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Released hostage on finding her voice and telling her story

6m 23s

One year on from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, the war, pain, anguish and heartbreak continue. The memories of that day are no more acute than for those who survived both the attack and subsequent kidnapping into Gaza. Sapir Cohen was taken from Nir Oz and held hostage for nearly two months. Nick Schifrin met with her and found a woman transformed by appalling cruelty who is now finding her voice.

Supreme Court appears open to upholding ghost gun rules

6m 31s

The Supreme Court kicked off a new term of arguments with a major case focused on federal regulations of ghost guns. The justices weighed whether the government can regulate the firearms assembled at home with a kit with the same standard as other firearms made by licensed manufacturers. Geoff Bennett discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

Harris proposes Medicare coverage for in-home care

4m 17s

With Election Day only 28 days away, former President Trump will campaign in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Nevada by week's end. Vice President Harris is also barnstorming, not in battleground states, but in a media blitz on radio, podcasts and television. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Tampa Bay facing 'impending catastrophe,' Castor warns

4m 37s

People in the Tampa Bay area are fearing a once-in-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton. To discuss how the region is preparing, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor. She represents Florida’s 14th Congressional District, which includes Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Florida brace for possible worst-case scenario hurricane

6m 32s

Florida is racing to get ready for Hurricane Milton, a storm that could be one of the worst to ever hit the state. Milton rapidly intensified over unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to barrel into the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday. William Brangham reports on the preparations and Geoff Bennett discusses the storm with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan.

Helene recovery complicated by lies and conspiracy theories

6m 55s

Former President Trump has for several days now spread lies and spouted conspiracy theories about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene. The disinformation is causing confusion among those most desperate for help and answers. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security.

Next generation of auto techs preparing for EV transition

6m 57s

From self-driving cars to electric vehicles, automobiles are becoming more technologically advanced and there’s a shortage of workers with the skills needed to keep them on the road. One college is focused on training the next generation of the automotive industry, including many who may have once thought there wasn’t a place for them there. Ali Rogin reports for our series, Rethinking College.

Ukrainians face painful choice as Russians advance on town

6m 55s

The frontlines in Ukraine's east are long and deadly. As Russian and Ukrainian forces hammer each other, civilians are caught in between. As we now too often see in war, it is the civilians who sometimes suffer the most. In this case, people face agonizing choices: to stay, and face the unknown, or flee. Special Correspondent Jack Hewson reports from Eastern Ukraine.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on key voters and states

9m 30s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the key battleground states set to decide the presidential race with a month until the election, the strategy behind Kamala Harris' interviews, Donald Trump's return to Butler, Pennsylvania and questions about Trump and a cognitive decline.

Kibbutz Be’eri frozen in horror a year after Hamas attack

9m 51s

Among the first targets on the morning of Oct. 7 were communities across southern Israel, hit first by rockets, then infiltrated by gunmen who went house to house, killing and kidnapping civilians. One of those communities is Kibbutz Be’eri. Nick Schifrin reports on how that day has changed the region and upended the lives of its residents. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.

Israel marks one year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack as war rages on multiple fronts

5m 26s

One year ago, Hamas launched a surprise terror attack on Israel, killing and wounding thousands and abducting hundreds. In Israel and around the world, memorials marked a year of loss, a year of trauma and a year of war that is still unfolding. Geoff Bennett reports.

Helene’s destruction spotlights gaps in homeowners insurance

7m 56s

Property and economic losses from Hurricane Helene are estimated to be as high as $250 billion. As climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe, homeowners can get a rude awakening about what their insurance does and doesn’t cover. John Yang speaks with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University, to learn more.

Lebanese civilians flee bombs as Israel intensifies attacks

8m 47s

Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of their cars or tents. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut.

Israeli mother pleads for son’s return a year after Oct. 7

4m 40s

During the attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants abducted about 250 men, women and children and took them to Gaza. Since then, 117 have been freed and eight others rescued. For the loved ones of the more than 60 hostages believed to still be alive, the past year has been a nightmare without end. Nick Schifrin spoke with the mother of one of those hostages being held captive.

How California police officers have hid past misconduct

6m 1s

For decades, California police departments that want to sever ties with officers for misconduct have agreed to let them resign and to keep the bad behavior confidential in order to avoid lawsuits. But as a result, hundreds of officers have landed new jobs in law enforcement with no records of their past misconduct. John Yang speaks with investigative reporter Katey Rusch for more.

The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people

7m 6s

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney for the ACLU Women's Rights Project, joins John Yang to discuss.

Western N.C. faces lack of basic needs and uncertain future

6m 24s

A week after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast, residents in some states are still trying to get the very basics. More than 200 are confirmed dead and hundreds remain unaccounted for. That makes it the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005. William Brangham reports.

Biden predicts fair election, uncertain it will be peaceful

3m 35s

Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Michigan while former President Donald Trump touched down in Georgia, a state still reeling from Hurricane Helene. All this as President Biden weighed in on election security in his first-ever appearance in the White House briefing room. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Treasury official on jobs report and overall economy

6m 18s

The Labor Department issued one of the last jobs reports before the presidential election, and the numbers are strong. It shows 254,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Overall, the report paints a picture of a robust American economy which remains a top issue this election year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.

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