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'26.2 to Life' tells story of prison running club

7m 23s

Thousands of runners have been training for this Sunday’s New York City Marathon and one of them is representing a running club inside California’s San Quentin prison. The group is featured in the documentary “26.2 to Life” that is playing on the state’s prison TV network and for its parole board. Special correspondent Mike Cerre has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

The controversial legacy of basketball coach Bob Knight

7m 37s

Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight died Wednesday at the age of 83. He was known as much for his courtside tantrums as for his teams’ more than 900 wins and three NCAA national championships. John Yang discussed the complicated and polarizing Knight with Kevin Blackistone.

'Wild Kingdom' returns to inspire new wildlife enthusiasts

5m 50s

Sixty years after it originally debuted, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom will return to TV in October. The reboot comes at a time when wildlife is more threatened than ever with an estimated 40% of animals at risk of extinction. Stephanie Sy reports.

Fmr. NYC leader fighting ALS raises millions for research

9m 46s

Some 30,000 Americans have been diagnosed with ALS, the rare neurodegenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. As researchers work for a cure, one patient is raising millions for the cause while he reckons with his own mortality. Judy Woodruff has the story for our series, Disability Reframed.

A Brief But Spectacular take on humor in poetry

3m 21s

Megan Fernandes is a writer and assistant professor at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on poetry and environmental writing. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on humor and humiliation in poetry.

Caribbean nations ask King Charles for slavery reparations

8m 56s

During a visit to Kenya, Britain’s King Charles stopped short of apologizing for his nation’s repression of independence fighters 70 years ago. But the monarch is under pressure because of Britain’s imperial past. Caribbean nations are calling on Charles to dig into his $2 billion personal fortune and pay for the royal family’s slave trading past. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

Kinzinger reflects on state of GOP and future of democracy

7m 6s

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was first elected to Congress in 2010. In the 12 years he served in the House, he had a front-row seat to the changes within the Republican Party. His evolution, as well as the GOP's, is the focus of his new book. Kinzinger joined Geoff Bennett to discuss "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country."

Pakistan orders Afghan refugees to leave or face deportation

4m 18s

Following the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover, hundreds of thousands of Afghans sought safe haven in Pakistan. Many spent years working with the U.S. and Afghan government and fled a Taliban crackdown. But as Nick Schifrin reports, they are on the run again after Pakistan began implementing its threat to deport more than a million undocumented Afghan refugees.

Some civilians trapped in Gaza allowed to cross into Egypt

13m 15s

The first group of around 1,000 civilians, including Americans, left Gaza after weeks of Israeli bombardment following the Hamas attacks. The deal struck among several nations also allows people badly wounded to be taken for treatment in Egypt. Leila Molana-Allen reports and speaks with a former Israeli spy chief about the Netanyahu government missing signals that Hamas was preparing to attack.

Students protest WVU cuts targeting academic programs, jobs

9m 11s

West Virginia University made headlines in the world of higher education this year when it announced it was making major cuts to some academic programs and faculty. There's concern about whether other public universities may follow suit. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan has reports for our series, Rethinking College.

Israeli airstrike hits refugee camp in northern Gaza

11m 56s

For a fifth day, Israel's military pushed into Gaza on the ground and reported its first soldiers killed in action there. From the skies, a punishing air campaign continued with a strike that killed many Palestinians. Hamas militants said they would release foreign hostages in the coming days, and some wounded Palestinians may soon be allowed into Egypt for treatment. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Viet Thanh Nguyen's memoir reflects on experience of war

7m 38s

The Vietnamese-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen has long written on themes of war, refugees and exile. He covers those directly and personally in a new memoir about his own family’s experience, "A Man of Two Faces." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Nguyen for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Alabama jail accused of mistreating pregnant detainees

6m 8s

A new federal civil rights lawsuit is raising concerns about the treatment of pregnant detainees at an Alabama jail and the potential harm to their unborn children whom the law claims to protect. Stephanie Sy reports.

Maine gunman's family flagged behavior before shooting

6m 48s

Lewiston, Maine, is in mourning after last week’s shooting that killed 18 people. Along with the grief, there’s growing scrutiny about why law enforcement didn't find or stop Robert Card before the shooting. Friends, family and the Army Reserve all reported concerns about his behavior and access to guns months before the shooting. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Margaret Groban.

Supreme Court takes on officials blocking online followers

6m 1s

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two key cases about how public officials use social media. The cases explore whether two school board members in California and a city manager in Michigan violated the First Amendment by blocking constituents from posting criticism on their personal social media pages. Geoff Bennett discussed the stakes with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

ADHD medication shortage strains patients and families

8m 59s

Since the pandemic eased, millions of Americans have had to deal with several drug shortages. For those with ADHD, it's been an especially difficult year as they and their families have struggled to get through ordinary daily routines. Stephanie Sy has the story for our ongoing series, Early Warnings: America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis.

Biden signs order to manage artificial intelligence risks

6m 27s

President Biden signed the government’s first executive order to establish new standards and rules for the use of artificial intelligence. It’s a wide-ranging set of rules and recommendations to address concerns about national security, privacy, equity and the labor market. Geoff Bennett discussed these changes with Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, director of the Center for Technology Innovation.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on presidential race shakeups

8m 18s

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 2024 presidential field continuing to take shape with former Vice President Mike Pence exiting the Republican race and a new Democratic challenger for President Biden.

Antisemitic threats on college campuses increase amid war

6m 27s

In the U.S., fears are rising among Jewish Americans as reports of antisemitic incidents have increased since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. In response, the White House is unveiling new plans to combat antisemitic attacks at schools and college campuses. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Military experts weigh in on Israel's ground invasion

9m 8s

Israel is now operating in the Gaza Strip, but a U.S. official says IDF ground invasion plans changed to use more “methodical” tactics compared to original plans. But still, Israel’s air campaign has been relentless, turning parts of Gaza into moonscapes. Nick Schifrin discussed more with retired IDF Maj. Gen. Yaakov Amidror and Frederic Wehrey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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