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Harris makes history with 32nd tiebreaker vote in Senate

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There was a milestone moment in the U.S. Senate Tuesday with the 300th tie-breaking vote. It was an even bigger moment in history for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has now broken 32 deadlocks, more than any other VP before her. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at Harris’ role in a polarized Senate.

College leaders face questions over threats and hate speech

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The heated debates on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war made its way to Capitol Hill Tuesday. The presidents of several universities faced questions from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce about the protests that erupted after the October 7 attack and Israel's response. Geoff Bennett reports.

Tariq Trotter on his new memoir 'The Upcycled Self'

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The Roots are one of hip-hop’s most important and influential groups and lead lyricist and emcee Tariq Trotter, better known by his stage name Black Thought, has established himself among the leading rappers. The Grammy-winner tells his own story in, "The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Trotter for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Palestinians freed by Israel reflect on their time in prison

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More than 200 Palestinians detained or imprisoned by Israel were released last week during the truce between Israel and Hamas. Most of them were women and children. They are just some of the thousands of Palestinians held by Israel for a variety of alleged, and convicted, offenses. Nick Schifrin reports.

National security adviser on Ukraine funding debate

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Tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, and money for U.S. border security, remain stalled on Capitol Hill. The Biden administration sent Congress a warning that Ukraine funding is set to run out by the end of the year. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Israeli troops move south into Gaza's 2nd largest city

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A new phase in the bloody war in Gaza is underway. Israel is assaulting the largest city in the south, Khan Younis, and most of Gaza's population is now in that region. Despite pleas for more precision and fewer civilian killings from the U.S. and other Israeli partners, the thunderous campaign to root out Hamas continues. Amna Nawaz reports.

Cancer rates among young women highlight medical blind spots

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New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the challenges medical systems have when treating young women.

Thai workers held hostage in Gaza describe kidnappings

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Before the war in Gaza resumed, the main focus of negotiations had been the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians held by Israel. But of the 240 hostages, dozens were migrant workers from Thailand, the Philippines, Tanzania and Nepal. Nick Schifrin has some of their stories.

Solar system with 6 planets orbiting in-sync discovered

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Astronomers have discovered a rare solar system with six planets moving in sync with one another. Estimated to be billions of years old, the formation 100 light-years away may help unravel some mysteries of our solar system. Miles O’Brien reports on this perfect cosmic dance.

Texas goes green: Leads nation in renewable energy

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One of the big announcements at the UN climate conference this weekend in Dubai was a pledge by more than 110 countries to triple the amount of renewable energy they are generating by 2030. That work is already underway in a rather unlikely place. William Brangham reports in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center and with support from the Pulitzer Center.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump avoiding GOP attacks

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Trump is avoiding attacks from other Republican candidates by skipping the debates and President Biden's battle for funding for Ukraine.

Supreme Court hears Purdue case that could shield Sacklers

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most important corporate bankruptcy cases in decades. The court is weighing whether to approve Purdue Pharma's controversial bankruptcy deal that would give billions to victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting the Sackler family from opioid-related civil lawsuits. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

Israel expands Gaza invasion south, forcing many to flee

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The focus of Israel's invasion and air campaign in Gaza is shifting south, where roughly two million Gazans have fled with few safe places left for them to go. Aid deliveries are continuing but in lower numbers since last week's truce ended, providing little relief to the civilians trapped there. Amna Nawaz reports.

Why iPhone production has been moving from China to India

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Apple’s new iPhone 15 is already looking like one of the hottest, in-demand items this holiday season. But several factors like shifting supply chains, labor disputes and geopolitics are combining to keep the smartphone hard to find. Nilesh Christopher, the South Asia correspondent for technology publication Rest of World, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the latest developments.

How arctic ground squirrels could advance human brain health

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When arctic ground squirrels hibernate for the winter, they can lower their body temperatures to freezing levels and stay dormant for up to eight months. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are studying how these animals survive on the edge of life and the clues they may hold to treating injuries and disease in humans. Alaska Public Media’s Kavitha George reports.

‘Class’ author Stephanie Land on motherhood and college

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Stephanie Land's 2019 memoir, “Maid,” recounted her struggles as a single mother, cleaning houses to earn money and wrestling with the rules of government assistance programs. It was a New York Times bestseller and the basis of a hit Netflix series. John Yang speaks with Land about her new book, “Class,” a memoir about navigating motherhood, hunger and higher education.

Israel pounds southern Gaza as hopes of reviving truce fade

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Hopes for a renewed cease-fire in Gaza any time soon have dimmed considerably, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered his negotiators home from Qatar, saying talks had hit a dead end. Since the fighting resumed on Friday, the focus of Israel’s aerial bombardment has shifted to southern Gaza as Palestinians there are ordered to evacuate and the death toll rises once more.

What to know about the COP28 deal to cut methane emissions

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At COP28 on Saturday, 50 oil and gas companies — including industry giants ExxonMobil, Shell and BP — pledged to reduce methane emissions to “near zero” by 2030. At the same time, the Biden administration announced new rules to enforce major elements of the agreement in the U.S. Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, joins John Yang to discuss the importance of this deal.

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