SAG-AFTRA agrees to contract extension with studios as negotiations continue
Talks have been underway since June 7. The union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers remain at odds on issues like the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residuals.
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Friday, 30 June 2023
NPR News: Weekly news quiz: From ugly dogs to SCOTUS and a shiny new game show host
Weekly news quiz: From ugly dogs to SCOTUS and a shiny new game show host
From ugly dogs to SCOTUS decisions and Ryan Seacrest, it's been another news-filled week. How well were you paying attention?
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From ugly dogs to SCOTUS decisions and Ryan Seacrest, it's been another news-filled week. How well were you paying attention?
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NPR News: More than 600 arrests after a new night of protests across France over teen's killing
More than 600 arrests after a new night of protests across France over teen's killing
Tensions grew across France over the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old that has shocked the nation. More than 600 were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured.
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Tensions grew across France over the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old that has shocked the nation. More than 600 were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured.
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Thursday, 29 June 2023
NPR News: Italian police say the man filmed carving his name on the Colosseum lives in Britain
Italian police say the man filmed carving his name on the Colosseum lives in Britain
The identification was made using photographic comparisons, Italian Carabinieri said in a press release. The statement did not provide the name of the suspect nor his whereabouts.
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The identification was made using photographic comparisons, Italian Carabinieri said in a press release. The statement did not provide the name of the suspect nor his whereabouts.
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NPR News: Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
Deaths and injuries from guns in the U.S. have increased for years, mirroring the 1990s - the last time gun violence was considered an epidemic.
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Deaths and injuries from guns in the U.S. have increased for years, mirroring the 1990s - the last time gun violence was considered an epidemic.
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NPR News: AI-generated text is hard to spot. It could play a big role in the 2024 campaign
AI-generated text is hard to spot. It could play a big role in the 2024 campaign
Recent research shows how generative AI could make effective and cost efficient propaganda. It's difficult to detect AI-generated text, raising concerns about the 2024 election.
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Recent research shows how generative AI could make effective and cost efficient propaganda. It's difficult to detect AI-generated text, raising concerns about the 2024 election.
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NPR News: Fatal police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France
Fatal police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France
The killing of a 17-year-old boy, captured on video, shocked the country and stirred up long-simmering tensions between young people and police in disadvantaged neighborhoods around France.
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The killing of a 17-year-old boy, captured on video, shocked the country and stirred up long-simmering tensions between young people and police in disadvantaged neighborhoods around France.
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Wednesday, 28 June 2023
NPR News: Presumed human remains and more Titan debris have been recovered Coast Guard says
Presumed human remains and more Titan debris have been recovered, Coast Guard says
The news came hours after the announcement that debris from the Titan, collected from the seafloor more than 12,000 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic, had arrived in Newfoundland.
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The news came hours after the announcement that debris from the Titan, collected from the seafloor more than 12,000 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic, had arrived in Newfoundland.
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NPR News: In the Philippines a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians
In the Philippines, a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians
The survey, conducted by the nonprofit social research group Social Weather Stations, shows a rise in supportive views of gays and lesbians in the socially conservative country in the past decade.
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The survey, conducted by the nonprofit social research group Social Weather Stations, shows a rise in supportive views of gays and lesbians in the socially conservative country in the past decade.
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NPR News: Domestic terrorism charges in Georgia are prompting concern over political repression
Domestic terrorism charges in Georgia are prompting concern over political repression
In Atlanta, dozens of activists who oppose a new police and fire training facility are being accused of domestic terrorism. That has alarmed civil liberties and human rights groups.
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In Atlanta, dozens of activists who oppose a new police and fire training facility are being accused of domestic terrorism. That has alarmed civil liberties and human rights groups.
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NPR News: In Texas a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies
In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies
Many pregnant people struggling with substance abuse don't want to get help for fear of losing their children to the state. Casa MÃa offers safe harbor.
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Many pregnant people struggling with substance abuse don't want to get help for fear of losing their children to the state. Casa MÃa offers safe harbor.
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NPR News: Nearly 2000 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean this year. Here's why
Nearly 2,000 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean this year. Here's why
Flimsy boats, E.U. policies and an increase in migrants attempting the crossing are some of the factors converging to make this year an especially deadly one.
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Flimsy boats, E.U. policies and an increase in migrants attempting the crossing are some of the factors converging to make this year an especially deadly one.
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Tuesday, 27 June 2023
NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief
Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.
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Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.
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NPR News: As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater anxiety grows across South Korea
As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea
As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt.
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As Japan plans to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea this summer, concerned South Koreans are stocking up on sea salt.
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NPR News: Appeals court to hear challenges to lithium mine from environmentalists tribes
Appeals court to hear challenges to lithium mine from environmentalists, tribes
West Coast Native American tribes will make a last-ditch effort in federal court Tuesday to block what would be the nation's largest lithium mine.
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West Coast Native American tribes will make a last-ditch effort in federal court Tuesday to block what would be the nation's largest lithium mine.
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NPR News: The U.S. Marine Corps has decommissioned its all-female Fourth Battalion
The U.S. Marine Corps has decommissioned its all-female Fourth Battalion
In an effort to end gender segregation, the Marine Corps recently decommissioned a historic recruit training battalion that for decades was the only one open to women.
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In an effort to end gender segregation, the Marine Corps recently decommissioned a historic recruit training battalion that for decades was the only one open to women.
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NPR News: Republican attacks on ESG aren't stopping companies in red states from going green
Republican attacks on ESG aren't stopping companies in red states from going green
Conservatives attack financial firms that consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues. But companies in red states won't stop trying to operate more sustainably.
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Conservatives attack financial firms that consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues. But companies in red states won't stop trying to operate more sustainably.
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NPR News: Russia drops charges against mercenary leader and others involved in brief rebellion
Russia drops charges against mercenary leader and others involved in brief rebellion
The announcement follows the Kremlin's earlier pledge not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin and his fighters after he stopped the revolt, even though President Vladimir Putin labeled them as traitors.
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The announcement follows the Kremlin's earlier pledge not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin and his fighters after he stopped the revolt, even though President Vladimir Putin labeled them as traitors.
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Monday, 26 June 2023
NPR News: Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first U.S. spread since 2003 the CDC says
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first U.S. spread since 2003, the CDC says
Four of the cases were found in Florida, while the fifth was logged in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Four of the cases were found in Florida, while the fifth was logged in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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NPR News: A man is fatally shot in a New Mexico movie theater over a seat dispute
A man is fatally shot in a New Mexico movie theater over a seat dispute
The Albuquerque Police Department filed charges Monday in court against a 19-year-old man in connection with the Sunday evening shooting at a cinema complex next to an interstate highway.
