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  What we know about Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike 01.10.2026 6Min.

  Tennessee officials failed to carry out the lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday. Her attorneys say she is alive and in critical condition after being given two separate doses of pentobarbital meant to kill her. Pike was sentenced to death for the gruesome murder of her classmate in 1995. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deborah Denno, a professor at Fordham School of Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Investigators search for motive after alleged attack by FlyDubai co-pilot 01.10.2026 5Min.

  Investigators across the Middle East are hunting for answers after a co-pilot stabbed his captain and allegedly attempted to crash a FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel. President Trump claimed the attack could be linked to Iran, but did not provide evidence. Geoff Bennett discussed what we do and don't know with Juliette Kayyem, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Supreme Court to review mandatory detention policy for migrants 01.10.2026 6Min.

  In our news wrap Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to review the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for migrants, UK police arrested a British-Iranian citizen on suspicion of planning a terror attack following a security incident at an air base and a Russian drone slammed into a school in Kyiv as the capital endured yet another day of aerial attacks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  New details intensify scrutiny of Cornell's handling of gang rape allegations 01.10.2026 6Min.

  There are new revelations about how authorities handled an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. New reporting out today finds Cornell police left out key information in a statement given to local law enforcement. That includes Jane Doe's statement, "I can say with 100 percent confidence I was raped." Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Otterman of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  A look at Hegseth's attempts to reshape the Pentagon 01.10.2026 6Min.

  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is fundamentally reshaping the culture of the U.S. military. He's removing senior officers, dismantling diversity initiatives and putting a new emphasis on religious faith and what he calls a "warrior ethos." Beyond the cultural changes, Hegseth is accelerating autonomous weapons and other emerging technologies. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Peter Feaver. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  'Valley of Death' reveals how tech companies are replacing traditional defense contractors 01.10.2026 7Min.

  Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Weinberger, author of "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  On the ground with UN peacekeepers as Lebanon-Israel mission nears its end 01.10.2026 7Min.

  After 48 years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is nearing the end of its mandate. Its planned withdrawal comes at a time when the Israeli military occupies around 6% of Lebanese territory. Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick gained rare access with the peacekeepers, traveling south of Israel's "yellow line." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their midterm predictions 01.10.2026 5Min.

  Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year he is voting for a Democrat. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rove and another architect of modern politics, Democrat David Axelrod. Their conversation covered election security, whether Rove will vote for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and their midterm predictions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Passengers describe stopping pilot's alleged attempt to crash Israel-bound flight 30.09.2026 6Min.

  About 170 people aboard a terrifying flight to Tel Aviv are safe and on the ground after one pilot stabbed the other in an apparent attempt to crash it. Israeli officials say passengers and crew sprang into action and prevented a disaster. The attacker has been arrested in Saudi Arabia. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation 30.09.2026 5Min.

  In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell related to the renovation of the central bank's headquarters, Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% and Ukraine officials say Russian strikes killed at least seven people, including a child. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and region's future 30.09.2026 10Min.

  U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with James Jeffrey and Feisal Istrabadi. Jeffrey was ambassador to Iraq under President Obama, and Istrabadi served as Iraq's ambassador to the UN. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Evan Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and reclaiming his life after release 30.09.2026 10Min.

  In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time in prison and his new book, "This Cursed Beautiful Land." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation 30.09.2026 7Min.

  In the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emerged as a prominent voice calling on Americans to step back from the political hatred and violence gripping the country. Now, the Republican governor is expanding on that message in a new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Is the American Dream still achievable for younger generations? 30.09.2026 10Min.

  The American Dream. The phrase has been a national ethos for generations. But what does it mean today, and how achievable is it? Judy Woodruff has a look for her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says 29.09.2026 6Min.

  Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S. cannot afford to lose its lead over China. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gary Marcus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  During Senate hearing, Jack Smith defends criminal investigations of Trump 29.09.2026 3Min.

  The prosecutor who led criminal investigations of President Trump for the Department of Justice faced questions from Senate Republicans on Tuesday. Former special counsel Jack Smith handled two probes. One focused on the president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other on Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's deportations to third countries, for now 29.09.2026 6Min.

  In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE officer with assaulting a federal officer and Dutch police arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters group that claims it hacked the FBI's jobs database. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University 29.09.2026 5Min.

  An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated and took disciplinary action, including suspensions and expulsions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says 29.09.2026 7Min.

  The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House, with debates over the economy, government spending, and President Trump's agenda all unfolding. Jeffries joined Geoff Bennett to discuss those issues. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses 29.09.2026 7Min.

  Estonia formally accused Russia of an arson attack on a robotics company this past August that it said was part of a wave of Russian sabotage across Europe. In Poland, leaders are warning that Russia is planning a major attack to test NATO. Malcolm Brabant reports from Poland's border with Russia's Baltic enclave, Kaliningrad. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy