PBS News Hour

The World Health Organization, working with other UN agencies and the Palestinian Ministry of Health, will begin vaccinating children in Gaza against polio. Israel and Hamas have agreed to have three-day pauses in fighting so health workers can distribute the vaccine. It comes amid the massive destruction of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Tammy Abughnaim.

Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they returned amid a changed world. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. For more information visit anim-music.org.

Former President Trump continues to face criticism for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Lisa Desjardins reports on the campaign’s tumultuous week.

The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether a recently passed law, which allows former felons to vote, violates the state’s constitution. Nebraska is one of 26 states and the District of Columbia that have restored former felons’ right to vote. John Yang discussed the court case with Kassidy Arena of Nebraska Public Media.

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to allow hundreds of thousands of children to receive polio vaccinations over three days. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, at least 16 people have been killed in what the Israeli military calls counterterrorism raids. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation in the West Bank with Steven Erlanger of The New York Times.

In our news wrap Thursday, the Defense Department will provide the Secret Service with military support for presidential and vice presidential candidates, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Ukraine for a third time this week, two editors of a now-defunct news outlet in Hong Kong were convicted of sedition and a listeria outbreak connected to Boar's Head meats has killed nine people.

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Pranshu Verma.

Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are campaigning for a second day in the South, holding a rally in Savannah, Georgia. Harris and Walz also sat down for a highly anticipated interview on CNN. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of Niger. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with Moctar on his tour through the U.S. for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Parts of New England are on high alert after health officials in New Hampshire confirmed the first death from the rare, mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis. Another illness transmitted by mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, paralyzed a teenager in Missouri and hospitalized Dr. Anthony Fauci. Geoff Bennett discussed the risks with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine.

As most parents will attest, raising children can be challenging. But today, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory, saying it’s even more difficult now and it's time to recognize the stress and mental health toll associated with parenting is a serious public health concern for the country. Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Murthy about his concerns and recommendations.

Israel launched what it called a “counterterrorism operation” in the West Bank with hundreds of troops raiding the city of Jenin and other areas of the occupied territory. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in the raids, either by airstrikes or gun battles on the ground. It’s the largest raid the West Bank has seen in months. Amna Nawaz reports.