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        <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - World]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
        <itunes:summary>Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically)</itunes:subtitle>
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            <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - World]]></title>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:30:30 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/pope-leos-political-voice-and-how-much-influence-he-holds</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick S...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:37</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran as strikes on infrastructure expand across Mideast]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For the first time in five weeks of war with Iran, two American combat aircraft were shot down in separate incidents. One of two service members onboard an F-15E was rescued. The whereabouts and status of the second crew member are either unknown or haven't been disclosed. During a rescue mission, a Black Hawk helicopter was also shot at, but was able to return to base. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:55:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/2-u-s-aircraft-shot-down-over-iran-as-strikes-on-infrastructure-expand-across-mideast</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time in five weeks of war with Iran, two American combat aircraft were shot down in separate incidents. One of two service members onboard an F-15E was rescued. The whereabouts and status of the second crew member are either unknown or haven't been disclosed. During a rescue mission, a Black Hawk helicopter was also shot at, but was able to return to base. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the first time in five weeks of war with Iran, two American combat aircraft were shot down in separate incidents. One of two service members onboard an F-15E was rescued. The whereabouts and status of the second crew member are either unknown or ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:22</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How U.S. forces conduct search and rescue for a downed combat crew]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For insight into what it takes to conduct a search and rescue operation for a downed combat air crew, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Master Sergeant Wes Bryant. He spent his career in the Air Force Special Operations and participated in these kinds of missions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:38 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-u-s-forces-conduct-search-and-rescue-for-a-downed-combat-crew</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For insight into what it takes to conduct a search and rescue operation for a downed combat air crew, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Master Sergeant Wes Bryant. He spent his career in the Air Force Special Operations and participated in these kinds of missions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For insight into what it takes to conduct a search and rescue operation for a downed combat air crew, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Master Sergeant Wes Bryant. He spent his career in the Air Force Special Operations and participated in these kinds of...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:44</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Trump seeking $1.5 trillion for military spending in new budget]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, President Trump is asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending for the upcoming financial year, March was a strong month for the jobs market even as soaring energy prices from the war in Iran had many Americans on edge and Ukrainian officials say that Russian airstrikes killed at least eight people, in what President Zelenskyy denounced as an "Easter escalation." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-trump-seeking-1-5-trillion-for-military-spending-in-new-budget</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, President Trump is asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending for the upcoming financial year, March was a strong month for the jobs market even as soaring energy prices from the war in Iran had many Americans on edge and Ukrainian officials say that Russian airstrikes killed at least eight people, in what President Zelenskyy denounced as an "Easter escalation." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, President Trump is asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending for the upcoming financial year, March was a strong month for the jobs market even as soaring energy prices from the war in Iran had many Americans on edge and U...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:36</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Human rights groups say a new Israeli law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as terrorism is expected to apply exclusively to Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank. As Israel and the U.S. wage war in Iran, there has been a surge of violence there, mostly by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Nick Schifrin visited to understand its impact on Palestinian families. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:35:56 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank-face-growing-violence-from-israeli-settlers</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Human rights groups say a new Israeli law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as terrorism is expected to apply exclusively to Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank. As Israel and the U.S. wage war in Iran, there has been a surge of violence there, mostly by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Nick Schifrin visited to understand its impact on Palestinian families. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Human rights groups say a new Israeli law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as terrorism is expected to apply exclusively to Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank. As Israel and the U.S. wage war in Iran, there has been...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>10:39</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Global leaders work to ease oil price surge as Trump signals more weeks of Iran war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In New York and London, European and Middle Eastern countries tried to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been closed since the war in Iran began. Following President Trump's address predicting two to three more weeks of war, the U.S. and Israel continued to bomb Iran, and Iran continued its strikes on Gulf countries and Israel. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:45:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/global-leaders-work-to-ease-oil-price-surge-as-trump-signals-more-weeks-of-iran-war</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In New York and London, European and Middle Eastern countries tried to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been closed since the war in Iran began. Following President Trump's address predicting two to three more weeks of war, the U.S. and Israel continued to bomb Iran, and Iran continued its strikes on Gulf countries and Israel. