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Broadway composer John Kander discusses his latest musical

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Broadway’s big night, the Tony Awards, will be held this Sunday. The new show, “New York, New York,” is a top contender, nominated in nine categories, including Best Musical. Its composer, John Kander, is separately being honored with a special award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater. Jeffrey Brown joined Kander at the piano for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

UNICEF leader on the impact wars are having on children

7m 31s

A report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund contains an appalling statistic. Each day, 20 children are killed or maimed in conflicts around the world. Thousands more have been abducted, recruited into armed conflicts and subjected to sexual violence in global conflicts over the last two decades. Amna Nawaz discussed the report with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

Trump indicted in classified documents investigation

4m 56s

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges connected to classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate by the FBI last August. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been indicted and summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday. Stephanie Sy discussed the developments with White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López.

Millions warned to stay inside as smoke covers eastern U.S.

4m 15s

A heavy pall of polluted air still blankets much of the eastern U.S and it may not dissipate for days as fires in Canada send vast curtains of smoke south. The bad air has officials warning that breathing it can be hazardous to your health. It's also scrambling schedules from airports to schools to the White House. Stephanie Sy reports.

Biden, British PM express continued support for Ukraine

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President Biden hosted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House Thursday. It was Suank's first Oval Office visit since taking office last fall. The two leaders discussed continued support for Ukraine and the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Supreme Court strikes down Alabama's congressional map

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The Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn congressional districts in Alabama that civil rights activists say discriminated against Black voters. The ruling was a surprising departure from opinions over the past decade narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act. Geoff Bennett discussed the significance of the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and David Wasserman.

Life lessons from this year's commencement speakers

4m 3s

It's graduation season and that means politicians, actors and even NewsHour journalists are imparting sage advice and encouragement to college graduates around the country. Here are some of the life lessons this year's commencement speakers passed on 2023 grads.

Pence and North Dakota governor join GOP presidential race

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Wednesday was one of the busiest days of the Republican presidential campaign as former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the race. Amna Nawaz discussed the nine GOP candidates now on the stump with Republican strategist Whit Ayres.

How intimacy coordinators ensure safety on set

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In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, a new field has come to prominence in the film and theater industry, intimacy coordinators and directors. The role puts a focus on consent and safety for actors and the production team. Jeffrey Brown visited the coordinators-in-training and actors for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Scope of dam disaster in Ukraine comes into full view

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Floods are inundating vast swaths of southern Ukraine and rescue and salvage efforts are underway as the waters keep rising. Tuesday's dam collapse unleashed a humanitarian and ecological disaster in a nation already suffering from 16 months of war. Geoff Bennett discussed the ongoing rescue and relief efforts with Ewan Watson of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Study: First words from police affect traffic stop outcome

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Since the high-profile police killings of Philando Castile, Daunte Wright and Tyre Nichols, all of which began as traffic stops, calls for de-escalation by officers have been growing. A study analyzing footage in 577 stops of Black drivers found the first 45 words spoken by the officer could determine how that encounter ended. Amna Nawaz spoke with Tracey Meares to learn more.

Canadian wildfires blanket eastern U.S. with smoke

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Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada and many of them are out of control. The smoke is putting millions of Americans under air quality alerts, prompting warnings to stay indoors to avoid exposure to pollution. Stephanie Sy reports.

PGA Tour, LIV Golf announce merger following legal battle

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The PGA Tour is merging with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The stunning announcement ends months of bitter legal fights between the rival groups. The PGA says the move will unify the game of golf, but critics and human rights activists argue the merger will stain the legacy of the tour, given LIV's ties to the Saudi royal family. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic.

LA mayor on her plan to counteract increase in homelessness

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Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest homeless population and new Mayor Karen Bass promised solutions upon entering office in December. Last month, she signed a $13 billion city budget with 10 percent of it dedicated to addressing the problem. Much of the new investment aims to house the homeless and clear street encampments. Geoff Bennett discussed the initiative with Mayor Bass.

Potential humanitarian crisis following Ukraine dam breach

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Water is pouring through a giant gap in a dam in southern Ukraine. It gave way early Tuesday morning, forcing thousands of people to flee and touching off competing claims about the cause. Ukraine accused the Russians of blowing up the dam. Moscow claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused the rupture. Neither side offered any direct evidence, but the results were catastrophic. Amna Nawaz reports.

Memphis students build on legacy of R&B and soul artists

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At the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, students learn the fundamentals of music, building on the long legacy of R&B and soul artists who emerged from their local communities. The NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs produced this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

U.S. sues cryptocurrency exchanges for securities violations

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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced it is suing Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency platform in the U.S. It comes one day after the SEC announced its lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of lying to American regulators and investors about its operations. Stephanie Sy discussed the crisis in crypto with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure.

A Brief But Spectacular take on teacher burnout

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The nation is in the midst of a teacher shortage, and at the end of another school year, burnout is causing many more teachers to call it quits. Micaela DeSimone is a 6th-grade English teacher in a charter school in Queens, New York. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on teacher burnout and explains how the past few years have changed her views on what was once her dream job.

Chris Christie positions himself as alternative to Trump

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The race to the Republican nomination for president is picking up as a growing number of candidates jump into an already crowded field. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Tuesday, becoming the latest to launch his bid. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Scientist lives underwater to raise ocean awareness

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Dr. Joe Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep-Sea, has been living underwater for more than 75 days, breaking previous records and aiming to reach 100. Dr. Dituri fills his days with science and outreach in an effort to raise awareness about the value of the oceans. Nicole Ellis reports.

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