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How 'Anora' became the big winner at the 2025 Oscars

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The small-budget indie flick, "Anora", was the biggest winner at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, taking five Oscars including for best picture, best director and best actress. Mikey Madison won for her portrayal of the title character. Justin Chang, a film critic at the New Yorker who also reviews movies for NPR's “Fresh Air," joins Stephanie Sy for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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How U.S. foreign aid cuts affect children suffering in Haiti

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In Haiti, years of chaos and instability have brought the country to the brink of collapse. More than 1 million people, nearly 10 percent of the population, have been displaced. Now, as the Trump administration eliminates most U.S. foreign aid contracts, access to life-saving health services in Haiti are in jeopardy. Ali Rogin speaks with James Elder of UNICEF about the effect on Haiti’s children.
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European allies pledge more Ukraine aid at security summit

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After his Oval Office dressing down on Friday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced a much friendlier group Sunday as he met with European leaders in London. Zelenskyy said he’s still willing to sign the minerals deal he was in Washington to sign on Friday and wants to repair his relationship with President Trump. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from London.
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Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump’s vision for Gaza

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Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K., about the latest developments and the Trump administration’s involvement in Gaza.
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News Wrap: Rubio expedites $4B in military aid to Israel

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In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump administration is sending Israel another round of military aid, Trump signed executive orders expanding U.S. timber production and designating English as the country’s official language, and a private U.S. company successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time.
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How AI was used in some of this year’s Oscar favorites

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At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the podcast Prestige Junkie, joins John Yang to discuss.
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Study: Dementia risk after 55 higher than previously thought

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A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1 million new diagnoses each year. John Yang speaks with Dr. Josef Coresh, one of the authors of the study, for more.
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Volker on Zelenskyy’s next moves after Oval Office blowout

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Washington and Europe are still feeling the reverberations of Friday’s heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Now, Zelenskyy is in London to rally the support of European leaders. Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and ambassador to NATO, joins John Yang to discuss.
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News Wrap: First phase of Gaza ceasefire ends as talks stall

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In our news wrap Saturday, phase one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire ended with no progress reported in talks about phase two, a federal judge extended an order blocking Trump’s plans to pull federal funding from institutions that provide care for transgender youth, former Gov. Cuomo announced a run for New York City mayor, and the Vatican says Pope Francis’ health is improving.
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Canada’s last-minute efforts to avert Trump’s steep tariffs

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President Trump says his 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada will go into effect on Tuesday, despite Canadian officials’ efforts to persuade their American counterparts that they have improved border security. John Yang speaks with David McGuinty, Canada’s minister of public safety, who has been meeting this week in Washington with administration officials.
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In clash with Zelenskyy, Trump deepens diplomatic rift

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It was an extraordinary scene in the Oval Office as President Trump made a public break with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The two presidents and Vice President Vance argued for nearly five minutes in front of cameras. The heated back-and-forth could have profound effects on Ukraine and its defense against Russia's invasion and the U.S. relationship with Europe. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Lawler on Zelenskyy-Trump clash: 'Only winner was Putin'

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Some of President Trump's fervent allies stood behind his actions in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. But Ukraine supporters within the Republican Party have expressed concerns about how the meeting played out and fear it could derail further negotiations with the country. Amna Nawaz discussed more with GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Historian analyzes devolving U.S.-Ukraine relations

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argued in the Oval Office in a stunning public display of devolving relations. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Timothy Snyder, one of the country's leading historians of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union who has written widely on Ukraine, Russia and the war.
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News Wrap: First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire ending

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In our news wrap Friday, the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is ending with gaps remaining in negotiations for a second phase, an Illinois man was found guilty on hate crime and murder charges for killing a Palestinian American boy in 2023, Pope Francis suffered an isolated breathing crisis and Microsoft is closing internet calling service Skype.
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Scientific impact of cuts to NOAA, National Weather Service

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Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country, providing crucial data for scientists and meteorologists. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on the potential impact of the NOAA cuts.
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's altercation with Zelenskyy

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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 President Trump's public spat with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, if Europe can depend on the U.S. and new restrictions on the White House press corps.
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Fernanda Torres on emotion behind role in 'I'm Still Here'

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The Brazilian film “I’m Still Here,” based on a true story, will be vying for the Academy Awards for Best International Film and Best Picture. Its star, Fernanda Torres, is also competing for an Oscar. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Torres and her role for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Black women serving in Senate reflect on making an impact

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For the first time in the 236-year history of the U.S. Senate, two Black women are serving simultaneously. Geoff Bennett sat down with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware for a conversation about breaking barriers, shaping history and how Democrats aim to meet the current political moment.
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