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The Albuquerque Police Department filed charges Monday in court against a 19-year-old man in connection with the Sunday evening shooting at a cinema complex next to an interstate highway.
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NPR News: Mitch Landrieu is Biden's man to rebuild America and deliver broadband to millions
Mitch Landrieu is Biden's man to rebuild America and deliver broadband to millions
This is the year that a lot of the money from Biden's 2021 infrastructure law starts flowing to states and local governments. Mitch Landrieu is tasked with implementing and promoting the effort.
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This is the year that a lot of the money from Biden's 2021 infrastructure law starts flowing to states and local governments. Mitch Landrieu is tasked with implementing and promoting the effort.
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NPR News: An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
A top lacrosse team — Haudenosaunee Nationals — is reclaiming its Indigenous identity after generations of being known as the Iroquois Nationals. Current team members say that name was derogatory.
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A top lacrosse team — Haudenosaunee Nationals — is reclaiming its Indigenous identity after generations of being known as the Iroquois Nationals. Current team members say that name was derogatory.
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NPR News: 'We're not doing that': A Black couple won't crowdfund to pay medical debt
'We're not doing that': A Black couple won't crowdfund to pay medical debt
Kristie Fields, a cancer patient in Virginia was urged to go public to seek help for her medical bills. But she worried about feeding hurtful stereotypes.
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Kristie Fields, a cancer patient in Virginia was urged to go public to seek help for her medical bills. But she worried about feeding hurtful stereotypes.
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NPR News: Without paid family leave teachers stockpile sick days and aim for summer babies
Without paid family leave, teachers stockpile sick days and aim for summer babies
Less than one-fifth the largest school districts offer paid parental leave for teachers, and only a handful of states guarantee it. That leaves few options for educators who want to start a family.
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Less than one-fifth the largest school districts offer paid parental leave for teachers, and only a handful of states guarantee it. That leaves few options for educators who want to start a family.
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NPR News: U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high
U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high
The number of pedestrians killed by drivers has been climbing for over a decade. Experts say some solutions are within reach.
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The number of pedestrians killed by drivers has been climbing for over a decade. Experts say some solutions are within reach.
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Sunday, 25 June 2023
NPR News: Sarah the Duchess of York undergoes surgery following breast cancer diagnosis
Sarah, the Duchess of York, undergoes surgery following breast cancer diagnosis
The 63-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer following a routine mammogram. The surgery was a success and Sarah's prognosis is good, the duchess's spokesperson said.
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The 63-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer following a routine mammogram. The surgery was a success and Sarah's prognosis is good, the duchess's spokesperson said.
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NPR News: After its march toward Moscow what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?
After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?
The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.
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The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.
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NPR News: After legalizing mushrooms Denver hosted a psychedelic 'science' conference
After legalizing mushrooms, Denver hosted a psychedelic 'science' conference
Denver last week hosted a psychedelic "science" conference. Colorado is working on rules to implement its recent legalization of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Therapists are already working with them.
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Denver last week hosted a psychedelic "science" conference. Colorado is working on rules to implement its recent legalization of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Therapists are already working with them.
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NPR News: The Wagner group retreated from its 'march on justice' in Russia ending the rebellion
The Wagner group retreated from its 'march on justice' in Russia, ending the rebellion
The so called "march for justice" on Moscow has been halted, and Wagner mercenaries are returning to base, their leader exiled - we get the latest from our correspondent in Russia's capital.
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The so called "march for justice" on Moscow has been halted, and Wagner mercenaries are returning to base, their leader exiled - we get the latest from our correspondent in Russia's capital.
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NPR News: Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy
Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy
Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.
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Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.
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NPR News: He walked away from his evangelical roots to escape feeling suffocated
He walked away from his evangelical roots to escape feeling suffocated
The evangelical movement was Jon Ward's church, his family, his community, his music, and his identity. And then he broke away.
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The evangelical movement was Jon Ward's church, his family, his community, his music, and his identity. And then he broke away.
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Saturday, 24 June 2023
NPR News: A train carrying hazardous materials plunges into Yellowstone River after bridge fails
A train carrying hazardous materials plunges into Yellowstone River after bridge fails
A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur into the rushing water below.
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A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur into the rushing water below.
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NPR News: A federal hearing on the train derailment in East Palestine Ohio revealed new details
A federal hearing on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio revealed new details
Federal investigators held a multi-day hearing on the causes of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and fire that spewed toxic chemicals into the air.
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Federal investigators held a multi-day hearing on the causes of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and fire that spewed toxic chemicals into the air.
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NPR News: At least 209 migrants died after a fishing vessel crossing the Mediterranean sank
At least 209 migrants died after a fishing vessel crossing the Mediterranean sank
More than a week after a fishing vessel carrying migrants sank as it crossed the Mediterranean, many families in Pakistan await news of their loved ones.
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More than a week after a fishing vessel carrying migrants sank as it crossed the Mediterranean, many families in Pakistan await news of their loved ones.
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NPR News: They said her disabled brother died in prison naturally. A lawsuit alleges otherwise
They said her disabled brother died in prison naturally. A lawsuit alleges otherwise
On Feb. 5, 2022, Charles Givens was found unresponsive in his cell at Marion Correctional Treatment Center. An autopsy and other documentation indicate Givens suffered a beating, a lawsuit alleges.
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On Feb. 5, 2022, Charles Givens was found unresponsive in his cell at Marion Correctional Treatment Center. An autopsy and other documentation indicate Givens suffered a beating, a lawsuit alleges.
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NPR News: Japan's plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope
Japan's plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope
For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing.
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For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing.
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NPR News: Putin denounces Wagner actions as treason promises harsh punishment
Putin denounces Wagner actions as treason, promises harsh punishment
Russian president Vladimir Putin described the actions of the head of the private military Wagner Group as an act of rebellion and a crime against Russia
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Russian president Vladimir Putin described the actions of the head of the private military Wagner Group as an act of rebellion and a crime against Russia
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Friday, 23 June 2023
NPR News: Weekly news quiz: From 'no kill' meat to that billionaire cage match
Weekly news quiz: From 'no kill' meat to *that* billionaire cage match
Who or what is chicken? You decide in this week's NPR news quiz.
