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Review urges Secret Service shake-up after security failures

5m 39s

In a blistering report, an independent panel is calling for an overhaul of the Secret Service. The bipartisan panel was commissioned by President Biden after the July assassination attempt on former President Trump. Amna Nawaz discussed the findings and recommendations with Carol Leonnig, author of “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service."

News Wrap: Father, son indicted for Georgia school shooting

6m 3s

In our news wrap Thursday, a Georgia grand jury indicted a father and son for the mass shooting at Apalachee High School, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made the case for his victory plan to European and NATO officials, the U.S. carried out strikes in Yemen targeting five bunkers used by Houthi rebels and the Biden administration canceled student loans for one million public service workers.

Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies

6m 23s

Over the past few weeks, a series of punishing hurricanes once again illustrated the consequences of climate change. Climate policy is one of the many issues we're covering in the run-up to Election Day. The divide between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on climate change is as stark as any issue facing the country. William Brangham reports.

What's next for Israel and Hamas after Sinwar's killing?

10m 8s

Hamas military leader and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar has been killed by Israeli troops. For two perspectives on what lies ahead, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Israeli major general Yaacov Ayish and Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute.

How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

5m 43s

One of the world's most-hunted men is dead. Hamas military leader and mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza. The terror attacks led to a brutal military response by Israel to destroy Hamas, killing tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Nick Schifrin reports.

Harris, Trump continue push for undecided voters

4m 42s

Early in-person voting started Thursday in the battleground state of North Carolina, a reminder that Election Day is just around the corner. Both candidates are trying to broaden their appeal to different groups of voters in these crucial final days. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Abortion measures could help tip the presidential race

8m 45s

Abortion access is a top issue this election at both the state and federal levels. Several states will have measures to protect reproductive rights on their ballots this November. In key battlegrounds, like Arizona and Nevada, these measures could have an impact on the presidential race. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López spent time in both states and has this report.

A Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter

3m 27s

Sarah Jakober is a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter who serves on the Grand Ronde Rappel Crew based in Grande, Oregon. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter. Jakober provides a window into a day on the job as climate change lengthens wildfire seasons and intensifies their impact.

News Wrap: Zelenskyy lays out 'victory plan' to parliament

5m 35s

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy laid out his 'victory plan' to his country's parliament, Nebraska's high court ruled that felons who've completed their sentences can register to vote, a judge in Nevada sentenced a former politician to 28 years in prison for the murder of journalist Jeff German and at least 140 people in Nigeria died after a tanker crashed on a highway.

James Carville analyzes Harris' path to victory

7m 4s

To discuss the presidential race and the Harris campaign's strategies, Amna Nawaz spoke with longtime Democratic strategist James Carville. He served as a lead advisor on Bill Clinton's presidential campaign and is the subject of a new documentary titled, "Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid," which chronicles his efforts to get President Biden to step down from the top of the ticket.

Russian artist opposed to war finds refuge in Oregon

6m 30s

The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Crews work to find N.C. residents still missing after Helene

5m 15s

It has been nearly three weeks since Hurricane Helene began its devastating march across the Southeast, killing at least 230 people in six states. The storm’s most destructive impact was in western North Carolina, where entire communities were swept away and search crews continue to hunt for people who are still unaccounted for. Geoff Bennett discussed what the region is facing with Ryan Cole.

Voters who switched parties in 2020 on this year's race

11m 47s

In a deeply divided electorate, swing voters are increasingly coveted by both sides. In the battleground state of Nevada, groups of voters who chose Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 discussed their thoughts on the state of the race and the country. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.

Former DOJ official questions release of Trump evidence

6m 20s

As Donald Trump’s election interference case continues to make its way through federal court, some legal analysts are questioning the Justice Department's handling of the case. A debate has focused on why the DOJ allowed a collection of evidence to be released so close to Election Day. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard law professor and former assistant attorney general.

Israel resumes bombardment on Beirut's suburbs

3m 22s

Israel resumed punishing airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and across central and southern Lebanon. More than 130 strikes targeted what Israel says were Hezbollah operatives and locations. Israel's military also said more than 90 Hezbollah rockets were fired into northern Israel today. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Trump digs in on comments as Harris courts Republicans

4m 48s

With 20 days until Election Day, the battle is on to reach the few remaining voters who can still be persuaded. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held events Wednesday to try and broaden their appeal. For Harris, that meant an interview on Fox News for the first time. For Trump, it meant addressing recent comments that have stirred controversy and could alienate voters. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Israeli strikes threaten safe havens for Lebanese civilians

4m 55s

The U.S. said Tuesday it did not approve of Israel's bombing campaign in Beirut over the last several weeks that has led to major civilian casualties. Far from Beirut in northern Lebanon, a deadly Israeli airstrike targeted one Hezbollah member but killed nearly two dozen people. Leila Molana-Allen reports. A warning, images in this story may disturb some viewers.

Harris courts Black voters as Trump faces tariff grilling

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With three weeks to go until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Detroit meeting with business owners and hitting the radio waves to make her case, especially to Black male voters. In Chicago, former President Donald Trump talked tariffs and tax cuts at an economic event and defended reported conversations he's had with Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Stephanie Sy reports.

Pharrell Williams' story told with Legos in 'Piece By Piece'

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Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on film with Lego bricks. It’s certainly not your usual approach to documentary filmmaking, but it’s the latest from one of today’s leading documentary filmmakers, Morgan Neville. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Neville for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

How the AP calls winners in thousands of races

9m 15s

Election season is well underway. Candidates are campaigning, absentee ballots are being mailed out, and early votes are being cast. It’s all leading to Nov. 5, and one big question: Who won? But to find out, votes actually have to be counted. Lisa Desjardins takes a closer look at how the Associated Press keeps track of thousands of competitive races.

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