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Survey of Asian Americans paints sobering picture of fears

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Throughout the pandemic, Asian Americans have endured racist and physical threats. As our country celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, new research is calling attention to this rise in anti-Asian sentiment and the toll it’s taking on Asian American communities. Amna Navaz discussed this with Norman Chen, CEO of the Asian American Foundation.

Sen. Klobuchar invites readers into her personal life

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With so much partisan division in our country, "joy" is not a word typically associated with politics, but it is for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "The Joy of Politics."

The roadblocks to holding Putin accountable for war crimes

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It has been almost two months since the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the official in charge of Moscow's campaign of stealing children from Ukraine. Nick Schifrin spoke with the top Biden administration official responsible for global criminal justice about her efforts and the chances of holding Putin and his high command accountable.

A look at battles over abortion rights at the state level

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There are political battles on the state level this week with a handful of primary races heating up and action on abortion laws. We check in with reporters Colin Campbell of North Carolina, Ryland Barton of Kentucky and Katie Meyer of Pennsylvania to help bring us up to speed.

Durham report criticizes FBI for Trump-Russia investigation

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Special counsel John Durham's report of the FBI’s probe into the 2016 Donald Trump campaign was released to the public Monday. Durham was appointed by former Attorney General William Barr to look into what many on the right saw as a politically motivated witch hunt, but the report offered no significant new evidence to support those claims. William Brangham discussed more with Devlin Barrett.

Zelenskyy tours Europe to secure aid in fight against Russia

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It is the largest conflict in Europe in more than 80 years, but Ukraine has questioned European commitment in its war against Russia's invasion. Monday, Ukraine’s president concluded a three-day tour of Europe and received new military and political support from the leaders he has often criticized. Nick Schifrin reports.

Remembering Kalpana Chawla, first Indian American in space

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American of Indian descent to travel to space, who gave her life in the pursuit of research, science and exploration.

Erdogan’s control hangs in the balance in Turkey’s election

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Turkey is counting the votes from Sunday’s election to see if President Erdogan will extend his two-decade hold on power. The election’s unified opposition represents the greatest political challenge yet to Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule. Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, joins John Yang to discuss.

Why many women with Parkinson’s are misdiagnosed

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Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the U.S., with nearly 90,000 Americans diagnosed each year. But its symptoms show up differently in women and men, and women are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late. Dr. Sonia Mathur, a Parkinson's disease advocate and family physician, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

A look at celestial events thrilling scientists this month

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It's been an exciting time for astronomers, astrophysicists and other scientists who specialize in deciphering the far reaches of space. Since the beginning of May, observations of some never-before-seen celestial events have been reported in science journals. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins John Yang to explain the latest findings.

New documentary shows Ukrainians’ fight for survival

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As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, more than 100,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded and at least 8 million people are living as refugees elsewhere in Europe. Ali Rogin speaks with French writer and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy about his latest documentary, “Slava Ukraini.”

States grapple with minimum age restrictions for buying guns

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It’s been a week of ups and downs for both advocates and opponents of laws that raise the minimum age for purchasing firearms. Lisa Geller, director of state affairs at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, joins John Yang to discuss the impact this type of legislation is having in states that already have age restrictions in place.

What’s behind a severe decline in Florida’s citrus harvest

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Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state’s economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. William Brangham reports on what’s driving the decline and who is affected.

Brooks and Capehart on border policy, debt ceiling debate

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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 end of the Title 42 border policy, former President Trump found liable for sexual abuse and the ongoing negotiations over the debt ceiling.

Public health questions remain as COVID emergency ends

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After more than three years, the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended. Thanks to vaccines, testing and treatment, we are in a much better place and deaths are at their lowest level since March 2020. But concerns over how the federal government will respond to new variants or even a serious new epidemic remain. William Brangham discussed that with Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo.

Man who put Jordan Neely in fatal chokehold released on bond

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Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway was charged with second-degree manslaughter. Penny surrendered to police Friday and was released on bond. The killing touched off protests in New York over policing and a lack of support from the city for those who are homeless and mentally ill. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Errol Louis.

Border stays calm but new asylum policies lead to confusion

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The southern border remained mostly calm after pandemic-era restrictions that immediately expelled migrants expired. The Biden administration is implementing new rules that reject asylum seekers who did not apply online or who traveled through another country. That's being challenged in court but confusion for those crossing the border remains. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Cindy Ramirez.

Tom Hanks discusses his debut novel

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You could be forgiven for not knowing about the blockbuster film, “Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall.” That's because it’s a fictional film at the center of a new novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," written by Tom Hanks. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Hanks in New York to talk about his book and his love of making movies. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Turkey prepares for election as Erdogan tries to hold power

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This Sunday, more than 60 million Turks will cast their ballot to decide the country’s president. Turkey is a NATO member, part of the G20 and for two decades has been led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The opposition calls him authoritarian. He calls them terrorists. He now faces his toughest battle yet in an election that could have major implications for Turkey and its allies. Nick Schifrin reports.

GOP works to block state amendments for abortion rights

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In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in several states have shown up to overwhelmingly support abortion rights in ballot measures. Future efforts to enshrine abortion access in state constitutions could soon face higher hurdles as Republican-controlled legislatures are trying to make it harder. Laura Barrón-López discussed that with Karen Kasler and Gabrielle Hays.

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