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'Momfluencers' urged to stop showing kids on social media

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On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy discussed the trend with Fortesa Latifi of Teen Vogue.
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FDA warns 'gas station heroin' widely available in U.S.

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The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings about a potentially addictive dietary supplement that’s widely available in the U.S. "Neptune’s Fix" is often sold as a supplement and features an ingredient called tianeptine, popularly known as "gas-station heroin." Ali Rogin reports.
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How AI-generated misinformation threatens election integrity

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From robocalls to deep fakes, artificial intelligence is already playing a role in the 2024 election. Last week the Federal Communications Commission made AI-generated voice calls illegal. Laura Barrón-López has been covering AI’s impact on the upcoming election and discussed the latest with Amna Nawaz.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on election to replace Santos

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the impact of the special election to fill the seat of George Santos, congressional retirements and why President Biden's gaffes get more attention than Donald Trump's.
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The issues getting attention in New York special election

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House Republicans continue to struggle to conduct the basic functions of government, hindered by a thin majority and infighting within their ranks. Congress witnessed failed floor votes, two battles for the speaker’s gavel and the booting of former Rep. George Santos late last year. As Lisa Desjardins explains, the latest wrinkle will come Tuesday when Santos’ district gets its voice back.
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'The Space Race' explores Black pioneers of NASA

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A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, “The Space Race,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel and is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Volker condemns Trump's comments on protecting NATO allies

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At a campaign event, Donald Trump claimed he told a NATO member that he would withhold U.S. help and encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want'' to countries that are “delinquent.” European leaders condemned the comments as reckless and dangerous. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine during the Trump administration.
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The potential impact of Trump’s deportation agenda

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On the campaign trail this weekend, Donald Trump made clear that if elected president again, he’d pursue more extreme immigration policies, including mass deportations of millions of people. Laura Barrón-López joined Amna Nawaz to break down the potential impact of Trump’s agenda.
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Communities embrace youth tackle football despite risks

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Football's troubles with concussions and injuries have been well chronicled. That's started to change feelings about tackle football for kids. But in some communities of color, the commitment and belief in youth football remains strong. Sapna Bansil reports from Lexington, Mississippi, in partnership with the Shirley Povich Center for Sports and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
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Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after deadly raid

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It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed more than 70. Israel is now threatening to assault Rafah, but President Biden warned that the displaced Palestinians there must be protected. Nick Schifrin reports.
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The growing ties between pro sports and sports betting

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Not long ago, professional sports avoided anything to do with gambling. But today in 2024, the Super Bowl is being played within sight of the Las Vegas Strip, and pro sports leagues and teams are raking in millions of dollars per year in partnership and ad revenue from sports betting companies. Andrew Brandt, director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, joins John Yang to discuss.
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Once nearly eradicated, why syphilis is surging in the U.S.

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The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor at Brown University, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s behind the surge and what public health officials are doing about it.
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Curtis Chin on lessons from his family’s Chinese restaurant

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Curtis Chin spent a lot of his childhood at his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit. At one point, he assumed that he, like his father and grandparents, would spend his life there. Instead, he became a writer and filmmaker. John Yang speaks with Chin about his memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” and lessons from his family’s restaurant that shaped his worldview.
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The role of social media companies in the 2024 election

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As 2024 election campaigns pick up steam, Meta announced this week that it would start labeling AI-generated images posted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. In December, an advocacy group said Meta, YouTube and X have rolled back 17 policies intended to protect against hate speech and misinformation. John Yang speaks with Katie Harbath, former Facebook public policy director, to learn more.
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What to know about protests against the far-right in Germany

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For weeks, Germans have been flooding into streets, squares and parks, protesting the increasing influence of far-right parties. This comes as the leading far-right party in Germany suffered a narrow defeat in regional elections that were held in one of the party’s strongholds. POLITICO editor James Angelos joins Ali Rogin to discuss the impact of this increasingly tense political atmosphere.
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Brooks and Capehart on voters' concerns about Biden's age

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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 the special counsel's report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents and comments about his mental fitness, the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's ballot eligibility and the collapse of the border deal in Congress.
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Father of Palestinian American teen discusses son's death

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The New Orleans community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Palestinian American killed last month. Tawfic Abdel Jabbar is one of the 94 children, and 370 Palestinians total, killed in the West Bank since Oct. 7. In late January, over a hundred cars formed a motorcade in his memory along a New Orleans highway. Amna Nawaz spoke with Hafeth Abdel Jabbar about his son's death.
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