Sunday, 31 December 2023

NPR News: Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on artificial intelligence in the courts

Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on artificial intelligence in the courts
Roberts focused on the promise and shortcomings of artificial intelligence in the courts in his annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal cases involving Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting.

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NPR News: Pressure drove dozens of sailors to leave the Navy over mental health concerns

Pressure drove dozens of sailors to leave the Navy over mental health concerns
A Navy investigation into the suicide of a sailor on the USS Roosevelt reveals a toxic culture aboard the carrier.

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NPR News: The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone

The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone
An obscure federal manual that guides road signs and design is getting a rare update. The Biden administration says the changes will protect cyclists and pedestrians, but safety advocates wanted more.

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NPR News: A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound

A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound
A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.

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Saturday, 30 December 2023

NPR News: Travel around the country through NPR photos in 2023

Travel around the country through NPR photos in 2023
NPR staff and freelance visual journalists travelled across the country to cover everything from the wildfires in Maui and climate change to asylum-seekers and a forgotten opera.

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NPR News: Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors

Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors
The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided a 29th consecutive loss on Saturday night, claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 129-127.

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Friday, 29 December 2023

NPR News: Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning

Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning
More than 100 Russian missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities Friday morning, killing at least 16 people and wounding at more than 160.

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Thursday, 28 December 2023

NPR News: An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star

An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star
Researchers at Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics discovered a celestial map believed to be from between 1800 to 400 BC. Scientists say there's one star on it that doesn't match our sky.

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NPR News: He's never won a major race, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

He's never won a major race, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist
The tale of cycling mad Colombia's best known cyclist — he may never have won a major race — but he's a social media sensation in a country that takes cycling very, very seriously.

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

NPR News: Remembering the elder of the Smothers Brothers, Tom, who has died at 86

Remembering the elder of the Smothers Brothers, Tom, who has died at 86
Comedian and folksinger Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86. He was the elder half of the Smothers Brothers. The duo was hugely popular in the late 1960s and known for subversive political humor.

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NPR News: A Nebraska mosque, synagogue and church support one another through Gaza conflict

A Nebraska mosque, synagogue and church support one another through Gaza conflict
The Tri-Faith Initiative is a mosque, synagogue and church in Nebraska. The members are working to support each other and keep relationships strong as they deal with the pain of the Israel-Hamas war.

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NPR News: Marvel opens 2nd 'What If...?' season with episode in almost entirely Mohawk language

Marvel opens 2nd 'What If...?' season with episode in almost entirely Mohawk language
Season Two of Marvel's animated series What If...? introduces us to Kahhori, a Mohawk woman who goes on a quest to discover her power. The episode takes place almost entirely in the Mohawk language.

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NPR News: Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy

Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy
Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.

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Tuesday, 26 December 2023

NPR News: Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East

Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations, backlash and even violence on college campuses. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.

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Monday, 25 December 2023

NPR News: The Christmas Truce of 1914: the day the guns fell silent

The Christmas Truce of 1914: the day the guns fell silent
The Christmas Truce has become the stuff of legend. On a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914 during World War I, the guns briefly fell silent.

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NPR News: How will issues at the U.S. southern border shape political battles in 2024?

How will issues at the U.S. southern border shape political battles in 2024?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Angela Kelley of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about how politics is shifting the discourse on immigration.

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Sunday, 24 December 2023

NPR News: At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed

At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed
At least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials said Sunday, while the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend rose to 17.

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NPR News: Christmas Day storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions to Plains and Midwest

Christmas Day storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions to Plains and Midwest
South Dakota and Nebraska are likely to see the heaviest snowfall, posing perilous travel conditions on Christmas Day. Freezing rain threatens Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas with icy roads.

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NPR News: Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and "futile logic of war" this Christmas

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and "futile logic of war" this Christmas
In his Christmas Mass address Sunday, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started on Oct. 7.

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NPR News: The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever
In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.

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Saturday, 23 December 2023

NPR News: Pod Corner: A memorable Christmas dinner

Pod Corner: A memorable Christmas dinner
Colorado Public Radio's My Story So Far is a podcast with stories told from different communities around the state. In this segment, a student recounts a memorable Christmas dinner.

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Friday, 22 December 2023

NPR News: Getting a tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle will soon be simpler

Getting a tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle will soon be simpler
Getting the $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle is about to get a lot simpler – you get it as a discount off the car. But fewer cars might be eligible as requirements grow stricter.

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NPR News: What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests

What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests
Argentina's new president was inaugurated less than two weeks ago. And in that time he has made a stunning number of changes to the country's economic landscape.

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Thursday, 21 December 2023

NPR News: Zach Condon describes the dark, cold Norwegian island behind Beirut's new album

Zach Condon describes the dark, cold Norwegian island behind Beirut's new album
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Zach Condon, the creative force behind the band Beirut, about his new album Hadsel, and drawing inspiration from the dark winter of arctic Norway.

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NPR News: A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's chaotic presidential vote

A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's chaotic presidential vote
Polls have closed in the Democratic Republic of Congo Thursday. Widespread logistical problems and violence forced the country to extend presidential vote by a second day.

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Wednesday, 20 December 2023

NPR News: New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement

New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement
Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

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NPR News: The mother of a boy shot by police demands accountability after no charges are filed

The mother of a boy shot by police demands accountability after no charges are filed
Nakala Murry says she will continue to fight for justice for her son after a Mississippi grand jury decided against indicting the police sergeant who shot him during a domestic dispute.

