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PBS News Hour - World - Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers

Human rights groups say a new Israeli law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as terrorism is expected to apply exclusively to Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank. As Israel and the U.S. wage war in Iran, there has been a surge of violence there, mostly by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Nick Schifrin visited to understand its impact on Palestinian families. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Marketplace All-in-One - Gas vs. gas

The war with Iran has driven up the price of gas — as in, the gas we put in our cars. But what about natural gas, like the kind we use to heat and cool our homes? The U.S. is pretty well insulated from a natural gas price spike. Countries across Europe and Asia ... not so much. Also in this episode: Wage growth slows as the economy adds jobs, historic New England country stores pivot to stay afloat, and crude oil futures look a bit funky right now.


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PBS News Hour - Health - Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry

Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives in some of its candies. Deema Zein explores what's behind this latest battle in the chocolate wars. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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CBS News Roundup - 04/03/2026 | Evening Update

US confirms pilot of an F-15 jet was recovered safely, though recovery team engaged in firefight with Iranian forces, after the fighter plane was shot down over Iran.

President Trump is proposing huge defense spending increase.

Artemis on track for the Moon orbit.

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Consider This from NPR - How Trump’s war rhetoric differs from past presidents’

Some of the most memorable speeches in American history have been delivered in wartime, with presidents seeking to unify the country, explain their strategy and, often, make a moral case for war. But President Trump has always spoken differently than his predecessors, so what does that mean when there’s a war on?


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Marketplace All-in-One - Make Me Smart: Lunar Edition

This week’s launch of Artemis II marked the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. This time around, the spaceflight industry looks pretty different, with private companies playing a more dominant role. On today’s show, Kimberly gets into the future of NASA and the commercial space sector with Ars Technica’s senior space editor Eric Berger. Plus, why are we going back to the moon, anyway?


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State of the World from NPR - Venezuelans are daring to hope again

It’s been three months since the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Ordinary Venezuelans reflect on what that night of the Maduro capture was like, and on what may be ahead for their country. They say they’re now able to openly talk politics and demonstrate in the streets. Still, the most difficult part of transforming their country may lie ahead.

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Newshour - US fighter plane comes down in southern Iran

The US pilot reportedly ejected and has been rescued, despite an Iranian bounty offered for his capture. Another crew member may still be missing in Iran. We hear the latest, and discuss the perils of rescue missions in hostile territory with former US Marine Corps Special Operations specialist Jonathan Hackett.

Also in the programme: Myanmar general installed as president of the country in a bid for legitimacy by the military regime; and the friction between Pope Leo XIV and a US administration at war.

(Photo: A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 9, 2026. Credit: US Air Force/Handout via REUTERS)

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WSJ What’s News - U.S. Rescues One of Two Crew Members From Jet Downed in Iran

P.M. Edition for April 3. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday gives us the latest on the F-15E fighter jet and its missing crew member. A second American warplane was hit; the pilot is safe after flying out of Iranian territory and ejecting from the aircraft. Plus, the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations. We hear from Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman about the economy’s bright spots. And in the months since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, prospective investors have been visiting Venezuela. WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero talks about the risks they’re taking. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - One Crew Member of Downed U.S. Fighter Jet Is Rescued

Plus: OpenAI’s Fidji Simo to take medical leave as part of leadership changeup ahead of planned IPO. And a judge rejects the Justice Department’s bid to renew subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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