Saturday, 31 December 2022

NPR News: Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member

Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member
It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins.

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NPR News: 10 months of war in Ukraine

10 months of war in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.

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NPR News: 10 months of war in Ukraine

10 months of war in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.

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NPR News: Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

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NPR News: 2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis

2022 was a deadly (but hopeful) year in America's opioid crisis
The opioid epidemic continued to surge in 2022, killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.

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NPR News: Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

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Friday, 30 December 2022

NPR News: Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them

Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them
"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

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NPR News: Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful

Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful
The eye of the camera told the stories of kangaroo care for human babies, Angola's intrepid female de-miners, Ukrainian refugees who find a warm — and familiar — welcome in Brazil and more.

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NPR News: Why nearly the entire population of Tampa, Kan., visited Tampa, Fla.

Why nearly the entire population of Tampa, Kan., visited Tampa, Fla.
When you put the name of your destination into Google Maps, the town must be in the correct state. The Florida city's tourism board found the Kansas town that way, and offered residents free trips.

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NPR News: 3 prime ministers, 2 monarchs, 1 year: This was Britain's tumultuous 2022

3 prime ministers, 2 monarchs, 1 year: This was Britain's tumultuous 2022
2022 was the year in which Great Britain lost its queen of seven decades, gained a new king and saw three prime ministers take office. The year concluded with multiple strikes and inflation near 11%.

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NPR News: Flight fare prices skyrocketed following Southwest's meltdown. Was it price gouging?

Flight fare prices skyrocketed following Southwest's meltdown. Was it price gouging?
Passengers who looked for last-minute tickets encountered sky-high prices — in some cases, triple or quadruple the rate for the same route in the last few months. Experts say it's fairly normal.

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NPR News: 3 prime ministers, 2 monarchs, 1 year: This was Britain's tumultuous 2022

3 prime ministers, 2 monarchs, 1 year: This was Britain's tumultuous 2022
2022 was the year in which Great Britain lost its queen of seven decades, gained a new king and saw three prime ministers take office. The year concluded with multiple strikes and inflation near 11%.

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Thursday, 29 December 2022

NPR News: Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit

Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit
The news of his tour plans comes just weeks after five women filed another sexual assault lawsuit against the 85-year old comedian.

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NPR News: A U.K. medical office mistakenly sent patients a text message with a cancer diagnosis

A U.K. medical office mistakenly sent patients a text message with a cancer diagnosis
The Christmas Eve message informing patients of a terminal lung cancer diagnosis was followed by a second text apologizing for the error and saying the office meant to offer them holiday greetings.

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NPR News: Bleeding and in pain, she couldn't get 2 Louisiana ERs to answer: Is it a miscarriage?

Bleeding and in pain, she couldn't get 2 Louisiana ERs to answer: Is it a miscarriage?
When she was pregnant, Kaitlyn Joshua struggled to get medical care — and answers — in post-Roe Louisiana, where abortion is banned.

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NPR News: At a French factory, the newest employees come from Ukraine

At a French factory, the newest employees come from Ukraine
A luxury leather goods manufacturer in the Burgundy region has hired two dozen Ukrainians since the war began. The CEO says it's partly because he can't find enough French workers to fill the jobs.

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NPR News: Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority

Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority
The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public.

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NPR News: Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority

Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority
The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public.

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Wednesday, 28 December 2022

NPR News: Pilots union at Southwest blames longstanding problems for flight disruptions

Pilots union at Southwest blames longstanding problems for flight disruptions
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Casey Murray, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, about the thousands of flight cancellations that have led to massive travel nightmares.

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NPR News: Southwest Airlines cancels thousands of flights as operational meltdown cascades

Southwest Airlines cancels thousands of flights as operational meltdown cascades
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with aviation reporter Kyle Arnold of The Dallas Morning News about the impact from thousands of flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines.

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NPR News: One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language
Abao sings in the Paiwan language — not Chinese, which dominates Taiwan's pop music industry. Her popularity reflects the island's overdue recognition and awareness of Indigenous culture.

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NPR News: Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are

Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are
New Kid won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. But the book has been challenged in some school districts for content related to race.

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NPR News: China says it will resume issuing passports and visas as virus curbs ease

China says it will resume issuing passports and visas as virus curbs ease
China says it will resume issuing ordinary visas and passports, setting up a potential flood of millions of Chinese going abroad for next month's Lunar New Year holiday.

