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Altadena's Black homeowners face uncertain future after fire

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The fires that burned parts of Southern California will likely become the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history. They also burned a scar through historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena. Families there are still sifting through the debris and are concerned about what Altadena will look like going forward. William Brangham reports.

A Brief But Spectacular take on working in the film industry

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Ahead of the Academy Awards, we're looking at essential people in Hollywood we don’t see, often referred to as working below the line. Makeup and special effects artist Katie Middleton is one of them. She has worked on Oscar-nominated films and shares her Brief But Spectacular take on navigating an unpredictable industry.

What Trump’s executive order on IVF means for Americans

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One of the executive orders Trump signed this past week seeks policy recommendations to expand access to in vitro fertilization. According to a 2024 survey, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age say they received fertility assistance, including IVF, but insurance coverage for the procedure is limited. Ali Rogin speaks with Barbara Collura about how the order stacks up to Trump’s campaign pledge.

New film shows fear in Europe of Putin’s aims beyond Ukraine

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The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in some of Russia’s neighbors on the Baltic Sea. John Yang speaks with NBC News producer Joel Seidman and correspondent Kevin Tibbles for more about their film.

News Wrap: Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire deal

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In our news wrap Sunday, Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian detainees it was supposed to free on Saturday, Musk’s team asked more than 2 million federal employees to explain their work or risk losing their jobs, the pope remains in critical condition with early signs of kidney failure, and U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin became the first skier to win 100 World Cup races.

Thousands attend funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

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In Lebanon on Sunday, thousands turned out for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the former longtime leader of Hezbollah who was killed nearly five months ago in the war with Israel. The funeral came just days after Israel failed to meet a second deadline to withdraw from southern Lebanon as part of a fragile ceasefire deal. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut.

German voters shift firmly to the right in landmark election

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In Germany, voters went to the polls on Sunday in a national election that saw a surge in support for the far-right AfD party and a rejection of the left-leaning coalition that had governed the country for the past four years. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin.

The potential consequences of Trump’s Pentagon shakeup

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Trump’s shakeup of Washington reached the Pentagon on Friday as he fired several top military leaders, including Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump selected retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine to be the new Joint Chiefs chairman, a job that requires Senate confirmation. John Yang speaks with Eric Edelman for more.

News Wrap: Trump touts administration’s achievements at CPAC

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In our news wrap Saturday, Trump spoke at the final day of CPAC, new FBI director Kash Patel is shifting agents away from the D.C. area, Hamas released the last six living hostages promised in the first phase of its ceasefire with Israel, Pope Francis is in critical condition, the West Texas measles outbreak is getting worse, and a cholera outbreak has killed about 60 people in southern Sudan.

The Project 2025 policies Trump is already implementing

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In the first month of his second term, President Trump has reshaped the government with a flurry of executive orders. A recent analysis by Politico found that many of those actions have closely aligned with Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint he once disavowed. William Brangham speaks with Politico White House reporter Megan Messerly for more.

Psychologist discusses how generational trauma affects Black women

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Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is the indirect result of the experiences of family and caretakers? As part of our series, Race Matters, Ali Rogin speaks with Inger Burnett-Zeigler about the effects of generational trauma.

Ex-ranger on how Trump's firings affect national parks

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At the direction of the president, Elon Musk and his team are firing federal workers at a breakneck pace. This week, some 6,000 employees are expecting termination notices at the IRS along with more than 5,000 across agencies at Health and Human Services. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with a former federal worker who recently found herself out of a job and career.

News Wrap: Trump levies new barbs at Zelenskyy

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In our news wrap Friday, President Trump levied new shots against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a federal judge adjourned the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed the city's fire chief over her handling of last month's deadly wildfires.

The potential impact of a Trump takeover of USPS

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President Trump reportedly plans to fire the board of the U.S. Postal Service and place the independent agency under the control of the Commerce Department, a move that could be the first step in privatizing the service. The White House denied that an executive order to make the change is in the works. Jacob Bogage of The Washington Post reported on the issue and discussed more with Geoff Bennett.

German election dominated by concerns about immigration

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German voters go to the polls this weekend in an election dominated by concerns about immigration. The country is expected to reject the incumbent left-leaning Chancellor Olaf Scholz in favor of a center-right candidate, followed closely by an anti-immigrant party that has the backing of the Trump administration. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin.

Syrian minorities concerned new leaders won't protect them

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When Sunni rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last December, they vowed to form an inclusive Syrian government by March. Sunnis comprise around 75 percent of Syria with the remaining 25 percent made up of minorities like Alawites, Christians, Shiite Muslims, Kurds and Druze. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn met with members of some of these communities and reports from Damascus.

Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over cuts

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including fresh tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, town hall backlash to major cuts to the federal workforce and how inflation could sink Republicans.

Exhibit showcases struggles and triumphs of Black travel

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The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit showcasing the history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in America. Communities correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports for our series, Race Matters.

Bodies of youngest kidnapped Israelis returned by Hamas

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Near Tel Aviv, three buses exploded in a parking lot in a suspected attack that further rattled Israel after the return of the remains of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. A U.N. official called the taunting display during the handover "abhorrent and cruel." While it sparked outrage in Israel and beyond, the emotions of many are tempered by the return of hostages still alive. Geoff Bennett reports.

Michael Knowles on Trump's power and conservative movement

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During its first month, the Trump administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including an effort to remake the executive branch. Amna Nawaz discussed that with conservative commentator Michael Knowles for our series, On Democracy, looking at questions about laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today.

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