Best Your Parliament Online Podcasts (2024)

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Trump attorneys grill star witness Michael Cohen in hush money trial 6:42

20m ago6:42

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The key witness in the New York criminal trial against Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, continued his testimony Tuesday, further detailing the alleged scheme to hide the payment Cohen made to Stormy Daniels to protect Trump during the 2016 campaign. During cross-examination, Trump's legal team painted Cohen as a man motivated by greed, determined to co…

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News Wrap: Farmworker bus crash kills at least 8 in Florida 6:18

25m ago6:18

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In our news wrap Tuesday, at least eight people were killed and dozens injured when a bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, at least three died in severe storms across southern states, Secretary of State Blinken is in Ukraine to show support for the country's war against Russia and a manhunt is underway in France after a brazen ambush on a p…

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Treasury Secretary Yellen on why Biden is targeting Chinese manufacturing with new tariffs 10:11

38m ago10:11

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President Biden announced a series of major tariffs on several Chinese imports. The world's two largest economic superpowers are colliding over the future of electric vehicles and other industrial sectors. It comes as both President Biden and Donald Trump are battling to sell voters on their visions for the economy. Amna Nawaz discussed the develop…

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Amid massive protests, Georgian parliament passes bill critics say will set back democracy 5:54

10m ago5:54

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The parliament in the country of Georgia passed a bill that requires aid groups and media that receive foreign funding to register as "organizations serving the interests of a foreign power." Georgia is located between Russia and Turkey on the Black Sea. Critics call it the "Russia Law" and say it will increase Russian influence and block Georgia's…

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White House asks judge to change protections for migrant children in government custody 5:13

40m ago5:13

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The Biden administration is asking a federal judge to partially terminate a decades-old agreement that set standards of care for unaccompanied migrant children held in U.S. custody. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López explains what this means. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Editors of small news sites on winning Pulitzer Prizes and the future of local reporting 7:33

1h ago7:33

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The Pulitzer Prize is one of journalism's most prestigious awards and this year's winners include some familiar names like The New York Times, Associated Press and Washington Post. But it was also a big year for some small newsrooms, including some new digital outlets with just a handful of reporters covering stories in their local communities. Ste…

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A look at the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud and its implications 6:48

1h ago6:48

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They are two of the biggest names in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and they're locked in a rap battle that's capturing global attention and having a big impact on the music industry. Amna Nawaz discussed this feud and its implications with Sidney Madden of NPR. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - ht…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on creating cultures of growth 2:42

1h ago2:42

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Mary C. Murphy is a social psychologist and professor specializing in improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational and organizational settings. Her new book, "Cultures of Growth," explores the traits of individual and team success. Mary shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how we create cultures of growth. PBS NewsHour is supported…

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Michael Cohen testifies Trump directly involved in hush money payment and coverup 7:31

18m ago7:31

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On the stand Monday in the fourth week of testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial was the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen. Trump's former attorney and fixer testified that Trump directed him to pay adult film actress Stormy Daniels to bury her story on the eve of the 2016 election and was then involved in the coverup of those payment…

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News Wrap: Defense minister replacement shows Putin's desperation, State Department says 5:05

23m ago5:05

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In our news wrap Monday, the State Department says Vladimir Putin's appointment of a new defense minister shows his 'desperation' to sustain his invasion of Ukraine, smoke from wildfires in Canada prompted health warnings in parts of the Midwest and major U.S. airlines are suing the Department of Transportation over a rule requiring them to clearly…

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Israel faces diplomatic pressure to avoid assault on Rafah 4:39

5m ago4:39

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The United Nations says more than 360,000 Gazans who fled to Rafah have now been forced to flee again as Israeli troops attack sectors of the city in a bid to rout Hamas. Also in Rafah, the first foreign U.N. staff member was killed by Israeli troops. More than 100 Palestinian U.N. staff have been killed since Oct. 7. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS New…

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Jury selection begins Sen. Bob Menendez's federal corruption trial 3:50

10m ago3:50

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Jury selection began Monday as Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is set to become the first sitting senator ever tried for conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The case is expected to last several weeks. Lisa Desjardins previews what's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Democrats plan to keep abortion rights front and center in battleground states 8:17

