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‘Gaining Ground’ highlights effort to reclaim Black farmland

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In 1910, about 14 percent of U.S. farmers were Black, owning more than 16 million acres. Now, according to the latest Census of Agriculture, only one in 100 farmers is Black, owning less than 5 million acres. A new documentary explores how this happened, its lasting effect on Black families and their efforts now to reclaim their legacy. Filmmaker Eternal Polk joins John Yang to discuss.
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Extreme heat sends thousands to ERs across the country

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With no end in sight for the extreme heat gripping much of the nation, the sizzling temperatures can quickly become hazardous, and in some cases, deadly. Dr. Aneesh Narang, an emergency medicine physician at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, joins Ali Rogin to discuss how emergency rooms are dealing with an influx of patients for heat-related issues and give tips on staying safe.
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New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime

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Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, and Thaddeus Johnson, a senior research fellow for the Council on Criminal Justice, join Ali Rogin to discuss what new research says about the state of crime in America and best practices for curbing it.
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World Cup puts spotlight back on pay equity issues in soccer

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The Women’s World Cup is underway with important changes for this year’s tournament. The largest number of teams ever is playing for the biggest pot of money ever, reflecting the global growth of women’s soccer. But some issues haven’t changed, most notably equity with men’s teams. USA Today sports writer Christine Brennan joins John Yang to discuss.
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Richard Glossip’s case reignites debate over death penalty

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Death row prisoner Richard Glossip has been scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma nine times since 2015. The courts have delayed his execution each time so that legal challenges could be considered. Now, Glossip is asking the Supreme Court to throw out his 2004 murder conviction and give him a new trial. NewsHour community reporter Adam Kemp joins John Yang to discuss the case.
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A Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn

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Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein’s younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother’s many talents that had never been nurtured. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn.
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Parts made by U.S. companies used to build Russian missiles

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Ukraine suffered another barrage of Russian missile strikes on Friday, part of a deadly summer of attacks. But as NewsHour special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky discovered, many of the Russian-made cruise missiles wouldn’t be able to find their targets without the help of American companies. His investigation was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
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Remembering the life and legendary career of Tony Bennett

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Tony Bennett, one of the greatest singers of American standards, died Friday at the age of 96. A combat infantryman who helped liberate a concentration camp during World War II, he came back to New York in 1946 and was signed by Columbia Records in 1950. He went on to record more than 70 albums and win 19 Grammys. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Bennett in 2014. Here's some of that interview.
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Christopher Nolan on the challenges of 'Oppenheimer'

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Robert Oppenheimer was one of this country’s greatest scientists, the father of the atomic bomb and a victim of the McCarthy witch hunts. Now the complicated and fascinating man is the subject of a new film by director Christopher Nolan. Jeffrey Brown discussed the film with Nolan for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Shark tracking efforts ramped up after wave of encounters

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After a recent spate of shark encounters, New York State is ramping up efforts to monitor the apex predator off the coast of Long Island. It comes as experts in Massachusetts are raising awareness about the surging population of great white sharks off Cape Cod. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports.
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Sexual assault claims against immigration officials ignored

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A new investigation by the Pulitzer Prize-winning organization Futuro Investigates and Latino USA shines a light on allegations of sexual abuse and assaults filed by migrants in U.S. immigration detention facilities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NewsHour producer Zeba Warsi, who teamed up with Futuro Investigates and has been reporting on this story since 2021.
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What Trump's trial date means for the 2024 election

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A federal judge set a May 2024 trial date in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The judge rejected the Justice Department’s bid to go to trial in December and Trump's request for a delay until after the 2024 election. It's just one of many legal obligations Trump faces. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth.
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Heat waves break records and disrupt life across world

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The record heat across the world has been unrelenting and the World Meteorological Organization says it could last into August. The extreme weather is not limited to the heat, there is also torrential rain in some places. Special correspondents in four major cities across the world sent us these reports.
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Texas women testify in lawsuit against abortion restrictions

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Texas women seeking to block a portion of their state’s abortion law are in court this week testifying the strict restrictions put their lives in jeopardy. The lawsuit is believed to be the first filed by women directly impacted by abortion bans that went into effect after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Stephanie Sy discussed the case with Sarah Varney of KFF Health News.
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RFK Jr. comments spreading misinformation draw scrutiny

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All eyes are on the Republican primary this election cycle, but one Democratic underdog has been getting attention for his controversial comments spreading misinformation on a range of subjects. Lisa Desjardins reports on how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. captured the attention of some voters and Geoff Bennett discusses Kennedy's vaccine stances with Dr. Paul Offitt.
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Millions flee homes in Sudan amid reports of war crimes

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The conflict in Sudan has entered its fourth month with no end in sight. The fight between the Sudanese military and a rival paramilitary force has killed thousands and more than 3 million have fled their homes. As William Brangham reports, the West Darfur region is the worst hit with allegations of war crimes being committed. A warning: images and accounts in this story are disturbing.
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Stanford president resigns after report on flawed research

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Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne will resign next month over the questionable handling of flawed scientific research. The investigation began last year after the campus newspaper “The Stanford Daily” investigated claims of research misconduct in past academic papers. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Theo Baker, the student journalist who first published the allegations.
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Why ACL injuries are more common in female athletes

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As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women's soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically ACL tears. It’s part of what some are calling an epidemic among female athletes from the professional level down to youth sports. Amna Nawaz reports from Los Angeles.
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Iowa Republicans on hopes for overcoming divisions

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Throughout this year, Judy Woodruff has been examining divisions in the country. Recently, she listened in on focus groups in Iowa with two-time Trump voters as they discussed how they feel about the state of the nation, the divisiveness they see and who they feel is responsible. This story was produced with Iowa PBS and is part of the series, America at a Crossroads.
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