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In New York and London, European and Middle Eastern countries tried to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been closed since the war in Iran began. Following President Trump's address predicting two to three more weeks of...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:54</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How Gulf nations and European allies are responding to Trump's Iran address]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[To discuss the reaction to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will continue attacking Iran for two to three more weeks, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robin Niblett and Firas Maksad. Niblett is a distinguished fellow and former director at Chatham House. Maksad is managing director of the Middle East and North Africa practice at the Eurasia Group. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-gulf-nations-and-european-allies-are-responding-to-trumps-iran-address</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[To discuss the reaction to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will continue attacking Iran for two to three more weeks, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robin Niblett and Firas Maksad. Niblett is a distinguished fellow and former director at Chatham House. Maksad is managing director of the Middle East and North Africa practice at the Eurasia Group. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To discuss the reaction to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will continue attacking Iran for two to three more weeks, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robin Niblett and Firas Maksad. Niblett is a distinguished fellow and former director at Chatham H...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:01</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Russian corruption fuels massive casualties in Ukraine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Estimates show Russian forces have suffered more than one million casualties in the war against Ukraine. At the same time, its territorial gains have been some of the slowest in modern history. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has a rare look at the Kremlin's war machine and reveals the brutality and corruption eating away at the Russian military from the inside. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:30 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russian-corruption-fuels-massive-casualties-in-ukraine</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Estimates show Russian forces have suffered more than one million casualties in the war against Ukraine. At the same time, its territorial gains have been some of the slowest in modern history. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has a rare look at the Kremlin's war machine and reveals the brutality and corruption eating away at the Russian military from the inside. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Estimates show Russian forces have suffered more than one million casualties in the war against Ukraine. At the same time, its territorial gains have been some of the slowest in modern history. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has a rare look at...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:18</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump signals Iran war could end soon but gives mixed signals on how]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is sending more military forces to the Middle East, while at the same time saying Iran has asked for a ceasefire, a claim Iranian officials say is not true. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation and is expected to provide an update on the war effort and reiterate why he believes it was necessary. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:55:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-signals-iran-war-could-end-soon-but-gives-mixed-signals-on-how</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration is sending more military forces to the Middle East, while at the same time saying Iran has asked for a ceasefire, a claim Iranian officials say is not true. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation and is expected to provide an update on the war effort and reiterate why he believes it was necessary. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump administration is sending more military forces to the Middle East, while at the same time saying Iran has asked for a ceasefire, a claim Iranian officials say is not true. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation and is expected t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:19</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Johnson, Thune agree on path to fund DHS through September]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune say they have agreed on a path to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September, Iraqi officials say American journalist Shelly Kittleson remains missing after her abduction and a daytime drone attack by Russia killed at least four people in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-johnson-thune-agree-on-path-to-fund-dhs-through-september</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune say they have agreed on a path to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September, Iraqi officials say American journalist Shelly Kittleson remains missing after her abduction and a daytime drone attack by Russia killed at least four people in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune say they have agreed on a path to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September, Iraqi officials say American journalist Shelly Kittleson remains missing ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Rape survivor Gis&egrave;le Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abuse and revealed the power of one woman's voice. Amna Nawaz sat down with Pelicot to discuss her book, "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:35:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rape-survivor-gisele-pelicots-a-hymn-to-life-chronicles-resilience-after-abuse</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abuse and revealed the power of one woman's voice. Amna Nawaz sat down with Pelicot to discuss her book, "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case led to a reckoning about sexual abus...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>14:24</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA['Go get your own oil': Trump lashes out at allies as Iran war chokes key oil route]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a problem for the U.S., and Trump is again lashing out at allies for not doing more to help as American gas prices reached their highest level in years. