Best Ukrainian Government Speeches Podcasts (2024)

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U.S. official says Gaza cease-fire talks will continue, deal key to preventing wider war 2:39

9h ago2:39

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The Gaza war reached a staggering milestone with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 40,000 Gazans have been killed since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. It comes as negotiators met again in Qatar to try and find a path toward a cease-fire, which the U.S. believes is the best way to prevent the war in Gaza from expanding to an even larger regi…

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Gazan families shattered as war's death toll crosses 40,000 8:26

11h ago8:26

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Israel blames Hamas for hiding within civilian areas and said it has killed about 17,000 Hamas fighters in Gaza. If that's true, that still means more than 20,000 civilians have died. Nick Schifrin discussed the staggering death toll in Gaza with Dr. Ahmad Yousaf, an American pediatrician who recently returned from volunteering with the humanitaria…

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News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured Russian town of Sudzha 6:39

9h ago6:39

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In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country's troops seized the Russian town of Sudzha, a court in Russia sentenced Russian American citizen Ksenia Khavana to 12 years in prison, federal law enforcement officials charged five people in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry and Bermuda is bracing for Hurrican…

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Fact-checking the latest campaign trail claims from Trump and Harris 7:43

12h ago7:43

7:43

The presidential candidates closed out another busy day on the campaign trail with less than three months to go in the race for the White House. As events and advertising ramp up, so does the volume of misleading claims and outright lies. Former President Trump repeated familiar grievances and several lies during a Thursday news conference. Amna Na…

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Biden administration strikes deal to cut prices on some of Medicare's costliest drugs 6:43

9h ago6:43

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Medicare reached agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to cut the cost the government pays for ten prescription drugs used by millions of Americans. It marks the first time the government has been able to negotiate directly with drugmakers, a result of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Amna Nawaz discussed the impact with Neera Ta…

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How some popular European destinations are trying to deter tourists from pouring in 7:57

9h ago7:57

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Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are annoyed by visitors and asking many to stay away. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on European hotsp…

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Epidemiologist breaks down how and where mpox is spreading 5:14

13h ago5:14

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The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to the rapid spread of mpox in several African nations. Experts warn that if it is not contained, the virus could spread even further internationally. Sweden reported the first case outside Africa after an individual was staying there. Ali Rogin discussed more with Anne Rimoin. PBS N…

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A look at James Baldwin's enduring influence on art and activism 7:50

9h ago7:50

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The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels and essays and as a moral voice addressing race, sexuality and the very fabric of American democracy. Jeffrey Brown looks at Baldwin's enduring legacy for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and fo…

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Trump gives economic speech in North Carolina as more polls show Harris gaining ground 4:38

11h ago4:38

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The top issue for many voters, the economy, took center stage as former President Trump returned to campaign in a battleground state for the first time this month. His North Carolina rally followed a scattershot news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate and a meandering conversation with Elon Musk on X. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is suppor…

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News Wrap: U.S. says it is committed to Gaza cease-fire talks 5:06

9h ago5:06

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In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. says it remains committed to talks to end the fighting in Gaza ahead of negotiations planned for Thursday, the Taliban marked the third anniversary of its return to power in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency and expectations are growing that th…

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Ukrainian forces push farther into Russia despite Putin's efforts to counter incursion 9:52

11h ago9:52

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Ukraine said it blasted its way deeper into the Kursk region of Russia where it has captured dozens of towns and settlements and taken Russians prisoner. It's the largest cross-border attack since Russia invaded and the largest presence of foreign troops in Russia since World War II. Nick Schifrin discussed the incursion with Michael Kofman of the …

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The deadly risks migrants face to cross the land bridge between North and South America 7:18

9h ago7:18

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Illegal border crossings into the United States from Mexico have dropped in the last few months. But further south, hundreds of thousands of migrants are making dangerous journeys through the Darien Gap, one of the world's most treacherous jungles. "Seventy Miles in Hell" from The Atlantic documents migrant's efforts through the region. Amna Nawaz …

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Why Baltimore is seeing more drug overdose deaths than any other American city 7:57

9h ago7:57

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More than 100,000 Americans are dying from drug overdoses every year, largely from the synthetic opioid fentanyl. But in recent years, no city has been hit as hard as Baltimore when it comes to overdose deaths. Special Correspondent Chris Booker examines why addiction has become so deadly in a city that has seen a steady decline in its population. …

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NASA weighs options for bringing stranded astronauts home amid Boeing spacecraft problems 5:22

9h ago5:22

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NASA and Boeing are grappling with how best to bring two U.S. astronauts back to Earth. Originally planned to last just eight days, leaks and other technical issues suffered by Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station have delayed the planned return flight by more than two months. That has left two astronauts stuc…

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Jamie Dimon on how economic inequality fueled political polarization and what can be done 11:52

10h ago11:52

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From trade to diversity to immigration, many U.S. corporations are navigating a divisive political climate on a range of issues that impact their businesses. The CEO of the nation's largest bank, Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, has been speaking out about some of these. Judy Woodruff spoke with him in Bentonville, Arkansas, for her series, America a…

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Walz rallies union workers as he hits campaign trail on his own for first time 3:59