15m ago8:17

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Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have banned abortion in 14 states and restricted it in more. But when given the chance, voters have supported ballot initiatives to protect access to the procedure. This election year, abortion will again be a defining issue. Laura Barrón-Lopéz reports from the battleground of Michigan, where Democrats pla…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on polls showing Biden trailing Trump in key states 8:26

44m ago8:26

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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including new polls showing President Biden trailing Donald Trump in key battleground states and the former president's historic trial rolls on in New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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How families can protect children as FBI sees increase in online sextortion cases 6:52

7h ago6:52

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FBI field offices across the country have reported an increase in youth sextortion cases where sexually explicit content is used as blackmail. Stephanie Sy reports on the concerning trend and preventive efforts to protect minors. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Doris Kearns Goodwin on her personal history and 'An Unfinished Love Story' 7:22

1h ago7:22

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"An Unfinished Love Story" is the story of the love of two people for one another and their country. The new book is by an author well-known to NewsHour audiences, Doris Kearns Goodwin. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Israel fights resurgence of Hamas militants in northern Gaza 2:49

35m ago2:49

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In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli forces are again fighting Hamas in an area of northern Gaza that the military had previously cleared, Russia says a 10-story apartment building in the border city of Belgorod partially collapsed under Ukrainian shelling, the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died, and filmmaker…

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The costs and pitfalls of 'earned wage access' apps that offer loans between paychecks 7:10

2d ago7:10

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Two years of high prices for everything from groceries to gas have left many Americans struggling between paydays. For help, some are increasingly turning to "earned wage access" apps, which offer small, short-term loans until their next paycheck. We hear from people who use these apps, and John Yang speaks with Associated Press business reporter C…

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New film shows the toll Russia's invasion has taken on animals in Ukraine 5:52

13m ago5:52

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The war in Ukraine has upended the lives of millions of people. It's also disrupted the lives of an untold number of animals, both pets and zoo animals. An upcoming episode of Nature on PBS, "Saving the Animals of Ukraine," documents how war-torn Ukrainians are reclaiming humanity by rescuing animals. John Yang speaks with director Anton Ptushkin a…

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6 voices on what motherhood means to those with and without children 5:00

17h ago5:00

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The American family has changed significantly since Mother's Day became a national holiday more than a century ago. Families are smaller, more people are choosing not to have children and more are choosing to be single parents. Still others want to have children, but aren't able to. This Mother's Day, we hear from people around the country about wh…

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A mother and daughter's heart-to-heart talk about their unbreakable bond 2:15

22m ago2:15

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Yomi Young was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes her bones to break under the slightest pressure. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, she and her mother, Sarah Churchill, talk about the day she was born. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Israel expands Rafah evacuation orders ahead of potential military operation 3:37

29m ago3:37

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In our news wrap Saturday, Israel issued more evacuation orders forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah, Russian forces took control of five villages outside Kharkiv amid a renewed offensive in Ukraine's northeast, flash floods in Afghanistan, Brazil and Kenya have killed hundreds of people, and unusually strong solar storms are pro…

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What to know about new COVID variants and the spread of bird flu and measles 6:44

10m ago6:44

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Hospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only one confirmed human case so far in 2024. To find out how concerned we should be about all of this, John Yang speaks wit…

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How intergenerational connections help older Americans stay happier and healthier 8:07

15m ago8:07

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America's population is older than it's ever been, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 18 percent of Americans are at least 65 years old, a number that's projected to hit 28 percent in 30 years. And as that demographic grows, some of them are reimagining retirement. Ali Rogin reports for our series, "Rethinking Aging." PBS NewsHour is suppo…

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The history-making legacy of Asian American photographer Corky Lee 4:25

20m ago4:25

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For our "Hidden Histories" series, we learn about Corky Lee, a photographer who chronicled the daily lives, struggles and contributions of Asian Americans, a community that is often marginalized, unsung and unseen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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Episode 281:contemptuous behaviour from Sonos, following sports events when at the venue, and Canadas federal Parliament hears testimony on shabby airline treatment 1:58:17

