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Inside NORAD’s mission to intercept Russian aircraft in the Arctic (Part 1)

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Inside NORAD’s mission to intercept Russian aircraft in the Arctic (Part 2)

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Team behind award-winning ‘Minari’ on its groundbreaking impact (Part 1)

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Team behind award-winning ‘Minari’ on its groundbreaking impact (Part 2)

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Reporting from Alaska as U.S. fishing boats encounter Russia’s military (Part 1)

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Reporting from Alaska as U.S. fishing boats encounter Russia’s military (Part 2)

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Veterans speak out about their struggles with PTSD and isolation during pandemic (Part 1)

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Veterans speak out about their struggles with PTSD and isolation during pandemic (Part 2)

02:58

California electric vehicle speed-shop helps classic cars go green (Part 1)

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California electric vehicle speed-shop helps classic cars go green (Part 2)

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Los Angeles school district brings music to students at home (Part 1)

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Los Angeles school district brings music to students at home (Part 2)

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Olympian Apolo Ohno on how a 'fear of failure' ensured his success (Part 1)

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Olympian Apolo Ohno on how a 'fear of failure' ensured his success (Part 2)

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One-on-one with acting U.S. Capitol Police chief (Part 1)

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One-on-one with acting U.S. Capitol Police chief (Part 2)

05:24

NASA engineers on the Mars Mission reflect on their American Dream (Part 1)

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NASA engineers on the Mars Mission reflect on their American Dream (Part 2)

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Jon Stewart fights to help veterans exposed to burn pits (Part 1)

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Jon Stewart fights to help veterans exposed to burn pits (Part 2)

Changemakers & State of the Struggle

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Two generations of Black athletes fight for change

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Bryan Stevenson on Black achievement and progress

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Inspiring the next generation of Black dancers

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Two generations of science pioneers inspire future astronauts

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New Jersey’s new marijuana laws aim to address social injustice

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Texas town in spotlight after parents push back against diversity plan

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Lester Holt reflects on the state of the struggle for Black Americans

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Mother of Ahmaud Arbery speaks out one year after his death

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Little Rock Nine members reflect on their critical role in desegregating schools

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Misty Copeland and Erica Lall speak on being Black ballerinas (Part 1)

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Misty Copeland and Erica Lall speak on being Black ballerinas (Part 2)

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Members of the Little Rock Nine address educational equity in the U.S. (Part 1)

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Members of the Little Rock Nine address educational equity in the U.S. (Part 2)

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Extended interview: Lester Holt speaks with Bryan Stevenson (Part 1)

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Extended interview: Lester Holt speaks with Bryan Stevenson (Part 2)

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Extended interview: John Carlos and Nneka Ogwumike (Part 1)

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Extended interview: John Carlos and Nneka Ogwumike (Part 2)

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Changemakers: Women of color in STEM (Part 1)

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Changemakers: Women of color in STEM (Part 2)

Inequality in America

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In-depth look at the reality of Opportunity Zones

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Neighborhood pollution contributing to higher asthma rates among Black Americans

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Critical coronavirus vaccine trials lack diversity among volunteers

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Wi-Fi hotspots installed across Baltimore

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Reexamining U.S. history textbooks to promote equality in the classroom

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How hard-hit Navajo Nation is flattening its coronavirus curve

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High temperatures in U.S. cities have big health impact on low-income residents

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Navajo Nation battles water crisis amid coronavirus pandemic

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Mass starvation predicted due to economic effects of pandemic

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Teachers union authorizes strikes over school reopening plans

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California farmworkers hit by coronavirus, putting spotlight on housing crisis

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Expiration of CARES Act eviction program may have disproportionate toll on minorities

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Parents are hiring private tutors for kids in ‘pandemic pods’ — but not everyone can afford it

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Mother’s fight for justice after son shot by Louisiana sheriff’s deputy

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Coronavirus takes disproportionate toll on Latinos in Los Angeles

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New study highlights issues of systemic bias in jury selection

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The impact of generational poverty on Black Americans

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Women of color celebrate ancestors who fought in Revolutionary War

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How wage and wealth gaps are hurting African Americans

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Coronavirus: Pediatric group calls to reopen schools by start of academic year

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