians, as a growing number of nurse practitioners fill in critical health care gaps. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing care without physician supervision. Stephanie Sy reports from Ohio for our series, “Critical Care: The Future of Nursing.”

Arab and Muslim Americans on Israel support and their votes

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President Biden’s response to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war has angered Muslim and Arab Americans. Those voters represent a key block for Democrats that helped Biden win in the swing state of Michigan in 2020. We hear from some of those voters and Laura Barrón-López discusses the political ramifications with Wa’el Alzayat, the CEO of Emgage, a Muslim advocacy group.

Jonathan Karl explores Trump's grasp on GOP in new book

7m 10s

With a year before Election Day, polls show former President Trump continues to lead the Republican field and could likely be the party’s nominee to challenge President Joe Biden. Jonathan Karl is ABC's chief Washington correspondent and the author of, "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party." He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss Trump's influence over Republicans.

News Wrap: Biden signs bill to avert government shutdown

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In our news wrap Friday, President Biden signed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown for at least two more months, Ukraine's military says it's making gains in the Kherson region, flooding in eastern Africa has claimed the lives of at least 130 people and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at her home in Plains, Georgia.

Israeli airstrike leaves at least 40 dead in southern Gaza

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United Nations officials said starvation is a possibility in Gaza as they were forced to stop food and aid deliveries due to a lack of fuel. Israel said it will allow two tankers a day to enter for UN operations, about half what they need, just for the most vital operations. This happens as Palestinian officials announced the death toll has surpassed 12,000. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Maui faces water rights questions amid wildfire recovery

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The deadly wildfires that tore through Maui destroyed thousands of structures and killed 100 people. But as William Brangham reports, they also reignited a long-simmering concern among Native Hawaiians over who controls one of their most precious natural resources, water.

Protests against 'Cop City' continue despite crackdown

6m 6s

Dozens of people in Atlanta are facing racketeering charges in connection with protests over what they call Cop City, a proposed training center for police and firefighters. Demonstrations against the 85-acre proposal have been going on for more than two years and more opponents gathered this week calling for a halt to the project. William Brangham discussed the latest with Chamian Cruz of WABE.

Brooks and Capehart on Biden's meeting with Xi

10m 59s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what President Biden accomplished during his meeting with Chinese President Xi, polls showing growing disapproval of the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and compromise on Capitol Hill helps avert a government shutdown.

Israel drops evacuation leaflets in southern Gaza

7m 51s

Communications with Gaza are mostly cut off because of a lack of fuel to power the system there. Israel is pressing its invasion in the north, and the IDF discovered the body of one of the 240 hostages held by Hamas. Her remains were found near Al Shifa hospital, the main medical center in northern Gaza. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Blinken discusses relations with China, support of Israel

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Secretary of State Blinken is in San Francisco with President Biden for the APEC summit. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss improving U.S. relations with China and the growing calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

News Wrap: Committee reports evidence Rep. Santos broke laws

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In our news wrap Thursday, the House Ethics Committee reported there's overwhelming evidence that Congressman George Santos broke the law, a federal jury in San Francisco convicted a man of assaulting Paul Pelosi, an appeals court judge in New York set aside a gag order against former President Trump and Kenya's high court blocked the deployment of police to Haiti to quell gang violence.

Rallies highlight U.S. tensions as Israel-Hamas war persists

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Over the last two months, hundreds of thousands of Americans have come together in both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies and vigils. The vast majority have been peaceful, but some have turned violent or included antisemitic and Islamophobic threats. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Election workers face violent threat and harassment

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Election officials across the country have been under attack since 2020, falsely accused of conspiring to steal or rig the last presidential election. These attacks stepped up to a dangerous degree recently, with officials in five states receiving letters containing a white powder that, in some cases, was found to be fentanyl. William Brangham reports.

Russian oil reaches U.S. market through embargo loophole

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After Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and European allies banned the import of Russian oil and natural gas. But a new report reveals that fuel made in part from Russian crude is still ending up in American gas tanks. Nick Schifrin and producer Teresa Cebrian report on a new investigation released by the organization, Global Witness.

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