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How Trump and Harris campaign messages are resonating

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It’s only been a week since the 2024 race for the White House was upended, but it’s already entering the final countdown with fewer than 100 days until Election Day. In the last couple of days, the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance hit the campaign trail together while Kamala Harris spent her first full weekend as the likely Democratic nominee. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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How a 94-year-old became the breakout star of the summer

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One of the Hollywood box office stars of the summer is a 94-year-old veteran of stage and screen in her very first starring role. In "Thelma," June Squibb plays the victim of an online scam who decides to take matters into her own hands. Squibb sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about aging on screen and in life. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Olympian Apolo Ohno on prioritizing athletes' mental health

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Millions of people are closely watching the performance of Olympic great Simone Biles as she competes for gold. Biles has also helped open the door wider to conversations around mental health and the incredible pressure to compete. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Apolo Ohno, the most decorated American Olympian of the Winter Games.
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Biden proposes Supreme Court term limits, ethics reforms

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President Biden unveiled three proposed reforms in response to legal, ethical and political controversies around the Supreme Court. The plan includes an enforceable code of ethics for justices, term limits for the Supreme Court and a constitutional amendment limiting the recent decision on presidential immunity. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López breaks down the proposals.
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Venezuela in political standoff after disputed election

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The U.S. says it has serious concerns about the election results in Venezuela after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro declared a victory in a tumultuous presidential race. Exit polls showed a blowout win for the opposition party. Both Maduro and the opposition have claimed a win, but most world leaders held back from recognizing the results. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ricardo Zuniga.
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How the Harris 2024 campaign affects down-ballot races

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Just 100 days out from Election Day, the U.S. political landscape is drastically different than it was a little more than a week ago. The effects of the shakeup on the Democratic presidential ticket are being felt in the battle for the House and Senate and the fight over big issues on the ballot in many states. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joins John Yang to discuss.
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What’s behind a decline in doctors going into pediatric care

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An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing early treatment and prevention of diseases can mean more problems and higher costs down the road. John Yang speaks with Dr. Sallie Permar to learn more.
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Wild chimpanzees reveal the medicinal properties of plants

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Scientists are uncovering the healing power of plants with help from an unlikely source: chimpanzees. For years, researchers at the University of Oxford have taken samples of plants favored by injured wild chimps to learn about their medicinal properties. Sangeeta Kandola of Independent Television News reports.
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How Lois Curtis fought for the rights of disabled Americans

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For the next installment in our “Hidden Histories” series, Ali Rogin brings us the story of Lois Curtis, an artist whose lawsuit 25 years ago over the conditions of her confinement in state institutions ended up at the Supreme Court and established the rights of disabled Americans.
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What’s at stake in Venezuela’s crucial presidential election

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Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela could be the country’s most consequential one in nearly a decade, with experts saying nothing less than the future of Venezuelan democracy could be at stake. John Yang speaks with Alexandra Winkler, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to learn more.
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How retailers are using digital price tags on their shelves

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Traditional price tags at grocery stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that can be updated remotely. Consumer advocates worry this technology can lead to surge pricing already seen in other industries. Reuters e-commerce and retail reporter Siddharth Cavale joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
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Art and sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut

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An entirely new medal event will debut at the Olympics in about two weeks: breaking, or what’s perhaps more widely known to the uninitiated as breakdancing. What began at block parties in the Bronx will be going for gold in the heart of Paris. John Yang speaks with dancer and choreographer Ivan "Flipz" Velez about the significance of this moment.
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Brooks and Capehart on Harris' appeal and the revamped race

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the whirlwind week in politics that has completely changed the race for the White House with Kamala Harris the new candidate at the top of the Democratic ticket and Donald Trump back on the campaign trail after an assassination attempt.
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More states restrict transgender youth medical care

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The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a law restricting medical care for transgender youth. That comes after New Hampshire's governor signed a law banning gender transition-related surgeries for minors. Laura Barrón-López looks at the wider political battle over transgender rights as the 2024 election nears.
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How western wildfires spread harmful particles across U.S.

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Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing, researchers are getting a clearer picture of just how dangerous all that toxic smoke is to human health. William Brangham reports.
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Sinaloa cartel head 'El Mayo' arrested in U.S.

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The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was in a U.S. court Friday on weapons, money laundering and drug trafficking charges. Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as "El Mayo," founded the Sinaloa cartel with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. He was arrested at an airstrip in the U.S. with one of El Chapo’s sons. Amna Nawaz discussed what the arrests will mean for the fentanyl crisis with Keegan Hamilton.
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French authorities fear Russia may try to disrupt Olympics

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Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, saboteurs launched a coordinated arson attack on French train lines. It stranded nearly a million travelers and sparked even more concerns about potential threats to the games which are being protected by unprecedented security. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Javed Ali.
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Harris courts key voting blocs as Trump shifts strategy

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Vice President Kamala Harris was in Houston Thursday honing her campaign message. Four days into her bid for president, she is starting to see a surge of support and new openness from key voting blocs that could ultimately determine the election. It has former President Trump and his team racing to shift their strategy following President Biden’s withdrawal. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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