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Supreme Court ruling prompts push to end legacy admissions

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The Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions has renewed the debate over legacy admissions. A Boston-based nonprofit filed a complaint alleging Harvard’s legacy and donor-based admissions favors white students, and the NAACP called on 1,600 public and private universities across the country to end legacy admissions. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Derrick Johnson.

Biden vows security for Finland, newest NATO member

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President Biden will soon land back in the United States after traveling to three European countries in five days. His last stop Thursday, after two days of NATO meetings, was the newest alliance member, Finland. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López traveled with the president and reports from Helsinki.

Why Hollywood actors decided to go on strike

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SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 television and film actors, will go on strike after four weeks of failed negotiations with the studios. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Anousha Sakoui of The Los Angeles Times for a look at what’s behind the decision and how Hollywood will be affected. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

News Wrap: Flooding in India kills more than 100 people

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In our news wrap Thursday, severe flooding in northern India has killed more than 100 people in the last two weeks, a mass grave with at least 87 bodies has been found in Sudan's West Darfur, a federal jury in Pittsburgh found the gunman who killed 11 people at a synagogue is eligible for the death penalty and the Secret Service has no leads and no suspects in the White House cocaine case.

NATO promises aid to Ukraine but no timeline for membership

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President Biden is in Finland after an eventful two-day NATO summit in nearby Lithuania. Finland is the newest member of the trans-Atlantic alliance and Biden will celebrate that Thursday. But there was still much to do on the second day of the summit as the alliance expands in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Former ambassador on what was accomplished at NATO summit

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For a look at the NATO summit and what was and wasn't accomplished, Amna Nawaz sat down with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now the president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

House Republicans grill FBI director over claims of bias

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The director of the FBI sat on the other side of an interrogation Wednesday, taking sharp criticism before Congress, mostly from the right, but at times from the left as well. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins sat in on the House Judiciary hearing and breaks down the many layers of politics and policy that erupted.

Iowa Republicans pass ban on most abortions after 6 weeks

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Iowa is the latest Republican-led state to pass abortion restrictions since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers there approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign it into law on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the nation’s patchwork of abortion laws with Erin Murphy of The Gazette and Sarah Varney of KFF Health News.

JWST prompts scientists to rethink understanding of universe

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Wednesday marks a year since the world first started seeing spectacular images of the cosmos that were captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope. But getting those images is only part of the important work being done by the $10 billion telescope. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

Podcast investigates abuse in substance recovery community

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New Hampshire’s largest substance abuse treatment network has helped tens of thousands of drug users loosen addiction’s hold over their lives. But a three-year investigation by a local journalist uncovered evidence the group's founder took advantage of his position and the vulnerability of patients and staff. Ali Rogin reports. A warning: this discussion includes details some may find disturbing.

How recycled oyster shells help save Louisiana's coastline

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In the last century, more than 2,000 square miles of Louisiana’s coastline have been lost to the sea. Tribal lands in the state’s southeast are among the most impacted. As NewsHour New Orleans Communities correspondent Roby Chavez reports, one volunteer-led effort is gaining attention in the fight against coastal erosion with an unlikely tool: recycled oyster shells.

Northwestern fires coach amid hazing and racism allegations

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Northwestern University fired longtime head football coach Pat Fitzgerald after an investigation found hazing was widespread on the team, including instances of forced sexual acts. The student newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, also reported former players alleged there were racist comments and attacks by the coaching staff. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Jon Greenberg of the Athletic.

Non-alcoholic beverages flourish as more cut back drinking

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U.S. beer sales traditionally peak in the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But what’s in those beers is changing. While non-alcoholic beer, wine and cocktails make up a small fraction of the overall market, sales are rapidly rising. Economics correspondent Paul Solman went out for a taste test.

Schools, students battle learning gaps worsened by pandemic

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Billions of dollars were funneled to school districts across the U.S. to help them make up for learning loss from the pandemic. But new research shows that even with that extra money, school districts are still struggling to close the gaps in reading, writing and math. Stephanie Sy discussed the findings with Karyn Lewis of the Center for School and Student Progress and a lead researcher at NWEA.

Jane Ferguson's memoir details career reporting in war zones

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You often see our Jane Ferguson in war zones around the world for the NewsHour. But she's taken some time between assignments to pen a memoir, "No Ordinary Assignment," and she recently came into the studio to sit down with Amna Nawaz to discuss her far-from-ordinary journey.

Why extreme heat is more dangerous than many realize

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Tens of millions of people living in the Southwest are dealing with what the National Weather Service says it's one of the longest heat waves in modern record. That extreme heat is even more dangerous than some might realize. Geoff Bennett discussed that with Jeff Goodell, a climate journalist and author of "The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet."

NATO summit starts with Ukraine seeking path to join

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The NATO leadership summit began Tuesday with President Biden and allies meeting to discuss Ukraine’s security, new defense plans and a recommitment to unity against Russian aggression. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the summit site in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Historic storm brings catastrophic flooding to Vermont

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In New England, a storm for the ages has ravaged Vermont. There've been no reported deaths or injuries, but parts of the state capital are under water and property damage could reach the tens of millions of dollars. Geoff Bennett reports.

Cycle of violence pushes young Palestinians to take up arms

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Violence continued Monday between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Nablus and has a look at young men who have few hopes and burning anger and take up arms as they feel trapped in a cycle of violence and economic turmoil.

'Black Mirror' creator on why the show has gripped audiences

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The series "Black Mirror” just released its sixth and possibly final season. The sci-fi anthology is a social satire playing with society's deepest fears about our increasingly digital lives. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant caught up with show creator Charlie Brooker in London to discuss why he thinks this work has gripped audiences. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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