NPR News: Man charged with arson in connection with one of three wildfires burning near Spokane

Man charged with arson in connection with one of three wildfires burning near Spokane
Authorities say a 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with one of the three wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington.

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NPR News: Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.

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NPR News: These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections

These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems.

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NPR News: U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions

U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

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NPR News: A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

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NPR News: Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

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NPR News: Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says
Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant.

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