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NPR News: States are trashing troves of masks and protective gear as costly stockpiles expire

States are trashing troves of masks and protective gear as costly stockpiles expire
As a deadline to allocate federal COVID-19 cash approaches next year, states must decide how much to invest in maintaining warehouses and supply stockpiles after panic buying during the pandemic.

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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

NPR News: Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store

Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.

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NPR News: Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki

Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.

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Monday, 18 December 2023

NPR News: Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples
Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples, according to a declaration used by the Vatican and approved by Pope Francis. The document says these blessings are not to be considered marriage.

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NPR News: The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages

The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages
Israelis are calling for accountability after soldiers shot dead three hostages being held in Gaza - with some saying it highlights tactics that are leading to unnecessary Palestinian deaths.

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NPR News: COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity

COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity
China's economy still hasn't fully recovered since Beijing lifted COVID-19 restrictions a year ago. But not everyone is hurting; an effort to spur high-tech industry is yielding some winners.

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NPR News: Imelda Staunton on the joys and challenges of playing Queen Elizabeth II

Imelda Staunton on the joys and challenges of playing Queen Elizabeth II
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with actress Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix's sweeping historical drama The Crown, which is ending its six-season run with a final batch of episodes.

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Sunday, 17 December 2023

NPR News: Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter

Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter
The vote came more than a year after Chileans rejected a proposed constitution written by a left-leaning convention. The new document was more conservative than the one it had sought to replace.

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NPR News: Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai

Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai
Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago.

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NPR News: Car plows into parked SUV in Biden's motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters

Car plows into parked SUV in Biden's motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Biden's motorcade. The president and first lady were not harmed.

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NPR News: Florida GOP suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation

Florida GOP suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
Ziegler is accused of raping a woman with whom he and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, had a prior consensual sexual relationship, according to police records.

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Saturday, 16 December 2023

NPR News: Alex Jones offers Sandy Hook victims' families $55 million to settle legal claims

Alex Jones offers Sandy Hook victims' families $55 million to settle legal claims
Meanwhile, the families submitted a competing plan focused on liquidating the conspiracy theorist's Infowars business.

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NPR News: How was 2023 for EVs?

How was 2023 for EVs?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with White House Senior Adviser Mitch Landrieu and Consumer Reports autos reporter Keith Barry about the challenge of achieving the Biden administration's EV sales goals.

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NPR News: Israeli soldier mistakenly kills 3 hostages

Israeli soldier mistakenly kills 3 hostages
Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages, in violation of rules of engagement. Meanwhile, Gaza remains in a communication blackout.

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Friday, 15 December 2023

NPR News: Ukraine has $52 billion EU aid package veoted by Hungary

Ukraine has $52 billion EU aid package veoted by Hungary
At a summit this week, EU leaders voted to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine. But Hungary's leader Viktor Organ vetoed a $52 billion aid package.

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Thursday, 14 December 2023

NPR News: The Iraqi government feels the pressure as militias increase attacks on U.S. bases

The Iraqi government feels the pressure as militias increase attacks on U.S. bases
With the Israel-Hamas war, militias in Iraq have increased attacks on US troops and put the Iraqi government in a precarious spot.

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NPR News: UNICEF's James Elder discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and risk to children

UNICEF's James Elder discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and risk to children
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the extreme risk to children.

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NPR News: Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.

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NPR News: Australian court tosses woman's 2-decade-old convictions in deaths of her 4 children

Australian court tosses woman's 2-decade-old convictions in deaths of her 4 children
Kathleen Folbigg already was pardoned and released from prison in June based on new scientific evidence that her four children may have died from natural causes as she had insisted.

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Wednesday, 13 December 2023

NPR News: Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years

Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
Brian Beals was convicted in the 1988 murder of a 6-year-old. At the time, Beals, a 22-year-old student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, was home in Chicago during Thanksgiving break.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

NPR News: The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

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NPR News: The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

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NPR News: The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms

The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms
More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity.

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Monday, 11 December 2023

NPR News: Amid fighting on Israel's northern border, Hezbollah and Iran seek to avoid war

Amid fighting on Israel's northern border, Hezbollah and Iran seek to avoid war
Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's offensive in Gaza, there has been fighting on Israel's northern border too, where Hezbollah and Iran are eager to avoid all-out war.

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NPR News: With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity

With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity
The war draws together Iran-backed Shia and Sunni militants in what appears to be closer cooperation between groups that differ in ideology but are united by opposition to Israel and the U.S.

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NPR News: With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter

With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter
Ukraine's government acknowledges the gains in its most recent counteroffensive have been small. And it worries Western allies are distracted by the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Sunday, 10 December 2023

NPR News: In first speech, Argentina's Javier Milei warns nation of painful economic shock

In first speech, Argentina's Javier Milei warns nation of painful economic shock
Argentina's newly empowered President Javier Milei presented figures to lay bare the scope of the nation's economic "emergency," and sought to prepare the public for drastic public spending cuts.

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Saturday, 9 December 2023

NPR News: John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor
Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win election as the 63rd mayor of Houston.

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NPR News: Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state

Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state
Police and firefighters in Clarksville were responding to multiple reports of damage in the northern part of the city, which is located north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line.

