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Debt negotiations become urgent as limit could hit in weeks

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The White House renewed its call for Congress to lift the debt ceiling without conditions as the nation could soon default on its debt. Since January, the government has deployed 'extraordinary measures' to pay its bills, but that could run out soon, according to the Treasury Secretary. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins have the latest.

Senate holds hearing on Supreme Court ethics

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are spotlighting recent ethics concerns surrounding the highest court in the land. In a Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, senators debated how to address concerns involving Supreme Court justices, including whether they should apply ethical guidelines to the court themselves. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing with University of Virginia law professor Amanda Frost.

Arabic music finds new audience with streaming, social media

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With the use of streaming and social media apps, it seems like Arabic music is breaking through to new audiences. The PBS NewsHour's Deema Zein spoke to two experts on what this moment means for the music world and the Arab community.

Hollywood writers' strike could halt film, TV production

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The Writers Guild of America’s contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of their concerns stem from the industry's emphasis on streaming. Geoff Bennett discussed the possible strike with Anousha Sakoui.

Idaho abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs

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Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, 14 states have banned abortions in nearly all cases. Many maternal health doctors say state abortion bans are untenable and OB-GYNs are beginning to pack up and leave. In a segment co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, KFF Health News correspondent Sarah Varney reports on this growing crisis.

New book explores culture surrounding guns in America

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This weekend's mass shooting in Texas is yet another stark reminder of the pervasiveness of guns in American society. There are hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation in the U.S. A new book, "Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy," explores some of the forces behind that saturation and the political culture that goes with it. William Brangham reports.

Trump trial and legal accountability in sexual assault cases

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In Manhattan, the cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll continued Monday. She has accused former President Trump of raping her in a department store in the mid-90s and is suing him. The trial is closely watched, not just because of the high-profile defendant, but for what it could mean for legal accountability in cases of sexual violence. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Laura Beth Nielsen.

Americans rescued from war-torn Sudan as crisis worsens

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Sudan’s military agreed to send a representative to potential peace negotiations 16 days after an eruption of violence that has killed more than 500 people. The street-to-street fighting and humanitarian crisis have forced millions to flee their homes. Nick Schifrin reports on the conditions and the U.S. evacuation of 1,000 American citizens since Friday.

News Wrap: Manhunt for Texas man accused of killing 5

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In our news wrap Monday, a manhunt is widening for a Texas gunman accused of killing five of his neighbors in a rural town north of Houston, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1 and Russia unleashed a morning volley of missiles which wounded dozens in its second major air assault on Ukraine in three days.

Economic concerns grow as 3rd major bank fails this year

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The third major bank failure of the year has shaken the U.S. banking system. Federal regulators announced Monday that they seized First Republic Bank and accepted JPMorgan Chase's bid to buy the failed bank’s deposits and most of its assets. Amna Nawaz discussed the developments with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure.

Chicago struggles to house thousands of incoming migrants

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More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since August, when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing asylum-seekers to so-called sanctuary cities as a protest against immigration policies. City officials say daily arrivals have increased tenfold over the last two weeks and there’s no place for all of them to go. John Yang speaks with WTTW reporter Heather Cherone to learn more.

Why menopause is so often stigmatized and ignored

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The transition into menopause is an inevitable part of life. For many, it’s accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health and medical director of the North American Menopause Society, about why menopause continues to be understudied and undertreated.

New book highlights underrepresented photographers’ work

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A 2018 survey found that only 18 percent of photojournalists worldwide were women. Women Photograph is a nonprofit group working to elevate more female and nonbinary photographers. Founder Daniella Zalcman joins John Yang to discuss a new book published by the nonprofit, “What We See: Women and Nonbinary Perspectives Through the Lens.”

Why access to Black doctors helps Black people live longer

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Life expectancy in the U.S. is at its lowest point in nearly two decades, and the projected life spans of Black and Native Americans are shorter than white Americans. According to new research, Black people live longer in areas with more Black primary care doctors. One of the study’s authors, Michael Dill with the Association of American Medical Colleges, joins John Yang to discuss.

How Montana is tackling teacher shortages in rural schools

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Montana has faced a staggering teacher shortage for years, especially schools in rural areas and on Native American reservations. The pandemic brought new urgency and new ideas for how to ease the crisis, including a new program that hopes to inspire the next generation of teachers. Stan Parker reports for Montana PBS.

Why allergy season is extra bad this year

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Allergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin speaks with Theresa Crimmins, director of the National Phenology Network, and Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist and editor-in-chief of Allergy Watch, to learn why the season started so early and is so bad, and what people can do to ease their symptoms.

Equine therapy program in Texas struggles to expand

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More than 3 million children in the U.S. have a disability, and in recent years, alternative therapies have grown in popularity to help them with communication, socialization, and just to have fun. Austin PBS reports on one program using horse therapy to help people with disabilities, but is struggling to expand its footprint.

Judy Blume describes latest wave of book bans and censorship

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The new film "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," is shining a spotlight on Judy Blume, author of the original novel. Many of her books deal with issues of sexuality and adolescence rarely found elsewhere when Blume was writing. That brought contention, including bans, that are once again front and center. Jeffrey Brown discussed this with Blume for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Brooks and Capehart on the possible Biden-Trump rematch

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the potential 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump and the impact of Tucker Carlson's ouster from Fox News.

Battles over reproductive, transgender rights in states

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States with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in the first four months of this year. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hayes.

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