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How a warming Arctic may be eroding Indigenous history

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In a remote part of Alaska, global warming is being blamed for endangering a treasure trove of Indigenous artifacts. Archaeologists at one dig site near the Bering Sea say they’re in a race against time. Nelufar Hedayat reports for the nonprofit news organization Evident Media.

What’s on voters’ minds as Canada elects new prime minister

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Monday is the end of voting in Canada to elect a new prime minister. The big issue in this campaign has been U.S.-Canadian relations, especially Trump’s tariffs. Since the beginning of the year, opinion polls have gone from showing a commanding Conservative Party lead to a narrower but consistent Liberal Party lead. John Yang speaks with David Frum, a writer for The Atlantic, for more.

News Wrap: Police rule out terrorism in Vancouver car attack

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In our news wrap Sunday, Vancouver police ruled out terrorism after a man plowed his car into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival, Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, Pakistani security forces killed dozens of militants they say tried to sneak into the country from Afghanistan, and Pope Francis’ tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major opened to the public.

Russia strikes Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s goals

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Russia continues its deadly assault on Ukraine, launching a sweeping drone attack a day after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican before Pope Francis’ funeral. Trump criticized Russian President Putin on social media after that meeting, raising doubts about Putin’s desire for peace. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, for more.

Key moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term

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Tuesday marks the end of the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency. Since Franklin Roosevelt’s first term, it’s been a traditional time to take stock of a new administration. Matthew Dallek, a political historian and professor at George Washington University, joins John Yang to discuss.

Faithful mourners bid solemn farewell to Pope Francis

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Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday after a solemn Requiem Mass outside Saint Peter’s Basilica. On the same day, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican to discuss hopes for lasting peace. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome.

What to expect as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope

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Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with cardinals leading masses each day. The words of their homilies will be closely examined and analyzed for clues about what’s on their minds as they prepare to elect a new pope. John Yang speaks with John Allen, editor of Crux, for more.

News Wrap: Iranian port rocked by massive, deadly explosion

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In our news wrap Saturday, there was a deadly explosion at a Persian Gulf port in southern Iran, India said Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts for a second straight night in the disputed Kashmir region, a federal judge wants the Trump administration to explain why a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported, and Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, has died.

How NIH staffing cuts may delay a promising cancer treatment

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Earlier in April, doctors at the National Institutes of Health made a promising step in the fight against cancer, announcing an immunotherapy treatment was able to shrink gastrointestinal tumors for about a quarter of patients. But NIH staffing shortages, layoffs and cuts are threatening to delay the rollout of this promising development. William Brangham speaks with Dr. Steven Rosenberg for more.

Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all reefs, report says

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Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the world’s reefs. Ali Rogin reports.

FBI charges judge with obstructing immigration agents

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The Trump administration escalated its battle with the judiciary and local authorities over the president's deportation agenda. FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing immigration agents as they attempted to arrest an undocumented migrant at a courthouse. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

News Wrap: U.S. envoy meets with Putin for talks to end war

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In our news wrap Friday, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff sat down with Vladimir Putin for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire across the border of Kashmir, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and George Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft.

Vatican prepares for potentially polarizing papal conclave

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At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood coffin. Fifty-four Heads of state, including President Trump, will attend the service in St. Peter's Basilica. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome.

U.S. business leaders shifting plans because of tariffs

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With tariffs in effect around the world, corporate leaders are raising concerns about the uncertainty already created. Many are now asking the White House to reconsider new tariffs that are set to come into play next month. The CEOs of Walmart and Target reportedly warned President Trump there could be empty shelves within weeks. Amna Nawaz discussed how businesses are reacting with Rich Lesser.

'People are starving,' WFP says as Israel blocks aid to Gaza

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The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says a lack of funding has forced WFP to cut 30 percent of its staff as it faces unprecedented challenges in feeding the hungry in Haiti.

Brooks and Capehart on Trump's reaction to public pressure

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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 Trump administration walking back decisions on trade and student visas amid public pressure, the FBI arresting a judge in Wisconsin and dysfunction at the Pentagon.

Political cartoonists navigate a changing media landscape

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"A picture is worth a thousand words." It's a well-worn phrase but there is special resonance when applied to editorial cartoons, a centuries-old tradition that is evolving as the media landscape itself does. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown takes a closer look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. peace talks

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Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The U.S. proposed a peace deal Wednesday and has threatened to pull the plug on talks if both sides don’t reach an agreement soon. Laura Barrón-López reports.

News Wrap: Trump asks SCOTUS to allow Pentagon trans ban

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was deported to El Salvador and the president insisted his administration is in active trade negotiations with China but Beijing has denied any such meetings.

Hegseth has unsecured internet in Pentagon office for Signal

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Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as chaos is mounting at the Pentagon with the firings of top Hegseth aides. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Lamothe of The Washington Post.

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