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Botched execution reignites debate surrounding death penaltyChrista Pike, the Tennessee woman who survived a botched execution, has reportedly taken a few steps in her hospital room six days after she received two lethal injections. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed questions surrounding the state of capital punishment with Austin Sarat, author of "Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution."

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Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 emerges as key issue in Israeli electionIsrael is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president's return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what Israeli voters are considering with Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel…

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Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midtermsFusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR religion correspondent Jason Derose, who recently spent time on the campaign trail with…

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AI startup touts new possibilities for video creators, but concerns remainAs AI continues to reshape arts and entertainment, it's also creating a new type of producers and content providers. A Silicon Valley start-up founded by a YouTube co-founder could change video storytelling as dramatically as he changed video distribution. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts & culture series, CANVAS.

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Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-play schemeDemocrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegations that she engaged in a pay-for-play scheme.

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WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates James, Mitchell debate in Iowa in race to replace HinsonDemocratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

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Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after sparring onlineRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, competing for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, are set for their first campaign debate Thursday after weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements that are flooding the state in one of the nation's most closely watched races.

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5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm winsHere's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night.

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News Wrap: Lawyer says Christa Pike 'angry and confused' following botched executionIn our news wrap Wednesday, Christa Pike's lawyers say she is "angry and confused" after regaining consciousness following her botched execution, a congressional candidate in Arizona says she was raped while trying to repair campaign signs and Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season.

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Georgia governor's debate highlights voters' top concernsWhile much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple state where the former Democratic mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Republican businessman Rick Jackson held their first and only televised debate. Liz Landers reports.

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Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to winRepublicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it's Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul.

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Oct. 7 survivor channels trauma into movement for new generation of Israeli leadersIsrael is marking the third anniversary of one of its darkest days. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Israeli communities, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 more. Nick Schifrin reports on one survivor and his determination to create, out of the horrors, a new generation of Israeli leadership. A warning: This story includes disturbing images.

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Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stuntPresident Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion.

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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S.The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment.

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DNC files lawsuit alleging Trump's taxpayer-funded ads are illegal propagandaThe Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

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WATCH: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San AntonioTrump on Wednesday fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio.

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What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between Collins and JacksonRepublican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democrat Troy Jackson, arguing she has maintained her political independence by repeatedly voting against Trump's agenda and saying that she's "not exactly his favorite senator."

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WATCH LIVE: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in IowaIn one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek.

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ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over free speech and jurisdiction issuesA lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network's editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.

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News Wrap: Cornell says Sally Yates will review handling of sexual assault reportsIn our news wrap Tuesday, Cornell named former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the school handles sexual assault reports on campus, lawyers for Christa Pike said she's awake and speaking after surviving a botched execution attempt last week and President Trump is facing backlash after he suggested that Iran could…

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