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NPR News: Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism

Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
Magill will stay on as interim president until a new person is appointed. Her resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other top university presidents drew fierce backlash.

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NPR News: Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism

Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
Magill will stay on as interim president until a new person is appointed. Her resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other top university presidents drew fierce backlash.

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Friday, 8 December 2023

NPR News: Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules
The deal paves the way for legal oversight of AI technology that has promised to transform everyday life and has spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity.

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NPR News: Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that allowed pregnant woman to have an abortion

Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that allowed pregnant woman to have an abortion
The court put on hold a ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo a challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S.

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NPR News: Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at the border

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at the border
The settlement says migrant families cannot be separated at the border for the next eight years, a policy of the Trump administration. Around 1,000 children remain separated from their parents.

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NPR News: The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council

The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council
The United States was the only country to vote against a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

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NPR News: Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism
The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.

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NPR News: Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza

Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza
After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks.

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Thursday, 7 December 2023

NPR News: Centenarian Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who were killed 82 years ago

Centenarian Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who were killed 82 years ago
Five survivors returned to Pearl Harbor 82 years later on the anniversary of the attack to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed in the assault that propelled the U.S. into World War II.

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NPR News: Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism

Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is the highest-level official to criticize the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania for their testimony this week.

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Wednesday, 6 December 2023

NPR News: The legacy of visionary TV producer Norman Lear, dead at 101

The legacy of visionary TV producer Norman Lear, dead at 101
Norman Lear, who addressed serious issues in humorous sitcoms, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 101. He leaves behind a legacy of hit 1970s sitcoms that revolutionized television.

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NPR News: A foundation has doubled their $250 million pledge to diversify monuments in the U.S.

A foundation has doubled their $250 million pledge to diversify monuments in the U.S.
An initiative from the Mellon Foundation dedicated to creating monuments that tell diverse stories recently pledged to double its funding for the project.

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NPR News: Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response

Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been testifying before a public inquiry into his government's botched response to COVID-19. Britain had one of the worst COVID-19 death tolls in Europe.

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Tuesday, 5 December 2023

NPR News: Alabama anticipates its moment in the spotlight as it prepares to host GOP debate

Alabama anticipates its moment in the spotlight as it prepares to host GOP debate
Alabama GOP leaders hope Wednesday's Republican presidential debate gives viewers a broader image of their state beyond the recent headlines about Sen. Tuberville's hold on some military nominations.

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NPR News: People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests

People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests
The first results are in from a charity experiment in Kenya. Those who got a lump sum of money were far more likely to start a business — and earn more — compared to those who got monthly payments.

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NPR News: 10 years after Nelson Mandela's death, his party may soon lose the majority

10 years after Nelson Mandela's death, his party may soon lose the majority
A decade after the death of Nelson Mandela, many South Africans are asking what the anti-apartheid icon would have thought of the current state of the country and the direction it's heading in.

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Monday, 4 December 2023

NPR News: A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries

A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries
A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments.

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NPR News: Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water
Dolly and Donna, two dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, appear to be able to sense electric fields — an ability that might help them detect prey buried in sand or enhance their navigation.

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NPR News: Sushi in Ukraine: Life (and the consumer economy) continues through 2 years of war

Sushi in Ukraine: Life (and the consumer economy) continues through 2 years of war
Sushi restaurants are still open all over Ukraine. It's a small example of how the country's consumer economy continues despite nearly two years of war.

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NPR News: Messi's World Cup jerseys bring in millions at auction

Messi's World Cup jerseys bring in millions at auction
The six jerseys Lionel Messi wore in the first half of each game in last year's World Cup are now garnering millions of dollars in bids at an auction at Sotheby's in New York.

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Sunday, 3 December 2023

NPR News: Undefeated Florida State is left out of 4-team College Football Playoff

Undefeated Florida State is left out of 4-team College Football Playoff
It's Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas for the final season of the four-team college football playoff format, before the tournament grows to a field of 12 next year.

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NPR News: Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may attract regulator scrutiny

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
Alaska Airlines said it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration.

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NPR News: Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal
Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

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NPR News: Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal
Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

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NPR News: Authorities identify suspect in killing of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles

Authorities identify suspect in killing of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles man already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation has been identified as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, police said Saturday.

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NPR News: Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2
French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.

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Friday, 1 December 2023

NPR News: Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say

Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say
The planet is on track for less warming now than it was when the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, but it's still not enough to avoid catastrophic impacts.

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NPR News: A visit to the last animatronics still singing in Chuck E. Cheese

A visit to the last animatronics still singing in Chuck E. Cheese
A Chuck E. Cheese in Northridge, Calif., will be the last remaining stronghold of the chain's signature animatronics. We visit the pizza arcade for nostalgia's sake.

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NPR News: Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say

Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say
The planet is on track for less warming now than it was when the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, but it's still not enough to avoid catastrophic impacts.

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NPR News: After foiled assassination attempt, there's fear amid American Sikhs

After foiled assassination attempt, there's fear amid American Sikhs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Harinder Singh, senior research fellow at the Sikh Research Institute, about the DOJ's charges against an Indian national for plotting to kill a Sikh American.

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Thursday, 30 November 2023

NPR News: At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations

At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations
International climate change negotiations began in Dubai with the announcement of a fund to help developing countries with the worst impacts of climate change. getting enough funding will be hard.

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

NPR News: Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers

Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers
The Supreme Court's conservative justices seemed highly skeptical of how the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts in-house enforcement proceedings to ensure the integrity of securities markets.

