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Watch: S2024 E311

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Man executed despite prosecutors saying he should be spared

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Tuesday, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams over the objections of the local prosecutor and against the wishes of the murdered victim’s spouse. Earlier this year, the St. Louis County prosecutor filed a motion to overturn the conviction, citing a lack of credible evidence, ineffective trial counsel and racial discrimination in jury selection. William Brangham discussed more with Jonathan Potts.

IAEA chief discusses nuclear risks in Ukraine and Iran

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants. At the same time, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated they are interested in resuming nuclear diplomacy. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Israel prepares for possible ground invasion of Lebanon

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Israel's punishing bombardment of Hezbollah targets and more in Lebanon continued Wednesday, killing dozens more in addition to the hundreds already killed and thousands injured. The Israel Defense Forces also look to be preparing a ground invasion and both the Prime Minister and his top generals warn they may soon cross into southern Lebanon. Nick Schifrin reports.

Harris, Trump campaign with battling visions for the economy

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The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail Wednesday laying out their plans to tackle one of the most consequential issues of the election, the economy. Lisa Desjardins reports from North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat. 4 at landfall in Fla.

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Hurricane Helene is in the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward Florida. Floridians have been filling sandbags, preparing to hunker down in the face of heavy rains, storm surge and floods. Current forecasts show that Helene will arrive as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane on Thursday. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center.

Rock legend Nick Lowe on his first new album in a decade

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One of rock and roll’s greatest songwriters is out with a brand new album. It's Nick Lowe's first full-length effort in nearly a dozen years and debuted as number one on the Billboard charts in the Americana/folk category. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Families of veterans face growing toll in providing care

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A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald.

USAID chief: Civilians will pay the price if war expands

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The U.S. Agency for International Development is engaged in many of the conflict zones around the world, supplying vital humanitarian assistance to millions in need. Amna Nawaz sat down with Samantha Power, the administrator of USAID, to discuss those efforts.

Book offers new look at forces behind Emmett Till's murder

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Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he was killed after a white woman accused him of making an advance toward her. Mississippi author Wright Thompson has a fresh account of the conspiring forces behind Till’s murder. Geoff Bennett sat down with Thompson to discuss his book, “The Barn: The Secret History of A Murder In Mississippi.”

Lawmakers grill CEO over steep prices for weight loss drugs

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Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker’s CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face questions about why those prices are so high. William Brangham reports.

At UN, Biden urges leaders to work for peace

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The situation in Lebanon and northern Israel is tense after the second day in a row of major Israeli airstrikes. Israel said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, while Hezbollah launched missiles at Israeli military and civilian sites. The U.S. is trying to de-escalate, including at the annual United Nations General Assembly, where President Biden spoke Tuesday. Nick Schifrin reports.

Trump, Harris push economic proposals on campaign trail

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This week, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are touting their plans to boost the economy. Harris is also trying to keep some focus on abortion rights, an issue Democrats see as a winning one, with 41 days to go until Election Day. Geoff Bennett reports.

Stephen and Evie Colbert on family, food and new cookbook

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Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and makes regular cameos on "The Late Show." The couple is sharing what makes their partnership work, especially in the kitchen, with their new cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” Amna Nawaz sat down with them to talk food, family and politics for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

California says ExxonMobil lied about plastics recycling

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A new lawsuit accuses ExxonMobil of contributing to the world’s plastic pollution. The oil and gas company is one of the largest producers of the material used to make single-use plastics. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the lawsuit following a two-year investigation. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the case.

Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on battleground strategies

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including new developments in two key states that could affect the potential path to victory, if there will be a second debate between Trump and Harris, how Trump is softening his message to appeal to women voters and the Harris campaign gets a win in Nebraska.

Harris, Trump ramp up efforts to win swing state voters

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With just over six weeks until Election Day, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are ramping up their respective campaigning in swing states during the final stretch of the race. Amna Nawaz reports.

Mideast experts on the escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

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To discuss the spiraling violence between Israel and Lebanon, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a longtime State Department official in both Democratic and Republican administrations, and Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid shutdown

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Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more partisan fights over spending until after the election. Lisa Desjardins is tracking the movements on Capitol Hill.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill nearly 500

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It is the deadliest day in the Middle East since Oct. 7. Lebanese authorities say Israeli airstrikes killed almost 500 and wounded more than 1,600. Israel said it struck 1,100 targets where Iran-backed Hezbollah hid weapons in Lebanon. That includes thousands of rockets and missiles aimed, and often fired at, Israel. Nick Schifrin reports.

Nation’s top weather service faces potential political storm

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While extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are targeted for drastic changes in Project 2025, the roadmap for the next conservative president. To learn more about what Project 2025 proposes, John Yang speaks with Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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