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Who or what is chicken? You decide in this week's NPR news quiz.
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NPR News: Up past curfew the party lasts all night at a basement dance club in Ukraine
Up past curfew, the party lasts all night at a basement dance club in Ukraine
Despite more than a year of war in Ukraine, regular missile strikes and power outages, the party goes all night long at a basement club in Kharkiv.
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Despite more than a year of war in Ukraine, regular missile strikes and power outages, the party goes all night long at a basement club in Kharkiv.
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NPR News: FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S.
FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S.
The warning from the Food and Drug Administration is the latest attempt by regulators to crack down on illegal disposable vapes that have poured into U.S. stores in recent years.
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The warning from the Food and Drug Administration is the latest attempt by regulators to crack down on illegal disposable vapes that have poured into U.S. stores in recent years.
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Thursday, 22 June 2023
NPR News: Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming's 1st-in-the-nation abortion pill ban
Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming's 1st-in-the-nation abortion pill ban
Attorneys for Wyoming failed to show that the ban wouldn't harm the plaintiffs before their lawsuit is resolved, Teton County Judge Melissa Owens ruled after hearing arguments from both sides.
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Attorneys for Wyoming failed to show that the ban wouldn't harm the plaintiffs before their lawsuit is resolved, Teton County Judge Melissa Owens ruled after hearing arguments from both sides.
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NPR News: 3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems
3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems
The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with substances known collectively as PFAS, described as "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade naturally in the environment.
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The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with substances known collectively as PFAS, described as "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade naturally in the environment.
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NPR News: A Florida sheriff's deputy and a motorist are lucky to be alive
A Florida sheriff's deputy and a motorist are lucky to be alive
The deputy was helping drivers during a heavy rain storm when he saw a motorist disappear under water. Rushing to his aid, both men got sucked into a storm drain. They emerged soaked but survived.
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The deputy was helping drivers during a heavy rain storm when he saw a motorist disappear under water. Rushing to his aid, both men got sucked into a storm drain. They emerged soaked but survived.
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NPR News: Googling 'abortion clinic near me'? The top result is often an anti-abortion clinic
Googling 'abortion clinic near me'? The top result is often an anti-abortion clinic
A new report finds Google makes millions of dollars in ad buys from anti-abortion "pregnancy centers" that aim to divert women who are seeking abortion care.
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A new report finds Google makes millions of dollars in ad buys from anti-abortion "pregnancy centers" that aim to divert women who are seeking abortion care.
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NPR News: Biden warmly welcomes India's Modi despite questions about human rights issues
Biden warmly welcomes India's Modi despite questions about human rights issues
President Biden is welcoming India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner at the White House. The two leaders share concerns about countering China.
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President Biden is welcoming India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner at the White House. The two leaders share concerns about countering China.
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NPR News: Ukraine's troops long planned their move on Russian forces. Then came the flood
Ukraine's troops long planned their move on Russian forces. Then came the flood
Soldiers spent months making clandestine trips across Ukraine's Dnipro River to plan the counteroffensive. Instead of facing off against Russian forces, this unit found itself fighting floodwaters.
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Soldiers spent months making clandestine trips across Ukraine's Dnipro River to plan the counteroffensive. Instead of facing off against Russian forces, this unit found itself fighting floodwaters.
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NPR News: While sub disappearance transfixes some many say their focus is on other calamities
While sub disappearance transfixes some, many say their focus is on other calamities
The wealth of the submersible Titan's passengers contrasted with the desperation that pushed hundreds of migrants to leave their homes and try to reach Italy by boat last week.
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The wealth of the submersible Titan's passengers contrasted with the desperation that pushed hundreds of migrants to leave their homes and try to reach Italy by boat last week.
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Wednesday, 21 June 2023
NPR News: Cooking gas explosion kills 31 people at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China
Cooking gas explosion kills 31 people at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China
The blast tore through the restaurant Wednesday night on a busy street in Yinchuan, the capital of the traditionally Muslim Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
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The blast tore through the restaurant Wednesday night on a busy street in Yinchuan, the capital of the traditionally Muslim Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
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NPR News: Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty to federal charges
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty to federal charges
If convicted of the six charges against him, the 21-year-old Air National guardsman could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.
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If convicted of the six charges against him, the 21-year-old Air National guardsman could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.
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NPR News: Search intensifies for the missing submersible as underwater noises are detected
Search intensifies for the missing submersible as underwater noises are detected
Rescue teams seeking the submersible housing five tourists that had planned to visit the wrecked Titanic said "noises" had been detected close to where the sub ended contact with its mother ship.
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Rescue teams seeking the submersible housing five tourists that had planned to visit the wrecked Titanic said "noises" had been detected close to where the sub ended contact with its mother ship.
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023
NPR News: First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas
First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas' 2021 ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth calling it unconstitutional and saying the state's experts were motivated by ideology, not science.
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A federal judge has struck down Arkansas' 2021 ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth calling it unconstitutional and saying the state's experts were motivated by ideology, not science.
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief
After visiting China, Secretary of State Blinken headed to London. Developments in the Israeli occupied West Bank worry the international community. Virginia's primary election is today.
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After visiting China, Secretary of State Blinken headed to London. Developments in the Israeli occupied West Bank worry the international community. Virginia's primary election is today.
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NPR News: So you think you can dance? But for how long and how far?
So you think you can dance? But for how long and how far?
A team of Connecticut high school students danced for a little under 16 miles. To break the record, they danced outside in the midday heat on a track for 64 laps. Their dance of choice? A conga line.
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A team of Connecticut high school students danced for a little under 16 miles. To break the record, they danced outside in the midday heat on a track for 64 laps. Their dance of choice? A conga line.
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NPR News: With visit to China Blinken clears a diplomatic path but it's unclear where it goes
With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip shows the Biden administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be seen.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip shows the Biden administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be seen.
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NPR News: Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it
Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it
Nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed abortion bans around the country to take effect, some cities and states are pushing in the other direction, a new report finds.
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Nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed abortion bans around the country to take effect, some cities and states are pushing in the other direction, a new report finds.
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NPR News: How Ukraine created an 'Army of Drones' to take on Russia
How Ukraine created an 'Army of Drones' to take on Russia
We hear a lot about the big-ticket weapons the West is shipping to Ukraine. But Ukraine is also fighting effectively with a weapon it can buy off-the-shelf and is small enough to hold in one hand.
