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Watch: S2024 E318

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N.D. proposal would set age limit for Congress members

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Voters in North Dakota will decide whether or not to set an age limit for the state’s members of Congress. The proposed amendment to the state constitution says lawmakers cannot be over 80 before the end of their term. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along' gains rave reviews

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When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater’s all-time greats, creator of such works as “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music.” But one of his musicals, “Merrily We Roll Along,” never achieved that success. Now it has. The show, actors and director, Maria Friedman, are all up for Tony Awards. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Experts are split over smartphones and teen mental health

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A number of states are moving to regulate social media use among children and teens. New York is the latest state with a new law that would allow parents to block their children from getting posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm. This comes amid a larger conversation about social media and smartphones. Stephanie Sy reports.

Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell on Latino voters

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where Republican lawmakers stand on reproductive rights, the stark differences between Trump and Biden on key policy issues and how the campaigns are courting Latino voters.

Closing arguments wrap in Hunter Biden's trial

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Jurors started deliberations Monday in Hunter Biden's gun trial in Delaware. He is accused of lying on federal forms about his drug use to illegally purchase a gun. Following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts, Donald Trump sat for a probation interview, a critical step ahead of his sentencing. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti.

Parents of hostage held in Gaza describe 8 months of waiting

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While the rescue of four Israeli hostages is great news for some, there are still about 120 captives remaining in Gaza. One of them is Omer Neutra, a 22-year-old American and Israeli citizen who was serving as an IDF tank commander on the Gaza border when he was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. His parents, Orna and Ronen Neutra, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

Blinken urges Israel, Hamas to accept UN-endorsed cease-fire

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Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday. He's pressing leaders to accept an Israeli proposal for a hostage and Gaza cease-fire deal that received a vote of confidence today in the United Nations Security Council. It comes as the fallout from an Israeli hostage rescue that killed hundreds of Palestinians continues. Nick Schifrin reports.

What water main breaks say about aging U.S. infrastructure

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U.S. drinking water is among the world’s safest and most reliable, but aging infrastructure across the country is posing challenges. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that there's a water main break every two minutes. Shannon Marquez, professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, joins John Yang to discuss why these problems are so common.

Can a new vaccine eradicate malaria? Here’s what to know

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Malaria is one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Across Africa, it kills nearly half a million children younger than 5 each year. A new vaccine, only the second of its kind, holds the promise of saving thousands of lives and moving the world closer to eradicating malaria. Ali Rogin speaks with Andrew Jones, deputy director of immunization supplies for UNICEF, to learn more.

New book dives into science of gender identity among youth

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According to the Human Rights Campaign, half of the U.S. states have passed measures restricting treatment for young people with gender dysphoria. But the legislative debate has often been short on science and medicine. Dr. Jack Turban joins John Yang to discuss his new book, “Free To Be,” which takes a researched-based approach to explaining gender identity and treatments for transgender youth.

Escalating conflict in Congo fuels humanitarian crisis

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Years of violence between factions vying for control in the Democratic Republic of Congo have internally displaced 5.7 million people, according to the United Nations. Since 1996, fighting in the region has led to about 6 million deaths. Ali Rogin speaks with Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, to learn more about the conflict and the humanitarian situation on the ground.

As temperatures rise, more schools struggle to beat the heat

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Studies show that in more places in the United States, there are now more days hotter than 80 degrees during the school year than there were in 1970. Schools that can’t afford air conditioning are struggling with overheated classrooms, which researchers say pose both academic and health risks. John Yang speaks with Washington Post reporter Anna Phillips, who covers climate change, for more.

The hazards of wildfire smoke, even hundreds of miles away

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Smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away is still a health threat, contributing to nearly 16,000 deaths a year, according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research analysis. Laura Kate Bender, who leads the Healthy Air campaign for the American Lung Association, joins John Yang to discuss what makes wildfire smoke so hazardous and how people can protect themselves.

The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024

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Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some of the life lessons this year's commencement speakers passed on to the class of 2024.

Theater adapts classic play to address public health

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Actors, experts and community members are turning to a classic play to address contemporary trauma and tensions from the pandemic. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our new series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Brooks and Capehart on Biden's border plan

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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 Biden's executive order limiting who can seek asylum, Donald Trump's vice presidential search and Hunter Biden's federal trial.

Who's on Trump's running mate shortlist and what it tells us

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Former President Donald Trump says he will choose a running mate in the next few weeks and will likely unveil his nominee at a major turning point in the campaign. Lisa Desjardins has been covering the Trump campaign and reports on what his decision will tell us.

Gen Z reverses decades-long decline in teen employment

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The latest jobs report showed an unexpected surge in hiring. The leisure and hospitality sector has been growing at a steady clip and added over 42,000 jobs, an encouraging prospect for teenagers looking for a job this summer. After a decades-long decline in teen jobs, Gen Z is reversing the trend. Amna Nawaz discussed the rise in teenage employment with Alicia Sasser Modestino.

Veterans, world leaders gather for 80th anniversary of D-Day

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World leaders visited Normandy, France, to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings ushered in the bloody final chapter of World War II. Both President Biden and French President Macron extolled the uncommon valor of ordinary men and women who accomplished the extraordinary that day. Malcolm Brabant reports.

Rhode Island artist explores why time dominates our lives

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It has been said that public art is a reflection of how we see the world and the artist’s response to our time and place. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly introduces us to an artist who has often combined those concepts literally. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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