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Court cases targeting abortion highlight digital privacy concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In July, a Nebraska teenager and her mother were convicted after the teen terminated her pregnancy using abortion pills. Among the prosecution’s key evidence was… Read More
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New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting.
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Why ACL injuries are more common in female athletes than male counterparts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women’s soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically… Read More
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What AM radio’s waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there’s another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without… Read More
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What’s next after the debt limit deal for Congress and the presidential race
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — After hammering out a deal to suspend the U.S. debt limit and avert a default disaster, leaders in both parties are already looking ahead. Bloomberg… Read More
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Why several states are pushing to loosen child labor restrictions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation… Read More
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The best ways to protect your skin from the sun this summer
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Memorial Day weekend is here which means many Americans will be spending more time in the sun. Experts are using the holiday as a moment to… Read More
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It’s not your imagination, allergy season is extra bad this year. Here’s why
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Allergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin… Read More
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What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More
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What’s next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration… Read More
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U.S. sees concerning rise in STIs and congenital syphilis with no signs of slowing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — New CDC data shows a surge of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. in recent years. The most significant rise is in syphilis and congenital… Read More
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Native tribe in Louisiana highlights challenges of climate-driven relocation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — In 2022, the Biden administration announced it would pay to help several Native American tribes move away from coastlines and rivers, where waters are rising… Read More
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Pandemic burnout worsens nursing shortages in hospitals across U.S.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The national nursing shortage dates back decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it to crisis levels. One study predicts that in the next two years, there… Read More
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After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. Today, around 70 percent of U.S. households now have pets, but many owners struggle to cover the… Read More
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What’s causing current shortages of baby formula and medicine for kids?
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — From baby formula to children’s medicine, parents are being battered by a wave of shortages. Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19th, joins NewsHour’s Ali Rogin to discuss… Read More
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NTSB releases preliminary report on East Palestine derailment that led to toxic chemical spill
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NewsHour) — Federal investigators with the NTSB say the crew of the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, tried to slow and stop the train after… Read More
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A report finds personal user data from mental health apps is being sold
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Thousands of mental health apps are available on your phone or computer, offering services like virtual therapy sessions, mood trackers and meditation guides. They can be helpful and… Read More
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The costs and benefits of switching to a 4-day work week
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — In 1926, Henry Ford instituted a five-day, 40-hour work week with no loss in pay for having Saturdays off. Now, there’s a push to consider a four-day, 32-hour… Read More
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A Senate hearing on fentanyl outlines the international supply chain that brings drug to the U.S.
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — A Congressional hearing on fentanyl brought some of the Biden administration’s key drug officials together to examine how to address what is now the leading cause of… Read More
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The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — In last week’s State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It’s estimated that half of all new… Read More
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How Robert Smalls sailed his crew and family to freedom during the Civil War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — During the transatlantic slave trade, Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the largest slave ports in the United States. But at the height of the Civil… Read More
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Calls for paid leave grow louder 30 years after passage of Family and Medical Leave Act
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — The Family and Medical Leave Act was hailed as revolutionary for its time when President Clinton signed it into law in 1993. Workers were guaranteed job protection if… Read More
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Educators try to turn around pandemic-era learning loss
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Nearly three years into the pandemic, students and teachers in the U.S. are still trying to close the education gap formed by COVID-induced school shutdowns and remote learning… Read More
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Ohio lawmakers work to fund the 988 suicide prevention hotline
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Since its launch last July, the nationwide 988 hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts and chats. The… Read More
An early look at key 2024 Senate races and candidates
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Congress has just started its new term, but many senators and Senate hopefuls are already thinking about the next election. Rep. Adam Schiff became the second Democrat to… Read More
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