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Washington Post faces turmoil and high-profile departures

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Staff at The Washington Post are bracing for a wave of layoffs. It's the latest hit for the Post, coming just days after longtime editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned in protest. A series of high-profile staff departures and a wave of reader backlash are raising questions about owner Jeff Bezos and the leadership of the Post. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kara Swisher.

Remembering the victims of the New Orleans terror attack

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We take a moment to reflect on the 14 victims of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day, the lives they led and the legacies they leave behind. Stephanie Sy has our remembrance.

What to expect as a powerful winter storm wallops the U.S.

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More than 70 million Americans are under winter weather alerts Sunday night as a fierce storm barrels across the country. At least six governors have declared states of emergency amid bitter cold and heavy snow. In the coming days, frigid temperatures are expected as far south as Florida. William Brangham speaks with MyRadar senior meteorologist Matthew Cappucci for more.

How the Jan. 6 attack still divides America four years later

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Monday marks four years since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a mob of then-President Trump’s supporters smashed their way into the building under the false belief that the 2020 election had been stolen. NPR’s Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges, two journalists who were there that day, join William Brangham to discuss the Jan. 6 attack and its legacy in the years since.

Carter honored in Georgia on first day of memorial events

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The nation’s farewell to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in his home state of Georgia, launching six days of memorial events for the 39th president. The Carter family, joined by crowds of mourners, came together to honor the life and legacy of the longest-living president in American history. William Brangham reports.

Locals ask how warnings of New Orleans attack were missed

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It’s the first weekend since an ISIS-inspired Texas man killed more than a dozen people in New Orleans and silenced a city known for its joyous atmosphere. Officials and residents are asking what can be done to better protect their city against brutal acts of terror. Laura Barrón-López has the latest from Louisiana.

The human trafficking victims behind ‘pig butchering’ scams

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An investment scam called “pig butchering” has cost victims around the world an estimated $75 billion in just the last four years, and it's not just the targets who are being harmed. The imposters on the other end of the line are often human trafficking victims forced to run the scheme by large crime syndicates in Asia. Ali Rogin speaks with former prosecutor Erin West to learn more.

Will U.S. have workers for a manufacturing renaissance?

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Previously, we took viewers inside a community college program that is training the manufacturing workers of tomorrow. In the second part of our coverage, we hear from employers about their efforts to recruit new talent and whether a manufacturing renaissance is in the offing. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority

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It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker on the first ballot. He will now have to wrangle the narrow Republican majority to implement President-elect Trump’s agenda. Lisa Desjardins reports.

French Quarter begins return to normalcy after attack

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The city of New Orleans is inching back to normalcy after the New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 in the famed French Quarter. Laura Barrón-López reports on how the area’s residents are coping with the tragedy and what comes next.

Why Biden blocked a Japanese bid to buy U.S. Steel

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President Biden said he would block the sale of one of America’s most iconic companies to a Japanese firm. In December 2023, Nippon Steel announced it would buy U.S. Steel for more than $14 billion. Nick Schifrin discussed the president's decision with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution and Sheila Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations.

U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

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Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States behind tobacco use and obesity. Alcohol consumption contributes to roughly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths each year. A new advisory says alcoholic beverages should have a warning label about the risks. Amna Nawaz discussed more with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Brooks and Capehart on Johnson's fight to remain speaker

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker revealed a small but loud minority in his conference that could threaten Republican priorities, the reaction to the terror attack in New Orleans and President Biden blocking the sale of U.S. Steel.

What leads veterans or service members to extremism?

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Law enforcement says there is no evidence of any connection between the New Orleans truck attacker and the man who drove a Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas, but their military service overlapped. So is there a pattern that we can discern and what are some of the possible reasons veterans or active duty soldiers could turn to extremism? Nick Schifrin discussed that with Heidi Beirich.

FBI says New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS

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Answers are beginning to trickle out in the deadly New Year's truck attack in New Orleans. Officials revised the death toll to 14 victims plus the suspect. They also gave more details about his activities in the hours before the attack. Laura Barrón-López reports from New Orleans.

Police say Green Beret drove truck that exploded at hotel

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Investigators identified the man driving the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty member of the Army’s elite special forces. Police said he shot himself before a device detonated a combination of fireworks, gas and camping fuel in the vehicle. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Joe Schoenmann of Nevada Public Radio.

Biden's legacy as 50 years in public office comes to an end

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President Biden’s five-decade-long tenure in public service comes to an end later this month. To examine the president’s time in office and his legacy, Amna Nawaz spoke with two reporters who have covered his career extensively, Dan Balz of The Washington Post and Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal.

Community colleges gear up to train manufacturing workers

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In the next decade, millions of manufacturing jobs will open up in the U.S. as workers retire. Meanwhile, the sector is also supposed to add more jobs with help from federal subsidies. But by some current estimates, only half of those jobs will be filled. So where will the needed workers come from? Economics correspondent Paul Solman visited a two-year college in search of answers.

Physician outlines weight loss drug effectiveness, downsides

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For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are highly effective, they also come with some concerns. William Brangham reports on the rising demand for these drugs.

Barnes and Noble makes a comeback with new philosophy

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Last year, Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It’s the latest twist in a long-running saga for a company that’s been a bellwether for the book business. Jeffrey Brown continues our ongoing reporting on the book industry for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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