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NPR News: China says it will resume issuing passports and visas as virus curbs ease

China says it will resume issuing passports and visas as virus curbs ease
China says it will resume issuing ordinary visas and passports, setting up a potential flood of millions of Chinese going abroad for next month's Lunar New Year holiday.

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Tuesday, 27 December 2022

NPR News: A deep freeze is breaking pipes and creating a water crisis across the South

A deep freeze is breaking pipes and creating a water crisis across the South
The problems stemming from burst water pipes were happening in large, troubled water systems such as Jackson, Mississippi, where residents were required over Christmas to boil water.

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NPR News: Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China

Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China
China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward the island on a near-daily basis in recent years.

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NPR News: Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China

Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China
China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward the island on a near-daily basis in recent years.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
China is reopening its pandemic closed borders. Ukraine wants to host a peace summit at the U.N. in February. States that charged people to pay foster care bills added to the struggles of families.

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NPR News: Packing up Christmas decorations can be as big a job as setting up

Packing up Christmas decorations can be as big a job as setting up
An 80-year-old Rhode Island man has a bigger job than most on his hands. Geno Milano's nativity scene has over 400 pieces. The collection has been growing since he began putting it together in 1975.

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NPR News: After the Club Q shooting, drag queens say they're upping security measures

After the Club Q shooting, drag queens say they're upping security measures
Drag has grown in visibility in recent years as a way to celebrate gender fluidity and self-expression, especially among the LGBTQ community and its allies. That's made it a target of the right wing.

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Monday, 26 December 2022

NPR News: The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday will surpass an estimated $565 million

The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday will surpass an estimated $565 million
As of late Monday, lottery officials estimate Tuesday's Mega Millions prize at $565 million — or more than $293 million if delivered in cash.

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NPR News: Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown'

Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown'
The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.

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NPR News: 2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold

2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold
The buying frenzy of a year ago is long gone. Home buyers have pulled away, sellers are holding back, and the whole housing market is locked in a deep freeze.

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NPR News: Climate activists are fuming as Germany turns to coal to replace Russian gas

Climate activists are fuming as Germany turns to coal to replace Russian gas
Germany is firing up coal plants and importing liquefied natural gas to shore up energy supplies. Activists are carrying out increasingly disruptive protests, gluing themselves to roads and runways.

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NPR News: Wind and snow snarl holiday travel in the Northeast and upper Midwest

Wind and snow snarl holiday travel in the Northeast and upper Midwest
The latest on how Americans are dealing with the severe winter storm that has wreaked havoc on holiday travel.

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Sunday, 25 December 2022

NPR News: Busloads of migrants dropped off at Kamala Harris's home on Christmas Eve

Busloads of migrants dropped off at Kamala Harris's home on Christmas Eve
It appears to be the latest action in an escalating battle between some state governors, and the federal government, over immigration policy.

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NPR News: A group's work to help migrants who were sent to Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve

A group's work to help migrants who were sent to Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Amy Fischer, an organizer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, about their efforts to help migrants bused into Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: With the Taliban's latest move, the highest level of education an Afghan girl can get is 6th grade

With the Taliban's latest move, the highest level of education an Afghan girl can get is 6th grade
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN — a nonprofit that helps Afghan girls access education.

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NPR News: Millions in the U.S. are hunkering down from a freezing and deadly winter storm

Millions in the U.S. are hunkering down from a freezing and deadly winter storm
The frigid Christmas storm has killed at least 18 people across the country, trapping some residents inside homes with snow drifts, and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes.

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

NPR News: Sikh men can serve in the Marine Corps without shaving their beards, court says

Sikh men can serve in the Marine Corps without shaving their beards, court says
A federal court has ruled that the Marine Corps can't deny Sikhs because of their unshorn beards and hair.

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NPR News: Philippines boosts military presence in South China Sea

Philippines boosts military presence in South China Sea
The Philippines has boosted its military presence in the South China Sea after spotting numerous Chinese fishing boats in its coastal waters. Washington is supporting Manila in the dispute.

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NPR News: Philippines boosts military presence in South China Sea

Philippines boosts military presence in South China Sea
The Philippines has boosted its military presence in the South China Sea after spotting numerous Chinese fishing boats in its coastal waters. Washington is supporting Manila in the dispute.

