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A Brief But Spectacular take on prioritizing kinship care

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Each year, 22,000 young people age out of foster care without family structures in place to support them. It's an issue Sixto Cancel is working to address. He's the founder and CEO of Think of Us, a nonprofit organization that aims to change child welfare systems across the country. He's also experienced foster care himself. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on kinship care.
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Understanding America's partisan divide and how to fix it

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Over the past few years, this country has seen a dramatic rise in partisan animosity with dangerous implications for the health of our democracy. Judy Woodruff profiles some of the work being done to understand what’s driving that trend and what might be done to reverse it. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
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The hidden toll of police violence on some AAPI communities

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The national attention on acts of police brutality often overlooks one group of victims, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. That's because data show that, as a whole, they experience low rates of fatal police violence. But new research shows the risks they face are much higher. Ali Rogin reports from Antioch, California, for our series, Race Matters. A warning: some images may be disturbing.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda sparks international outcry

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Uganda just enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Same-sex relations were already illegal there, but the new law goes much further, including life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality and in some cases mandates the death penalty. The draconian provisions upended the lives of queer Ugandans who now feel in danger. Stephanie Sy discussed the law with Steven Kabuye.
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Purdue Pharma family protected from lawsuits in settlement

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A court ruled the owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, will be protected from civil lawsuits linked to the opioid crisis in exchange for a $6 billion settlement. Purdue, which filed for bankruptcy in 2019 amid thousands of lawsuits, made drugs like OxyContin and is blamed for fueling the opioid epidemic. William Brangham discussed the settlement with Aneri Pattani of KFF Health News.
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Blend of science and art improving neurological health

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The blend of science and art is called neuroarts or neuro-aesthetics. The new book, “Your Brain On Art: How The Arts Transform Us,” shows both the growth and importance of the field that connects the arts and our health. Jeffrey Brown visited the Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore to see the progress for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Debt battle in House where some in both parties oppose it

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The high-stakes battle over the debt ceiling and budget deal is now in the House of Representatives. The bill faces key votes as a potential national default looms next week. Some in both parties oppose the weekend agreement, but the White House and House Republican leaders say they'll push it to passage. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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How Rosalynn Carter reduced stigma around mental health

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. That news comes about three months after it was announced her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, was moving into hospice care. Caregiving has been a major focus of Mrs. Carter’s life and work. William Brangham looks at that legacy and the impact dementia has on millions of families.
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U.S. colleges divided over whether to end legacy admissions

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In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on the use of race in college admissions. The case is focusing attention on other practices used in admissions that may need to change, including the children of alumni who often have preference and are often white and affluent. Geoff Bennett discussed legacy applicants with Evan Mandery for our series, Rethinking College.
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Could drone attacks change how Russian people perceive war?

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Civilian areas of Moscow came under a drone attack Tuesday morning. At least eight drone strikes into the capital city were confirmed by Russian authorities who blamed Ukraine. Ukraine did not claim any direct involvement. The rare strikes inside Russia followed another barrage of air attacks on the Ukrainian capital city Kyiv. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Denis Volkov.
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GOP Rep. Scott Perry on why he will not back debt limit deal

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More than two dozen House Republicans say they will not back the debt limit deal, saying Speaker McCarthy made too many concessions to the White House during negotiations. One of them is Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, chair of the House Freedom Caucus. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his opposition.
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Democratic Rep. Dingell discusses concerns with debt deal

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The White House is urging House Democrats to support the debt deal ahead of Wednesday's expected vote. But a handful of members have yet to decide if they'll back it. Others are raising concerns over some provisions, including new work requirements for food stamp recipients. One of those Democrats is Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan. She discussed her concerns with Geoff Bennett.
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Remembering and honoring the nation’s fallen on Memorial Day

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On this Memorial Day, we hear from President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley. They all participated in the annual commemoration of this solemn day at Arlington National Cemetery and spoke of sacrifice, remembrance, grief and the last full measure of devotion so many have given so that the United States might endure.
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Native American fashion aims to reclaim its culture

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Reclamation, resurgence and resilience are all ways to describe what's happening with Native American fashion and art as it becomes more visible. Kaomi Lee of Twin Cities PBS met one Ojibwe artist who is helping to create authentic designs and is working with one non-native company to help reconcile past wrongs. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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El Paso clinics struggle to care for influx of migrants

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An influx of migrants has overwhelmed local governments on the U.S.-Mexico border. In El Paso, Texas, nearly 38,000 migrants have been allowed entry so far in 2023, though weekly entries are down slightly since the expiration of Title 42 earlier this month. Cronkite News reporter Ariana Araiza introduces us to some of the volunteers stepping in to address health needs as migrants enter the U.S.
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State-level battles brewing in America over LGBTQ+ rights

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More than a dozen GOP-led states have passed bans with limits ranging from healthcare to sports participation, while Democratic-controlled states have sought to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with NewsHour Communities correspondents Gabrielle Hays in Missouri, Adam Kemp in Oklahoma and Frances Kai-Hwa Wang in Michigan.
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Some schools reverse decision to remove officers from campus

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After the murder of George Floyd, school districts across the country reconsidered the presence of police in public schools. But with the threat of school shootings three years later, many are opting to reverse course, bringing police and school resource officers back on campus. Stephanie Sy discussed that with Franci Crepeau-Hobson.
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Erdogan wins runoff to secure grip on power in Turkey

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won Sunday's run-off election, surviving the biggest challenge to his two decades in power. The victory cements his grip on Turkey, an important NATO member, despite mounting economic woes, skyrocketing inflation and poor response to February's devastating earthquake. Amna Nawaz discussed the impact of results with Gönül Tol and James Jeffery.
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