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Watch: S2024 E317

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Parents, educators weigh in on safety and arming teachers

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School shootings have left officials struggling with how to best protect students and staff and secure campuses. During this past year, several states have either approved or are considering measures allowing a teacher to carry a gun in the classroom. We hear varying opinions about this from parents, teachers and educators, and Stephanie Sy discusses more with a school security expert.

Gaza war reopens old divisions, reveals new ones in U.S.

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Far from the frontlines of the war in Gaza that has raged on for the last eight months, Americans are grappling with new and old divisions. Judy Woodruff visited southeastern Pennsylvania to hear from Americans on different sides of this difficult conflict. It's part of our series, America at a Crossroads, and produced with help from PBS 39 WLVT.

'The Fall of Roe' looks at players in anti-abortion movement

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In the two years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, conservative lawmakers and activists have continued efforts to roll back access to abortion, contraception and in vitro fertilization. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias, authors of “The Fall of Roe," to discuss the key players in the decades-long movement and what may be next.

Expensive parts on modern cars have driven up repair costs

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The inflation report finally contained some good news about auto insurance premiums. They've been rising for months and are one part of why inflation has had such a bite. While they finally dipped just a bit, they remain much higher than a few years ago. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on why.

Hunter Biden trial highlights addiction struggle in U.S.

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The trial of Hunter Biden highlighted his struggles with addiction, a struggle that resonates with millions in this country. Two-thirds of all Americans say drug addiction has either personally affected them or their families. Experts say there are common challenges for those struggling to get clean and recover and those who support them. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Scott Hadland.

Hezbollah barrage raises fears about war in northern Israel

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In response to an Israeli strike that killed a senior commander, Hezbollah launched one of its largest salvos into northern Israel, sparking fires. Some 60,000 Israelis are displaced from the north. Nick Schifrin reports on what life is like for them and in their hometowns.

Israel and Hamas appear far from cease-fire agreement

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Israel and Hamas appear to be far from a cease-fire deal despite Hamas’ formal response to an Israeli-backed proposal. The U.S. said that Hamas had requested changes to the three-stage proposal and questioned whether Hamas was negotiating in good faith. Nick Schifrin reports.

Arizona building workforce to manufacture semiconductors

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The 2022 CHIPS Act led to a surge in funding for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and a demand for qualified workers. These chips power everything from our phones and cars to advanced fighter jets and artificial intelligence. Now, some colleges and universities are trying to help fill those jobs and create the workforce of the future. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College.

Hamas responds to cease-fire proposal as Gaza crisis worsens

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Hamas formally responded to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but did not fully approve it. The negotiations will continue as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Tuesday, the U.S. committed another $404 million in assistance despite limitations on aid delivery that have left Gazans largely on their own. Nick Schifrin discussed the crisis with Avril Benoit of Doctors Without Borders USA.

Biden courts Black voters as polls show support slipping

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The Biden campaign says it's going all in to shore up support among Black voters. It comes as polls show him underperforming with the key Democratic constituency that helped deliver him the Democratic nomination and the White House in 2020. It's also unfolding as the Trump campaign tries to make inroads with Black men. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Emory University professor Andra Gillespie.

Political impact of convictions against Trump, Hunter Biden

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The guilty verdict in the Hunter Biden case comes in the middle of his father’s reelection campaign and two weeks after presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in his hush money criminal case. Laura Barrón-López explores the political implications of the convictions.

Bird flu outbreak at dairy farms continue to raise concerns

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The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, is spreading among dairy cows. It's been found in over 85 herds across 12 states and at least three farm workers have been sickened. While public health officials say the risk to humans remains low, concerns are growing. William Brangham discussed the threat with Rick Bright, former head of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

What guidelines suggest for Hunter Biden's sentencing

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In another first, the child of a president was convicted on three felony charges. A jury in Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on two counts of making false statements regarding his drug use when filling out paperwork to purchase a firearm and guilty of one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a drug user or addict. Amna Nawaz discussed the verdict with Ryan Lucas of NPR.

N.D. proposal would set age limit for Congress members

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Voters in North Dakota will decide whether or not to set an age limit for the state’s members of Congress. The proposed amendment to the state constitution says lawmakers cannot be over 80 before the end of their term. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along' gains rave reviews

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When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater’s all-time greats, creator of such works as “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music.” But one of his musicals, “Merrily We Roll Along,” never achieved that success. Now it has. The show, actors and director, Maria Friedman, are all up for Tony Awards. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Experts are split over smartphones and teen mental health

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A number of states are moving to regulate social media use among children and teens. New York is the latest state with a new law that would allow parents to block their children from getting posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm. This comes amid a larger conversation about social media and smartphones. Stephanie Sy reports.

Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell on Latino voters

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where Republican lawmakers stand on reproductive rights, the stark differences between Trump and Biden on key policy issues and how the campaigns are courting Latino voters.

Closing arguments wrap in Hunter Biden's trial

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Jurors started deliberations Monday in Hunter Biden's gun trial in Delaware. He is accused of lying on federal forms about his drug use to illegally purchase a gun. Following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts, Donald Trump sat for a probation interview, a critical step ahead of his sentencing. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti.

Parents of hostage held in Gaza describe 8 months of waiting

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While the rescue of four Israeli hostages is great news for some, there are still about 120 captives remaining in Gaza. One of them is Omer Neutra, a 22-year-old American and Israeli citizen who was serving as an IDF tank commander on the Gaza border when he was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. His parents, Orna and Ronen Neutra, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

Blinken urges Israel, Hamas to accept UN-endorsed cease-fire

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Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday. He's pressing leaders to accept an Israeli proposal for a hostage and Gaza cease-fire deal that received a vote of confidence today in the United Nations Security Council. It comes as the fallout from an Israeli hostage rescue that killed hundreds of Palestinians continues. Nick Schifrin reports.

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