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What you need to know ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse

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We’re less than three days away from the total solar eclipse that will be seen in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Monday’s eclipse will cut across 13 states with more than 30 million people living in the path of totality while millions more are traveling to get a good look. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson have a viewer’s guide on what you need to know.

Israel’s war in Gaza weighs on the holy month of Ramadan

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Muslims around the world are marking the month of Ramadan. But this year, Israel’s war in Gaza, with mass civilian casualties and widespread suffering among Gazans, has added a new layer to this holy month. We spoke with Muslims at a local mosque in suburban Maryland.

Biden warns Israel to protect civilians, aid workers in Gaza

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President Biden is warning Israel that U.S. support for the war in Gaza depends on new efforts to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a phone call Thursday following Monday's airstrike that killed seven humanitarian workers in Gaza. The White House said the president told Netanyahu an immediate ceasefire is essential. Nick Schifrin reports.

Japanese PM on cooperation with U.S. to counter China

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The challenge presented by China is one of the main focuses of the Biden White House. The president will soon meet with the leader of Japan, one of America's strongest allies, in a bid to deepen the military partnership in East Asia. Geoff Bennett sat down with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss the stakes of the summit.

Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals

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There is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird flu in the U.S. While federal health officials say the risk to humans is low, the virus has now spread to dairy cattle and sickened one person. William Brangham discussed more with Jennifer Nuzzo of the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health.

How Biden and Trump are spending campaign advertising funds

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The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee announced they raised more than $65 million in March as they try to catch up to the nearly $100 million cash advantage President Biden and the Democrats had a month earlier. Both candidates are using the campaign funds to reach key voting blocs and to push their core messages. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro.

What asylum-seekers face at border after grueling journey

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Wednesday, we reported from Mexico on the global migration making its way through that country to the U.S. border. With producers Christine Romo and Sam Weber, Amna Nawaz continues that journey and speaks with migrants, ranchers, Border Patrol officials and advocates.

Film captures gender transition of journalist in Afghanistan

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A new documentary now available on Amazon Prime and AppleTV offers an in-depth look at the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. "Transition" follows Australian filmmaker Jordan Bryon as he undergoes a gender transition while embedded with a Taliban unit. Bryon and co-director Monica Villamizar spoke with Amna Nawaz about this turning point in Afghanistan.

The journey asylum seekers make through Mexico to reach U.S.

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At the end of 2023, the number of migrants crossing into the United States reached a record high. But before the global population of migrants reaches the U.S. border, many travel more than 1,500 miles through Mexico. With producers Sam Weber and Christine Romo, Amna Nawaz reports on the surge in migration at Mexico's southern border.

Anatomy of a Donald Trump speech

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Whatever you want to call him, Donald Trump is a showman. That is key to his campaign. His strength comes directly from his words and speeches, not staff or infrastructure. Voters are already exhausted by political shrapnel, but Trump’s speeches in Michigan and Wisconsin are a good chance to shed light on his latest verbal flames. Lisa Desjardins reports.

News Wrap: Storm system brings tornadoes to South, Midwest

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a spring storm brought winter weather to New England and tornadoes to the South and Midwest, Taiwan reports nine people killed and hundreds hurt after the island's strongest earthquake in a quarter-century, Ukraine lowered its military conscription age to 25 and Uganda's constitutional court upheld an anti-gay law that calls for the death penalty in some cases.

Women's college basketball's historic rise in viewership

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Monday night’s March Madness game between Iowa and LSU was watched by more than 12 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever. Is this a one-time effect of Caitlin Clark or a sign of how things are changing for women’s sports? John Yang discussed that with Nicole Auerbach, a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and basketball.

Retired military officials discuss Israeli aid convoy strike

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Following Israel's deadly strike on aid workers in Gaza and the international outrage it caused, Nick Schifrin has views from Wes Bryant, a retired U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller who called in air strikes and led strike planning cells, and retired Israeli Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus who commanded IDF forces in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

FEMA administrator on expanding access to disaster relief

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Last month, FEMA made what it calls the “most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 years.” It expands access to money for food, water, and other essentials, funds immediate housing needs when people can’t return home, helps repairs not covered by insurance and reduces paperwork required for temporary housing. Amna Nawaz discussed the changes with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

Primary protest votes hint at challenges for Biden and Trump

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Tuesday, voters in Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island turned out for their states’ presidential primaries. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on what the results mean for the upcoming election and discusses the latest NewsHour/Marist poll on voter attitudes to the frontrunners and election integrity.

Andrés accuses Israel of deliberately targeting WCK members

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The bodies of foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli strike early Tuesday morning have left Gaza and are flying home. On Wednesday, World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés accused Israel of targeting his employees deliberately, an accusation Israel denies. Nick Schifrin reports.

A Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning

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Joan Wicks is a sixth-grade humanities teacher in Los Angeles who helped her students rebound from COVID learning loss through her devotion and advocacy. The school was recently recognized with the California Distinguished Schools Award. Wicks shares her Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning.

Novel retells ‘Huckleberry Finn’ from Jim's point of view

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“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Everett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

New book explores evolving role of America's First Ladies

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Part policy messenger, part campaign whisperer, part style icon. Expectations of America's First Lady shift with each administration. In her new book, "American Woman The Transformation of the Modern First Lady from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," Katie Rogers explores how each wife has brought something unique to this ever-changing role. Laura Barrón-López sat down with Rogers to discuss more.

Florida Supreme Court clears way for 6-week abortion ban

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The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect. But in a separate ruling, the justices said Florida voters will be able to decide on a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access in November. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lynda Bell, president of Florida Right to Life, one of the state’s largest anti-abortion groups.

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