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NPR News: Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'

Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'
Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that is squeezing them out.

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NPR News: Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'

Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'
Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that is squeezing them out.

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NPR News: 'Can I go back to my regular job?' Sports anchor goes viral for blizzard coverage

'Can I go back to my regular job?' Sports anchor goes viral for blizzard coverage
A video of a sports journalist in Iowa has racked up more than 20 million views on Twitter after he was recruited to help his station cover the icy storm for a day.

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NPR News: University of California workers end strike after approving contracts

University of California workers end strike after approving contracts
Striking graduate students at the University of California approved a bargaining agreement Friday, ending an unprecedented 40-day strike that snarled classes at the prestigious university system.

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Friday, 23 December 2022

NPR News: Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart

Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart
Some Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. hadn't seen their parents for decades. An advocacy group in Alabama is working with Mexican officials to reunite dozens of families in time for the holidays.

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NPR News: Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart

Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart
Some Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. hadn't seen their parents for decades. An advocacy group in Alabama is working with Mexican officials to reunite dozens of families in time for the holidays.

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NPR News: Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart

Advocacy group helps Mexican families in Alabama reunite after decades apart
Some Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. hadn't seen their parents for decades. An advocacy group in Alabama is working with Mexican officials to reunite dozens of families in time for the holidays.

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

NPR News: Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan
Brittney Griner has asked her supporters to advocate for the release of Paul Whelan, a former Marine serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage charges the United States are baseless.

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NPR News: West Point will remove Confederate symbols from its campus

West Point will remove Confederate symbols from its campus
The storied military academy will take down likenesses of Robert E. Lee as part of a Department of Defense directive to do away with installations that "commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy."

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NPR News: The legacy of Hollywood mountain lion P-22 lives on in wildlife conservation efforts

The legacy of Hollywood mountain lion P-22 lives on in wildlife conservation efforts
Beloved Hollywood mountain lion P-22 was euthanized over the weekend due to health issues. His story highlights both the plight of urban wildlife and groundbreaking efforts to protect it.

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NPR News: As more GOP governors race to ban TikTok on state devices, a federal ban looms

As more GOP governors race to ban TikTok on state devices, a federal ban looms
At least 16 states have banned TikTok on some or all government computers and phones. All are led by GOP governors.

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NPR News: An unexpected source of solace during an in-flight emergency

An unexpected source of solace during an in-flight emergency
When Kate Baker's toddler experienced a seizure during a transatlantic flight, she nearly shut down. But she received comfort from an unexpected group of passengers.

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NPR News: As more GOP governors race to ban TikTok on state devices, a federal ban looms

As more GOP governors race to ban TikTok on state devices, a federal ban looms
At least 16 states have banned TikTok on some or all government computers and phones. All are led by GOP governors.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

NPR News: More than a third of executions in 2022 were 'botched,' a report finds

More than a third of executions in 2022 were 'botched,' a report finds
Death penalty researchers say the record-high number of mishandled executions put into question states' ability to perform them.

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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

NPR News: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to be in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The trip comes as lawmakers are debating a bill that includes billions more in aid for Ukraine.

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NPR News: "是奥密克戎变异了,还是专家变异了?":中国放弃"清零",困惑与假消息蔓延

"是奥密克戎变异了,还是专家变异了?":中国放弃"清零",困惑与假消息蔓延
中国持续三年的"清零"政策突然转变之际,官方宣传让百姓困惑,虚假消息也在此间蔓延。

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NPR News: "是奥密克戎变异了,还是专家变异了?":中国放弃"清零",困惑与假消息蔓延

"是奥密克戎变异了,还是专家变异了?":中国放弃"清零",困惑与假消息蔓延
中国持续三年的"清零"政策突然转变之际,官方宣传让百姓困惑,虚假消息也在此间蔓延。

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NPR News: War vet Jack McCain wants Congress to help the Afghan pilots who kept him safe

War vet Jack McCain wants Congress to help the Afghan pilots who kept him safe
Navy Lt. Jack McCain trained Afghans to pilot Black Hawk helicopters. When Kabul fell, McCain and others helped the pilots escape to the U.S. But their permanent status is uncertain.