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We hear a lot about the big-ticket weapons the West is shipping to Ukraine. But Ukraine is also fighting effectively with a weapon it can buy off-the-shelf and is small enough to hold in one hand.
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Monday, 19 June 2023
NPR News: Power outages continue across the southern U.S. as a heat wave grips Texas
Power outages continue across the southern U.S. as a heat wave grips Texas
More than 300,000 customers in the southern U.S. remained without power Monday as the bulk of outages were in Oklahoma, where heavy weekend storms carried winds as strong as 80 mph around Tulsa.
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More than 300,000 customers in the southern U.S. remained without power Monday as the bulk of outages were in Oklahoma, where heavy weekend storms carried winds as strong as 80 mph around Tulsa.
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NPR News: Juneteenth the newest federal holiday is gaining awareness
Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
Monday marks the Juneteenth holiday — a date commemorating the fall of slavery in the United States. While it's a new federal holiday, it's been celebrated since the 1860s.
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Monday marks the Juneteenth holiday — a date commemorating the fall of slavery in the United States. While it's a new federal holiday, it's been celebrated since the 1860s.
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NPR News: For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature fiery primaries are first hurdle
For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle
It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.
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It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.
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NPR News: Deadly West Bank firefight leaves at least 3 Palestinians dead dozens more injured
Deadly West Bank firefight leaves at least 3 Palestinians dead, dozens more injured
The violence marked a rare use of Israeli airpower in the territory. During the clashes, Palestinian militants detonated a roadside bomb next to an Israeli military vehicle.
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The violence marked a rare use of Israeli airpower in the territory. During the clashes, Palestinian militants detonated a roadside bomb next to an Israeli military vehicle.
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NPR News: Multiple mass shootings across the U.S. leave at least 6 dead on holiday weekend
Multiple mass shootings across the U.S. leave at least 6 dead on holiday weekend
The shootings stretching from coast to coast follow a surge in homicides and other violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The shootings stretching from coast to coast follow a surge in homicides and other violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
The referendum to introduce new climate measures was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
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The referendum to introduce new climate measures was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
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Sunday, 18 June 2023
NPR News: The FAA is investigating the latest close-call after Minneapolis runway incident
The FAA is investigating the latest close-call after Minneapolis runway incident
An American Airlines plane was ordered to cancel its landing after a Delta plane that had been cleared for take-off was still on the runway. The FAA is investigating how close the planes got.
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An American Airlines plane was ordered to cancel its landing after a Delta plane that had been cleared for take-off was still on the runway. The FAA is investigating how close the planes got.
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NPR News: Tulsa police chief calls for gun reform
Tulsa police chief calls for gun reform
The Police chief of Tulsa Oklahoma is speaking out for gun reforms as lawmakers there keep loosening gun restrictions.
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The Police chief of Tulsa Oklahoma is speaking out for gun reforms as lawmakers there keep loosening gun restrictions.
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NPR News: Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the U.S.
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the U.S.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Seema Sirohi – a columnist for The Economic Times – about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US this week.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Seema Sirohi – a columnist for The Economic Times – about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US this week.
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NPR News: For many migrants being bused from New York City to other towns hostility awaits.
For many migrants being bused from New York City to other towns, hostility awaits.
Local non-profits say they are stretched too thin to take on extra cases and some community leaders have said more migrants are not welcome.
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Local non-profits say they are stretched too thin to take on extra cases and some community leaders have said more migrants are not welcome.
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Saturday, 17 June 2023
NPR News: Blinken has arrived in Beijing on a mission to cool rising US-China tensions
Blinken has arrived in Beijing on a mission to cool rising US-China tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.
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NPR News: 16 were injured when a Baltimore bus crashed into 2 cars and an apartment building
16 were injured when a Baltimore bus crashed into 2 cars and an apartment building
A preliminary investigation showed the bus crashed with a Lexus and a Nissan before coming to rest in a building. Witnesses said the Lexus was speeding and ran a stop light when it struck the bus.
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A preliminary investigation showed the bus crashed with a Lexus and a Nissan before coming to rest in a building. Witnesses said the Lexus was speeding and ran a stop light when it struck the bus.
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NPR News: The world's worst industrial disaster harmed people even before they were born
The world's worst industrial disaster harmed people even before they were born
The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India, killed thousands. New research finds babies born to mothers who were pregnant at the time have suffered long-term impacts worse than those directly exposed.
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The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India, killed thousands. New research finds babies born to mothers who were pregnant at the time have suffered long-term impacts worse than those directly exposed.
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NPR News: A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again
A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again
A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.
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A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.
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NPR News: Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13
Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13
The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.
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The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.
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NPR News: These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
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Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
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NPR News: At least 25 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school
At least 25 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school
In a statement on Saturday, police said that the Allied Democratic Forces carried out the attack in the town of Mpondwe near the Congo border. The ADF opposes the rule of the Ugandan president.
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In a statement on Saturday, police said that the Allied Democratic Forces carried out the attack in the town of Mpondwe near the Congo border. The ADF opposes the rule of the Ugandan president.
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Friday, 16 June 2023
NPR News: Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past
The wooden "sun masks," which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro
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The wooden "sun masks," which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro
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NPR News: A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.
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The judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.
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NPR News: A father needed to get to his daughter in the ICU. A stranger helped him get there
A father needed to get to his daughter in the ICU. A stranger helped him get there
When Daniel Willingham's daughter ended up in the ICU, an unsung hero stepped up to help him get there.
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When Daniel Willingham's daughter ended up in the ICU, an unsung hero stepped up to help him get there.
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NPR News: An American is arrested over the death of a U.S. tourist at a German castle
An American is arrested over the death of a U.S. tourist at a German castle
An American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope, authorities said.
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An American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope, authorities said.
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Thursday, 15 June 2023
NPR News: 15 die after a bus full of seniors heading to a casino in Canada collides with truck
15 die after a bus full of seniors heading to a casino in Canada collides with truck
A spokesperson for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the bus was carrying 25 people and authorities in Manitoba were deploying all their resources to the scene.
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A spokesperson for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the bus was carrying 25 people and authorities in Manitoba were deploying all their resources to the scene.
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NPR News: Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira is indicted by a federal grand jury
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira is indicted by a federal grand jury
The Air National guardsman is facing six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, according to the Department of Justice.
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The Air National guardsman is facing six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, according to the Department of Justice.
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NPR News: Inquiry finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over 'partygate'
Inquiry finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over 'partygate'
A U.K. parliamentary committee says the former PM's lies over COVID rule breaches were "unprecedented," and recommends he be denied a pass to ever enter the parliament building again.
