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School Shooting Investigation, Trump Trial, Swing States, Russian Propaganda In US

05 Sep 2024

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Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old is charged with killing four people ...

Netanyahu Faces Opposition, Russia Strikes Ukraine, Top New York Aide Spying

04 Sep 2024

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A major government reshuffle is underway in Ukraine as intensifying Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities kills dozens and injures hun...

Final Stretch Of Presidential Campaign, Venezuela Turmoil, Disney & DirecTV

03 Sep 2024

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The 2024 presidential election campaign is entering its final stretch as the candidates mobilize and prepare for next week's debate. Venezuelan courts...

Protests In Israel, Unions In 2024 Election, Candidates Housing Plans

02 Sep 2024

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A nationwide strike is underway in Israel Massive protests in several Israeli cities are putting pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu's government following...

A Haunted Revenge with Gabino Iglesias

01 Sep 2024

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By the time he was in middle school, writer Gabino Iglesias gravitated toward stories that unsettled him. Stories that scared him enough that he neede...

Campaigning In Georgia, Vaccinations In Gaza, Judicial Reform in Mexico

31 Aug 2024

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Both presidential campaigns are aggressively courting voters in Georgia. Beginning this weekend, the United Nations is undertaking a polio vaccination...

Harris' Big TV Interview, Trump On IVF, Deadly Listeria Outbreak

30 Aug 2024

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In her first major interview as the presidential nominee Kamala Harris was forward-looking while also defending Biden's policies. Donald Trump has bee...

Telegram CEO Charged, Trump's Arlington Politics, Fictitious Noncitizen Voters

29 Aug 2024

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French authorities move to hold the CEO of tech giant Telegram responsible for serious crimes committed on the messaging app. Trump faces criticism fo...

New Trump Indictment, Arlington Cemetery Altercation, Paralympic Games Begin

28 Aug 2024

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A new indictment against the former president in the January 6th case. Trump campaign staff had an altercation with an official at Arlington National ...

Big Grocery Merger, Massachusetts Mosquito Disease, Calm In Lebanon

27 Aug 2024

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Arguments over food prices are central to efforts to halt a 25 billion dollar grocery store merger. A rare and deadly mosquito borne illness has publi...

Israel/Lebanon Airstrikes, Election Polling, Harassment Coverup Investigation

26 Aug 2024

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The IDF and Hezbollah fired a major barrage of rockets across the Israel-Lebanon border. With just over two months left in the presidential race, wha...

The Sunday Story: Arresting Your Brothers and Sisters

25 Aug 2024

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In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has rounded up and detained at least hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic ...

The Post-Convention Campaign, Grocery Prices And Competition, New Laws In Afghanistan

24 Aug 2024

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Now that the second of the two major political conventions is over, how are the parties positioning themselves for the rest of the campaign? An anti-t...

Harris' Speech At The DNC, Trump In Arizona, New Covid Shots

23 Aug 2024

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Vice President Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. Former President Trump campaigned at the southern border in Arizona, and the ...

Tim Walz At The DNC, The Harris Agenda, Gen Z Survey

22 Aug 2024

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Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz introduced himself to the American public with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Vice Pres...

DNC Day Two, Trump Campaign On Tour, Lewiston Shooting Report

21 Aug 2024

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On day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Barack and Michelle Obama took aim at former President Donald Trump. Trump and his runnin...

Democratic National Convention Day One, DNC Protests, Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

20 Aug 2024

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On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Biden gave a keynote speech passing the torch to Vice President Harris. A...

President Biden's Legacy, Trump Campaign Focus, Ukrainian Buffer Zone

19 Aug 2024

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President Biden is scheduled to speak on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Former President Donald Trump is visiting ...

The Sunday Story: Uncovering Abuse in a Juvenile Detention Center

18 Aug 2024

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In the U.S., many kids in trouble with the law are sentenced to juvenile detention facilities. In New Hampshire, the largest such facility is a place ...

Peace Talks for Gaza and Sudan. DNC Look-Ahead.

17 Aug 2024

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Third-party negotiators say a ceasefire agreement for the Israel-Hamas war is close. Talks are also underway to end the civil war in Sudan. Protests a...