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NPR News: U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags

U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags
New CDC data shows that life expectancy in the U.S. is starting to recover, after it dropped during COVID-19 health emergency. Despite the gains, it still lags behind pre-pandemic times.

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NPR News: A look at the first commercial direct air carbon capture plant in the U.S.

A look at the first commercial direct air carbon capture plant in the U.S.
This month in California, the nation's first commercial direct air carbon capture plant went live. Climate experts say the technology has its limits.

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NPR News: A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive

A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive
A Gaza woman describes the fear of living under airstrikes, and her attempts to keep her children safe.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

NPR News: Brown University holds vigil after student wounded in possible hate crime shooting

Brown University holds vigil after student wounded in possible hate crime shooting
Brown University held a vigil Monday night in support of one of its students. Hisham Awartani was wounded over the weekend along with two of his friends in what may have been a hate crime shooting.

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NPR News: The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon, are at the center of this political rift

The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon, are at the center of this political rift
Greece's prime minister cut a U.K. visit short after an apparent snub by his U.K. counterpart over the Elgin Marbles — sculptures taken from the Parthenon, now housed at the British Museum.

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NPR News: 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India will soon be rescued, official says

41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India will soon be rescued, official says
The 41 workers have been trapped in the collapsed mountain tunnel in the north of India for over two weeks. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.

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NPR News: Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system
Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal

Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal
Israel says it has already received a list of additional Israeli hostages Hamas proposes to release in exchange for Israel freeing more Palestinian prisoners.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

NPR News: First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations

First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

NPR News: U.S. Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

U.S. Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
Armed assailants seized and later let go of a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday before being apprehended by the United States Navy.

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NPR News: Honda recalls 300,000 cars and SUVs over missing seat belt component

Honda recalls 300,000 cars and SUVs over missing seat belt component
Some 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V models may be missing a part of the seat belt pretensioners, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, say federal regulators.

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NPR News: Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'
Lynch, 46, had been the bookies' favorite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales.

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NPR News: The Unmarked Graveyard: Angel Garcia

The Unmarked Graveyard: Angel Garcia
A Radio Diaries podcast brings the story of one daughter's search for her father and the discovery of a family she never knew.

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NPR News: The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return

The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return
The first group of hostages were released by Israel and Hamas on Friday. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Itay Raviv, whose 9-year-old cousin was among those released by Hamas in the deal.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

NPR News: In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade hostages for prisoners

In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade hostages for prisoners
Hamas freed 17 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees. We take a look at what has happened so far.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

NPR News: Workers are seeing how AI could change our jobs

Workers are seeing how AI could change our jobs
Every day in the workplace, people are discovering that artificial intelligence has the potential to change our jobs and our lives — for better or worse.

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NPR News: What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics

What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics
Rioters in Dublin torched several city buses and police vehicles, and damaged more than a dozen storefronts in the city. It all began with knife attack on Thursday, which left several wounded.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

NPR News: Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack
Violent clashes broke out in Dublin on Thursday evening after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack earlier in the day that also saw a woman and two other children hospitalized.

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NPR News: Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth

Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Gregory about his late wife, Casey McIntyre, and the medical debt cancellation fund she set up before she died earlier in November of ovarian cancer.

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NPR News: Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies

Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies
A woman who gives birth in jail or prison typically is separated from her baby within hours or days. Minnesota now lets some moms stay out of prison and at home with their new babies.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

NPR News: As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia

As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia
Ukraine approaches winter dispirited over its ongoing war with Russia and anxious about the U.S. debate over whether to continue military and other assistance.

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NPR News: With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI

With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI
With nearly the entire staff in open revolt against the board, Sam Altman has returned to OpenAI as CEO. The board that fired him last week has been dissolved and replaced with an interim board.

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NPR News: UN hopes to get more aid to Gaza during expected pause in Israel-Hamas war

UN hopes to get more aid to Gaza during expected pause in Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations hopes to use an expected pause in the war between Hamas and Israel to get more aid into Gaza — where women and children are bearing the brunt of Israel's operation.

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

NPR News: Helen DeWitt's novella 'The English Understand Wool' hits big

Helen DeWitt's novella 'The English Understand Wool' hits big
The 2022 novella The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt is both a psychological thriller AND a satirical critique of the publishing industry. It's also sold out everywhere.

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NPR News: The government wants to make beef production climate friendly. Here's how it's going

The government wants to make beef production climate friendly. Here's how it's going
The Farm Bill includes $3 billion for "climate friendly commodities." That means paying farmers to change practices to reduce emissions or capture carbon.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas consider a deal to release hostages

Israel and Hamas consider a deal to release hostages
Israeli leaders meet to consider a deal that would see the release of dozens of hostages seized by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

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NPR News: How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible

How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible
There are more than a million insect species, but entomologists say they're declining at alarming rates. Scientists are trying to determine how to save these tiny creatures that prop up life on Earth.

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Monday, 20 November 2023

NPR News: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's Georgia hometown honors her life

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's Georgia hometown honors her life
People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former first lady Rosalynn Carter. She died on Sunday and leaves behind a long legacy of advocacy of mental health and caring about others.

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NPR News: Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia
Russian independent news media is still functioning from Riga, Latvia. The exile presents challenges to newsgathering and press freedom.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

NPR News: Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles

Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles
Vogt's decision to step down follows a recent recall of all 950 Cruise vehicles to update software after one of them dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October.