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A U.K. parliamentary committee says the former PM's lies over COVID rule breaches were "unprecedented," and recommends he be denied a pass to ever enter the parliament building again.
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NPR News: How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ community during Pride and beyond
How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond
Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.
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Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.
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NPR News: Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories
Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories
The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.
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The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.
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NPR News: Dozens are dead and hundreds feared missing from migrant ship sinking off Greece
Dozens are dead and hundreds feared missing from migrant ship sinking off Greece
Hundreds of people are thought to have been on board when the boat went down Wednesday. The search continued Thursday.
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Hundreds of people are thought to have been on board when the boat went down Wednesday. The search continued Thursday.
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Wednesday, 14 June 2023
NPR News: Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in case tied to arrests of 2 Black men
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in case tied to arrests of 2 Black men
Jurors in federal court awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the arrests of two Black men in 2018.
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Jurors in federal court awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the arrests of two Black men in 2018.
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NPR News: The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay
The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay
Sgt. Greg Capers had previously been suspended from the Indianola Police Department with pay, according to Carlos Moore, the family's attorney.
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Sgt. Greg Capers had previously been suspended from the Indianola Police Department with pay, according to Carlos Moore, the family's attorney.
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NPR News: A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare
A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare
A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead.
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A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead.
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NPR News: Women in England and Wales can now be pardoned for old convictions of homosexuality
Women in England and Wales can now be pardoned for old convictions of homosexuality
Previously, only men unjustly convicted under outdated anti-homosexuality laws could apply to be pardoned — and only for certain offenses. Now women can too.
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Previously, only men unjustly convicted under outdated anti-homosexuality laws could apply to be pardoned — and only for certain offenses. Now women can too.
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Tuesday, 13 June 2023
NPR News: The mayor of a Mexican border city says she will live at an army base for safety
The mayor of a Mexican border city says she will live at an army base for safety
The Tijuana city government said threats to Mayor Montserrat Caballero and bodies discovered in a truck were tied to her administration's results in weapons seizures and arrests of violent suspects.
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The Tijuana city government said threats to Mayor Montserrat Caballero and bodies discovered in a truck were tied to her administration's results in weapons seizures and arrests of violent suspects.
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NPR News: Photos: Donald Trump's federal indictment
Photos: Donald Trump's federal indictment
Outside the courthouse in Miami, hundreds of Trump's loyalists gathered to rally in support of the former president.
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Outside the courthouse in Miami, hundreds of Trump's loyalists gathered to rally in support of the former president.
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NPR News: What personal financial stress can do to the economy
What personal financial stress can do to the economy
Financial stress. It feels personal, but it has big implications for the economy.
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Financial stress. It feels personal, but it has big implications for the economy.
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NPR News: In a time of grief, a stranger's family gave him the ultimate gift
In a time of grief, a stranger's family gave him the ultimate gift
Andy Davis honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the gift of life during a time of intense grief.
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Andy Davis honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the gift of life during a time of intense grief.
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NPR News: Russian missile attack on Ukrainian president's hometown kills at least 6
Russian missile attack on Ukrainian president's hometown kills at least 6
At least six people were killed when Russian missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack Tuesday in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, regional officials said.
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At least six people were killed when Russian missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack Tuesday in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, regional officials said.
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Monday, 12 June 2023
NPR News: Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has died at the age of 86
Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has died at the age of 86
The media mogul turned prime minister left a mark on popular culture, while his coarseness and constant legal woes trashed political norms and tainted Italy's image in the world.
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The media mogul turned prime minister left a mark on popular culture, while his coarseness and constant legal woes trashed political norms and tainted Italy's image in the world.
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NPR News: In a first, a youth climate lawsuit is being heard in a court in Montana
In a first, a youth climate lawsuit is being heard in a court in Montana
A group of young people is suing the state of Montana for failing to address climate change. The state's constitution guarantees "a clean and healthful environment."
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A group of young people is suing the state of Montana for failing to address climate change. The state's constitution guarantees "a clean and healthful environment."
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NPR News: Bedbugs are found in hotels but the vast majority of them are in apartments
Bedbugs are found in hotels but the vast majority of them are in apartments
Some travelers take precautions to avoid bed bugs, but hotel-goers aren't the most at risk.
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Some travelers take precautions to avoid bed bugs, but hotel-goers aren't the most at risk.
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NPR News: Las Vegas pastor spends his free time catching unwanted rattlesnakes
Las Vegas pastor spends his free time catching unwanted rattlesnakes
Tim Agnello rounds up rattlesnakes in his neighbors' yards. He finds places in the dessert with enough food, water and shade and then releases the rattlers.
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Tim Agnello rounds up rattlesnakes in his neighbors' yards. He finds places in the dessert with enough food, water and shade and then releases the rattlers.
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NPR News: The special ingredient for Mars travel meal prep? Astronaut breath
The special ingredient for Mars travel meal prep? Astronaut breath
Chemical physicist Stafford Sheehan invented a process that can turn carbon dioxide into yeast. It's now a finalist in the NASA-sponsored Deep Space Food Challenge.
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Chemical physicist Stafford Sheehan invented a process that can turn carbon dioxide into yeast. It's now a finalist in the NASA-sponsored Deep Space Food Challenge.
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NPR News: Nation's first 'drag laureate,' kicks off Pride in San Francisco
Nation's first 'drag laureate,' kicks off Pride in San Francisco
A nightclub owner, artist and newly elected government official is joining Pride festivities as other U.S. cities consider appointing drag laureates.
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A nightclub owner, artist and newly elected government official is joining Pride festivities as other U.S. cities consider appointing drag laureates.
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NPR News: The U.S. dollar conquered the world. Is it at risk of losing its top spot?
The U.S. dollar conquered the world. Is it at risk of losing its top spot?
The dollar has helped make the U.S. the most economically powerful country for most of the last century, but other countries – including rivals like China – have the greenback on their sights.
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The dollar has helped make the U.S. the most economically powerful country for most of the last century, but other countries – including rivals like China – have the greenback on their sights.
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Sunday, 11 June 2023
NPR News: 3 people are dead and 3 wounded in a shooting at a Maryland home, police say
3 people are dead and 3 wounded in a shooting at a Maryland home, police say
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said at a media briefing that the shooting stemmed from what he described as an "interpersonal dispute" and that there was no further threat to the public.
