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Israeli and Palestinian leaders on escalation of violence

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Israel had never seen anything like the brutal attack by Hamas and is now poised for a military operation in Gaza that Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed will exact a price that its enemies will remember for decades to come. John Yang has perspectives on these historic events from Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute and Dr. Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative.

Supreme Court hears key racial gerrymandering case

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in a key racial gerrymandering case out of South Carolina. The state redrew its congressional map and moved thousands of Black voters out of a competitive district, making it reliably Republican and diluting the Black vote. The outcome could determine the balance of power in Congress. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

Misinformation about Israel-Hamas war spreading rampantly

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The world is watching much of the violence between Israel and Hamas through traditional media and broadcasts. But millions also are getting their information through social media. Many posts are spreading misinformation or outright lies and criticism is being directed at the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and its owner Elon Musk. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Emerson Brooking.

GOP close to electing Rep. Scalise as next House speaker

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House Republicans are one step closer to selecting a new speaker. They nominated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for the role, but not all members are on board and it is not yet clear if he has the votes to win on the floor of the House. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the busy day on Capitol Hill.

Brooklyn library opens exhibit celebrating Jay-Z's writing

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In New York City, you can find the unlikely pairing of two Brooklyn icons. At the Brooklyn Public Library, one of the largest library systems in the country, a new exhibition highlights the work of hip-hop’s elder statesman, Jay-Z. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the timely show as part of this 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Dred Scott's struggle for freedom honored with new memorial

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The name Dred Scott is synonymous with the struggle for freedom. Now, 165 years after the Supreme Court case that bears his name, Scott’s gravesite is a memorial befitting that legacy. NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports.

Decriminalization reveals challenges addressing addiction

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It’s been more than two and half years since a first-of-its-kind law went into effect in Oregon that decriminalized small possession of most drugs, including opioids and methamphetamines. Stephanie Sy reports from Portland on what’s working and what’s not working with a law that advocates hoped would change the paradigm around drug enforcement.

Candidates for House speaker make their cases for the gavel

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House Republicans gathered behind closed doors to try to pick their next speaker. Candidates for the job made their case why they should be entrusted with the gavel. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins spent the day polling GOP members and reports from Capitol Hill.

Survivors of Hamas assault on music fest describe horrors

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One of the most notorious incidents of this weekend’s Hamas attack on Israel was one of its first. Gunmen killed more than 250 people and took an unknown number of hostages during an assault on an all-night music festival in southern Israel. Nick Schifrin spoke with two survivors of this terror in the desert.

Fears of bigger war grow as Israel-Hamas fighting continues

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Fighting between Israelis and Palestinians continues as airstrikes and artillery pound Gaza after the Hamas attack on Israel. Among the dead are 14 Americans killed by Hamas and an unknown number are being held hostage by militants. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen has the latest from Israel and Laura Barrón-López reports on how the war has upended President Biden’s foreign policy efforts.

Native Hawaiians push to preserve heritage after wildfires

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On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're taking a closer look at the cultural heritage lost in the devastating Maui fires. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rosalyn Lapier, a professor of history at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, about what Native Hawaiian communities want and need to rebuild.

Israel levels parts of Gaza in retribution for Hamas attack

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A third day of brutal fighting between Israelis and Palestinians centered on Gaza Monday. Israel hammered the besieged region with air strikes and artillery as retribution for Saturday's bloody surprise attack by Hamas. An Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is widely expected to commence in the coming hours and days. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Israel.

NSC spokesman says no evidence Iran helped plan Hamas attack

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The Biden administration is watching the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians very closely. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments and where the U.S. stands with John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council.

Israeli woman describes how Hamas kidnapped her husband

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One facet of Saturday's Hamas attacks in Israel never seen before on this scale is the taking of civilian hostages. Dozens of men, women, children and the elderly were reportedly kidnapped and forcibly taken to Gaza. Their locations within the densely packed enclave are unknown. Nick Schifrin spoke with two women now enduring the horror of missing loved ones.

News Wrap: Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake

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In our news wrap Monday, people across western Afghanistan struggled for a third day to find survivors after a catastrophic earthquake, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now says he'd serve in that post again if his fellow Republicans want him and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he's ending his bid for the Democratic nomination and will run as an independent.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pressure to elect new speaker

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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 the lack of leadership in the House of Representatives and the pressure mounting on Republicans to elect a speaker amid calls for Ukraine and Israel aid.

Simone Biles cements status as greatest gymnast

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Simone Biles has made history with an incredible comeback after a two-year hiatus, cementing her GOAT status by becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time. Biles competed in the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Belgium where she took home four gold medals bringing her to a total of 37. Geoff Bennett discussed Biles' return to competition with Christine Brennan of USA Today.

Deaths mount as Israeli military retaliates against Hamas

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both sides. John Yang has more on the latest developments in the escalating conflict.

Israeli ambassador to U.S. shares reaction to Hamas attack

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Saturday’s unprecedented attack by Hamas militants had a devastating effect on Israel, Israeli citizens and their leaders. John Yang speaks with Michael Herzog, Israeli ambassador to the United States, for his perspective on what happened and Israel’s response.

What the Palestine-Israel crisis means for the Middle East

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For more analysis on the war in Israel and the regional ramifications of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, John Yang speaks with Shibley Telhami, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle East Policy and the Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland.

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