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Bahamas update

Aerial footage shows Abaco Islands in the Bahamas completely destroyed. Roofs have been ripped off of houses, cars are upended and debris is floating in floodwaters. Host Marco Werman checks in with Eddie Whan, chairman of the Bahamas Air and Sea Rescue Association in Grand Bahama, another island hit by Hurricane Dorian.

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Lam withdraws extradition bill, but protesters aren't appeased

Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, announced that an extradition bill that sparked weeks-long protests would formally be withdrawn. But it's only one of five demands the protesters have — and many are saying too little, too late. Demonstrations are expected to continue. The World's Patrick Winn weighs in.

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Napoleon impersonator wanted

The remote island of St. Helena has a job opening: Napoleon Bonaparte impersonator wanted, ability to speak French preferred. The British overseas territory in the middle of the south Atlantic is seeking a shortish “male person” willing to act as France’s infamous emperor. Tailor-made breeches, boots and bicorne hat provided.

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What immigrants won’t say out loud

Immigrants are often expected to offer continual thanks once settled in their host countries. And when newcomers voice criticism of their new home, or long for their places of origin, they’re often met with incomprehension. Dina Nayeri, author of the new book, “The Ungrateful Refugee,” talks with host Marco Werman about issues immigrants are unlikely to raise in public.

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France offers Iran a huge loan amid confrontation with US

France is offering to lend $15 billion to Iran to help it cope with US sanctions. But Iran is threatening to ramp up its nuclear activities. How can the French initiative bring an end to the US-Iran confrontation? Host Marco Werman speaks with Iran scholar, Robin Wright.

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UK's Conservative Party in shambles

After 21 MPs were expelled from the Conservative Party for defying Boris Johnson, many are wondering what direction the party is heading in now. Marco Werman talks to former Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind.

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From Antarctica to Jupiter

A scientist is using Antarctica as a testing ground for an autonomous vehicle that could one day help explore Europa, a moon of Jupiter that is thought to be one of the likeliest places to find life beyond Earth. NOVA's Caitlin Saks watched the scientist test the vehicle in Antarctica and speaks with host Carol Hills.

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A Jewish Israeli comic with Palestinian fans

Noam Shuster-Eliassi tells jokes in English, Hebrew and Arabic about politics, identity and culture in the Middle East — and her humor has won her some Palestinian fans. Reporter Naomi Zeveloff met up with Shuster-Eliassi before she headed to a year-long fellowship in the US.

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The rescue effort in the Bahamas

Marco Werman

US Coast Guard personnel help medevac a patient during Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, Sept. 3, 2019.

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