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Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said at a media briefing that the shooting stemmed from what he described as an "interpersonal dispute" and that there was no further threat to the public.
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NPR News: Losing his voice gave this singer a new appreciation for God — and being alone
Losing his voice gave this singer a new appreciation for God — and being alone
Trevor Powers went to the doctor in October 2021 for a minor stomach ache. He was prescribed an over-the-counter medication and expected it to clear up in a couple days. But that's not what happened.
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Trevor Powers went to the doctor in October 2021 for a minor stomach ache. He was prescribed an over-the-counter medication and expected it to clear up in a couple days. But that's not what happened.
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NPR News: This Brazilian activist stared down mining giants to protect the rainforest she loves
This Brazilian activist stared down mining giants to protect the rainforest she loves
Champion of her ancestral forest, Brazilian Indigenous activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku was one of this year's recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activists.
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Champion of her ancestral forest, Brazilian Indigenous activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku was one of this year's recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activists.
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NPR News: To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques
To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques
When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.
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When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.
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Saturday, 10 June 2023
NPR News: Nine people have been wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District
Nine people have been wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District
Nine people were wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday night in what police said appeared to be a "targeted and isolated" incident.
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Nine people were wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday night in what police said appeared to be a "targeted and isolated" incident.
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NPR News: Honduras has opened an embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan
Honduras has opened an embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan
Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to form diplomatic ties with China.
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Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to form diplomatic ties with China.
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NPR News: Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media 'provocateur' at airport
Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media 'provocateur' at airport
A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday. The Mercury team said it was reviewing the incident.
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A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday. The Mercury team said it was reviewing the incident.
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NPR News: Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM
Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM
The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."
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The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."
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NPR News: 'The Wind Knows My Name' is a reference and a refrain in the search for home
'The Wind Knows My Name' is a reference and a refrain in the search for home
Isabel Allende's latest is a tale of two child immigrants — a boy who escapes Nazi occupied Vienna in 1938 and a girl who escapes military gangs in El Salvador in 2019 — and their shared experience.
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Isabel Allende's latest is a tale of two child immigrants — a boy who escapes Nazi occupied Vienna in 1938 and a girl who escapes military gangs in El Salvador in 2019 — and their shared experience.
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NPR News: Sudan's fighting risks reigniting war in Darfur, a site of atrocities 20 years ago
Sudan's fighting risks reigniting war in Darfur, a site of atrocities 20 years ago
As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.
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As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.
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NPR News: The Tulsa Race Massacre is recounted through family memories in 'Built from the Fire'
The Tulsa Race Massacre is recounted through family memories in 'Built from the Fire'
One family, the Goodwins, was forever changed by the attacks in Oklahoma more than a century ago and worked to ensure Tulsa acknowledged the truth about what happened.
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One family, the Goodwins, was forever changed by the attacks in Oklahoma more than a century ago and worked to ensure Tulsa acknowledged the truth about what happened.
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NPR News: A Ukrainian nuclear plant is facing a water shortage
A Ukrainian nuclear plant is facing a water shortage
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant used a large reservoir for cooling water. Now that reservoir is rapidly draining.
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The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant used a large reservoir for cooling water. Now that reservoir is rapidly draining.
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Friday, 9 June 2023
NPR News: 4 children lost for 40 days after a plane crash are found alive in Colombian jungle
4 children lost for 40 days after a plane crash are found alive in Colombian jungle
The crash happened in the early hours of May 1, when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure.
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The crash happened in the early hours of May 1, when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure.
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NPR News: Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how
Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how
Much of the Northeast U.S. is blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk.
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Much of the Northeast U.S. is blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk.
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NPR News: A former North Korean operative gives his first interview since defecting in 2014
A former North Korean operative gives his first interview since defecting in 2014
Kim Hyun-woo used to work for North Korea's top intelligence agency. He defected to South Korea in 2014 and is now on his first-ever visit to the United States.
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Kim Hyun-woo used to work for North Korea's top intelligence agency. He defected to South Korea in 2014 and is now on his first-ever visit to the United States.
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Thursday, 8 June 2023
NPR News: Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here's what it looks like in Ivory Coast
Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here's what it looks like in Ivory Coast
A new study looks at the reduction in mortality among vulnerable babies if kangaroo care — skin-to-skin contact — is started soon after birth.
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A new study looks at the reduction in mortality among vulnerable babies if kangaroo care — skin-to-skin contact — is started soon after birth.
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NPR News: Trump says he's been indicted tied to classified documents probe
Trump says he's been indicted tied to classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted in the federal probe into mishandling government documents and obstruction. He is the first former president to be charged with a federal crime.
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Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted in the federal probe into mishandling government documents and obstruction. He is the first former president to be charged with a federal crime.
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NPR News: Juilliard fires former chair after sexual misconduct investigation
Juilliard fires former chair after sexual misconduct investigation
Composer Robert Beaser has been fired from the renowned performing arts conservatory after an independent investigation found that he had broken Juilliard policies and "misrepresented facts."
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Composer Robert Beaser has been fired from the renowned performing arts conservatory after an independent investigation found that he had broken Juilliard policies and "misrepresented facts."
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NPR News: Smoke chokes the Northeast — causing people to pull out their masks
Smoke chokes the Northeast — causing people to pull out their masks
A blanket of smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move south and hover over many Northeastern cities. Officials have issued many health alerts — warning people to avoid outdoor activities.
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A blanket of smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move south and hover over many Northeastern cities. Officials have issued many health alerts — warning people to avoid outdoor activities.
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Wednesday, 7 June 2023
NPR News: Few are tackling stigma in addiction care. Some in Seattle want to change that
Few are tackling stigma in addiction care. Some in Seattle want to change that
A program in Seattle is helping people in drug and alcohol recovery overcome barriers to medical care in an effort to keep them off the street. A key piece is battling stigma from medical providers.
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A program in Seattle is helping people in drug and alcohol recovery overcome barriers to medical care in an effort to keep them off the street. A key piece is battling stigma from medical providers.
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NPR News: A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires
A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires
Some of the worst air quality was recorded in the Great Lakes region and in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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Some of the worst air quality was recorded in the Great Lakes region and in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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NPR News: Photos: Extreme Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds parts of U.S.
Photos: Extreme Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds parts of U.S.
Unhealthy air quality grips the East Coast reaching as far south as North and South Carolina.
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Unhealthy air quality grips the East Coast reaching as far south as North and South Carolina.
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NPR News: Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome
Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome
The pope will undergo "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.