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NPR News: Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular

Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular
In response to growing abortion restrictions, many health care providers report a rising number of patients seeking vasectomy care.

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NPR News: Britain is seeing a wave of strikes as nurses, postal workers and others walk out

Britain is seeing a wave of strikes as nurses, postal workers and others walk out
Nurses, postal workers and railway employees are all walking out this month in the U.K.'s largest series of labor actions in more than a decade. It's a major challenge to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Monday, 19 December 2022

NPR News: Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in LA sex crimes trial

Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in LA sex crimes trial
When he's sentenced, the one-time movie mogul could face decades of prison time in California. That's in addition to the 23 years Weinstein is already serving in New York.

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NPR News: U.S. Supreme Court extends border restrictions just before they were set to end

U.S. Supreme Court extends border restrictions just before they were set to end
Pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 will continue, at least for now, after the Supreme Court granted a stay to Republican state attorneys general as many migrants wait to cross the border.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
The Jan. 6 panel wraps up its probe into the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Argentina wins its first World Cup in 36 years. The Biden administration announces a shift in strategy to fight homelessness.

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NPR News: U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda

U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda
The ruling comes months after the government introduced a plan to deport hundreds of potential asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Immigration lawyers and human rights groups have warned of rights violations.

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NPR News: U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda

U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda
The ruling comes months after the government introduced a plan to deport hundreds of potential asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Immigration lawyers and human rights groups have warned of rights violations.

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NPR News: The Los Angeles mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors

The Los Angeles mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city will start moving unhoused people to hotels and motels. Meanwhile, she signed an executive order to hasten the process of building affordable housing.

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Sunday, 18 December 2022

NPR News: Arctic air will blast much of U.S. just before Christmas, forecasters say

Arctic air will blast much of U.S. just before Christmas, forecasters say
Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States.

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NPR News: 11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight

11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight
Hawaiian Airlines' chief operating officer said the airline had not experienced "an incident of this nature in recent history," calling it an isolated and unusual event.

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NPR News: The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work

The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work
Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties.

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NPR News: There is pressure on the Tunisian president after election turnout was less than 9%

There is pressure on the Tunisian president after election turnout was less than 9%
Tunisians on Saturday voted to elect a new parliament, to the backdrop of a soaring cost-of-living crisis and concerns of democracy backsliding in the North African country.

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NPR News: The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work

The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work
Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties.

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NPR News: Updated COVID booster shots reduce the risk of hospitalization, CDC reports

Updated COVID booster shots reduce the risk of hospitalization, CDC reports
The CDC came out with two studies to detail the bivalent booster's effectiveness against COVID-related emergency department visits and hospitalization.

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Saturday, 17 December 2022

NPR News: Heavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York

Heavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York
Utility crews raced Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.

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NPR News: Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup

Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup
Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place.

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NPR News: J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance was wrongly revoked, energy secretary says

J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance was wrongly revoked, energy secretary says
J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, lost his security clearance "through a flawed process that violated the Commission's own regulations," according to the Department of Energy.

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NPR News: In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict

In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict
Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.

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NPR News: A $1.6 billion lawsuit alleges Facebook's inaction fueled violence in Ethiopia

A $1.6 billion lawsuit alleges Facebook's inaction fueled violence in Ethiopia
One of the plaintiffs says he contacted Facebook several times about posts threatening violence against his father, who was murdered by members of a militant group.

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NPR News: The Keystone pipeline leaked in Kansas. What makes this spill so bad?

The Keystone pipeline leaked in Kansas. What makes this spill so bad?
The cause for the spill is still unclear. What's known is the type of oil that was piped: tar sands oil, also called diluted bitumen. It's a lot harder to clean up than conventional oil.

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NPR News: A $1.6 billion lawsuit alleges Facebook's inaction fueled violence in Ethiopia

A $1.6 billion lawsuit alleges Facebook's inaction fueled violence in Ethiopia
One of the plaintiffs says he contacted Facebook several times about posts threatening violence against his father, who was murdered by members of a militant group.

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NPR News: Twitter lifts suspensions on several journalists amid rift between the site and media

Twitter lifts suspensions on several journalists amid rift between the site and media
Musk tweeted late Friday that the company would lift the suspensions of "accounts who doxxed my exact location in real-time" following the result of a public poll on the site.

