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Should We Abolish Coroners?
(Warning: graphic images) In this clip from "Post Mortem," experts with the National Academy of Sciences call for federal standards in death investigation and to replace all coroners with trained medical examiners. But nationwide there is a severe shortage of competent forensic pathologists to do autopsies. On Feb. 1, FRONTLINE, ProPublica and NPR examine death investigation in America.
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FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the U.S. role.

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Inside the high-stakes showdown between President Trump and the courts over presidential power.

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Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa.

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Investigating the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war.

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How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness.

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A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change.

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FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network spread extremism and violence.

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Investigating China’s rule over Tibet.

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Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition.

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Investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and missed opportunities to prevent it.