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NPR News: Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina

Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina
The former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's presidential election. Now he faces the challenge of turning around a crippled economy with staggering inflation of over 140%.

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NPR News: FDA warns against eating recalled cantaloupe over salmonella risk

FDA warns against eating recalled cantaloupe over salmonella risk
At least 17 people in more than a dozen states were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The recalled products were sold in the U.S. and Canada.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

NPR News: Trump's trials update

Trump's trials update
Leaked confidential videos of two former Trump lawyers could shake up the Georgia election interference case. NPR's Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro talk with NYU's Melissa Murray.

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NPR News: Families of hostages held by Hamas conclude march to Netanyahu's office

Families of hostages held by Hamas conclude march to Netanyahu's office
In Israel, families of some of the more than 200 hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly Oct. 7 attack concluded a march across the country from Tel Aviv to the prime minister's office in Jerusalem.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

NPR News: A Colorado judge finds Trump 'engaged in insurrection,' but keeps him on the ballot

A Colorado judge finds Trump 'engaged in insurrection,' but keeps him on the ballot
In her decision, Judge Sarah B. Wallace said she found that Trump did in fact "engage in insurrection" on Jan. 6 and rejected his attorneys' arguments that he was simply engaging in free speech.

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NPR News: VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes

VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs is intervening on behalf of 6,000 homeowners with VA loans who are in the foreclosure process. Many more are delinquent. The move follows an investigation by NPR.

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NPR News: Shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital ends with suspect dead, police say

Shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital ends with suspect dead, police say
State police said there were "multiple victims" at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. At a press conference, police said the shooting was contained to the front lobby and all patients are safe.

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NPR News: Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza — and stepped up attacks there

Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza — and stepped up attacks there
Satellite imagery shows a steady increase in the number of buildings destroyed in middle and southern Gaza. Most damage appeared after Oct. 13, when Israel's military urged evacuation from the north.

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Thursday, 16 November 2023

NPR News: Private detective who led a hacking attack against climate activists gets prison time

Private detective who led a hacking attack against climate activists gets prison time
Aviram Azari was sentenced to almost seven years in prison on Thursday. Azari directed a group of hackers that targeted thousands of victims globally, including U.S. climate activists.

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NPR News: How a friendship was forged on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis

How a friendship was forged on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis
An encampment of homeless people in Seattle caused an uproar in the area. One woman who lived across the street took a unique approach to the situation.

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NPR News: Senate Foreign Relations Chair says funding for Israel, Ukraine is 'critical'

Senate Foreign Relations Chair says funding for Israel, Ukraine is 'critical'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with democratic Senator Ben Cardin, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, about the absence of military aid to Ukraine in Congress's bill averting a government shutdown.

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NPR News: Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'

Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'
Michael Chow has worn many hats in his 84 years. A new documentary about his life, a.k.a. Mr Chow, paints the portrait of a man who has endured hardship, and found creative outlets to cope.

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NPR News: Doctors are among the many dead in Gaza. These are their stories

Doctors are among the many dead in Gaza. These are their stories
More than 200 medical personnel have been killed since the war started. Their colleagues say there's been no time to mourn. In that spirit, doctors shared details about the lives that were lost.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

NPR News: Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza

Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza
At one of literature's most prestigious awards ceremonies, nominated authors made a collective call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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NPR News: President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping

President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The two met Wednesday in California to discuss economic concerns for their respective nations.

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NPR News: President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping

President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The two met Wednesday in California to discuss economic concerns for their respective nations.

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NPR News: Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership

Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership
Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.

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NPR News: More Americans are saying Israel's response is going too far in its war with Hamas

More Americans are saying Israel's response is going too far in its war with Hamas
An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

NPR News: Ohio highway crash involving busload of high school students leaves 6 dead, 18 hurt

Ohio highway crash involving busload of high school students leaves 6 dead, 18 hurt
A charter bus filled with high school students was rear-ended by a semi-truck on an Ohio highway Tuesday morning, in a five-vehicle crash that left six people dead and 18 injured, officials said.

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NPR News: Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch
From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

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NPR News: Nepal's government bans TikTok, saying it disrupts social harmony

Nepal's government bans TikTok, saying it disrupts social harmony
The government said that to make social media platforms accountable, it has asked the companies to register and open an office in Nepal, pay taxes and abide by the country's laws and regulations.

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NPR News: Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats
Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, breaking through barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

NPR News: Escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante charged with more crimes from his time on the run

Escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante charged with more crimes from his time on the run
Cavalcante was charged with felony counts of burglary, criminal trespass, theft and possession of a firearm as well as a number of misdemeanor charges including theft and receiving stolen property.

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NPR News: Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat
Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

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NPR News: Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought drug crackdown is granted bail

Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought drug crackdown is granted bail
The European Union Parliament, some U.S. lawmakers and U.N. human rights experts have long demanded the release of Leila de Lima, who was detained as an opposition senator in February 2017.

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

NPR News: Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

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NPR News: Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott suspends his campaign for president

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott suspends his campaign for president
In a live appearance on the Fox News program, "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy," Scott announced he is suspending his bid for the GOP nomination.

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Saturday, 11 November 2023

NPR News: Former NFL player D.J. Hayden was among 6 killed in a Houston car crash

Former NFL player D.J. Hayden was among 6 killed in a Houston car crash
The two-car collision occurred early Saturday after a driver sped through a red light at a downtown intersection, police said.