7h ago3:59

3:59

The 2024 campaign is in full swing with Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, hitting the trail on his own for the first time. It comes a day after former President Donald Trump's two-hour livestream with Elon Musk on X. But what was billed as a triumphant return to the social media platform was fraught with tech troubles. Laur…

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News Wrap: Iran rejects calls to refrain from retaliatory strikes on Israel 4:36

4h ago4:36

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In our news wrap Tuesday, Iran rejected a call from European leaders to refrain from retaliatory strikes on Israel, Ukraine's army chief says his troops have won control of more Russian territory, Tropical Storm Ernesto lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and wind and a grand jury in Ohio indicted police officer on murder charges in t…

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The world knows 'Venezuelan people voted for change,' opposition leader Machado says 10:28

1d ago10:28

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The top United Nations human rights official voiced deep concerns over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela two weeks after elections that the opposition says it won. President Nicolas Maduro claims he won the vote and is cracking down heavily on protestors. Nick Schifrin discussed the political crisis in Venezuela with opposition leader María …

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Wildfires burn around Athens after prolonged drought in Greece 3:09

7h ago3:09

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In Greece, authorities say lighter winds helped crews tame a wildfire that came within miles of the center of Athens. The blaze killed at least one person and forced multiple evacuations across the city's suburbs. Residents returned to find their homes reduced to ash. As winds picked back up Tuesday afternoon, the region is again on high alert. San…

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Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling 7:00

7h ago7:00

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In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting who could carry a concealed gun. The landmark ruling was seen by Second Amendment supporters as a huge victory and by gun control advocates as opening the door to violent chaos. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on what has and hasn't changed since then.…

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How Trump's wish for more Federal Reserve control could impact economy if he's reelected 6:52

4h ago6:52

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Former President Donald Trump says he wants a more direct role in how the Federal Reserve sets interest rates and suggested he could break with traditional policies when it comes to the Fed's independence. Geoff Bennett discussed what Trump could do if elected and the reverberations with Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI and former executive vice presid…

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Bipartisan task force urges lawyers to defend America's democracy and election integrity 9:33

5h ago9:33

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A task force from the American Bar Association is urging attorneys to defend democracy against authoritarianism in the country by getting involved in election efforts. Amna Nawaz discussed the task force's work with its co-chairs, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary under President Obama, and J. Michael Luttig, a former appeals court ju…

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Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity 6:36

7h ago6:36

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A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the past 50 years to celebrate their craft and learn together. Special correspondent Cat Wise paid a visit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Middle East on edge as Israel and allies anticipate retaliation from Iran 4:51

1d ago4:51

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The White House said Monday that the U.S. and Israel believe Iran and its proxies across the region could launch a significant attack in the coming days. The U.S. accelerated the deployment of forces to the region to try and deter Iran and defend Israel despite simultaneous diplomatic attempts to prevent an attack. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning,…

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News Wrap: Ukraine says forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory 5:31

13h ago5:31

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In our news wrap Monday, Ukraine's top military commander says his forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory, a wildfire in Greece is raging on the outskirts of Athens, the Biden Administration rolled out a new effort to improve customer service experiences by cutting down on wait times and red tape and Mars may be hiding an ocean…

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Misinformation and foreign interference concerns loom over presidential race 4:08

15h ago4:08

4:08

With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations involving artificial intelligence. Laura Barrón-López has more. PBS News is s…

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Cybersecurity expert weighs in on Trump's claim his campaign was hacked by Iran 7:18

18h ago7:18

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Former President Trump claims his campaign was "hacked by the Iranian government." It comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in late July it continues to observe foreign influence operations by Russia, China and Iran aimed at disrupting November's election and undermining American democracy. Geoff Bennett discussed m…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on new polls showing Harris leading Trump in key battlegrounds 10:04

13h ago10:04

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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 fresh polling shows the Democratic ticket having an edge in three key battleground states, when Kamala Harris could unveil her platform and Donald Trump's false claims on social media. PBS News is support…

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A look at the Social Security funding gap and ways to fix it 9:07

18h ago9:07

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Seventy million Americans receive Social Security benefits. But the program is paying out more than it's taking in. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman looks at whether or not that financing gap spells doom and what can be done. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy 4:43

3d ago4:43

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Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent about voting mechanics to help boost confidence for the state's 3.5 million registered …

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Whaling museum's scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art 7:13

15h ago7:13

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A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw" at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/…

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News Wrap: Trump campaign claims it was hacked by 'foreign sources hostile to the U.S.' 4:05

2d ago4:05

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In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump campaign pointed toward Iran after claiming it was hacked, Israeli military searches for gunmen behind a shooting in the occupied West Bank, families identify loved ones from the Brazil plane crash, rescue teams are searching for those killed in a Uganda landfill collapse, and the International Olympic Committee s…

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Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America 6:50

2d ago6:50

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While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn more about the shift in demographics and what can be done to address it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…

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Human-made debris left behind in outer space is a growing problem down on Earth 6:10