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 281 0:00The new apps from Sonos are nothing short of appalling 4:03Following sports events when you're at the venue 24:45Zoom Recorders 44:27Pocketcasts for Android 48:12Is Android viable for you now? 50:32Unimpressed with the ARA device 56:30Seeing AI unavai…

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Israel likely violated international humanitarian law in Gaza war, U.S. report says 5:10

26m ago5:10

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A highly anticipated report from the State Department concludes that the U.S. may continue to send weapons to Israel despite apparent Israeli violations of international humanitarian law. The long-awaited report comes just two days after the president said he would suspend a shipment of bombs to Israel as it surges forces around Rafah. Nick Schifri…

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News Wrap: Police clear pro-Palestinian encampments at 3 more universities 5:48

31m ago5:48

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In our news wrap Friday, police moved in to clear out pro-Palestinian encampments at three universities across the country, the battlefront in Ukraine has shifted to the Kharkiv region, the death toll from flooding in Brazil rose to 113, two public schools in Virginia are getting their old names for Confederate figures back and NOAA issued its firs…

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Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen expected on stand next week in hush money trial 3:58

15m ago3:58

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The third week of testimony in former president Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial came to a close Friday in New York with prosecutors saying they may be able to rest their case next week. William Brangham was in the courtroom and reports on what he saw and what comes next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fun…

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Sudan's paramilitary forces accused of ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity in Darfur 10:26

20m ago10:26

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More than a year of brutal war in Sudan between two factions of its army has killed tens of thousands and forced more than 8 million people to flee their homes. Some 5 million are now at risk of starvation there. As Nick Schifrin reports, the situation may be getting even worse. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fund…

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Why Boy Scouts of America is changing its name 5:07

25m ago5:07

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In a move towards rebranding and embracing inclusivity, the Boy Scouts of America announced it is changing its name to Scouting America. The change comes as the organization continues to emerge from bankruptcy and is paying out more than $2 billion to men who say they were sexually abused as scouts. Ali Rogin discussed more with Sydney Ireland, an …

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Capehart and Lewis on the political fallout of Biden withholding some weapons from Israel 7:34

1h ago7:34

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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to withhold some weapons from Israel, where Donald Trump's criminal trial stands and Republican House Speaker Johnson survives an ouster attempt thanks to Democrats. PBS NewsHo…

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Madhur Jaffrey marks 50 years of trailblazing cookbook 'An Invitation to Indian Cooking' 8:34

2h ago8:34

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you an icon of the community. Madhur Jaffrey first made Indian cuisine accessible to the West decades ago with her milestone cookbook, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking." This year marks 50 years since that book launched Madhur into the culinary stratosphere. She spoke with Amna Nawaz…

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Weekly Gambling News W19 – Discovery of Fake Chips in Macau Casino Leads to Arrests & More (Ep. 11) 5:57

23h ago5:57

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In this episode you can hear the top gambling news from 06.05 - 10.05.2024: 1. Cambodia’s Supreme Court Confirms Prison Sentence for Casino Strike Leader Link to the full story: https://www.casinoreviews.net/news/cambodias-supreme-court-confirms-prison-sentence-for-casino-strike-leader/ 2. Gaming Industry Execs Confirm Online Casinos Are the Future…

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Netanyahu vows Israel will continue Rafah operation after U.S. freezes bomb delivery 4:19

28m ago4:19

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said his country would "stand alone if necessary," in response to President Biden's move to pause deliveries of some bombs to Israel. That decision has created a possible turning point in the U.S.-Israel relationship and the war in Gaza. Israel is poised to expand its operation in Rafah, a step the U.S. is warning N…

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News Wrap: Deep South braces for strong storms and possible tornadoes 4:07

8h ago4:07

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Deep South faced a new wave of severe storms and possible tornadoes, Puerto Rico declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard amid unrelenting rain and flooding, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned his country faces a difficult task in the east as Russian forces gain ground and 25 Republican attorne…

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Middle East experts discuss if U.S. weapons pause will change Israel's tactics in Gaza 8:53

35m ago8:53

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Will the Biden administration's holding up sending bombs to pressure Israel from launching a large-scale assault on Rafah have the desired effect? Nick Schifrin has views from Dennis Ross, who played leading roles in the Middle East peace process for more than 12 years, and Tom Malinowski, former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy and Human…

