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Children of color with autism face disparities of care

African-American children are often diagnosed with autism at older ages than white children, missing years of potential intervention and treatment. Special correspondent John Donvan and producer Karen Zucker meet a black family who struggled to find community and resources for their son with autism, but are now helping others who need answers and support.

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President Joe Biden will give an Oval Office address Thursday on the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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