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The troubled safety record of the Osprey aircraft fleet

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The U.S. military will ground its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft while it investigates the cause of last week’s crash off the coast of Japan that killed all eight service personnel on board. The extraordinary step was taken after a preliminary investigation found something wrong with the aircraft itself led to the crash and not errors by the crew onboard. Geoff Bennett reports.

Addiction treatment disparity highlights racial inequities

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The CDC says synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, contributed to about 75,000 overdose deaths in the United States in 2022. It's a crisis that hits every demographic group, but there are large racial disparities between who is offered the most effective treatment and who isn't. William Brangham reports for our ongoing series, America Addicted and Race Matters.

A look at the latest charges filed against Hunter Biden

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Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax-related charges, including three felony counts. According to federal prosecutors, the president’s 53-year-old son engaged in a scheme to not pay $1.4 million in taxes that he owed from 2016 through 2019. Prosecutors allege that he instead spent hundreds of thousands on drugs, escorts and exotic cars. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Ryan Lucas.

Brooks and Capehart on political impact of Hunter Biden case

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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 the latest charges and accusations against Hunter Biden, President Biden's push for more aid to Ukraine and Trump's comments about being a dictator.

U.S. service members perform 'Ocho Kandelikas' for Hanukkah

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Each year, the NewsHour asks the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service at the Pentagon to produce holiday songs with service members singing. On this second night of Hanukkah, we present "Ocho Kandelikas" by the composer and singer Flory Jagoda.

Nevada 3rd state to indict pro-Trump fake electors

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Six top Republican officials have been indicted in Nevada for pledging that state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2020 as part of an illegal effort to reverse Trump’s loss to Joe Biden. Nevada is now the third state to bring criminal charges against false electors, following Georgia and Michigan. William Brangham discussed the cases with election law expert Rick Hasen.

Liz Cheney's on the dangers of a 2nd Trump presidency

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Liz Cheney was the number three Republican in the House of Representatives, voting with former President Trump 90 percent of the time. But that changed after Trump sought to overturn the 2020 election results and it cost her her job in Congress. Now, Cheney is speaking out again, warning of the dangers of a potential second Trump presidency in her book, "Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning."

GOP candidates focus attacks on each other at debate

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Wednesday's debate brought four GOP presidential hopefuls to the University of Alabama's campus for their last face-off of the year. And once again, the leading Republican contender, Donald Trump, skipped it. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Texas judge allows emergency abortion despite statewide ban

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A district judge in Texas stepped in to allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy despite a statewide abortion ban. It’s believed to be the first case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade where a woman has asked a judge to approve an immediate abortion and won. Kate Cox, the plaintiff in the case, and Molly Duane of the Center for Reproductive Rights discussed more with Amna Nawaz.

Ukrainian weapons official on why U.S. support is critical

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The U.S. signed an agreement with Ukraine this week to accelerate the co-production of Ukrainian weapons. But there’s a long way to go before Ukraine has enough domestic armaments to fight the Russian military on its own. It comes as Congress is deadlocked over a $60 billion aid package. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin.

A Brief But Spectacular take on how to protect your people

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Raj Jayadev is a MacArthur Fellow and founder of an organization which supports people who have been through the criminal justice system. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to protect your people.

Israel targets Rafah after militants launch rocket attack

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The top United Nations humanitarian official says the delivery of food, water and other aid to Gaza is not nearly enough, and not arriving quickly enough for nearly two million people in need. Meantime, Israel pressed its offensive in Southern Gaza and its pursuit of top Hamas leaders there as the war marked two months since the terror attacks of October 7. Geoff Bennett reports.

Rob Reiner on Norman Lear's groundbreaking career and legacy

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Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the day in a way not done before. Rob Reiner, one of the stars of "All in the Family," joined Jeffrey Brown to discuss Lear's legacy.

New book explores U.S. evangelicals and political extremism

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White evangelical voters helped Donald Trump win the White House in 2016 and stuck by him in 2020. Political journalist Tim Alberta sought to find out why, as that support is largely inconsistent with basic Christian values. His new book, “The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory,” offers a view of how GOP politics are transforming and fracturing the church. Alberta discussed more with Geoff Bennett.

The scientific impact of the International Space Station

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This week marks the 25th anniversary of when astronauts first entered the beginnings of the International Space Station. A quarter of a century later, the station is manned by seven international crew members and has become an iconic and important part of space history. But the celebration is bittersweet as the ISS is set to be decommissioned. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Miles O’Brien.

UN warns of apocalyptic crisis as Gaza fighting intensifies

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Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza's second largest city, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee and making it more difficult to deliver aid. The UN says nearly 1.9 million people, over 80 percent of Gaza's population, have been displaced by the war. They're now crowded into small areas with the humanitarian situation worsening by the day. Amna Nawaz reports.

Sen. Durbin discusses deadlock over Ukraine, Israel aid

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Days of tension on Capitol Hill culminated Wednesday with Republicans rejecting a measure to move ahead on additional funding for Ukraine and Israel. GOP lawmakers insisted that aid be paired with major changes to border security. Now, the assistance for Ukraine is stalled until Congress finds a way forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the debate with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.

How the pandemic made public health politically charged

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Just over 15 percent of American adults have gotten the latest COVID booster. Demand for the vaccine has dropped sharply since it was first introduced at the height of the pandemic. That's partly because the government's response to COVID-19 has been so politically charged. Judy Woodruff discussed that with public health experts for her series, America at a Crossroads.

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.

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