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NPR News: Abortion rights win in Ohio and Virginia elections

Abortion rights win in Ohio and Virginia elections
Abortion rights advocates have recently enjoyed a winning streak when they've taken the issue directly to voters. This week in Ohio and Virginia, voters affirmed the importance of that issue.

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NPR News: Pro-Palestinian march draws hundreds of thousands in London to call for cease-fire

Pro-Palestinian march draws hundreds of thousands in London to call for cease-fire
Saturday's march, the largest in the U.K. since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, was overwhelmingly peaceful. London police say they arrested around 100 far-right counterprotesters.

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Friday, 10 November 2023

NPR News: Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America

Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with four women who are social influencers in Amman, Jordan — where the majority of the population is of Palestinian origin — about their thoughts on the war in Israel.

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NPR News: Satellite images show Israeli forces hold ground around Gaza City's water facilities

Satellite images show Israeli forces hold ground around Gaza City's water facilities
Israeli forces control the area around a desalination facility, sewage treatment plant, and troops appear to be stationed in several schools in Gaza City.

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

NPR News: FBI offers $10K reward in search for Jan. 6 attack fugitive from New Jersey

FBI offers $10K reward in search for Jan. 6 attack fugitive from New Jersey
The agency said it and other law enforcement agencies are looking for 47-year-old Gregory Yetman. The FBI was being joined by law enforcement officers from state, county and local police.

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NPR News: Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election

Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election
People in Mississippi's largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on election day.

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NPR News: Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes
The longest strike in history by actors against film and TV studios has finally ended. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher says there is a "new dawn."

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

NPR News: Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call

Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call
The Walt Disney Company announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.

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NPR News: Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

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NPR News: This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he's urging optimism

This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he's urging optimism
The morning of the Hamas attack on Israel, Yair Golan — a former member of Israel's parliament and a major general in the country's military reserves — leapt into action.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

NPR News: Congress debates short-term options to prevent a shutdown

Congress debates short-term options to prevent a shutdown
Federal funding runs out in 10 days and Congress has made virtually no progress on a plan to avoid a shutdown.

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NPR News: What to expect in the third Republican primary debate tomorrow

What to expect in the third Republican primary debate tomorrow
Republican presidential candidates gather in Florida for their third primary debate Wednesday night. Former President Trump is holding a competing rally just miles away from the site of the debate.

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NPR News: Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza sparks pushback

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza sparks pushback
A longtime supporter of Palestinians, Rep. Cori Bush's recent criticism of Israel is exposing divisions among Democrats in her district over whether or not her rhetoric is incendiary.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

NPR News: Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say

Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say
The FDA recently determined that the country's leading decongestant is ineffective. Experts warn ineffectiveness isn't limited to that drug and expect more reviews of over-the-counter medicine.

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NPR News: E.J. Koh's debut novel covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval

E.J. Koh's debut novel covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author E.J. Koh about her novel, The Liberators. In the story, families immigrate to the United States when Korea divides in two.

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NPR News: He went looking for his uncle — and ended up seeking forgiveness at a mass grave

He went looking for his uncle — and ended up seeking forgiveness at a mass grave
Angel Irizarry is a former detective who worked on missing persons cases. In 2021, he set out on a personal investigation: to find his uncle Cesar, who had been estranged from his family for decades.

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NPR News: North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world

North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world
Experts point to economic difficulties from prolonged international sanctions, but the closures may signal a possible change in North Korea's foreign policy that is more focused on Moscow and Beijing.

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

NPR News: Ex-State Department aide sentenced to nearly 6 years in Capitol riot attacks

Ex-State Department aide sentenced to nearly 6 years in Capitol riot attacks
Federico Klein joined other Trump supporters in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 siege — a mob's fight with outnumbered police for control of a Capitol tunnel entrance.

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NPR News: Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside

Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside
Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product.

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NPR News: Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear

Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear
We look at Israel's military objectives in Gaza, which is to removed Hamas from power, and what might come next in the war.

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NPR News: More and more Israelis are calling for a prisoner swap to release the hostages

More and more Israelis are calling for a prisoner swap to release the hostages
With Israeli troops advancing through Gaza, relatives of Israelis taken hostage — and more of the public — support the idea of a prisoner swap.

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NPR News: This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity
Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

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Saturday, 4 November 2023

NPR News: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire

Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire
Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

NPR News: An earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people, officials say

An earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people, officials say
Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.

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NPR News: The infrastructure law includes $200 million to help native fish

The infrastructure law includes $200 million to help native fish
The bipartisan infrastructure law isn't just building projects for people, it also includes $200 million to restore native fish habitat, to help species better weather climate change.

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NPR News: Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza

Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza
The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it's made only limited forays into the densest urban areas.

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

NPR News: Cedar Fair and Six Flags will merge to create a playtime powerhouse in North America

Cedar Fair and Six Flags will merge to create a playtime powerhouse in North America
The combined company, worth more than $3.5 billion, will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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NPR News: Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of all seven charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of all seven charges
A jury in New York City has found the former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried guilty — of securities fraud, money laundering, and five other criminal counts.

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NPR News: Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands

Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands
Remember Juicy Couture and Pier 1? They went under, but not all the way under. Someone still makes millions of dollars off these names. And the hunt for revivable brands is big business.