Harris Economic Plan, Trump Economic Plan, Matthew Perry

16 Aug 2024

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Vice President Harris laid out her vision for the economy in a policy speech. Former President Donald Trump pledged to bring down consumer prices and...

Inflation Eases, Ceasefire Talks, Columbia President Resigns, Bangladesh Update

15 Aug 2024

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Inflation eased in July, but some costs like food and housing remain stubbornly high. A new round of talks to end the Gaza war begins today. The pres...

Trump Campaign Hack, Abortion Ballot Initiatives, Sudan Peace Talks

14 Aug 2024

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The Trump campaign said it had been hacked and Iranians were behind it. Eight states have ballot measures around reproductive rights to be put to vote...

Donald Trump And Elon Musk, Tim Walz And Labor, Drug Lord's Letter

13 Aug 2024

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Former president Donald Trump sat down for a wide-ranging interview on X with Elon Musk. Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz will hold his first sol...

Gaza Evacuations, Ukraine Attacks Russia, Olympics Closing Ceremonies

12 Aug 2024

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The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza. Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Russia, and Paris wrapped up two and a...

The Sunday Story: The History of Sex Testing in Sports

11 Aug 2024

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Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women's category. A Martinez speaks w...

Ukraine Pushes Into Russia, Presidential Campaign Update, Olympics Near End

10 Aug 2024

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Russia is struggling to mount a days-long Ukrainian incursion into Russia itself. Kamala Harris rallied in Arizona Friday while Donald Trump did the s...

Trump & Harris Appearances, Ferguson 10 Years Later, Olympic Track Night

09 Aug 2024

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Less than 90 days until the November election, both Presidential campaigns are in full force. A look back on changes in law enforcement and activism s...

Harris Tours Battleground States, Ukraine Receives Weapons, Hawaii Fire Anniversary

08 Aug 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz are drawing large rally crowds in the Midwest. Ukraine has received more weapons but i...

Harris/Walz Campaign Kicks Off, Walz's MN Record, UK Riots

07 Aug 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and her new VP pick made their first campaign appearance together in Philadelphia. Walz's track record as Governor of Min...

Harris VP Pick, Market Instability, Google Antitrust Ruling, Tropical Storm Debby

06 Aug 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Financial markets in Europe and Asia are beginning to rebound...

Harris' Running Mate, Leaving Lebanon, Swimming and Sprinting

05 Aug 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate as the final stage of the presidential campaign gets underway. Embassies in Leba...

The Sunday Story: The Promise of America's Natural Gas

04 Aug 2024

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The U.S. is the largest exporter of natural gas in the world. And Louisiana's Gulf Coast is where much of America's natural gas is piped in to be liqu...

Economic Worries, Latest from Beirut, 9/11 Plea Deal Revoked

03 Aug 2024

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A weaker-than-expected jobs report sent stocks tumbling and stoked fears the Federal Reserve is working too slowly to adequately support the economy. ...

Russia Prisoner Swap, Funerals in Beirut And Tehran, USA Gymnastics

02 Aug 2024

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Three high-profile prisoners were released by Moscow in exchange for Russian prisoners held by the U.S and its allies. Israel and Lebanon are bracing ...

Trump at NABJ, 9/11 Plea Deal, Mideast Escalation

01 Aug 2024

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Former President Donald Trump participated in a tense Q&A at a convention for Black journalists in Chicago. After nearly 20 years, the case against th...

Hamas Leader Killed, Shifting Battleground States

31 Jul 2024

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The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Iran. The event touches everything from the war in Gaza to U.S. relations with Iran. And...

Arizona Primary, Trump Shooter Latest, Olympics Roundup

30 Jul 2024

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The GOP is hoping to flip a Democratic House seat in Arizona with donations from heavy hitters in the crypto industry. The FBI has new information abo...

Israel And Hezbollah, Venezuela Election Results, Trump/Vance Campaign

29 Jul 2024

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Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up...

The Sunday Story: Fighting for Trans Rights in Uganda

28 Jul 2024

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This past spring, in the east African nation of Uganda, the country's highest court upheld The Anti-Homosexuality act. It calls for tough sentences-so...

