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Scientists issue dire warnings as ocean temperatures spike

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The ocean is rapidly heating up, hitting record-breaking levels. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that ocean surface temperatures spiked in April and May to the highest levels recorded since the 1950s. All this could have dangerous consequences for aquatic life, hurricane activity and global weather patterns. Amna Nawaz discussed what’s happening with Kevin Trenberth.

A look at the life of actor turned politician Glenda Jackson

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British actor Glenda Jackson died at the age of 87 Thursday. The two-time Oscar winner had a 23-year second act as a member of Parliament. She later returned to the stage, winning a Tony in 2018 for her role in Three Tall Women. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Jackson that year to discuss both of her remarkable careers.

A Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste

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Camille Tagle is co-founder and creative director of FABSCRAP, which is a textile recycling nonprofit. Textiles generate 21 billion pounds of waste that goes into landfills every year, and FABSCRAP works to divert that waste, either by downcycling or giving the fabric new life. Tagle shares her Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste and fashion sustainability.

White House COVID coordinator on preparing for next pandemic

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In the earliest days of the pandemic, Dr. Ashish Jha emerged as an authoritative and trusted voice on the issue. He's now the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, but with the public health emergency officially over, he's leaving the Biden administration this week and returning to Brown University's Public School of Health. Dr. Jha discussed his experience with Amna Nawaz.

Group of orcas attack and sink vessels off Iberian Peninsula

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A small group of orcas is causing a lot of damage to boats off the Iberian Peninsula. Last month, killer whales rammed a boat continuously for over an hour, managing to remove the rudder. In another incident, three orcas repeatedly struck a yacht causing it to sink. Stephanie Sy reports.

Borrowers face upcoming resumption of student loan payments

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In just a matter of days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether President Biden’s student debt forgiveness can go forward. It comes as the resumption of student loan payments approaches. Ahead of the decision, we hear from borrowers concerned about what’s ahead and William Brangham discusses student debt with Julia Carpenter of the Wall Street Journal.

Battle for power in Sudan reignites conflict in Darfur

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Intense fighting rages on between Sudan’s armed forces and the rebel forces. Hundreds of civilians have been killed during two months of combat, nearly two million people have fled their homes and hundreds of thousands have escaped to neighboring countries. Now, nearly half of Sudan’s remaining population is in dire humanitarian need. Stephanie Sy reports.

Iowa Republicans discuss Trump's federal indictment

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The news of former President Trump’s federal indictment comes as the GOP primary field is still taking shape. Judy Woodruff is in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen in on voter discussions led by conservative pollster Sarah Longwell. Trump's indictment is the focus of the first of two America at a Crossroads reports on what Iowa Republicans are thinking. This story was produced with Iowa PBS.

Poorna Jagannathan on her role in "Never Have I Ever"

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The fourth and final season of Netflix's wildly popular series "Never Have I Ever" is leading streaming charts across the world. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of the series' lead actors, Poorna Jagannathan, about the show's success and how it's paving the way for more diversity in Hollywood. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

The legacy of Pulitzer-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy

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Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy died Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Throughout his long career, he wrote novels that could be bleak and violent but that were also hailed for his beautiful prose. Some of his best-known works include, "No Country for Old Men," "All the Pretty Horses" and "The Road." Geoff Bennett discussed McCarthy's legacy with Walter Kirn.

Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case

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Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information after leaving the White House. The Justice Department says Trump illegally retained secret documents, obstructed the government’s efforts to retrieve them and made false statements on the matter. William Brangham was in the courtroom and reports on the proceedings.

Far-right Republicans demand more control in the House

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seems to have quelled internal rebellion in the Republican conference this week, the result of a handful of hardline members’ dissatisfaction with the debt ceiling compromise. Lisa Desjardins reports on what happened and what it means for the House GOP.

How Trump classified material case is different from others

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With Donald Trump becoming the first ex-president ever indicted on federal criminal charges, the chorus of his Republican supporters asking "What about the Democrats?" has grown even louder. Laura Barrón-López reports on why the Department of Justice charged Trump for his handling of classified materials but not others like Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Mike Pence.

Russia targets Zelenskyy's hometown with missile strikes

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Ukraine is in the early stages of a long-planned counteroffensive to win back roughly a fifth of its homeland from Russian occupiers. But Tuesday, as Kyiv intensified its ground attacks, Moscow struck back with air assaults. Missiles rained down on the hometown of Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, leaving behind apocalyptic scenes. Geoff Bennett reports.

Reddit users protest policy that harms third-party apps

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More than 6,000 communities on the popular social networking forum Reddit have gone dark as moderators protest the company’s decision to charge some third-party apps for the use of Reddit data. The move is controversial, with many of the apps having to shut down as a result, but the Reddit CEO doesn’t appear to be backing down anytime soon. Geoff Bennett discussed the protest with Bobby Allyn.

Former federal prosecutor analyzes case against Trump

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Tuesday's arraignment was former President Trump’s second this year, but his first on federal charges. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joined Amna Nawaz to analyze the case.

Texas family struggles to navigate anti-trans politics wave

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Texas is the largest state in the country to ban transition-related medical care for minors, joining 19 other states that have restricted access. Laura Barrón-López recently spent time in Texas to learn more about the law and spoke with one family grappling with what’s next. A warning: this story includes discussions about suicide and depression.

A Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out

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Michael R. Jackson is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and composer. His musical, “A Strange Loop,” started as a personal monologue he wrote shortly after graduating from NYU and it debuted on Broadway 18 years later. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Major insurance providers pull coverage in California

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For years, State Farm has been the largest provider of homeowners insurance in California. But the company recently announced it will no longer sell new homeowners policies in the state, a move it said was driven by the high cost of construction and the growing risks from catastrophes like wildfires. William Brangham discussed what it means for homeowners and businesses with Michael Wara.

NATO secretary-general discusses Ukrainian counteroffensive

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President Biden will meet with outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday. They are expected to discuss Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, efforts to persuade NATO member Turkey to back off blocking Sweden from joining the alliance and more. Geoff Bennett sat down with Stoltenberg ahead of the NATO leader's meeting with the president.

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