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:55:39 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/go-get-your-own-oil-trump-lashes-out-at-allies-as-iran-war-chokes-key-oil-route</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a problem for the U.S., and Trump is again lashing out at allies for not doing more to help as American gas prices reached their highest level in years. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a problem for the U.S., and Trump is again lashing out at allies for not doing more to help as American gas price...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:43</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Tehran power outages raise alarm as Iranians fear strikes on critical infrastructure]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For the latest updates from on the ground in Tehran, William Brangham spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:50:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tehran-power-outages-raise-alarm-as-iranians-fear-strikes-on-critical-infrastructure</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the latest updates from on the ground in Tehran, William Brangham spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the latest updates from on the ground in Tehran, William Brangham spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Iran.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:43</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[How the spike in gas prices could ripple through the global economy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their tanks and William Brangham discusses how bad a shock this war could deliver to the global economy with Cliff Kupchan, chairman of the Eurasia Group, an international consulting firm. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-spike-in-gas-prices-could-ripple-through-the-global-economy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their tanks and William Brangham discusses how bad a shock this war could deliver to the global economy with Cliff Kupchan, chairman of the Eurasia Group, an international consulting firm. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their tanks and William Brangham discusses how bad a shock this war could deliver...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:19</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project until Congress reviews the project, top European diplomats visited Ukraine to mark four years since Russia's massacre in the town of Bucha and Gaza health officials say two Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:40:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-judge-orders-halt-to-trumps-white-house-ballroom-construction</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project until Congress reviews the project, top European diplomats visited Ukraine to mark four years since Russia's massacre in the town of Bucha and Gaza health officials say two Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project until Congress reviews the project, top European diplomats visited Ukraine to mark four years since...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:17</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Iran hits Israeli oil refinery as Trump escalates threats in widening regional war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The war with Iran has entered its second month, and President Trump says the onus is on Tehran to quickly agree to end it or face the widespread destruction of its energy resources, including power plants and oil hubs. But Iran remains publicly defiant, calling U.S. demands "unrealistic," and continuing its attacks on Israel and the region. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:55:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/iran-hits-israeli-oil-refinery-as-trump-escalates-threats-in-widening-regional-war</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The war with Iran has entered its second month, and President Trump says the onus is on Tehran to quickly agree to end it or face the widespread destruction of its energy resources, including power plants and oil hubs. But Iran remains publicly defiant, calling U.S. demands "unrealistic," and continuing its attacks on Israel and the region. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The war with Iran has entered its second month, and President Trump says the onus is on Tehran to quickly agree to end it or face the widespread destruction of its energy resources, including power plants and oil hubs. But Iran remains publicly defia...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:01</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Israeli airstrike kills 3 journalists covering war in southern Lebanon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In southern Lebanon this weekend, an Israeli strike killed three journalists and multiple paramedics. To examine that incident and the challenges facing journalists reporting in the Middle East, Nick Schifrin spoke with Sara Qudaa of the Committee to Protect Journalists. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:50:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/israeli-airstrike-kills-3-journalists-covering-war-in-southern-lebanon</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In southern Lebanon this weekend, an Israeli strike killed three journalists and multiple paramedics. To examine that incident and the challenges facing journalists reporting in the Middle East, Nick Schifrin spoke with Sara Qudaa of the Committee to Protect Journalists. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In southern Lebanon this weekend, an Israeli strike killed three journalists and multiple paramedics. To examine that incident and the challenges facing journalists reporting in the Middle East, Nick Schifrin spoke with Sara Qudaa of the Committee to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:33</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, a Russian oil tanker arrived in Cuba to deliver 700,000 barrels of much-needed oil, the U.S. formally reopened its embassy in Venezuela, Israel passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis and police in Italy say thieves stole three famous paintings from a private museum near the city of Parma. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:45:11 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-russian-oil-tanker-arrives-in-cuba</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, a Russian oil tanker arrived in Cuba to deliver 700,000 barrels of much-needed oil, the U.S. formally reopened its embassy in Venezuela, Israel passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis and police in Italy say thieves stole three famous paintings from a private museum near the city of Parma. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, a Russian oil tanker arrived in Cuba to deliver 700,000 barrels of much-needed oil, the U.S. formally reopened its embassy in Venezuela, Israel passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for Pales...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:23</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Inside the U.S.&ndash;Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses these questions with Ronen Bergman of The New York Times, one of the premier investigative journalists in the Middle East. