Senate Democrats seek to codify abortion rights into federal law
This week brings the first big test in the political fight over abortion rights. Senate Democrats will try to pass federal legislation guaranteeing the right to an abortion, an effort that will fail because they do not have the votes.…
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India’s deadly heat wave shows the real-world effects of climate change
It is unbearably hot in India right now as a brutal heat wave scorches the region. While temperatures in some areas have surpassed 120 degrees Fahrenheit every year, the recent wave started early, leading to school closures, landfill fires and…
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As pressure builds, Biden makes plans to cancel some student loan debt
Canceling at least $10,000 of student loan debt per person was a campaign pledge that helped President Biden get elected. Now, the Biden administration is planning to move ahead on this through executive action. While the proposal is not finalized,…
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News Wrap: China loyalist elected as Hong Kong’s next leader
In our news wrap Sunday, a staunch Beijing loyalist has been elected as Hong Kong’s next chief executive in a rubber-stamp committee vote, Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita scaled Mnt. Everest for a record 26th time, and the Kentucky Derby saw…
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PBS News Weekend live episode, May 8, 2022
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Dave Chappelle Attack: Comedians Lil Rel and Keegan-Michael Key REACT (Exclusive)
Comedians Lil Rel and Keegan-Michael Key chat with ET at the premiere of Netflix’s new limited series, ‘The Pentaverate,’ which is now streaming. The actors react to a man rushing the stage and attempting to attack Dave Chappelle during his…
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Meet The Press Broadcast (Full) – May 8
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joins Meet The Press to discuss the expected overturn of Roe v. Wade. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel talks about the state’s response to the news. Legal experts and former Supreme Court clerks Jennifer Mascott and…
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Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel
Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called “The Violin Conspiracy.” The novel is a reflection of Slocumb’s experience in the classical music world, where Black…
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