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Israel assaults Gaza by land, air and sea as raids escalate

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Gaza residents say they’re experiencing the most intense bombardment of the Israel-Hamas war so far after airstrikes cut off communication services and as Israel’s military carries out increased ground raids in northern Gaza. Israeli officials describe the escalation as a new phase of the war and Netanyahu said the fighting would be “long and difficult.” Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Lewiston mourns shooting victims as manhunt continues

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Nearly 48 hours after a gunman killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, the suspect remains on the run. As the massive manhunt continues, it is keeping communities on edge. Laura Barrón-López reports from Lewiston.

Aid worker describes life in Gaza amid constant bombardment

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Gaza's humanitarian crisis becomes more dire with every passing moment. With constant bombardment and dwindling supplies, it's a struggle to find fuel, food and even water. Before communication lines went dark Friday, Amna Nawaz spoke with Yousef Hammash, who works for an aid group in Gaza, about life in the besieged strip for him and his family.

Young conductor using music to serve his community

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At a time when many classical music and other traditional arts organizations are facing major challenges, a young conductor in Louisville, Kentucky, is expanding the playbook. He's combining music-making with public service and orchestrating community in every corner of the city and state. Jeffrey Brown traveled along for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after mass shooting

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week’s shooting in Maine that has put another spotlight on America’s gun violence epidemic and new House Speaker Mike Johnson.

NSC spokesman on Israeli military operations, Gaza crisis

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As Israel intensifies its bombing of Gaza and expands ground operations, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the U.S. response to attacks on American forces in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza, expands ground operation

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Israeli ground forces are making larger incursions into Gaza and officials are again warning of a wider invasion into the strip. At the same time, Israel's punishing air campaign on Gaza is not letting up, while negotiations over the fates of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas have apparently faltered. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Manhunt expands for Maine gunman who killed at least 18

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Lewiston, Maine, is the latest community to suffer devastating losses from mass shootings after a gunman killed at least 18 people and injured 13 others. The suspect remains at large and hundreds of officers are looking for him in a major manhunt. Laura Barrón-López reports from Lewiston.

House gets back to work with new Speaker Mike Johnson

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It was back to business on Capitol Hill as new House Speaker Mike Johnson spent his first full day meeting with the Australian prime minister and President Biden. Now, a major test of Johnson’s leadership awaits. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

UN official: 'Hell is settling in' as it struggles in Gaza

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The Gaza health ministry run by Hamas released 200-plus pages listing those killed since Israel began its retaliatory air campaign for the October 7 terror attacks. The list shows more than 7,000 dead with nearly 3,000 children. It's an apparent response to President Biden's remarks doubting the death toll. Inside Gaza, the U.N. warned it is on a humanitarian precipice. Nick Schifrin reports.

The horrific task of identifying Hamas terror attack victims

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Hamas attacked southern Israel with ferocious terror nearly three weeks ago, killing more than 1,400 people. Now, as Israelis mourn their dead, many are still trying to find their loved ones. The task is monumental, painstaking and often horrific. Leila Molana-Allen reports. And a warning, the images and accounts in this story are disturbing.

How new congressional maps will impact 2024 election

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House Speaker Mike Johnson will face the same struggle that plagued his predecessor, a narrow GOP majority. He will have to protect it in next year's elections and redistricting could complicate that. North Carolina has new congressional maps and a judge tossed out Georgia's maps. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Mark Niesse of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Rusty Jacobs of WUNC Public Radio.

Warrant clinics take care of legal issues without jail time

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In the United States, there are millions of outstanding warrants and the vast majority stem from low-level offenses like traffic violations. To clear these warrants and keep people out of jail, one group is taking a closer look at why people miss court in the first place and reimagining what it should look like. Christopher Booker reports.

Artist turns work into love letters for her husband

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We bring you a story about art and love involving a Massachusetts artist whose work took a dramatic turn when her husband began to lose himself to Alzheimer’s disease. Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter Pamela Watts reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Comparing current divisions to the past and to overcome them

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Many Americans feel we’re living through an extraordinarily divided time. But historian Heather Cox Richardson says there’s precedent for our conflicts today and for the hope that we can overcome them. Judy Woodruff recently sat down with Richardson for her series, America at a Crossroads.

David Brooks writes on the art of seeing others in new book

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David Brooks is a regular on the NewsHour every Friday night. But while you were watching him, David was watching all of us. Pulling from his observations and other works, his new book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen," dives into the topic of human connection and its importance in today's society.

UAW strike against automakers expands to more factories

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The United Auto Workers expanded its strike this week, targeting some of the most profitable plants of Detroit’s automakers. The strikes now involve 46,000 workers at 40 assembly plants and parts centers around the country. On its 41st day, a deal with the Big Three automakers remains elusive. Stephanie Sy discussed where things stand with David Shepardson of Reuters.

Thousands of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews join military

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Historically, few ultra-Orthodox Jews have served in the Israeli army, a fact that has sparked resentment and contributed to recent anti-government protests. But in the two weeks since the Hamas attack on civilians in southern Israel, more than 2,000 young men from this religious community have volunteered to serve. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Family asks Israel to make safe return of hostages priority

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Chaim Peri is among the 220 hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attack. The 79-year-old father of five and grandfather of 13 has lived in the Nir Oz kibbutz for 61 years. One of his children, Noam Peri, joined Amna Nawaz as the representative of the 73 people kidnapped from Nir Oz.

Israel may delay Gaza invasion for hostage negotiations

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It's day 19 of the Israel-Hamas war and Israeli forces continued a heavy air assault on Gaza as rockets were fired back into Israel. But there are new signs that an Israeli ground invasion may not be imminent after all. Nick Schifrin reports.

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