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:30:48 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/inside-the-u-s-israel-alliance-and-how-it-led-to-war-with-iran</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses these questions with Ronen Bergman of The New York Times, one of the premier investigative journalists in the Middle East. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points moderator Nick ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:17</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Israel launches new strikes on Iran as Rubio says war could end 'in a matter of weeks']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops. That's despite the deployment of thousands of Marines to the Persian Gulf and reports that more personnel could soon be on the way. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:50:41 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/israel-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-as-rubio-says-war-could-end-in-a-matter-of-weeks</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops. That's despite the deployment of thousands of Marines to the Persian Gulf and reports that more personnel could soon be on the way. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops. That's despite the deployment of thousands of Marines to the Persian Gulf and reports that more personnel could soon be on the way. Ali Rogin reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Pro-Iranian group claims it hacked Kash Patel's email account]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, a pro-Iranian and pro-Palestinian hacking group claims it breached an email account belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel, lawyers representing Fulton County asked a federal court to order the FBI to return 2020 election ballots and records seized in a January raid and stocks closed out their worst week since the Iran war began, the fifth straight losing week. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:45:22 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-pro-iranian-group-claims-it-hacked-kash-patels-email-account</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, a pro-Iranian and pro-Palestinian hacking group claims it breached an email account belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel, lawyers representing Fulton County asked a federal court to order the FBI to return 2020 election ballots and records seized in a January raid and stocks closed out their worst week since the Iran war began, the fifth straight losing week. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, a pro-Iranian and pro-Palestinian hacking group claims it breached an email account belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel, lawyers representing Fulton County asked a federal court to order the FBI to return 2020 election ballo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:27</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ukraine's drone defense tech reshapes combat as warfare evolves]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, President Trump told journalists he didn't want Ukraine's assistance with drone defense, saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was the last person he'd ever ask for help. But during the Iran war, Gulf countries have been lining up to request Ukraine's guidance on how to counter drones. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports from Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:40:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ukraines-drone-defense-tech-reshapes-combat-as-warfare-evolves</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this month, President Trump told journalists he didn't want Ukraine's assistance with drone defense, saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was the last person he'd ever ask for help. But during the Iran war, Gulf countries have been lining up to request Ukraine's guidance on how to counter drones. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports from Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earlier this month, President Trump told journalists he didn't want Ukraine's assistance with drone defense, saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was the last person he'd ever ask for help. But during the Iran war, Gulf countries have been ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:12</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Drone swarms over key U.S. military bases raise concerns]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The war in Ukraine is providing a real-time testing ground for nations defending against drones. But unidentified drones are also an ongoing concern in the United States. This month, a swarm of drones repeatedly hovered around Barksdale Air Force Base in northwest Louisiana. Liz Landers discussed more with retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:35:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/irans-drone-attacks-raise-concerns-about-u-s-readiness-for-next-gen-threats</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The war in Ukraine is providing a real-time testing ground for nations defending against drones. But unidentified drones are also an ongoing concern in the United States. This month, a swarm of drones repeatedly hovered around Barksdale Air Force Base in northwest Louisiana. Liz Landers discussed more with retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The war in Ukraine is providing a real-time testing ground for nations defending against drones. But unidentified drones are also an ongoing concern in the United States. This month, a swarm of drones repeatedly hovered around Barksdale Air Force Bas...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:03</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension came after a Cabinet meeting that included an update on the war. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:55:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-extends-deadline-for-iran-to-reopen-oil-route-or-face-power-plant-strikes</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension came after a Cabinet meeting that included an update on the war. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension came af...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:33</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Iran warns of 'surprise' for U.S. troops if ground invasion begins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Airstrikes continue in Iran as the U.S. says it's negotiating with the Islamic Republic. John Yang spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah for the view from Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Airstrikes continue in Iran as the U.S. says it's negotiating with the Islamic Republic. John Yang spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah for the view from Tehran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Airstrikes continue in Iran as the U.S. says it's negotiating with the Islamic Republic. John Yang spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah for the view from Tehran.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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