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The pope will undergo "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.
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NPR News: Drought conditions in Kansas, the nation's largest wheat producer, take a toll
Drought conditions in Kansas, the nation's largest wheat producer, take a toll
A deep and persistent drought has parched much of Kansas, and wheat farmers there now expect the smallest harvest in at least 60 years.
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A deep and persistent drought has parched much of Kansas, and wheat farmers there now expect the smallest harvest in at least 60 years.
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NPR News: To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes
To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes
Republican lawmakers in Florida are scrambling to convince established immigrant workers who already have jobs to stay, while making it inhospitable for newly arrived migrants.
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Republican lawmakers in Florida are scrambling to convince established immigrant workers who already have jobs to stay, while making it inhospitable for newly arrived migrants.
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Tuesday, 6 June 2023
NPR News: New U.S. immigration rules send asylum requests soaring in Mexico
New U.S. immigration rules send asylum requests soaring in Mexico
One of the new U.S. rules says you can't request asylum unless you've already been denied in another country. So Mexico is getting more asylum applications than ever.
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One of the new U.S. rules says you can't request asylum unless you've already been denied in another country. So Mexico is getting more asylum applications than ever.
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NPR News: Evacuations begin after a major dam in southern Ukraine is heavily damaged
Evacuations begin after a major dam in southern Ukraine is heavily damaged
It was immediately unclear who was responsible for the the damage of the dam and power station on the Dnipro River. The damage risked to flood areas where hundreds of thousands of people live.
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It was immediately unclear who was responsible for the the damage of the dam and power station on the Dnipro River. The damage risked to flood areas where hundreds of thousands of people live.
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Monday, 5 June 2023
NPR News: Three more candidates are expected to jump into Republican presidential primary race
Three more candidates are expected to jump into Republican presidential primary race
With announcements expected from former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Vice President Mike Pence, the GOP field is growing as candidates try to stand out with voters.
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With announcements expected from former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Vice President Mike Pence, the GOP field is growing as candidates try to stand out with voters.
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NPR News: 5 questions answered about the unresponsive plane that flew over D.C.
5 questions answered about the unresponsive plane that flew over D.C.
A wayward Cessna Citation business jet set off military and defense alarms in the national capital area, before the plane crashed in Virginia. But big questions remain.
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A wayward Cessna Citation business jet set off military and defense alarms in the national capital area, before the plane crashed in Virginia. But big questions remain.
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NPR News: Latest in Ukraine: Kyiv isn't saying if its counteroffensive has begun (June 5)
Latest in Ukraine: Kyiv isn't saying if its counteroffensive has begun (June 5)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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NPR News: Prince Harry to be 1st royal ever to testify in a phone-hacking tabloid trial
Prince Harry to be 1st royal ever to testify in a phone-hacking tabloid trial
Prince Harry is doing something British royals have rarely done before: He's going to court. The Duke of Sussex is set to testify this week in a phone-hacking trial against British tabloids.
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Prince Harry is doing something British royals have rarely done before: He's going to court. The Duke of Sussex is set to testify this week in a phone-hacking trial against British tabloids.
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NPR News: Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions
Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions
Journalists at Gannett newsrooms in seven states are set to walk out Monday in a strike to protest working conditions. It's the largest such action in the company's history.
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Journalists at Gannett newsrooms in seven states are set to walk out Monday in a strike to protest working conditions. It's the largest such action in the company's history.
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NPR News: Atlanta's City Council to vote on funding for a controversial police training center
Atlanta's City Council to vote on funding for a controversial police training center
Extra security is planned Monday for when council members are expected to vote on whether to fund a proposed police training center. The controversial center has prompted protests.
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Extra security is planned Monday for when council members are expected to vote on whether to fund a proposed police training center. The controversial center has prompted protests.
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NPR News: With few MDs practicing in rural areas, a different type of doctor is filling the gap
With few MDs practicing in rural areas, a different type of doctor is filling the gap
The number of doctors of osteopathy is surging, and more than half of them practice in primary care, including in rural areas hit hard by doctor shortages.
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The number of doctors of osteopathy is surging, and more than half of them practice in primary care, including in rural areas hit hard by doctor shortages.
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NPR News: A man searches desperately for his nephew, who is missing after India's train crash
A man searches desperately for his nephew, who is missing after India's train crash
Nitam Roy, a construction worker and a father of two, was on one of the trains that crashed in India's eastern state of Odisha. His uncle is hoping he can at least find some trace of his nephew.
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Nitam Roy, a construction worker and a father of two, was on one of the trains that crashed in India's eastern state of Odisha. His uncle is hoping he can at least find some trace of his nephew.
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Sunday, 4 June 2023
NPR News: An Australian mother jailed 20 years is pardoned and freed because of new evidence
An Australian mother jailed 20 years is pardoned and freed because of new evidence
The pardon was seen as the quickest way of getting Kathleen Folbigg out of prison as new scientific evidence found that her four children died by natural causes, as she had insisted.
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The pardon was seen as the quickest way of getting Kathleen Folbigg out of prison as new scientific evidence found that her four children died by natural causes, as she had insisted.
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NPR News: Military jets intercepted a Cessna plane, shocking D.C. residents with a sonic boom
Military jets intercepted a Cessna plane, shocking D.C. residents with a sonic boom
At supersonic speeds, F-16 jets chased down an unresponsive pilot who flew a civilian plane over the nation's capital and crashed in southwest Virginia. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
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At supersonic speeds, F-16 jets chased down an unresponsive pilot who flew a civilian plane over the nation's capital and crashed in southwest Virginia. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
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NPR News: How the debt deal will affect social safety net programs and the climate
How the debt deal will affect social safety net programs and the climate
We take a look at what the debt deal means for Americans in two key sectors: Social safety net programs, as well as energy and climate.
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We take a look at what the debt deal means for Americans in two key sectors: Social safety net programs, as well as energy and climate.
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NPR News: President Zelenskyy says 2-year-old is one of 500 Ukrainian children killed in war
President Zelenskyy says 2-year-old is one of 500 Ukrainian children killed in war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia's war, now in its 16th month, has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia's war, now in its 16th month, has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children.
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NPR News: An Indian railway official says signaling error caused a deadly train crash
An Indian railway official says signaling error caused a deadly train crash
The derailment in eastern India that killed around 300 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks.
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The derailment in eastern India that killed around 300 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks.
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NPR News: How to hold onto a sense of wonder
How to hold onto a sense of wonder
Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dogeared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.