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Stormy Daniels clashes with Trump attorneys during 2nd day of testimony 5:56

39m ago5:56

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The adult film actress at the center of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial finished her testimony after more than seven hours in total on the stand. Stormy Daniels was questioned by the former president's defense attorney in a tense cross-examination that tried to paint her as an opportunist. William Brangham reports from New York. PBS NewsHo…

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Biden proposal would expedite deportation of migrants ineligible for asylum 5:19

1h ago5:19

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The Biden administration proposed new changes to the asylum system that would expedite the removal of certain migrants. The new rules would apply to migrants with criminal histories or deemed as national security risks and would be unlikely to receive asylum. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https…

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How a middle school is successfully keeping students off their phones during class 5:26

1h ago5:26

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As schools grapple with how to keep students off their cell phones, one Connecticut school took a blunt approach. In Manchester, Illing Middle School requires students to lock phones in a pouch until the end of the day. It comes as lawmakers in at least half a dozen states are pushing their schools to curb phone use. Amna Nawaz discussed more with …

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A look at battery-powered aircraft that could lead transition from fossil-fueled flight 8:01

1h ago8:01

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Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the first training program in the country for electric aviation. The program is just one part of a small but burgeoning effort to develop greener battery-powered aircraft for more routine use over time. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https…

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'The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt' looks at the women who shaped a future president 8:35

4d ago8:35

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A new book offers a new way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Edward O'Keefe to discuss, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Biden administration defends suspending weapons to Israel over Rafah assault concerns 4:17

5d ago4:17

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Many Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing the Biden administration for suspending the delivery of thousands of bombs to Israel. At a Senate hearing, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin defended the move which comes as the White House also delayed a congressionally mandated report on Israeli military adherence to international humanitarian l…

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Democratic, GOP lawmakers react to Biden pausing bomb shipment to Israel 11:20

30m ago11:20

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As the Biden administration puts a hold on sending thousands of bombs to Israel, we have perspectives from two members of Congress. Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who ser…

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News Wrap: Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to oust House Speaker Johnson fails 5:13

3m ago5:13

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In our news wrap Wednesday, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene failed in her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, parts of the Midwest surveyed damage after a night of extreme weather that spawned tornadoes, Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 50 missiles and drones on Ukraine and Live Nation settled nearly all of the wrongful death lawsuit…

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College students on divisions over Israel, safety and what is considered free speech 12:20

41m ago12:20

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The debate around how colleges are handling protests played out in Washington D.C. Wednesday as police cleared out encampments at George Washington University. This week, we visited that encampment and others to hear why students are protesting and explore a long-standing divide over the rhetoric and language used to describe the Israel-Palestinian…

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Congress grills district leaders on rise in antisemitic incidents at high schools 5:12

1h ago5:12

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While most of the national attention around protests lately has been focused on much larger college campuses, there have been some problems in some high schools as well. It was the focus of another charged hearing on Capitol Hill as leaders of some of the nation's largest districts were grilled about the rise in antisemitism in their schools. Lisa …

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Where Trump's classified documents case stands after judge indefinitely postponed start 6:35

1h ago6:35

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The classified documents case against former President Trump has been officially, and indefinitely, delayed by Judge Aileen Cannon. To many legal observers, this was considered the strongest, clearest-cut case against Trump. But now, a trial that was supposed to start in two weeks will almost certainly not begin before the election. William Brangha…

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Ukrainian troops who lost limbs in war receive prosthetics and hope for the future 7:02

1h ago7:02

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In addition to shortages of weapons and artillery in its war with Russia, Ukraine faces a critical manpower problem. Its troops are wounded and weary after more than two years of fighting and the military is struggling to replenish ranks. Amna Nawaz and producer Sam Lane report on both of those challenges. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www…

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Israel seizes Gaza border crossing as cease-fire and hostage deal hangs in the balance 4:26

12m ago4:26

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Delegations from Israel and Hamas returned to Cairo to resume fraught negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage deal. Meantime, Israeli tanks and troops seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, delaying aid shipments as 1.2 million Palestinians shelter in the city. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs…

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