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NPR News: Father of July 4 Highland Park shooting suspect has been charged with 7 felonies

Father of July 4 Highland Park shooting suspect has been charged with 7 felonies
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said the charges of reckless conduct are based on Robert Crimo Jr. sponsoring his then 19-year-old son's application for a gun license in 2019.

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Friday, 16 December 2022

NPR News: Russia launches new wave of air attacks across Ukraine

Russia launches new wave of air attacks across Ukraine
Regional military administrators across the country say Russia launched at least 80 missiles targeting at least 10 of Ukraine's 24 regions.

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Thursday, 15 December 2022

NPR News: Retail spending dips as holiday sales bite into inflation

Retail spending dips as holiday sales bite into inflation
Retail sales declined 0.6% in November compared to October, the biggest decline in almost a year. For once, declining prices seem to be part of the story.

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NPR News: Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals

Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals
See some of the best photos from the 2022 World Cup's quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Argentina and France will face off in the final on Sunday, Dec. 18.

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NPR News: Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals

Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals
See some of the best photos from the 2022 World Cup's quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Argentina and France will face off in the final on Sunday, Dec. 18.

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NPR News: 'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies

'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies
Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.

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NPR News: Oregon's LGBTQ community worries that a new law will keep them from obtaining guns

Oregon's LGBTQ community worries that a new law will keep them from obtaining guns
Oregon's Measure 114 gives county sheriffs and police chiefs discretion to determine who qualifies to purchase a firearm. Opponents say the criteria to make those decisions is ambiguous.

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NPR News: 'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies

'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies
Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.

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NPR News: The U.S. is suing Arizona over shipping containers on the border with Mexico

The U.S. is suing Arizona over shipping containers on the border with Mexico
The U.S. government sued Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Wednesday over the placement of shipping containers as a barrier on the border with Mexico, saying it is trespassing on federal lands.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2022

NPR News: Twitter has changed its rules over the account tracking Elon Musk's private jet

Twitter has changed its rules over the account tracking Elon Musk's private jet
Twitter on Wednesday suspended an account that used publicly available flight data to track Elon Musk's private jet, despite his pledge to keep it up because of his free speech principles.

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NPR News: 10 years after Sandy Hook, a family finds bits of joy amid shards of pain

10 years after Sandy Hook, a family finds bits of joy amid shards of pain
Families who had their lives shattered on Dec. 14, 2012, are still straining under the weight of their losses — and still pushing for the changes they had hoped would have already happened by now.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2022

NPR News: Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal

Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal
Australia has signed a new security deal with island nation Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

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NPR News: Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal

Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal
Australia has signed a new security deal with island nation Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

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NPR News: China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges

China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges
China's National Health Commission is scaling down its daily COVID-19 report starting Wednesday after a sharp decline in PCR testing even though daily cases are hitting record highs.

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NPR News: China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges

China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges
China's National Health Commission is scaling down its daily COVID-19 report starting Wednesday after a sharp decline in PCR testing even though daily cases are hitting record highs.

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NPR News: Breonna Taylor's boyfriend settles Louisville lawsuits over shooting

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend settles Louisville lawsuits over shooting
The boyfriend of Breonna Taylor who fired a shot at police as they burst through Taylor's door the night she was killed has settled two lawsuits against the city of Louisville, his attorneys said.

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NPR News: Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins
For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big.

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Monday, 12 December 2022

NPR News: Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
The founder and now-former head of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested in the Bahamas, where the company is based, at the request of the United States government.

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NPR News: North Carolina attacks highlight the vulnerability of power grids

North Carolina attacks highlight the vulnerability of power grids
The substation attack in a North Carolina county proved, once again, that the country's power grid is susceptible to sabotage. It's America's Achilles heel says security expert Mike Mabee

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NPR News: Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas

Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas
The arrest was made at the request of the U.S. government, based on a sealed indictment from the Southern District of New York. The indictment is expected to be unsealed on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas

Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas
The arrest was made at the request of the U.S. government, based on a sealed indictment from the Southern District of New York. The indictment is expected to be unsealed on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas

Bankman-Fried, disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange, arrested in Bahamas
The arrest was made at the request of the U.S. government, based on a sealed indictment from the Southern District of New York. The indictment is expected to be unsealed on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
A key Lockerbie bombing suspect is in U.S. custody. Karen Bass is sworn in as Los Angeles mayor. Rupert Murdoch to be deposed today in Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News.

