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narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight. in the dark -- russia targets ukraine's power supply causing widespread blackouts, but ukrainian civilians remain defiant. then. facing off -- candidates in high-profile contests spar over key issues on the debate stage, while others outright refuse to confront their opponents. and. drying up -- utah's great salt lake shrinks to unsustainable levels amid a decades-long megadrought. >> this ishe foundation of the great salt lake ecosystem. and we're seeing it crash and die right before our eyes. amna: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪

a raymond james financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life well planned.rge: actually, you don't need vision to do most things in life. it's exciting to be pa of a team driving the technology forward. i think that's the most rewarding thing. people who know, know bdo. narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am in, pennsylvania, the birthplace of joe biden for the special edition of bbc world news america. we are going to bring you the latest on the midterm races in this battleground state. control of the u.s. senate could come down to how pennsylvania votes. people a thinking about inflation, abortion rights, and the future of democracy. from one election to another. in brazil, a stunning political comeback, beating the incumbent in the presidential election. and as ukraine counteroffensive continues, russian forces step u

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james. also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy anpeter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewerlike you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight... political violence -- a man targeting house speaker nancy pelosi attacks her husband in their home, the latest example of rising threats against lawmakers. then... a new boss -- elon musk takes over twitter and immediately fires the company's top executives, promising to overhaul the social media platform. turning out the vote -- republican and democratic candidates in nevada make their last pitches to latino communities, hoping to earn the edge in close contests. david: it's still a really low participation state. there is an opportunity for both parties to grow the electorate here. judy: and it's friday... david brooks and jonathan

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narrator: financial services firm, raymond james. funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutns for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, pain at the pump. the president releases millions more barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to help lower gas prices. then, state elections. we examine the potential impact of several critical campaigns for governor and the contentious issues that could decide them. and, the cost of the invasion. russia's war in ukraine causes hunger and poverty across the world as food prices rise even as far away as central africa. >> in the past, prices increase after the rainy season. but these past few months, the ukraine-russia conflict made everything expensive.

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, vital technology. spacex c.e.o. elon musk threatens to stop funding an internet service that the ukrainian military has been using. then, consolidating power. the chinese president prepares to tighting his grip on authority, emulating his political hero, chairman mao. >> he patterns mao in the way he governs the party. judy: and it's friday. we weigh i on the january 6 committee's decision

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, president biden surveys the damage hurricane fiona inflicted on puerto rico. pres. biden: i am determined to help puerto rico build faster than in the past and stronger and betterrepared in the future. judy: brazil's tends presidential election heads to a second round after neither of the candidates secure the majority of votes. new term. the supreme court is back in session with a list of controversial cases on its docket as the public's trust in the institution hits a historic low. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, brutal tactics. russia bonds the city of kyiv with explosive drones, causing european leaders to boost support for ukraine in the form of weapons and military training. then power play. president xi jinping outlines his vision for china at the communist party congress as he seeks to solidify his grip on authority and his nation's role in the world. search-and-rescue. volunteer emergency response teams are stretched thin with more americans than ever hitting the outdoors. >> we have a

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions f america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ evening and welcome. on the newshour tonight, the january 6 hearing. the committee investigating the capital insurrection subpoenas former president donald trump. >> we are obligated to seek answers directly from the man who set this in motion. every american is entitled to those answers. so we connect now to protect our republic. >> data shows inflation remains stubbornly high despite the federal reserve efforts to stabilize costs. stoking fears of a recession. and border enforcement. the unit

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers li you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ >> good evening i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, canceling debt. a federal judge and a u.s. supreme court deny attempts to block president biden's plan to erase millions of american student lone debt. then desperate measures, lebanon's dire financial crisis leaves some citizens to rob banks to access their own money. >> from now on, drastic measures are going to be taken. i'll forcefully take what's rightfully mine. up even if it costs my life. david brooks and ruth marcus weighs on on the top issue that is could

