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Watch Latest: S2025 E19

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U.S. skeptical Israel can protect civilians in Rafah

5m 32s

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced he had approved plans to assault Rafah, where more than half of all Gazans have fled. At the same time, Netanyahu and international mediators also acknowledged that negotiations for a cease-fire have advanced. Nick Schifrin talks with Amna Nawaz to break it all down.

Fani Willis allowed to stay on Trump’s Georgia case

5m 28s

District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, is stepping aside. That departure came after the judge in the case said one of them would have to resign. William Brangham joins Amna Nawaz to catch up on a week of legal developments for the former president.

EU’s top diplomat calls 30,000 killed in Gaza ‘a massacre’

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The Biden administration is struggling to find solutions to two major foreign policy challenges: creating a ceasefire in the war in Gaza and helping fund Ukraine’s war against Russia. Nick Schifrin speaks with Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, to learn more about global efforts on these two fronts.

What to know about Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement

6m 43s

Students and teachers in Florida can now discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, as long as it’s not part of formal instruction. It’s an important change after a new settlement between state education officials and civil rights attorneys who challenged the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. WMFE education reporter Danielle Prieur joins Stephanie Sy to discuss.

The struggles of pregnancy amid the Israel-Hamas war

8m 34s

Of the many horrors endured by Palestinians and Israelis since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, perhaps none is more acute than those of expectant mothers. For the last several months, special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen has been charting the progress of their pain, their pregnancies, their sorrows and their joys. She brings us their stories now.

Why Black women face discrimination in higher education

8m 14s

The death of an administrator at Lincoln University in Missouri and the resignation of Harvard’s former president have sparked outrage, concern and dialogue about the treatment of Black women in higher education. We hear from Black women about the challenges and pressures they face in academia, and Geoff Bennett speaks with UT Austin professor Bridget Goosby for more.

How quantum computing could help us understand the universe

7m 13s

Scientists, researchers and some big companies are eager to jumpstart the next generation of computing, one that will be far more sophisticated and dependent on understanding the subatomic nature of the universe. But as science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports, it’s a huge challenge to take this new quantum leap forward.

Slain reporter Jim Foley’s mother on new book about her son

7m 28s

Friday marks 13 years since the start of the Syrian civil war. Jim Foley was an American journalist covering the conflict when he was kidnapped by Islamic State terrorists in 2012 and publicly beheaded two years later. A decade later, his mother Diane Foley tells his story and how she became an advocate for American hostages abroad in a new book, “American Mother.” She joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.

Gazans suffer starvation, displacement this Ramadan

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There is fasting, and then there is starving. At Ramadan, many Gazans say they are now doing both. Nick Schifrin reports on how Palestinian families are struggling for sustenance during this holy month that has come amid a food crisis fueled by the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel announces plan to evacuate Rafah ahead of offensive

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Israel’s top spokesperson suggested that Israel has a plan to evacuate many of the more than 1 million Gazans who have fled to Rafah in southern Gaza. The news comes as the U.S. continues to call on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the strip while families struggle to observe Ramadan. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin speaks on how people in Gaza are celebrating.

Politics divide families in the run-up to the 2024 election

9m 56s

For many Americans, politics has become far more personal, and divisive, than it once was. Now, in the run-up to the November election, that’s creating some friction within families. Tonight, Judy Woodruff looks at the impact of politics on marriages, dating and families as part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

Trump, Biden prepare for rematch after clinching nominations

8m 21s

The race for the White House is officially a two-man race as the most recent occupants of the office clinch their party nominations and prepare for a 2020 rematch. To help unpack Trump’s path forward, and whether Biden can appeal to disaffected Republicans, we speak to Doug Heye, the former communications director to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the Republican National Committee.

How a TikTok ban could violate 1st Amendment rights

7m 50s

The House voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill that could ban TikTok here in the U.S. unless the app cuts ties with China. The bill now heads to the Senate where its fate is unclear. Last night, we heard from the lead sponsors of the bill. Tonight, we hear an opposing voice from David Greene, civil liberties director and senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Boeing remains under scrutiny amid quality control issues

8m 21s

Boeing remains on the hot seat over questions about its production processes. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told lawmakers her investigators still don’t know who worked on the door panel that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight. Meanwhile, NYT reported Boeing and a key supplier failed a number of audits. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien spoke on what went wrong.

Unaccompanied children make dangerous trek to U.S. border

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Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone.

SRL speaks with surgeon general on youth mental health

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The new season of PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs podcast “On Our Minds” is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

How a seasoned lawyer is forging a new musical path

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“Second Act” is a common term which, for some people, means loving your current career but wanting something new. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how a former White House lawyer, federal prosecutor and advisor to four presidents is now forging a musical path for our arts and culture series, Canvas.

A look at data as concerns grow around surging violent crime

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Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder numbers did surge in several places during the pandemic, recent data suggests an overall drop in killings from 2022 to 2023. Stephanie Sy takes a look at the data.

Haiti gang violence bolstered by trafficked U.S. weapons

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Months of raging gang violence came to a head today in Haiti. The prime minister, currently stranded in Puerto Rico, announced he would resign as soon as a transitional government is in place. Meanwhile, the widespread violence has recently been made worse by an influx of powerful weapons which special correspondent Marcia Biggs tells us are coming mostly from the U.S.

Why TikTok's parent company may face divestment or U.S. ban

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TikTok is once again in Congress’ crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes a close look at the brewing battle over the nation’s fastest growing social media platform.

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