Olympics Open, TikTok Battle Continues, Brand Name Goods

27 Jul 2024

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Paris pulls off its opening ceremonies despite security risks. The U.S. government responds to TikTok's efforts to stay operating under its current ow...

Sinaloa Cartel Capture, VP Harris' Gaza Speech, Olympic Opening Ceremonies

26 Jul 2024

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Two alleged kingpins of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in El Paso, Texas. Vice President Kamala Harris strikes a different tone than President ...

Biden's Oval Office Address, Harris and Gaza, Pennsylvania Voters

25 Jul 2024

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In a speech from the Oval Office, President Biden explained his reasons for declining to run for a second term. Vice President Kamala Harris has stake...

Netanyahu Visit, VP Harris On The Trail, New Election Poll

24 Jul 2024

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress. Vice President Harris has started campaigning for President, and a...

Harris Campaign Latest, GOP Legal Challenges, Secret Service Testimony

23 Jul 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to President Biden and rallied staff on Day One of her push to cement her place at the top of the Democratic...

Biden Exits The Race, New Nominee Process, GOP Reaction

22 Jul 2024

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President Biden is dropping out of the Presidential race. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee, but it is unclear h...

The Sunday Story: The Invisible Hand of Fear

21 Jul 2024

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Fear can be a powerful weapon. Gao Zhi, a 44-year-old Chinese man, knows this well. In 2020, after criticizing the Communist Party on social media, he...

RNC Revisited, Global Tech Meltdown, Latest From Israel

20 Jul 2024

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Former President Trump secured the nomination from the Republican Party, but the identity of his opponent grew more uncertain. A software flub caused ...

Trump RNC Speech, Biden Campaign Uncertainty

19 Jul 2024

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Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination, in a more subdued speech than his usual fare, as he aims to widen his support. A...

Vance and Trump Speak, Congress Probes Secret Service, Biden COVID

18 Jul 2024

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Republican vice presidential pick J.D. Vance welcomed by party faithful. Lawmakers plan a series of hearings next week over Trump's assassination atte...

Republican Crime and Safety Platform, Democrats' Plans To Keep Biden Off Ballot

17 Jul 2024

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Republicans vow to "make America safe again," but the statistics contradict their claims of growing crime. And Democrats who want to keep President Jo...

JD Vance, Secret Service, Biden Campaign

16 Jul 2024

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Donald Trump has picked Senator J.D. Vance as his vice presidential nominee. The U.S. Secret Service is in crisis following the attempted assassinatio...

Trump Shooting Investigation, Disinformation and Extremism, RNC

15 Jul 2024

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Details emerge about the person who allegedly tried to assassinate Donald Trump. Conspiracy theories abound over the event that left Trump hurt. And t...

The Sunday Story: The love that shaped Whoopi Goldberg

14 Jul 2024

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Whoopi Goldberg is an icon of entertainment. She's played many roles in Hollywood, and she has perhaps been most inspirational for the way she has sho...

Democratic Divisions, Hezbollah On Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Big Weekend for Soccer

13 Jul 2024

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President Biden continues to work to overcome calls from within his own party to step aside. A Hezbollah spokesman says the Lebanese militant group wi...

Biden Press Conference, Presidential Poll, Gaza City Evacuation Orders

12 Jul 2024

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President Biden held a press conference on the sidelines of the NATO summit and his performance was closely watched by Democratic lawmakers, European ...

Kamala Harris, Project 2025, Houston After Beryl

11 Jul 2024

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President Biden is facing more calls to step down, putting Vice President Kamala Harris under fresh scrutiny from Republicans and others. Donald Trump...

Biden's NATO Speech, Ukraine Hospital Strike, Texas Execution Drugs

10 Jul 2024

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President Biden spoke to world leaders at the NATO summit in Washington and sought to reassure them about the strength of the alliance and of his Pres...

GOP Platform Released, NATO Summit Begins, Advancements In Organ Donation

09 Jul 2024

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The Republican Party has released its Trump-inspired platform for 2024. European leaders are meeting in Washington, D.C. for the 75th NATO summit, and...

Biden's Next Steps, French Election Results, Boeing To Plead Guilty, Beryl Hits Texas

08 Jul 2024

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More Congressional Democrats have called for President Joe Biden to step down, but he is receiving unwavering support from others in his administratio...