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪, ♪ judy: good evening, on "newshour" tonight, cancelling debt, a federal judge and u.s. supreme court denny a block to erase student loan debt. desperate measures, lebanon's financial crisis and citizens rob banks to access their money. >> from now on, drastic measures will be taken even if it costs me my life. judy: and it is friday and we weigh in on the top issues that could determine the e

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ william: good evening, i am william brangham. russian attacks -- heightened concerns about the kremlin's next moves in its escalating war. then, inflation spike. american families forced to make tough choices as the cost of food rises. we explore what is behind spiking prices. >> the vast majority has to do with things like processing costs, transportation, wholesale and retail trade. we see all of those prices go up. william: and growing outrage. pressure mounts on essentialist city council members following leaked audio of racist remarks.

narrator: nancial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ >> good evening i'm judy woodruff, after the storm. judy: president biden visits florida as human rescue and recovery efforts continue across the state. then leaving iran, an american citizen flies out of the country for surgery and ending h. i v. and how to be set back by the covid-19 pandemic. >> we are trying to break isolation and covid hit and we had to

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributns to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, resigned -- the prime minister of the united kingdom steps down after a tumultuous six week tenure -- raising questions about her country's future. then, a critical campaign -- culture wars take center stage in florida's governor race between incumbent republican ron desantis -- and republican-turned-democrat charlie crist. and, the cost of conflict -- violence and instability wrought by the terrorist group boko haram cause widespread insecurity and hunger across the african nation of chad.

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovr foundation; pursuing solutions for erica's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, vote 2022. the risk of voter intimidation over the electoral process as the midterms draw closer. then, after the storm. residents on the florida gulf coast face the long arduous process of cleanup and decisions on how or if they will rebuild in the wake of hurricane in. and under threat, indigenous tribes have existential challenges to their land and way of life. brazilians decide whether to reelected -- reelect the incumbent president. >> campaigning in the last elections, he would

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" toght... vote 2022 -- as election day approaches, pennsylvania's closely-watched senate race is neck and neck. we speak to voters about the issues influencing their vote. then... a troubling surge -- hospitals are under strain as they care for high numbers of children infected with respiratory illnesses. and... deadly violence -- gangs in haiti grow stronger, spurring the government to ask for international armed forces to keep peace. >> what you're watching is basically a slow motion coup d'État. haiti has reached the point of a failed state by now. it is not functioning. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.ding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, after the storm, rescue workers continue the search for floridians trapped in their homes as the death toll rises and hundreds of thousands remain without power. then, the right to vote, the supreme court hears two redistricting cases with major implications for future elections and the control of congress. and, rethinking college, one university makes a major push for diversity on campus, but without considering race and gendern admissions. >> students learn more when they're going to university with students that have different experiences than they do. so having a diverse student body

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundaon. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, the invasion intensifies. russia conducts missile strikes in several major ukrainian cities in response to this weend's bridge attack. then, the booster campaign. the government worries the effort to vaccinate people against newer covid 19 variants is going too slowly, as public health concerns remain. and the fight to vote. low literacy voters struggle to cast their ballots in the face of a wave of restrictive new voting laws. >> the more barriers that you put in front of people with with reading struggles, the more likely it is that they will avoid voting altogether or perhaps, you know, vote for the wrong person. jud

narrator financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contribions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight, help wanted. the latest jobs report shows the employment market cooling but the economy remaining steady, even as recession concerns linger. then, on trial. conspiracy theorist alex jones again faces families from the sandy hook mass shooting seeking major damages for defamation. and voices of the protest. women from inside and outside iran on the uprising unfolding after the death of mahsa amini in police custody. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-daa-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the "newshour" tonight, vote 2022. we examine the critical role secretaries of state will play in the upcoming midterm elections, especially if candidates refuse to concede defeat. , the tiing point, the future of the amazon rainforest is at stake as brazil heads to the polls for the final round of a contentious election. and mission accessible, college students with disabilities innovate ways to navigate spaces and use products that were not designed for them. >> the world is built for certain type of people. it's built to allow certain people to move without any issue throughout the world and succeed, and it's n