4d ago6:10

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From defunct satellites to rocket parts, debris from everything humans have launched into space since the 1950s is orbiting the Earth. That space junk is threatening our technology, both up there and down here. Marcus Holzinger, a professor of aerospace engineering at University of Colorado Boulder, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss what's at sta…

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Exploring the history of gender equity at the Olympics and where things stand today 6:50

2d ago6:50

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When Paris last hosted the Olympic Games in 1924, just over 4 percent of the competitors were women. A century later, the International Olympic Committee dubbed the 2024 Games the "gender-equal Olympics." But that's not the whole story. Stephanie Sy speaks with Cheryl Cooky, a professor of American studies and women's, gender and sexuality studies …

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News Wrap: Israel hits Gaza school with deadly strike amid stalled cease-fire talks 2:39

3d ago2:39

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In our news wrap Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 80 people at a school in Gaza, a newly released recording of a 911 call during the Uvalde school shooting reveals the gunman's uncle tried to intervene, the U.S. women's soccer team won gold at the Paris Olympics, and longtime Google executive and former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki died…

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How a free, anonymous texting program may help teens quit vaping 6:11

3d ago6:11

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More than 2 million American middle and high school students now use e-cigarettes, also known as "vaping." A clinical trial found that teens enrolled in the "This is Quitting" anonymous text message program were 35 percent more likely to report quitting after seven months. To learn more about youth nicotine addiction, Stephanie Sy spoke with Amanda…

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Nonconsensual sexual images posted online made worse by deepfakes and AI technology 6:00

5d ago6:00

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Deepfake and AI technology's ability to manipulate photos and even videos has made the problem of sexual images being posted online without consent even worse. Google recently announced new steps to combat sexually explicit deepfakes in their search results, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. WIRED senior writer Paresh Dave joins Stephanie…

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Book restrictions in Indiana pressure public schools and libraries to remove books 9:03

5d ago9:03

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Over the last few years, parents and a network of organized conservative groups have put pressure on public schools and community libraries across the country to remove certain books from their collections. In Indiana, teachers may even be charged with a crime for providing books deemed "harmful." WFYI's Lee Gaines reports. PBS News is supported by…

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Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon, strikes Gaza as region sits on brink of wider war 6:02

6d ago6:02

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Israel continued its assault in southern Gaza by striking Khan Younis and killing at least 21 Palestinians, according to medics at Nasser hospital. Diplomatic efforts also intensified to head off Iranian retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader and negotiator Ismail Hanihey. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Hussein Ibis…

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Inside the southern Lebanon border area laid to waste as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire 7:40

6d ago7:40

7:40

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began the day after the Oct. 7 attacks with the militants striking Israel's north with rockets and artillery. We've shown you over the last months the toll on Israelis, in lives and lives interrupted by evacuations and displacement. Now, special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from the Lebanese side of …

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News Wrap: Debby's remnants bring heavy rain, flooding to East Coast 4:05

6d ago4:05

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In our news wrap Friday, the East Coast is experiencing heavy rain and flooding as the remnants of Debby move north, Russia declared an emergency in Kursk after Ukrainian troops crossed the border, a California man was sentenced to 20 years for attacking police during the Jan. 6 riots and Austrian authorities arrested a third person connected to a …

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Arizona's scorching summer kills hundreds and threatens way of life for many more 7:10

6d ago7:10

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It's been a deadly summer as extreme heat from across the country has killed dozens of people. The Biden administration recently announced new rules to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, but it may not come soon enough. Stephanie Sy reports from Maricopa County, Arizona, where there have been nearly 450 suspected heat-related dea…

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Capehart and Johnson on if Harris can sustain the momentum and pressure on Trump 11:44

6d ago11:44

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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Sen. JD Vance's attacks on Waltz's military service, polls showing Harris leading Trump and the next preside…

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How Ferguson has changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death sparked massive protests 4:21

7d ago4:21

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It's been ten years since 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri. His death at the hands of police sparked massive protests and put the city in the national spotlight. News Hour communities correspondent Gabrielle Hays returned to Ferguson to see what's changed a decade later. PBS News is supported by - ht…

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A look at Team USA's golden run at the Olympics in Paris 6:31

6d ago6:31

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The Paris Olympics will come to a close on Sunday and Team USA is eyeing a strong finish to an already golden games. For more on the ups and downs of the Olympics, Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan of USA Today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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The images that have defined the Paris Olympics 4:29

6d ago4:29

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The two weeks of Olympic competition have brought us record-breaking athleticism on a global stage like no other. We take a look back at the iconic images that defined this year's Olympic games and talk to the photographers at Getty Images about what it was like to capture them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Harris campaign continues battleground state blitz as Trump agrees to debate 4:30

7d ago4:30

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From a Michigan union hall to the gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago, the 2024 presidential candidates made their cases to voters today. Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz spoke to United Auto Workers members in Detroit, while former President Trump took questions from reporters at his private club. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported …

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With Harris gaining in the polls, a look at how the electoral map has changed 5:43

7d ago5:43

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As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the presidential race, moving the three battleground states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from lean Republican to toss-up. Amna N…

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NRCC chair says 'the environment is in our favor' for GOP to expand House majority 4:45

7d ago4:45

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In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Hudson sat down with Geoff Benne…

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