The Sunday Story: Is this what democracy looks like?

07 Jul 2024

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This week on The Sunday Story, a new series from NPR's Embedded podcast that explores what happens when one political party has near-complete control...

Biden Campaign Damage Control, Kansas Abortion Ruling, Iran Election

06 Jul 2024

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At a rally in Wisconsin and in an interview with ABC News, President Biden pushed back against calls for him to step down; Kansas' top court affirms t...

UK Election Results, Colorado River Crisis, Florida Climate Change

05 Jul 2024

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Britain's Labour Party won the UK general election by a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. The US government is using new tactics ...

Biden Meets With Democrats, Israel Expands in the West Bank, Phoenix Heat Update

04 Jul 2024

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President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors at the White House as they tried to manage the fallout from his bungled debate. Israel is working to...

Expanding Presidential Power, OSHA Heat Proposal, Cyberattacks On Car Dealerships

03 Jul 2024

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The Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling will have a profound effect on the power wielded by future American presidents. The White House has p...

Trump Wins Broad Immunity, Beryl Makes Landfall, First Millennial Saint

02 Jul 2024

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The Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump broad immunity for his official actions as President. Hurricane Beryl is causing extensive damage in the Ca...

Biden's Reelection Woes, French Election Results, Biles Punches Olympic Ticket

01 Jul 2024

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President Biden's debate performance has led to concerns about his reelection campaign. French voters have given the country's far right a victory in ...

The Sunday Story: On the Ground in Haiti

30 Jun 2024

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NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from a country caught between criminal gangs, a broken government and a multinational police mission with a history of bru...

Debate Fallout, Biden Tries to Rebound, Public Housing in the Summer.

29 Jun 2024

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Supreme Court decisions and the first presidential debate of the general election season make for a busy week in politics. President Biden shows a re-...

Biden Falters In First Debate, Trump Spews Falsehoods, New Oklahoma School Mandate

28 Jun 2024

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump attacked each other's presidencies during their first presidential debate last night. While Trum...

First Presidential Debate, Biden Pardons LBGTQ+ Veterans, Failed Coup In Bolivia

27 Jun 2024

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off tonight at the first presidential debate in Atlanta. The candidates are expected t...

Kenya Protests, Evan Gershkovich Trial, Veepstakes

26 Jun 2024

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Deadly protests over Kenya tax hikes. U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich stands trial for espionage in Russia. And Republican vice presidential candidat...

Julian Assange Plea Deal, Jack Smith Case, Upper Midwest Flooding

25 Jun 2024

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes a plea deal. A Florida court weighs whether special counsel Jack Smith can prosecute former President Donald ...

Israel Defense Chief in U.S., Attacks in Russia, Two Years Since Abortion Ruling

24 Jun 2024

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Israel's defense chief meets with senior U.S. officials over the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, gunmen kill more than 19 police officers and civilians...

The Sunday Story: Lost Mental Hospitals, Lost Patients

23 Jun 2024

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A few hours north of Seattle, Washington, there's a kind of ghost town dotted with decaying barns and milking sheds, an old cemetery, and once-stately...

SCOTUS Gun Ruling, Early Heat Wave Hurts, French Right Wing Rises

22 Jun 2024

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What the Supreme Court decision on guns means for domestic violence victims. How extreme heat affects bodies when they are not used to it. Why the Fre...

TikTok Fights Looming Ban, School Cellphone Bans, Are Carbon Offsets Working?

21 Jun 2024

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Tiktok submitted its first court filings, offering a glimpse into how the popular social media company plans to argue against a looming ban on the app...

Fentanyl Crackdown, Threats Of Hezbollah-Israel War, Cyber Sextortion

20 Jun 2024

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to announce new financial sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking...

Boeing CEO Testifies, New Mexico Wildfires, Hospital Hacks

19 Jun 2024

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized to families of 737 Max victims during a Senate hearing and admitted that the company retaliated against whistleblow...

Protections For Undocumented Spouses, Extreme Heat Designation, Putin in North Korea

18 Jun 2024

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President Biden is set to announce a plan to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. A coalition of e...