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NPR News: Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns
The recall covers certain RAV4s from the 2013 through 2018 model years. Toyota said in a statement that some replacement 12-volt batteries used in the SUVs have smaller top dimensions than others.

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

NPR News: Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83

Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83
Nicknamed "The General," Knight spent nearly three decades at Indiana University and several seasons at Texas Tech. His teams racked up wins, but he was controversial on and off the court.

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NPR News: Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win

Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win
The 'Write In Biden' effort serves as a workaround for the DNC's new primary calendar so that N.H. can keep its first-in-the-nation primary, while still giving Biden a strong showing in the election.

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NPR News: Foreign nationals and ambulances gather at Gaza's border on reports of gate opening

Foreign nationals and ambulances gather at Gaza's border on reports of gate opening
Foreign nationals gathered at Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Wednesday, as anticipation grew that the first group of people trapped inside the enclave since Oct. 7 would be allowed to leave.

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

NPR News: Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus

Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus
The charges against 21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior, come as tensions have risen on college campuses across the U.S. Dai hasn't yet entered a plea and is expected in federal court on Wednesday.

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NPR News: An economic mystery at the all-you-can-eat buffet

An economic mystery at the all-you-can-eat buffet
All-you-can-eat buffets highlight an economic idea known as the flat rate pricing bias. To explain how it works, our Planet Money team went to the buffet capital of America: Las Vegas.

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NPR News: 'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands

'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands
The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.

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NPR News: Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.
Millions of Venezuelans have migrated to escape authoritarian rule and their country's worst economic crisis. For the first time, they're the largest group detained for entering the U.S. irregularly.

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NPR News: Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy, attack on mom

Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy, attack on mom
Joseph Czuba, 71, is charged in the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the wounding of his mother Hanaan Shahin on Oct. 14.

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

NPR News: Canadian workers reach deal to end strike that shut down Great Lakes shipping artery

Canadian workers reach deal to end strike that shut down Great Lakes shipping artery
A deal was reached Sunday to end a week-long strike that had shut down a major shipping artery in the Great Lakes, halting the flow of grain and other goods from the U.S. and Canada.

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NPR News: Photos: Maine shooting victims remembered at community vigil

Photos: Maine shooting victims remembered at community vigil
Over 1,500 people gathered to mourn the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting.

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NPR News: Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured
Authorities are investigating shootings in Texas, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and other states. Many of the shootings took place at the sites of large gatherings early Sunday.

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NPR News: Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats

Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats
Part of Halloween's charm is that the normal rules are suspended. When else can kids dress up and demand candy from strangers? But some rules do apply.

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NPR News: Gaza residents break into U.N. warehouse for supplies as Israeli barrage continues

Gaza residents break into U.N. warehouse for supplies as Israeli barrage continues
Thousands of Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centers of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, grabbing flour and "basic survival items," the organization said on Sunday.

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NPR News: He chose to honor his mom's life with a psychedelic cartoon

He chose to honor his mom's life with a psychedelic cartoon
Duncan Trussell turned real-life conversations about the biggest existential questions into a wacky yet genius animated show.

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Saturday, 28 October 2023

NPR News: 'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say
Perry, who won an Emmy nod and enormous fame for his starring role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, was found dead at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets reported.

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NPR News: Communications have been cut off in Gaza, making rescue efforts even more difficult

Communications have been cut off in Gaza, making rescue efforts even more difficult
All signs point toward a massive Israeli ground invasion of Gaza as the humanitarian crisis in the coastal territory grows more dire.

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NPR News: Israeli troops remain in Gaza, marking a significant escalation of the conflict

Israeli troops remain in Gaza, marking a significant escalation of the conflict
As Israel intensified its attacks on the militant group Hamas, Gaza remained under a near-total communications blackout. Some aid groups said they were unable to reach their staffs on the ground.

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NPR News: Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in his New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in his New York civil fraud trial
It was already expected the former president and sons Donald Jr. and Eric would testify. The timing became clear Friday, after Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that daughter Ivanka Trump also must appear.

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Friday, 27 October 2023

NPR News: Some Jewish American peace activists pay a personal price for backing ceasefire

Some Jewish American peace activists pay a personal price for backing ceasefire
Jewish Americans who are critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're being ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community.

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NPR News: Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose

Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.

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NPR News: Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?

Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?
Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

NPR News: A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a B-52 bomber, U.S. military says

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a B-52 bomber, U.S. military says
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said.

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NPR News: Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was marginalized by Xi Jinping, has died

Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was marginalized by Xi Jinping, has died
Li was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended.

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

NPR News: How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right

How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right
The new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the Osage murders it depicts. But with input from the community, it also celebrates Osage culture.

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NPR News: Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats

Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.

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NPR News: Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare

Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Freyja Steingrímsdóttir, the communications director for the Icelandic Federation of Public Workers. The union helped organize a strike to protest gender inequality.

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NPR News: Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats

Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

NPR News: Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA
The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

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NPR News: More Americans say they support political violence ahead of the 2024 election

More Americans say they support political violence ahead of the 2024 election
Nearly a quarter of Americans believe that "patriots may need to resort to violence to save the country" while an overwhelming majority think democracy is at risk in a new PRRI survey.

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NPR News: Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap

Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap
According to organizers of the strike, women make 21% less than men on average. Immigrant women and women who work in sanitation and with children have some of the lowest wages in the country.

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NPR News: Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast as it nears Acapulco

Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast as it nears Acapulco
Otis was expected to dump five to 10 inches of rain on Mexico's southern state of Guerrero with as much as 15 inches possible in some areas.

