Sarah McCammon

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Since October 7, Israel has escalated attacks in the West Bank, where Hamas is absent

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to retired General Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, former head of U.S. Central Command about Israel's military operations in the West Bank, where Hamas is not present.

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Georgia lawmakers will redraw political maps that disenfranchised Black voters

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Georgia lawmakers are set to hold a special session to consider new political maps after a judge found the state's existing districts diluted the power of Black voters.

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What to expect from COP28, the UN climate summit, in the hottest year on record

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon previews this year's UN climate summit with Kelly Sims Gallagher, an environment and resource policy expert and dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages

Sunday, November 26, 2023

We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.

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Remembering Bishop Carlton Pearson, who believed in 'universal salvation'

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Bishop Carlton Pearson, who died last week, challenged Christian doctrine by declaring that hell did not exist. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with the bishop's agent and friend, Will Bogle.

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How to make Buy Now, Pay Later deals work for you this holiday season

Sunday, November 26, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Cora Lewis of the Associated Press about navigating Buy Now, Pay Later deals this holiday shopping season.

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The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The first group of hostages were released by Israel and Hamas on Friday. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Itay Raviv, whose 9-year-old cousin was among those released by Hamas in the deal.

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Texas Supreme Court to hear case on state abortion laws and pregnancy complications

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case this week brought by women who say the state's abortion laws are harming them.

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As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

Sunday, November 19, 2023

A strong majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats, but the Israel-Hamas war is highlighting fault lines in the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.

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In new poll, Jewish voters express strong support for Biden on Israel

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of Jewish voters surveyed say they support President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, even as a majority express disapproval of Israel's prime minister.

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6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

Thursday, November 09, 2023

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know.

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The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.

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What the Republican debate could mean for Nikki Haley's presidential future

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

The Republican presidential debate could be a make or break moment for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who has been showing stronger-than-expected potential in some of the early-voting states.

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Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Voters in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky signaled support for abortion rights, even where it wasn't directly on the ballot, more than a year after the Supreme Court rolled them back.

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Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The results could signal what's ahead for 2024

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

If approved by voters on Nov. 7, 'Issue 1' would amend Ohio's state constitution to include protections for reproductive health decisions, laying the groundwork for similar measures next year.

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Pence drops out of 2024 presidential race

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Today Former Vice President Mike Pence became the most high-profile Republican candidate to drop out of the race for 2024 Republican nomination.

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People in Rep. Jim Jordan's Ohio district have mixed feelings about the GOP firebrand

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Jim Jordan wants to be speaker of the House, and he has the support of some House Republicans. But back home, opinions are mixed about his quest and about how Congress is — or is not — working.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies after 31 record-setting years in Congress

Friday, September 29, 2023

The California Democratic Senator has died at 90 years old. She was the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history and had planned to retire at the end of her term.

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Morning news brief

Friday, September 29, 2023

Deadline for a government shutdown looms. Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente near a nationwide walkout. The parents of the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX face their own legal troubles.

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6 takeaways from the second GOP debate

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who was in Michigan instead of attending.

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