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New guidelines recommend mammograms start at 40

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New guidelines say women should begin getting regular mammograms every two years starting at age 40 if they are at average risk of breast cancer. That’s a significant change from previous guidance by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that said women could start routine mammograms at 50. Stephanie Sy reports.

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation

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A New York jury found former President Trump liable for sexually abusing columnist E. Jean Carroll in the mid-90s and later defaming her. The nine jurors deliberated for a few hours before delivering their verdict and awarding Carroll $5 million. Trump called the verdict "a disgrace" and his lawyers said they will appeal. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Andrea Bernstein and Laura Beth Nielsen.

Aoife O'Donovan takes on Springsteen's 'Nebraska'

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It’s not unusual for a singer-songwriter to perform songs written by others. But it is unusual for an artist to take on performing an entire album’s worth of someone else’s material, particularly if that someone else is a giant of the music world. Grammy-winning musician Aoife O’Donovan is doing that on her latest tour. Tom Casciato has this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on end of Title 42, debt debate

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the end of the Title 42 immigration order and the ongoing showdown over raising the debt ceiling.

Many try to flee Haiti as gangs terrorize innocent civilians

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The U.N. Security Council expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian crises in Haiti. The Caribbean nation is in freefall without effective governance or protection from gangs that routinely terrorize innocent civilians with kidnappings, sexual abuse and murder. That has left people reeling from the violence and determined to leave. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports.

El Paso mayor on surge of migrants in the city

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Cities on the southern border are preparing for the lifting of Title 42, a pandemic-era border policy that allowed officials to turn away millions of migrants over the last three years. El Paso has declared a state of emergency ahead of that rule change. Shelters are full, leading many to sleep in makeshift encampments on the streets. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Mayor Oscar Leeser.

Closing arguments made in civil case against Trump

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The jury will soon get the case in E. Jean Carroll’s civil trial against former President Trump. After two weeks of testimony from Carroll and a handful of other witnesses, lawyers for both sides presented closing arguments Monday as jurors weigh whether or not to hold Trump liable for rape and defamation. Lisa Desjardins discussed the case with Andrea Bernstein.

A look at the rise of the AR-15 in America

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AR-15s, like the one used to kill eight people at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, have become more popular around the country. The rifles have been involved in ten of the country’s 17 deadliest mass shootings. The Washington Post spent months examining the rise of the AR-15 in America and the politics and culture surrounding it. Geoff Bennett discussed that series with reporter Todd Frankel.

New survey shows mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth

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As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with Dr. Jack Turban, assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, to learn more.

Translation technology jeopardizes Afghan asylum-seekers

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The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since U.S. forces withdrew in 2021. For Afghans applying for asylum, the process is proving increasingly difficult, and technology is causing some claims to get lost in translation. Andrew Deck, a reporter for Rest of the World, and Leila Lorenzo, policy director at Respond Crisis Translation, join Ali Rogin to discuss.

The legacy of Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight an Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku.

Bestselling author tackles myths about fatness in new book

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Stigma around weight is pervasive in the United States. But as author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon outlines in her New York Times bestseller book, anti-fat bias is also counterproductive, exacerbating health disparities and interfering with effective obesity intervention treatments. Stephanie Sy speaks with Gordon to learn more.

What to know as COVID public health emergencies end

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This week, the World Health Organization ended the global public health emergency it declared three years ago as COVID-19 spread around the world. Meanwhile, the U.S. public health emergency is set to end on Thursday, May 11. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas, joins John Yang to discuss where the pandemic stands now and what we should be doing about it.

Pageantry, protests surround King Charles III’s coronation

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The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday was a ceremony not seen in London in 70 years. There was all the pageantry befitting the occasion, with dignitaries from around the world in attendance, and crowds clamoring for a glimpse of Charles and Queen Camilla. But as Malcolm Brabant reports, there were also some protests.

A photographer’s Brief But Spectacular take on survival

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Nan Goldin is a renowned photographer and activist whose work has documented LGBTQ+ subcultures, the AIDS crisis and the opioid epidemic. Recently, Goldin and her work were the subject of the documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.” She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on survival.

'Godfather of AI' on dangers technology poses to society

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This has been a week where concerns over the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence resonated loudly in Washington and around the world. Geoffrey Hinton, one of the leading voices in the field of AI, announced he was quitting Google over his worries about what AI could eventually lead to if unchecked. Hinton discussed those concerns with Geoff Bennett.

Jobs report shows growth but many still choosing gig economy

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The U.S. labor market is again showing signs of resilience and unexpected strength amid other economic clouds. The latest report found job growth higher than expected in April with 253,000 new jobs spread throughout many sectors of the economy. Paul Solman looks at the newest data and how that squares with the growth of the gig economy.

News Wrap: WHO declares end to COVID-19 global emergency

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In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization declared an end to COVID-19 as a global emergency, Dr. Rochelle Walensky is stepping down as director of the CDC after two years, the head of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries threatened to pull out of Bakhmut saying they have been starved of ammunition and the two warring sides in Sudan sent envoys to Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks.

Payments made to Thomas' wife raise more ethics questions

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For the fourth time in a month, a report raises questions about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his rich friends. This time it’s money going to Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife. According to the Washington Post, Leonard Leo directed pollster Kellyanne Conway to give Ginni Thomas “another $25k” and bill it to a nonprofit that Leo advised. John Yang discussed the report with Emma Brown.

Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel to get an abortion

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With abortion now effectively banned in 15 states, many Americans are crossing state lines to legally end pregnancies. Friday, the first state law aimed at ending that option for anyone under 18 went into effect in Idaho. In a story co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, KFF Health News correspondent Sarah Varney takes a look at this new frontier in the movement to outlaw access to legal abortion.

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