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This Sandy Hook Father Lives In Hiding Because of Conspiracy Theories Fueled By Alex Jones
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Lenny Pozner lives in hiding. The Sandy Hook shooting that stole his son’s life became the subject of conspiracy theories, fueled by people like Alex Jones.
The long history of racism against Asian Americans in the U.S.
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How should Asian Americans respond to rising anti-Asian racist actions? History may offer some lessons during the pandemic.
The Frontline Interview: Mary Trump
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China dominates the pandemic PPE market. What does that mean for U.S. as virus surges?
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During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has become reliant on personal protective equipment, or PPE. Most of this essential gear, from masks to gowns to goggles, comes from China -- and experts in the U.S. say this foreign dependence is...
How the AP calls races and what to expect on election night
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The coronavirus pandemic and a historic surge in voting early and by mail have sparked a number of questions about election night, among them: What will calling races look like, and when will we have results?
The Bombing of Wall Street | American Experience | PBS
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The story behind a mostly-forgotten 1920 bombing in the nation’s financial center that left 38 dead and remains unsolved today.
WORLD Channel | America Lost | Promo
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Exploring the dramatic decline of once prosperous communities, now “forgotten cities.”
Kushner says Black people must 'want to be successful' to benefit from Trump policies
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Presidential adviser Jared Kushner says President Donald Trump wants to help Black Americans, but they have to "want to be successful" for his policies to work.
Will Georgia's new voting machines solve election problems -- or make them worse?
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Protecting the American voting process from outside interference is a top priority this election season. But public and political opinion are divided over the best voting systems to prevent tampering. Miles O’Brien takes a look at the latest...
A Utah infectious disease doctor on his state's coronavirus crisis
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Coronavirus is spiking in parts of the U.S. spared the worst of the pandemic in its early days, as well as in states that already suffered. With an average of 75,000 new daily cases over the past week, hospital admissions are rising, straining...
WATCH: Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
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A divided Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday, giving the country a ninth justice Monday as Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to secure President Donald Trump’s nominee the week before Election Day.
The study that helped this reporter understand student success
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What should teachers do to help their students succeed? That was a central question that journalist Paul Tough was trying to answer when he came across an innovative study in 2013.
A Texas regulatory board removed discrimination protections. Critics are fighting back
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Earlier this month a Texas regulatory board voted to remove discrimination protections for some seeking social services. The protections had prohibited social workers from turning away clients on the basis of disability, gender identity or sexual...
Elections in Times of Crisis
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UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.
Will a lack of door-knocking hurt Biden’s Wisconsin campaign?
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Wisconsin is a pivotal swing state for the presidential election and both campaigns are spending ample time on outreach there. While Trump surrogates like Vice President Mike Pence have been holding in-person events, Biden’s camp has been...