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Activists secretly educating Afghan children amid crackdown

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To discuss how the Taliban regime has impacted education, Amna Nawaz spoke with Afghan education activist Pashtana Durrani. She is the founder of Learn Afghanistan, a grassroots group working to expand education access there. Durrani is currently a visiting fellow at Wellesley College’s Centers for Women.

Brooks and Atkins Stohr on Trump's abortion narrative

11m 39s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump tries to change the narrative on abortion access, Vice President Harris sits down for her first interview since launching her presidential campaign and the Trump's campaign's altercation at Arlington National Cemetery.

Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience

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Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they returned amid a changed world. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. For more information visit anim-music.org.

Guitarist Mdou Moctar gets political after coup in Niger

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Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of Niger. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with Moctar on his tour through the U.S. for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Nebraska's Supreme Court to decide if former felons can vote

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The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether a recently passed law, which allows former felons to vote, violates the state’s constitution. Nebraska is one of 26 states and the District of Columbia that have restored former felons’ right to vote. John Yang discussed the court case with Kassidy Arena of Nebraska Public Media.

Harris barnstorms Georgia and sits down for 1st interview

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Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are campaigning for a second day in the South, holding a rally in Savannah, Georgia. Harris and Walz also sat down for a highly anticipated interview on CNN. Laura Barrón-López reports.

News Wrap: Pentagon provides Secret Service military support

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Defense Department will provide the Secret Service with military support for presidential and vice presidential candidates, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Ukraine for a third time this week, two editors of a now-defunct news outlet in Hong Kong were convicted of sedition and a listeria outbreak connected to Boar's Head meats has killed nine people.

Charges against Telegram founder sparks free speech concerns

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The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Pranshu Verma.

Israel says it killed militant linked to 'numerous' attacks

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Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to allow hundreds of thousands of children to receive polio vaccinations over three days. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, at least 16 people have been killed in what the Israeli military calls counterterrorism raids. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation in the West Bank with Steven Erlanger of The New York Times.

What's behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses

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Parts of New England are on high alert after health officials in New Hampshire confirmed the first death from the rare, mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis. Another illness transmitted by mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, paralyzed a teenager in Missouri and hospitalized Dr. Anthony Fauci. Geoff Bennett discussed the risks with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine.

Israel launches large-scale raids in occupied West Bank

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Israel launched what it called a “counterterrorism operation” in the West Bank with hundreds of troops raiding the city of Jenin and other areas of the occupied territory. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in the raids, either by airstrikes or gun battles on the ground. It’s the largest raid the West Bank has seen in months. Amna Nawaz reports.

Chicago groups counter narrative city is hotbed of violence

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Chicago has one of the highest rates of gun deaths of any major city in the country and some on the front lines say that’s rooted in a history of racism, violence and inequality dating back generations. Judy Woodruff reports for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

The inspiring stories to follow during the Paralympic Games

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The 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony in the heart of Paris that featured aerial displays, dancers and a major spectacle attended by more than 60,000 people. Thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing for what promises to be a stunning display of athleticism over 11 days. Stephanie Sy discussed the games with Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a four-time Paralympian.

Surgeon General on mental health struggles facing parents

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As most parents will attest, raising children can be challenging. But today, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory, saying it’s even more difficult now and it's time to recognize the stress and mental health toll associated with parenting is a serious public health concern for the country. Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Murthy about his concerns and recommendations.

McMaster recounts time in Trump White House in new book

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As the presidential race heats up, a new book looks at Donald Trump’s first administration with respect to foreign policy and national security. Trump tapped H.R. McMaster, a three-star general who served in the Gulf War and Iraq War, to be his national security adviser in 2017. Geoff Bennett spoke with McMaster about his book, "At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House."

Harris kicks off Ga. tour as Trump posts grievances online

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Vice President Kamala Harris launched a two-day swing through Georgia on Wednesday. It's her seventh trip to the state this year and will end with a rally in Savannah. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the past 24 hours posting grievances and conspiracy theories across social media platforms. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank

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Israel launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank targeting what it says are Palestinian militants. For perspective on the developments, Amna Nawaz spoke with Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown University and author of "A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism."

Companies scale back DEI plans after conservative backlash

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Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Simone Foxman of Bloomberg News.

Alsu Kurmasheva on life back home after release from Russia

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A prisoner swap with Russia brought three Americans home earlier this month. Among them was Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who was sentenced to six and a half years after the Russian government accused her of "spreading falsehoods" about the army. Kurmasheva and her husband, Pavel Butorin, joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her experience and how she's adjusting to life back home.

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