Israel-Lebanon Border Escalation, Ukraine Peace Summit, Military Healthcare Deserts

17 Jun 2024

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Cross border fighting intensifies between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon as the Israeli military pauses daytime military operations in...

The Sunday Story: Roy Wood Jr. on the Road to Rickwood

16 Jun 2024

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What does a comedian know about baseball? And what can America's oldest baseball field tell us about the civil rights movement?Rickwood Field in Birmi...

Supreme Court Scuttles Bump Stock Ban, Ukraine Peace Summit, Latest on Bird Flu

15 Jun 2024

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The U.S. Supreme Court of Friday tossed out a ban on bump stocks - modifications that make semi-automatic rifles work more like machine guns. Also Ukr...

SCOTUS Tosses Mifepristone Case, Telsa Shareholders Vote, Healthcare Cyberattacks

14 Jun 2024

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The commonly used abortion pill Mifepristone will stay on the market after the Supreme Court disqualified a case aimed at limiting access to the pill....

Biden At G7 Summit, Israel Hamas Negotiations, Microsoft Cybersecurity

13 Jun 2024

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President Biden meets with leaders of the largest economies at the G7 Summit in Italy where they'll discuss the world's most pressing issues including...

Hunter Biden Conviction Aftermath, Garland Contempt Vote, Inflation Report

12 Jun 2024

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President Biden says he will respect the judicial process after his son Hunter was convicted on three felony charges. Meanwhile, Republicans are going...

Lebanon-Israel Border Escalation, Southern Baptist Convention, Siri's AI Upgrade

11 Jun 2024

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Cross border attacks between Israel and Lebanon are intensifying as Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli leaders to push for a ceasefi...

Israel-Gaza Latest, EU Elections Results, Hunter Biden Trial

10 Jun 2024

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East to push president Biden's ceasefire deal amid international outrage over Israel's mission that...

The Sunday Story: Video Game Economics (It's Not Play Money)

09 Jun 2024

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Can you get a college scholarship for playing video games? Are they becoming more accessible? Will forever games really last... forever? Wailin Wong, ...

Tough New Immigration Policy, Heavy SCOTUS Caseload, State of U.S. Economy Now

08 Jun 2024

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A series of new executive actions are aimed at improving security at the southern border, we'll tell you how the changes are being received at the bor...

Alex Jones, The Washington Post, A New CO2 Record

07 Jun 2024

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Alex Jones, the right-wing media personality who trades in conspiracy theories, requests Chapter 7 liquidation to pay Sandy Hook families who sued him...

New Attacks in Gaza, Justice Alito's Neighbor, EU Elections

06 Jun 2024

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New Israeli bombardments are killing civilians, just days after Israel proposed terms for a ceasefire. A Northern Virginia resident speaks with NPR ab...

Biden in Normandy, Political Messaging in Congress, Final Primaries of 2024

05 Jun 2024

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President Biden speaks to Americans from Normandy, France, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Lawmakers introduce bills whose only aim is to send...

Biden's Border Action, Elections in India, Ecstasy and PTSD

04 Jun 2024

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The Biden administration is expected to issue an executive order that could restrict crossings at the U.S. southern border. Indian Prime Minister Nare...

Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Hunter Biden Trial, Mexico Elections

03 Jun 2024

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The latest negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are underway. The trial of President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden begins in Delaware. Mexico is poised...

The Sunday Story: An Indian Political Scandal

02 Jun 2024

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Starting in 2018, sixteen people were arrested in India for allegedly plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They included professors, ...

Trump Reacts to Conviction, Another Peace Plan for Gaza, Mexico's Elections

01 Jun 2024

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Donald Trump claims his trial was "rigged," but does not give any evidence. President Biden says it's time to end the war in Gaza now. The top two can...

Trump Found Guilty In New York Criminal Trial

31 May 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon following the verdict in his New York hush money trial. The guilty verdict on all 34 counts mar...

Voter Views on Trump Trial, Blinken At NATO Meeting, Justice Alito Rejects Recusal

30 May 2024

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A NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll offers insights into how the outcome of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial might affect how people...

Biden Courts Black Voters, Pope Francis Issues Apology, South Africa's Election

29 May 2024

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The Biden campaign has launched a summer drive to shore up support from Black voters. Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a slur to refer to ...