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Trump business deal with Oman raises new ethical questions

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As former President Donald Trump makes another run at the White House, he’s partnering with a key U.S. ally on a new business venture that is raising serious ethical questions. The multi-billion dollar deal between Trump, the government of Oman and a Saudi firm would develop a luxury complex, according to a New York Times report. Laura Barrón-López discussed the plan with Eric Lipton.
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Alito faces scrutiny over undisclosed luxury trip from donor

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took an undisclosed trip with billionaire donors, including hedge fund manager Paul Singer who later had business before the court. Coupled with previous reporting on Justice Thomas and megadonor Harlan Crow, it raises more ethical questions regarding the high court. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Josh Kaplan, one of the reporters who broke the story.
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Poll shows Americans' trust in Supreme Court remains low

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This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It also marks critical days in the current Supreme Court term with major rulings expected on affirmative action, religious and LGBTQ+ rights. This as trust in the court remains low, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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More ships join search for sub after report of banging noise

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The search for the missing submersible in the North Atlantic Ocean intensified Wednesday. The day began with a surprise, reports of banging noises detected by sonar. The U.S. Coast Guard said it is still treating the mission as a search and rescue operation even as the supply of oxygen is likely dwindling for the five people aboard. Amna Nawaz reports.
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Boat disaster renews criticism of immigration policies

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It has been one week since an overloaded fishing trawler filled with hundreds of migrants sank off the southwest coast of Greece. The vessel left Libya and crossed the Mediterranean before becoming disabled. It drifted for hours before capsizing. Hundreds remain unaccounted for as the anger, grief and political fallout continue. Special Correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
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Biden meets with tech leaders to discuss future of AI

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In San Francisco, President Biden convened a meeting of artificial intelligence experts to weigh its risks and opportunities and consider the role of the federal government in regulating the technology. Geoff Bennett discussed the meeting with Ryan Calo, a professor of law and information science at the University of Washington.
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The legal and political implications of Hunter Biden's plea

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The president’s son is admitting to tax and gun crimes but is unlikely to spend time behind bars after reaching a deal with prosecutors. The deal promises a potential end to Hunter Biden’s ongoing legal saga, but the political drama is far from over. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Carrie Johnson and Adam Entous.
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How schools are helping students catch up from learning loss

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The school year is either already over or is wrapping up in most places around the country. As another year finishes, there are still real concerns about learning loss dating back to the pandemic and the ongoing struggles to catch students up. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Alec MacGillis about the long-term impact of learning loss due to remote schooling.
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Drag performer explains what the art form means to her

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By many measures, drag is more popular than ever. At the same time, there’s a growing number of states passing or debating laws to restrict or ban the art form. But what is drag? And what does it represent to those who create it? One of today’s reigning queens explains the significance to Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Drugs show positive results in fight against Alzheimer’s

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After years of work, there is progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, the incurable brain condition that affects more than six million Americans. Several new drugs have shown small but positive results in reducing the cognitive decline associated with this disease. William Brangham discussed these advances and what obstacles lie ahead with Dr. Richard Hodes.
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How a rescue of the missing Titanic sub could be carried out

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The international effort to find and rescue a missing Titanic tourist submersible continued Tuesday. The U.S. Navy is also sending crews and special lifting equipment to help if the missing craft can be found. Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Navy submarine captain David Marquet who explained how a possible rescue could be carried out.
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Young people sue Montana over inaction on climate change

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A first-of-its-kind trial is underway in Montana, where a group of young people argue the state's lawmakers aren't doing nearly enough to address climate change. Montana is one of the nation’s biggest coal producers and the industry there has strong political support. William Brangham reports how the plaintiffs are using a unique clause in the state constitution to try and force a change.
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Submersible visiting Titanic wreckage reported missing

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Search operations are underway for a submersible that carries paying tourists to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The five-person craft is owned by OceanGate Expeditions and was reported overdue Sunday. It disappeared near where the Titanic went down in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. Geoff Bennett discussed the search effort with Kristin Romey of National Geographic.
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Report: DOJ resisted investigating Trump's role in Jan. 6

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New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that in the days and weeks following the Jan. 6 attack, senior officials at the Justice Department and the FBI made critical decisions that might have compromised its investigation of former President Trump and his associates' possible involvement in the historic event. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Aaron C. Davis.
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Blinken and Xi agree to stabilize deteriorated relations

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken finished up a high-stakes visit to Beijing Monday, the first visit by an American top diplomat to China in five years. Relations between the two preeminent global powers are at their lowest point since ties were restored 50 years ago. Amna Nawaz discussed Blinken’s visit and its ramifications for Washington’s relationship with Beijing with Ryan Hass and Miles Yu.
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Grandmother of Juneteenth discusses what the day means

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In 1865, Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the country's last enslaved people that they had been freed under the Emancipation Proclamation. The day now known as Juneteenth was formally recognized as a national holiday two years ago, due in large part to the activism of retired teacher Opal Lee. She discussed the message of Juneteenth with Geoff Bennett.
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Greek coast guard questioned over migrant vessel sinking

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Recriminations, mourning, and anger persist as the search for hundreds of migrants missing in the waters off Greece continued Monday. Last week's sinking of an over-filled vessel is perhaps the greatest Greek sea disaster since antiquity. John Irvine of Independent Television News reports from Kalamata, Greece.
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