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Monday, 23 October 2023

NPR News: Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"

Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"
Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home.

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NPR News: Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"

Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"
Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home.

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NPR News: Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach

Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach
Americans agree students should be prepared for school shootings, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds they differ in how to approach the issue.

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NPR News: For Palestinian Christians, a Sunday spent mourning civilians killed at a Gaza church

For Palestinian Christians, a Sunday spent mourning civilians killed at a Gaza church
Services across the Holy Land memorialized the Palestinian civilians killed Thursday when an Israeli airstrike hit the Church of St. Porphyrius in Gaza City, where some 400 people were sheltering.

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

NPR News: Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change

Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change
Most of the country is predicted to be warmer than normal with that warmth stretching north from Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska and Nevada, along with nearly all of California, say federal forecasters.

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NPR News: Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game

Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game
The MSU Board of Trustees said it was "outraged" by the image and vowed to hold school personnel accountable. Hitler's image appeared as part of a YouTube trivia quiz played on the stadium's screen.

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NPR News: House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination
After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.

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NPR News: His call for empathy has made this Jewish studies professor feel isolated

His call for empathy has made this Jewish studies professor feel isolated
A professor of Jewish history at UCLA has tried to stake out some middle ground, where Jews and Palestinians on campus could safely stand and grieve for one another.

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NPR News: Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal

Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

NPR News: Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killing

Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killing
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it tracked down a silver Mercedes last operated by the man suspected of killing a Maryland Circuit Court judge on Thursday.

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NPR News: A Detroit synagogue president was found dead outside her home

A Detroit synagogue president was found dead outside her home
Samantha Woll, who had led the Isaac Agree synagogue, was found dead with stab wounds, the Detroit Free Press reported. Detroit's mayor said her death "has left a huge hole in the Detroit community."

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Friday, 20 October 2023

NPR News: Palestinians brace for more violence after reprisal attacks in the West Bank

Palestinians brace for more violence after reprisal attacks in the West Bank
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel.

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NPR News: Judge fines Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer found on campaign website

Judge fines Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer found on campaign website
Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so if he again violates a limited gag order barring case participants from personal attacks on court staff.

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NPR News: Judge says Trump aide can keep his lawyer in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Judge says Trump aide can keep his lawyer in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Stanley Woodward represents aide Walt Nauta and once represented another Trump employee who is now cooperating with the government. Federal prosecutors had argued there was a conflict of interest.

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NPR News: From Israel, writer Etgar Keret talks about the role of fiction in times of war

From Israel, writer Etgar Keret talks about the role of fiction in times of war
Etgar Keret says writing both protects him from reality and can create the bridge to reality.

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Thursday, 19 October 2023

NPR News: A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats

A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations canceled plans to hold its 29th annual banquet on Saturday at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion

Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion
Travis King, who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month, has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday.

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NPR News: A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
The judge conceded that weapons like AR-15s are commonly used by criminals, but said the guns are importantly also owned by people who obey the law and feel they need firearms to protect themselves.

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NPR News: Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment

Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment
Biden says he knew he had a lot on the line during his 31-hour dash to Tel Aviv. Now he'll follow that with an Oval Office speech to push for foreign spending, another gamble he can't afford to lose.

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NPR News: Lawmakers in Brazil say Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup

Lawmakers in Brazil say Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup
Former president Bolosnaro rejected the report's findings, issued by lawmakers mostly allied with the current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as biased. "It's completely biased," Bolsonaro said.

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

NPR News: From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast
Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

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NPR News: From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast
Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

NPR News: What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel

What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel
President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.

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NPR News: Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir

Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir
NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks to author Curtis Chin about his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

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NPR News: Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel

Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Susan Glasser about Biden's position after the Hamas attacks and Israel's response and the challenges U.S. presidents face in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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Monday, 16 October 2023

NPR News: Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies

Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies
President Biden plans to head to the region ahead of what's expected to be an intense ground battle inside Gaza as Israeli forces look for Hamas militants involved with the Oct. 7 attacks.

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NPR News: Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing

Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing
Authorities have charged Joseph M. Czuba with murder, hate crimes and other charges. One Muslim leader said the stabbing was an attack "on all of us."

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NPR News: Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing

Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing
Authorities have charged Joseph M. Czuba with murder, hate crimes and other charges. One Muslim leader said the stabbing was an attack "on all of us."

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

NPR News: A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say

A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say
Law enforcement said the 71-year-old suspect who fatally stabbed a young boy and seriously wounded a woman was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. The suspect has been charged with a hate crime.

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NPR News: Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76

Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76
The actor, who played likeable "dumb blonde" Chrissy Snow on the 70s sitcom, had breast cancer for more than 20 years.

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NPR News: Photos: Scenes from the Israel Gaza War

Photos: Scenes from the Israel Gaza War
The death toll is rising. At least 1,300 Israelis are dead and more than 2,600 Palestinians in Gaza as the war continues into a second week.

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NPR News: Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region

Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.

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NPR News: Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP

Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.

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NPR News: After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album

After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album
Downs and saxophonist Paul Cohen had been together for almost 30 years. She says her latest album is therapy for the soul.

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

NPR News: Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91

Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91
She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.

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NPR News: New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted

New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted
New Hampshire is proud to hold the first in the nation primary for presidential elections. But in an age of social media and cable news, can a state election still make a national difference?

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NPR News: U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?

U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?

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