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Sunday, 11 December 2022

NPR News: More than 60 ancient Roman-era graves were discovered in Gaza

More than 60 ancient Roman-era graves were discovered in Gaza
Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era.

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NPR News: More than 60 ancient Roman-era graves were discovered in Gaza

More than 60 ancient Roman-era graves were discovered in Gaza
Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip announced the discovery of over 60 tombs in an ancient burial site dating back to the Roman era.

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NPR News: Winter storm slams western U.S., bringing heavy snow to Northern California

Winter storm slams western U.S., bringing heavy snow to Northern California
A winter storm packing powerful winds, heavy rain and potentially several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada shut down highways, toppled trees and triggered flood watches and avalanche warnings.

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NPR News: The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact

The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact
Its water level is dropping. Big sinkholes are swallowing up whole tracts of land around it. Here is why a disaster is unfolding at the Middle East's iconic salt lake.

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NPR News: Ukraine still fears another Chernobyl-size disaster at Europe's largest nuclear plant

Ukraine still fears another Chernobyl-size disaster at Europe's largest nuclear plant
International atomic experts have warned of a potential nuclear disaster with Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant in the middle of a war zone, bringing back terrifying memories of Chernobyl.

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NPR News: A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon

A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates' first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan.

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NPR News: A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon

A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates' first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan.

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NPR News: Willie Mae Thornton was a foremother of rock. These kids carry her legacy forward

Willie Mae Thornton was a foremother of rock. These kids carry her legacy forward
Women are underrepresented as artists and songwriters and make up less than 3% of credited music producers. For women of color that number is even lower. That's why Willie Mae is so important.

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Saturday, 10 December 2022

NPR News: Amid rising energy costs, Italian cooks go old-school to save gas

Amid rising energy costs, Italian cooks go old-school to save gas
In a town in Tuscany, some cooks are moving away from the stove to cook meals in boxes with thick wool lining. These portable ovens use the wool's convection properties as a means of slow cooking.

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NPR News: Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year—a record high since 2008

Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year—a record high since 2008
Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the federal government naturalized a record number of adult immigrants this year and reduced its application backlog by nearly half.

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NPR News: Amid rising energy costs, Italian cooks go old-school to save gas

Amid rising energy costs, Italian cooks go old-school to save gas
In a town in Tuscany, some cooks are moving away from the stove to cook meals in boxes with thick wool lining. These portable ovens use the wool's convection properties as a means of slow cooking.

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NPR News: Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy
Borodianka was largely reduced to rubble by the Russian invasion. It's become a symbol of the devastation inflicted by the Russian forces, and attracted a recent visit by the artist Banksy.

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NPR News: As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers

As attendance dips, churches change to stay relevant for a new wave of worshippers
A longtime pastor says the question used to be how can the church change the culture? Now, it's how do they change the culture of the church? Ways range from gardening to food giveaways to fire pits.

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NPR News: Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy
Borodianka was largely reduced to rubble by the Russian invasion. It's become a symbol of the devastation inflicted by the Russian forces, and attracted a recent visit by the artist Banksy.

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Friday, 9 December 2022

NPR News: Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging
Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

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NPR News: Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging
Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

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NPR News: Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging
Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

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Thursday, 8 December 2022

NPR News: The Colorado shooting suspect's 2021 case dropped for lack of cooperation, DA says

The Colorado shooting suspect's 2021 case dropped for lack of cooperation, DA says
The 2021 charges against Anderson Lee Aldrich were dropped despite authorities finding a "tub" full of bomb-making chemicals and later receiving warnings from other relatives.

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NPR News: Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint

Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint
The visit showcases Beijing's ambitions to expand its influence in the Gulf, a region traditionally seen as a close U.S. security partner. Oil and defense are key to Chinese-Saudi ties.

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NPR News: The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses
The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses. The focus will be on improving response to a public health crisis that kills more than 100,000 Americans annually.

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NPR News: Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint

Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint
The visit showcases Beijing's ambitions to expand its influence in the Gulf, a region traditionally seen as a close U.S. security partner. Oil and defense are key to Chinese-Saudi ties.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

NPR News: These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022

These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022
Google compiled data on the people, entertainment and current events that Americans searched for the most in 2022.

