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Regime change in Iran seems unlikely amid war with Israel, Middle East scholar says 5:29

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The second week of the Israel-Iran war began with a new round of Israeli strikes on missile sites and a nuclear facility in Iran and Iranian strikes on residential areas of Israel. As Israel broadens its targets in Iran, Netanyahu says regime change is not an explicit goal, but could be a result. John Yang speaks with Narges Bajoghli at Johns Hopki…

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News Wrap: Mahmoud Khalil returns home after release on bail from federal detention 3:55

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In our news wrap Saturday, activist Mahmoud Khalil is back home with his wife and son after a judge ordered his release from a federal detention center, millions of Americans are under an extreme heat warning, a provision of Trump’s “big beautiful bill” hit a major roadblock, and workers raised the wreckage of a superyacht for closer investigation …

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Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 4:25

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Next month, the Trump administration will end specialized support on the 988 national suicide prevention hotline for young LGBTQ+ callers — a group that has disproportionately high suicide rates. The administration said the hotline will “no longer silo LGB+ youth services,” omitting the “T” for transgender, and “focus on serving all help seekers.” …

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Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves 9:40

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Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on PBS stations. John Yang sits down with him for our Weekend Spotlight series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on 4:25

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It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of t…

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How people inside Iran are reacting to the war 5:28

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All week we’ve been talking to experts on Iran’s nuclear program, its leadership and on U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump weighs entering the war. But speaking directly to people in Iran has been difficult. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist focused on Iran, where she was born and which her family fled after the 1979 revolu…

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News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention 6:24

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In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to get food and a federal judge halted the Trump administration's efforts to block Harvard University from …

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Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S. 4:26

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Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat 6:05

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For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump 7:03

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Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. It’s for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art an…

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Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence 11:18

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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is suppor…

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Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash 6:26

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One of LA's most prized civic institutions - the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is now caught up in the debate over high-profile immigration raids taking place across the region after the Dodgers said ICE agents requested access to their stadium parking lots, a request the organization says they denied. Amna Nawaz speaks with Dylan Hernandez, sports writer…

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Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Trump wavers on entering the war 3:23

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As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in t…

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Dissecting the strength of Iran’s regime and Trump’s wait-and-see approach to the war 7:10

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Iran and Israel show no signs of backing down as the conflict continues and more and more civilians get caught in the crossfire. Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies program at Stanford University, joins Amna Nawaz to take a closer look at the state of play in the Israel-Iran war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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News Wrap: Hurricane Erick touches down in southern Mexico 4:03

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In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Erick is making its way inland across southern Mexico, stifling heat stretches across much of the U.S., Spain rejected a NATO proposal that calls on member nations to commit more to defense spending, President Trump signed an executive order allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. for 90 days and milli…

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How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act 5:37

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The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave millions of people without coverage. Sarah Kliff, health policy reporter with The New York Times, …

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As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street 6:30

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A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking to highlight lawmakers’ trades and bar Congress from betting on Wall Street. Lisa Desjardins has the st…

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Alabama business faces hurdles creating American-made product 8:46

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The sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump are already impacting the global economy. But if tariffs are meant to bring jobs home, what happens if the U.S. may no longer have all the tools to do the work? Paul Solman reports on the hurdles one man in Alabama faced while trying to make a product entirely in America and what it suggests about the…

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Texas lawmakers try to close loopholes in consent laws 3:55

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The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to change that -- and the new law is set to take effect in September. Producer Courtney Norris has our look at the bipartisan bi…

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New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially 8:04

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Unless you’re a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and legends. But what about all those who’ve built a life working in this art form? A new fellowship honors them and offers financial support in their final years of music and life. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CAN…

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A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes 4:22

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Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors 8:02

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The Supreme Court is upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors. The challenge to the law came from three transgender teens, their parents and a physician. PBS News Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUS blog, and Lindsey Dawson, director of LGBTQ health policy at Kaiser Family Foundation, join John Yang…

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Iran rejects Trump’s calls for surrender amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment 3:28

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In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News …

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How Israel’s attack on Iran puts the U.S. in a difficult situation 7:34

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For perspective on the current state of affairs between Iran and Israel, Geoff Bennett speaks with Ernest Moniz, secretary of energy during the Obama administration and a key negotiator and architect of the Iran nuclear agreement that was signed in 2015 before President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement. PBS News is supported by - https://…

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News Wrap: Fed leaves interest rates unchanged while signaling future cuts 5:25

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In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth-straight time while officials indicated they expect to cut rates twice by the end of the year, the Supreme Court is reviving plans to store nuclear waste at sites in Texas and New Mexico and the FDA has approved the world's only twice-a-year injection …

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Regime change in Iran seems unlikely amid war with Israel, Middle East scholar says 5:29

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News Wrap: Mahmoud Khalil returns home after release on bail from federal detention 3:55

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Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 4:25

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Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves 9:40

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European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on 4:25

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How people inside Iran are reacting to the war 5:28

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News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention 6:24

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Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S. 4:26

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How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat 6:05

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Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump 7:03

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Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence 11:18

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Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash 6:26

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Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Trump wavers on entering the war 3:23

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Dissecting the strength of Iran’s regime and Trump’s wait-and-see approach to the war 7:10

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News Wrap: Hurricane Erick touches down in southern Mexico 4:03

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How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act 5:37

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As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street 6:30

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Alabama business faces hurdles creating American-made product 8:46

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Texas lawmakers try to close loopholes in consent laws 3:55

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New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially 8:04

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A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes 4:22

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Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors 8:02

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Iran rejects Trump’s calls for surrender amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment 3:28

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How Israel’s attack on Iran puts the U.S. in a difficult situation 7:34

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News Wrap: Fed leaves interest rates unchanged while signaling future cuts 5:25