PRI's The World

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Vulnerable US weapons, Indonesia limits foreign aid and suing Harvard over race

Today, we look at hacking vulnerabilities in US weapon systems: Next-generation weapons being developed by the Department of Defense are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Plus, the complicated challenges surrounding foreign disaster relief. And, Harvard University is accused of discriminating Asian Americans — and the trial starts on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is shown sitting next to President Donald Trump.

US-Saudi relationship under stress, suspected Chinese spy arrested, Arizona's changing demographics

The long and close relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia has become more complicated after the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, a suspected Chinese spy is in jail for stealing US trade secrets. And, we hear about Arizona's changing demographics.

American student Lara Alqasem, 22, appears at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel October 11, 2018. She wants to study at Hebrew University. But Israeli authorities are questioning her politics.

She wanted to study at Hebrew University, but Israel is blocking her

University of Florida graduate Lara Alqasem applied and got accepted to a master's program at Hebrew University. But Israeli authorities say her political past disqualifies her.

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In Springfield, Massachusetts, bracing for uncertainty from Trump's trade policies

The coming years should bring more solid, blue-collar jobs to Springfield, as CRRC builds subway cars not just for Boston, but also for Philadelphia and LA. But now there’s a hitch: significant uncertainty linked to President Trump’s escalating trade war with China.

Workers milk cows at Armstrong Manor Farm in Caledon, Ontario. Computers measure how much milk each cow produces, then shut off the milking process when the flow decreases below a certain amount.

After months of being targeted by Trump, Canadian dairy farmers angry at terms of trade deal

One could argue that NAFTA negotiations came down to one big sticking point: Canadian milk. Trump won, Canada lost. And Canadian farmers aren't happy.

Victoria Lomasko is shown in this portrait photo with black coat standing in front of an illustrated wall.

Looking for stories of Russia beyond Putin? This artist has the answer.

If you’re among those who feel press coverage of Russia has an unhealthy fascination with all things Vladimir Putin, then enter artist Victoria Lomasko’s “Other Russias” to the rescue. Lomasko is out to capture Russian stories that most of us never see.

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The government says it will help reunite families they separated at the border — but not all of them

A US government court settlement leaves one mother, separated from her daughter and then deported in 2017, wondering whether the US will do anything to help her reunite with the daughter it took from her at the US border.

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Republicans are vulnerable in Arizona, but it’s about more than the so-called 'Latino vote'

Will Latino candidates bring out more Democratic voters in Arizona? The answer might depend on how Latinos feel about the border.

Large waves crash along a pier as Hurricane Michael approaches Panama City Beach, Florida.

What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? US and Saudi ties, Navy installations in the face of the storm

What happened to the missing Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi? A week ago, Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. No one has seen him since. Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Borzou Daragahi about claims from Turkish media and government officials that a 15-person Saudi hit squad entered the country hours before Khashoggi disappeared. And we hear from Tamara Cofman Wittes, former deputy assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs. She says President Donald Trump has given Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia a blank check, leading to repression in the country. Plus, with Hurricane Michael lashing the Gulf Coast, The World's Carolyn Beeler tells us about how US military installations in the region are preparing for the storm and for rising seas and more extreme weather in general.

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A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian American college applicants

Most Asian Americans support affirmative action, but some are wondering: Will it hurt my chances of getting into a top university?

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