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NPR News: Ex-Border Patrol agent convicted of killing 4 women in Texas

Ex-Border Patrol agent convicted of killing 4 women in Texas
The conviction of a former Border Patrol agent who confessed to killing four sex workers in 2018 means an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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NPR News: Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani is sentenced to nearly 13 years for his role in Theranos fraud

Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani is sentenced to nearly 13 years for his role in Theranos fraud
A jury found Elizabeth Holmes' former business and romantic partner guilty in July on all 12 felony counts of defrauding Theranos investors and the patients that used the company's faulty blood tests.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2022

NPR News: North Carolina power cut by shooting could come back earlier than planned

North Carolina power cut by shooting could come back earlier than planned
Duke Energy said it expects to have power back Wednesday just before midnight in Moore County. The outages began shortly after one or more people breached the gates and opened fire on two substations.

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NPR News: Argentina's vice president is found guilty of corruption

Argentina's vice president is found guilty of corruption
A panel sentenced Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding political office. She will not be jailed while appealing the verdict, which could take years.

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NPR News: A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela

A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela
A newly unsealed grand jury indictment alleges that former Rep. David Rivera, a well-connected Florida Republican, illegally acted on Venezuela's behalf.

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NPR News: A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela

A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela
A newly unsealed grand jury indictment alleges that former Rep. David Rivera, a well-connected Florida Republican, illegally acted on Venezuela's behalf.

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NPR News: The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been knocked offline for more than a month

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been knocked offline for more than a month
The prime minister says about 70 percent of services have been restored, but officials have not commented on a cause or whether ransom was paid. Nor did they respond to NPR's requests for comment.

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NPR News: A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud

A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud
Fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave potentially forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic, was largely due to financial technology companies, according to a new report.

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NPR News: Some streets closed during the pandemic to allow pedestrians will remain car-free

Some streets closed during the pandemic to allow pedestrians will remain car-free
Most streets that were closed across the nation so people could get outside more have since reopened. But some permanent closures, such as in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, are wildly popular.

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NPR News: The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been knocked offline for more than a month

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been knocked offline for more than a month
The prime minister says about 70 percent of services have been restored, but officials have not commented on a cause or whether ransom was paid. Nor did they respond to NPR's requests for comment.

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Monday, 5 December 2022

NPR News: What we know about the attack on two North Carolina power substations

What we know about the attack on two North Carolina power substations
A gunfire attack on two electrical substations in Moore County knocked out power to thousands. Authorities say they have not determined who carried out the attack or what the motive was.

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NPR News: The U.S. wants to slash carbon emissions from power plants. Natural gas is in the way

The U.S. wants to slash carbon emissions from power plants. Natural gas is in the way
Despite climate targets set by the Biden administration and corporate executives, the U.S. is still building new natural gas plants that threaten to cause greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come.

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NPR News: Racial bias affects media coverage of missing people. A new tool illustrates how

Racial bias affects media coverage of missing people. A new tool illustrates how
The database tool estimates that younger, white women will get increasingly more news coverage than other racial groups — such as Black, Latino and Indigenous people.

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NPR News: The world's response to hunger crisis in East Africa is inadequate, say aid workers

The world's response to hunger crisis in East Africa is inadequate, say aid workers
A crisis of extreme hunger is threating millions in East Africa. However, international aid has not been able to meet the need.

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NPR News: The timeline of events leading up to the Tory Lanez assault trial

The timeline of events leading up to the Tory Lanez assault trial
The trial comes after two years of back-and-forth and division in the hip-hop world. Lanez is charged with shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

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NPR News: Ukrainians say they hid orphaned children from Russian deportation

Ukrainians say they hid orphaned children from Russian deportation
The staff at the children's regional hospital in Kherson city, Ukraine, say they began fabricating orphans' medical records to make it appear like they were too ill to move.

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Sunday, 4 December 2022

NPR News: At many U.S. jails, keeping in touch with loved ones is unaffordable

At many U.S. jails, keeping in touch with loved ones is unaffordable
People in Detroit jails are struggling to stay in touch with loved ones. The pandemic shut down in-person visits and many are finding the cost of phone calls prohibitive.

