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Examining the push to reform the Insurrection Act

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A bipartisan group of former senior officials are urging lawmakers on Capitol Hill to reign in a president’s ability to deploy the U.S. military within the country through a provision in the centuries-old Insurrection Act. Harvard Law School's Jack Goldsmith, one of the leaders of these proposed reforms and former assistant attorney general, joins Geoff Bennet to discuss.

Millions of people witness a rare total solar eclipse

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Millions of people on Monday watched a rare total eclipse cut across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging some towns and cities into darkness for several minutes. In many other places it was a chance to view a partial eclipse. Miles O'Brien, who witnessed the spectacle from Dallas, has our report.

Why these historic Phoenix buildings are ‘living textbooks’

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Some people see older buildings as revered artifacts that have stood the test of time, but others see them as occupying sites that could be used for new development. That tension is currently playing out in Phoenix, Arizona, a city that’s a rich source of one specific style of architecture. Ali Rogin reports.

Eclipse tourism brings economic boost to these small towns

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On Monday, April 8, the moon will slip between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow that will cut across North America in a 115-mile-wide path. Communities along that path hope it will be a bright spot for hotels, restaurants and gas stations as people flock to them for this rare event. Communities reporter Adam Kemp joins John Yang to discuss how Oklahoma is preparing for eclipse tourists.

Why women’s sports are more popular and lucrative than ever

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Interest in women’s sports has never been higher than during this past week’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament. At least two of the games were the most-watched women’s basketball games ever, with more viewers than the 2023 World Series or NBA finals. Claire Watkins, host of “The Late Sub” for Just Women’s Sports, joins John Yang to discuss what’s behind this boom and what the future may hold.

How worsening global air quality puts human health at risk

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While the U.S. has made great progress improving air quality in recent decades, air pollution is still a driver of many serious health conditions both domestically and globally. According to a new report, only seven countries met the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines for pollution in 2023. Glory Dolphin Hammes, North American CEO for IQAir, joins William Brangham to discuss.

Why food waste is a global problem and what can be done

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More than 2 billion people, about a third of the world’s population, face food insecurity. At the same time, a recent UN report estimated that more than 1 billion metric tons of food went to waste in 2022, enough to give each person facing hunger around the world more than one meal a day. Ali Rogin speaks with Dana Gunders, executive director of ReFED, to learn more.

Why more Americans are dipping into retirement funds early

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For a growing number of Americans, retirement accounts are doing double duty as savings accounts for the future and emergency funds for the here and now. Vanguard Group says that 2023 saw early withdrawals from a record 3.6 percent of the 5 million accounts it administers, up from 2.8 percent in 2022. Roben Farzad, host of NPR’s "Full Disclosure" podcast, joins John Yang to discuss.

Endangered sea turtles released off the coast of Georgia

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On Jekyll Island off the Georgia coast, some sea turtles and people who care about their survival marked a small victory on Thursday. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center teamed up with volunteers from Northeast aquariums and conservation groups to move 33 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and one green sea turtle to warmer southeastern waters where they can thrive. John Yang reports.

Sen. Coons explains new openness to conditions on Israel aid

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President Biden and other U.S. officials have warned Israel’s government that they are nearly out of patience with how it’s conducting the war in Gaza. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, one of the president’s closest allies in the senate, joins us to talk about this potential shift.

Maryland Governor on complicated Baltimore bridge rebuilding

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President Biden visited the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this afternoon, getting a firsthand look at the clean-up and recovery efforts to reopen one of the nation’s key shipping hubs. Biden met with the families of the victims and reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined Biden on the tour and spoke with us today.

Israel draws outrage after airstrikes kills 7 aid workers

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The Israeli military dismissed two officers and reprimanded three more senior officers it said were responsible for the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers earlier this week. Nick Schifrin reports as Monday's attack puts even greater scrutiny on Israel’s tactics in Gaza.

Russia continues to link terrorist attack to Ukraine

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The March 22 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall killed 145 people and injured hundreds — the deadliest attack in Russia in 20 years. Russia blamed the U.S. and Ukraine despite specific U.S. intelligence shared with Russia of an impending attack by ISIS-Khorasan. Nick Schifrin takes a look at Russia’s unfolding accusations and the state of the U.S.-Russia relationship.

Brooks and Capehart on acceptance of violence in politics

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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 a recent poll that found many American adults are ready to accept violence in the U.S. political system.

What you need to know ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse

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We’re less than three days away from the total solar eclipse that will be seen in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Monday’s eclipse will cut across 13 states with more than 30 million people living in the path of totality while millions more are traveling to get a good look. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson have a viewer’s guide on what you need to know.

Israel’s war in Gaza weighs on the holy month of Ramadan

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Muslims around the world are marking the month of Ramadan. But this year, Israel’s war in Gaza, with mass civilian casualties and widespread suffering among Gazans, has added a new layer to this holy month. We spoke with Muslims at a local mosque in suburban Maryland.

Biden warns Israel to protect civilians, aid workers in Gaza

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President Biden is warning Israel that U.S. support for the war in Gaza depends on new efforts to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a phone call Thursday following Monday's airstrike that killed seven humanitarian workers in Gaza. The White House said the president told Netanyahu an immediate ceasefire is essential. Nick Schifrin reports.

Japanese PM on cooperation with U.S. to counter China

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The challenge presented by China is one of the main focuses of the Biden White House. The president will soon meet with the leader of Japan, one of America's strongest allies, in a bid to deepen the military partnership in East Asia. Geoff Bennett sat down with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss the stakes of the summit.

Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals

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There is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird flu in the U.S. While federal health officials say the risk to humans is low, the virus has now spread to dairy cattle and sickened one person. William Brangham discussed more with Jennifer Nuzzo of the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health.

How Biden and Trump are spending campaign advertising funds

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The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee announced they raised more than $65 million in March as they try to catch up to the nearly $100 million cash advantage President Biden and the Democrats had a month earlier. Both candidates are using the campaign funds to reach key voting blocs and to push their core messages. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro.

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