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Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dogeared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.
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Saturday, 3 June 2023
NPR News: Death toll in Senegal protests rises to 15 as opposition supporters clash with police
Death toll in Senegal protests rises to 15 as opposition supporters clash with police
The clashes broke out after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth. His supporters say his legal troubles are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in 2024.
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The clashes broke out after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth. His supporters say his legal troubles are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in 2024.
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NPR News: How the ongoing writer's strike has affected film and T.V.
How the ongoing writer's strike has affected film and T.V.
How is the writers' strike, entering its second month, affecting content on broadcast and streaming platforms? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lesley Goldberg of The Hollywood Reporter.
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How is the writers' strike, entering its second month, affecting content on broadcast and streaming platforms? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lesley Goldberg of The Hollywood Reporter.
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NPR News: Over 280 people are dead and 900 injured after 2 trains derailed in India
Over 280 people are dead and 900 injured after 2 trains derailed in India
NPR's Scott Simon talks with reporter Shalu Yadav about the deadly train crash in India Friday night.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with reporter Shalu Yadav about the deadly train crash in India Friday night.
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NPR News: A Utah school district has removed the Bible from some schools' shelves
A Utah school district has removed the Bible from some schools' shelves
After a parent's complaint, a school district in Utah banned the Bible from middle and elementary schools for containing "vulgarity or violence" inappropriate for the age group.
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After a parent's complaint, a school district in Utah banned the Bible from middle and elementary schools for containing "vulgarity or violence" inappropriate for the age group.
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NPR News: A woman is in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year
A woman is in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year
A judge in Tacoma, Wash., approved a civil warrant for the woman's arrest after 16 requests for intervention from local health officials. Police observed the woman board a bus and visit a casino.
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A judge in Tacoma, Wash., approved a civil warrant for the woman's arrest after 16 requests for intervention from local health officials. Police observed the woman board a bus and visit a casino.
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NPR News: Vietnam faces criticism for arresting climate activist as it closes clean energy deal
Vietnam faces criticism for arresting climate activist as it closes clean energy deal
Hoang Hong, founder of the environmental group CHANGE VN, was arrested Wednesday on tax charges, the U.N. says. Human rights experts say Vietnamese officials use the law to target civil society.
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Hoang Hong, founder of the environmental group CHANGE VN, was arrested Wednesday on tax charges, the U.N. says. Human rights experts say Vietnamese officials use the law to target civil society.
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NPR News: Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China
Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China
Speaking at the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin also assured Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.
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Speaking at the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin also assured Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.
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Friday, 2 June 2023
NPR News: What to expect in Biden's Oval Office address about the debt ceiling deal
What to expect in Biden's Oval Office address about the debt ceiling deal
President Biden delivers the first Oval Office address of his presidency. It comes a day after Congress passed a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding the deadline.
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President Biden delivers the first Oval Office address of his presidency. It comes a day after Congress passed a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding the deadline.
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NPR News: A lullaby really can work magic. Science tells us why and how
A lullaby really can work magic. Science tells us why and how
Sometimes the right lullaby sends my kids off to dreamland so fast it makes me feel like I have a parenting superpower. Turns out the wonder of lullabies is confirmed by scientific research.
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Sometimes the right lullaby sends my kids off to dreamland so fast it makes me feel like I have a parenting superpower. Turns out the wonder of lullabies is confirmed by scientific research.
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NPR News: A driver's car soared 120 feet after vaulting off of a tow truck's ramp in Georgia
A driver's car soared 120 feet after vaulting off of a tow truck's ramp in Georgia
The scary spectacle was captured on video by the body camera of a sheriff's deputy who was helping with another crash on the highway.
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The scary spectacle was captured on video by the body camera of a sheriff's deputy who was helping with another crash on the highway.
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NPR News: Tune in for a livestream from Mars — a rare, almost real-time look into space
Tune in for a livestream from Mars — a rare, almost real-time look into space
On Friday 12 p.m. ET, spectators will have a chance to see the most current images of Mars possible, from the surface of the planet to Earth in 3 to 22 minutes, courtesy of the European Space Agency,
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On Friday 12 p.m. ET, spectators will have a chance to see the most current images of Mars possible, from the surface of the planet to Earth in 3 to 22 minutes, courtesy of the European Space Agency,
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NPR News: 60 years since 'The Children's Crusade' changed Birmingham and the nation
60 years since 'The Children's Crusade' changed Birmingham and the nation
The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.
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The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.
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NPR News: U.S.-China divide looms as Asia security summit begins in Singapore
U.S.-China divide looms as Asia security summit begins in Singapore
The summit has been overshadowed by China's refusal to let its defense minister meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the forum.
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The summit has been overshadowed by China's refusal to let its defense minister meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the forum.
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Thursday, 1 June 2023
NPR News: Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death
Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death
The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.
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The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief
Some big-name Republicans are set to announce their presidential bids next week. The House voted to pass the debt ceiling bill. Preparing for the 2023 hurricane season with climate change in mind.
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Some big-name Republicans are set to announce their presidential bids next week. The House voted to pass the debt ceiling bill. Preparing for the 2023 hurricane season with climate change in mind.
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NPR News: Our 5 favorite exhibits from 'This Is New York' — a gritty, stylish city celebration
Our 5 favorite exhibits from 'This Is New York' — a gritty, stylish city celebration
The Museum of the City of New York is marking its centennial with an exhibition of NYC-inspired film, TV, music and fashion. But this is real New York, "not a love letter," says one of the curators.
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The Museum of the City of New York is marking its centennial with an exhibition of NYC-inspired film, TV, music and fashion. But this is real New York, "not a love letter," says one of the curators.
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NPR News: Individual cigarettes in Canada will soon carry health warnings
Individual cigarettes in Canada will soon carry health warnings
The move was first announced last year by Health Canada and is aimed at helping people quit the habit. The regulations take effect Aug. 1 and will be phased in.
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The move was first announced last year by Health Canada and is aimed at helping people quit the habit. The regulations take effect Aug. 1 and will be phased in.
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NPR News: Australia's most decorated soldier loses defamation case for alleged war crimes
Australia's most decorated soldier loses defamation case for alleged war crimes
An Australian federal court judge ruled that newspaper articles published in 2018 were substantially true about a number of war crimes committed by Ben Roberts-Smith in Afghanistan.
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An Australian federal court judge ruled that newspaper articles published in 2018 were substantially true about a number of war crimes committed by Ben Roberts-Smith in Afghanistan.
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