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NPR News: Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide

Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide
It's the latest development in a homicide case that continues to capture attention both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide

Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide
It's the latest development in a homicide case that continues to capture attention both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide

Mexican authorities are investigating Shanquella Robinson's death as a femicide
It's the latest development in a homicide case that continues to capture attention both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: El Salvador has sent 10,000 police to seal off a town and search for gang members

El Salvador has sent 10,000 police to seal off a town and search for gang members
The operation is one of the largest mobilizations yet in President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on street gangs.

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NPR News: El Salvador has sent 10,000 police to seal off a town and search for gang members

El Salvador has sent 10,000 police to seal off a town and search for gang members
The operation is one of the largest mobilizations yet in President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on street gangs.

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Saturday, 3 December 2022

NPR News: Beijing and other cities in China end required COVID-19 tests for public transit

Beijing and other cities in China end required COVID-19 tests for public transit
The slight relaxation of testing requirements comes follows protests across China by residents frustrated by the rigid enforcement of anti-virus restrictions.

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NPR News: French President Macron visits New Orleans

French President Macron visits New Orleans
French President Emmanuel Macron was in New Orleans yesterday, the first visit by a French President in nearly 50 years.

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NPR News: Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year

Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year
Cases of Mpox, which was previously named monkeypox, peaked in August and fell steadily over the past months to a daily average of seven new cases by the end of November.

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NPR News: Discovery of ancient bronze statues in Italy may rewrite Etruscan and Roman history

Discovery of ancient bronze statues in Italy may rewrite Etruscan and Roman history
The discoveries shed light on what the Italian Culture Ministry calls a "unique multicultural and multilingual haven of peace" between Etruscans and Romans at a time when they were mostly at war.

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NPR News: Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea

Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea
Many men in South Korea claim to be victims of gender discrimination, a movement turbocharged by President Yoon. Meanwhile, women lag far behind men in pay and face unrealistic beauty standards.

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NPR News: 'Flood of evictions' looms in Los Angeles as pandemic tenant protections expire

'Flood of evictions' looms in Los Angeles as pandemic tenant protections expire
In Los Angeles County, tenant protections that have kept families housed during the pandemic are set to end Dec. 31. That means more than 30,000 households could face eviction by the end of the year.

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Friday, 2 December 2022

NPR News: What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue

What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue
Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Biden calls for a big shakeup in Democrats' presidential nominating calendar

Biden calls for a big shakeup in Democrats' presidential nominating calendar
Iowa has long been the first state to nominate Democrats to the White House, but President Biden wants to change that. He has proposed elevating South Carolina to the first spot.

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NPR News: What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue

What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue
Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup

Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup
Qatar warned about clothing restrictions for this year's World Cup, and fans are finding out that officials weren't bluffing — but some controversial outfits have slipped into stadiums.

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NPR News: What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history

What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history
The U.S. is enduring its worst poultry health disaster, with some 52.7 million birds dead. Unlike another recent outbreaks, this one has lasted through the summer — and it's still going strong.

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NPR News: Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup

Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup
Qatar warned about clothing restrictions for this year's World Cup, and fans are finding out that officials weren't bluffing — but some controversial outfits have slipped into stadiums.

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Thursday, 1 December 2022

NPR News: Prince William deplores his godmother's racial comments

Prince William deplores his godmother's racial comments
His said "racism has no place in our society" as he sought to prevent the backlash over his godmother's treatment of a Black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse from overshadowing his U.S. trip.

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NPR News: New Hampshire man accidently throws out his wife's wedding rings

New Hampshire man accidently throws out his wife's wedding rings
Kevin Butler tossed a napkin into the trash and later took it to a transfer station. In the napkin were his wife's wedding rings. He and the transfer station crew were able to locate the trash bag.

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NPR News: ICE inadvertently discloses personal data online of 6,252 immigrants

ICE inadvertently discloses personal data online of 6,252 immigrants
NPR's A Martinez talks to Hamed Aleaziz of the Los Angeles Times about the information of more than 6,000 people in ICE custody that was mistakenly revealed to the public.

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NPR News: DoorDash cuts 1,250 jobs after pandemic hiring surge

DoorDash cuts 1,250 jobs after pandemic hiring surge
The decision by the online food delivery platform to eliminate about 6% of its workforce is the latest of several companies to recently announce job cuts recently, including Twitter and Amazon.

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