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Dr. Francis Collins has been at the forefront of the world’s most advanced biomedical research. He led the Human Genome Project and was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health. He is drawing on his career to focus on what he sees as the core pillars of wisdom during a time of deep polarization. Geoff Bennett sat down with Collins to discuss his book, “The Road to Wisdom."

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was indicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking, sexual assault, violence and racketeering. The government’s charges describe a gruesome pattern of abuse, accusing Combs of using his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Sidney Madden.

Springfield, Ohio, remains on edge as Donald Trump and JD Vance continue spreading racist lies about Haitian migrants. Throughout the turmoil, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has called for calm, sent additional law enforcement resources and condemned hate. Amna Nawaz spoke with DeWine about the threats Springfield is dealing with.

It’s been a week since Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance threw an ugly spotlight on the small city of Springfield, Ohio, by spreading unverified claims about Haitian immigrants killing and eating people’s pets. Since then, the city has seen multiple bomb threats, school closures and growing fear within the city’s immigrant community. William Brangham reports.

In an unprecedented and shocking attack, pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon. The health ministry says 2,700 people were injured and 9 were killed, including a young girl. It comes as tensions between Israel and Lebanon have been near boiling for nearly a year. Nick Schifrin reports.

The Justice Department and TikTok faced off in federal court over a law that would require the app to break ties with the Chinese-controlled parent company, ByteDance, or be banned in the U.S. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with NPR’s Bobby Allyn.

By 2100, scientists project sea levels around parts of Florida will rise between two and eight feet. The majority of Miami-Dade County is just six feet or less above the ocean today. One local artist is doing what he can to sound the alarm. Jeffrey Brown reports from Miami for our coverage on art and climate change and our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Older adults will soon outnumber children on a global scale. Bridge Meadows is an innovative multigenerational housing community in Oregon that fosters healing and connection for foster youth, their families and elders. Three generations of Bridge Meadows residents give their Brief But Spectacular takes on how living in this vibrant community has transformed their lives for the better.

The man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing has been charged with federal gun crimes. It’s the second apparent attempt on the former president's life in just over two months, casting an ominous shadow over the 2024 presidential race. Laura Barrón-López reports.

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump and the potential political fallout, Trump and Vance spreading false stories about Haitian migrants in Ohio and the battle for control of the Senate.

The Secret Service is once again facing fallout and scrutiny after the second apparent attempt on former President Trump's life in just over two months. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest developments with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post and author of “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service."

The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate release of all Israeli hostages and for humanitarian aid access to be unimpeded. Sigrid Kaag is the UN’s senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza. She has visited Gaza often since taking over the job earlier this year and briefed the Security Council. Nick Schifrin sat down with Kaag to discuss more.