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How a TikTok ban could violate 1st Amendment rights

7m 50s

The House voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill that could ban TikTok here in the U.S. unless the app cuts ties with China. The bill now heads to the Senate where its fate is unclear. Last night, we heard from the lead sponsors of the bill. Tonight, we hear an opposing voice from David Greene, civil liberties director and senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Boeing remains under scrutiny amid quality control issues

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Boeing remains on the hot seat over questions about its production processes. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told lawmakers her investigators still don’t know who worked on the door panel that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight. Meanwhile, NYT reported Boeing and a key supplier failed a number of audits. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien spoke on what went wrong.

Unaccompanied children make dangerous trek to U.S. border

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Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone.

SRL speaks with surgeon general on youth mental health

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The new season of PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs podcast “On Our Minds” is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

How a seasoned lawyer is forging a new musical path

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“Second Act” is a common term which, for some people, means loving your current career but wanting something new. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how a former White House lawyer, federal prosecutor and advisor to four presidents is now forging a musical path for our arts and culture series, Canvas.

A look at data as concerns grow around surging violent crime

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Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder numbers did surge in several places during the pandemic, recent data suggests an overall drop in killings from 2022 to 2023. Stephanie Sy takes a look at the data.

Haiti gang violence bolstered by trafficked U.S. weapons

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Months of raging gang violence came to a head today in Haiti. The prime minister, currently stranded in Puerto Rico, announced he would resign as soon as a transitional government is in place. Meanwhile, the widespread violence has recently been made worse by an influx of powerful weapons which special correspondent Marcia Biggs tells us are coming mostly from the U.S.

Why TikTok's parent company may face divestment or U.S. ban

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TikTok is once again in Congress’ crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes a close look at the brewing battle over the nation’s fastest growing social media platform.

Global migrants make their way to Arizona’s southern border

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Migrant crossings on the Arizona-Mexico border have remained high this year. While much of the conversation has been focused on Texas, Arizona has been one of the busiest border sections this year. Amna Nawaz reports from Pima County, where people from all over the world come to enter the U.S.

Biden classified docs special counsel testifies to House

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The special counsel who said President Joe Biden’s age and memory factored into his decision not to charge the president for his retention of classified documents testified on Capitol Hill today. As William Brangham reports, Republicans sought answers as to why Biden wasn’t charged while former President Donald Trump faces 40 charges for his handling of classified material.

29-year-old becomes first U.S. woman to sail around world

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Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world last week, capturing worldwide attention through her Instagram posts chronicling the journey. The 29-year-old, joins a group of fewer than 200 people who have made the trek. She was the only woman that participated this year in what's known as the Global Solo Challenge. Geoff Bennett spoke to Brauer from Spain.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on immigration in the election

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the contrasts between President Biden and former President Trump’s approach to immigration, how Biden is embracing his age on the campaign trail after his State of the Union address, and more.

Bureaucratic hurdles let some slip through U.S. safety net

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Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the challenge as part of our special series, America’s Safety Net.

Texas agriculture sees long road ahead after massive fires

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The Smokehouse Creek wildfire has burned more than a million acres in Texas since it began on February 26. As firefighters continue to battle the blazes, Stephanie Sy has a look at the long road of recovery ahead for farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle.

Gangs edge Haiti to brink of collapse

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In Haiti’s capital, the gangs are in control and trying to overthrow an absent government. While the prime minister was abroad, gangs closed the airport, and he has been unable to return. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Blinken is talking to regional leaders about finding a different political solution. Nick Schifrin talks with Robert Fatton Jr. of the University of Virginia for more perspective.

As migration surges, trafficking becomes a massive business

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Amid a global migration surge, the trafficking industry has become a multi-billion dollar business. Mexican officials estimate as many as 6,000 people cross into Mexico every day from diverse places like Russia and Venezuela. Amna Nawaz heads south to Chiapas, Mexico where many migrants stop before continuing their journey to the U.S. border.

The role of fetal personhood in the anti-abortion movement

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The all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that embryos created using in-vitro fertilization are legally children, a move that was hailed by many in the anti-abortion movement. John Yang speaks with Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who defends reproductive rights in cases globally, to learn more about a recent legislative push to give fetuses the legal rights of a person.

2024 Oscars spotlight progress, struggles for women in film

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The 96th annual Academy Awards could be considered a milestone for women in film, with women filmmakers setting a record in the Best Picture category. But the past year also highlighted ongoing struggles in diversity, equal pay and equal opportunities for women in the industry. Rebecca Sun, senior editor of diversity and inclusion for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss.

A new look at the U.S. relationship with Saddam Hussein

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The 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq was based on the allegation that the country’s dictator, Saddam Hussein, had weapons of mass destruction. In his new book, author Steve Coll pored over hundreds of audio tapes and transcripts, many previously unreleased, of internal meetings to uncover Hussein’s view on his tumultuous relationship with the United States. Nick Schifrin speaks with Coll to learn more.

News Wrap: U.S. Army ship en route to build pier for Gaza

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In our news wrap Sunday, cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war remained stalled as efforts to increase aid to Gaza by sea continued, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt responded to criticism about a misleading story she told in her response to Biden’s State of the Union address, and the U.S. military airlifted non-essential embassy personnel out of Haiti’s capital amid escalating gang violence.

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