Judge: Trump-era rule change allowing the logging of old-growth forests violates laws
U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Hallman on Thursday found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Forest Management Act and the Endangered Species Act.
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Thursday, 31 August 2023
NPR News: She was convinced she didn't exist. This is how she tethered herself to reality
She was convinced she didn't exist. This is how she tethered herself to reality
As Alice Carrière entered her teen years, her brain started to splinter into a dissociative disorder. Year later, that extraordinary childhood is the basis for her new memoir.
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As Alice Carrière entered her teen years, her brain started to splinter into a dissociative disorder. Year later, that extraordinary childhood is the basis for her new memoir.
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NPR News: A fatal Ohio crash has some asking why most school buses still don't have seat belts
A fatal Ohio crash has some asking why most school buses still don't have seat belts
Several states now require lap-and-shoulder belts on all new school buses purchased. But most states have no such requirement.
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Several states now require lap-and-shoulder belts on all new school buses purchased. But most states have no such requirement.
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NPR News: Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers
Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers
The scale of a scam to recruit Native Americans into fake treatment for substance in Phoenix and bill the government fraudulently is now emerging. It's huge.
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The scale of a scam to recruit Native Americans into fake treatment for substance in Phoenix and bill the government fraudulently is now emerging. It's huge.
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NPR News: Italian rapper Ghali aims to save migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean
Italian rapper Ghali aims to save migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean
In his home country of Italy, Ghali is a major star. His parents are Tunisian, and he's working with Tunisian refugees trying to enter Italy. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ghali about his mission.
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In his home country of Italy, Ghali is a major star. His parents are Tunisian, and he's working with Tunisian refugees trying to enter Italy. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ghali about his mission.
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NPR News: Odesa beaches reopen, offering Ukrainians a respite from war
Odesa beaches reopen, offering Ukrainians a respite from war
Beaches on the Black Sea that closed after Russia's invasion have reopened. People say swimming and sunbathing are ways to find a taste of normal life, even while under threat from Moscow.
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Beaches on the Black Sea that closed after Russia's invasion have reopened. People say swimming and sunbathing are ways to find a taste of normal life, even while under threat from Moscow.
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NPR News: A building fire has killed dozens, many homeless, in Johannesburg, authorities say
A building fire has killed dozens, many homeless, in Johannesburg, authorities say
Some of the people living in the building in South Africa's biggest city threw themselves out of windows to escape the blaze and might have died because of that, a local government official said.
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Some of the people living in the building in South Africa's biggest city threw themselves out of windows to escape the blaze and might have died because of that, a local government official said.
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Wednesday, 30 August 2023
NPR News: Idalia extends its destruction along the southeastern U.S. coastline
Idalia extends its destruction along the southeastern U.S. coastline
Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm before it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Georgia and South Carolina could see heavy wind and flooding
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Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm before it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Georgia and South Carolina could see heavy wind and flooding
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NPR News: 5 million bees fall off a truck near Toronto and drivers are asked to close windows
5 million bees fall off a truck near Toronto and drivers are asked to close windows
Police west of Toronto on Wednesday warned drivers to keep their car windows closed after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road.
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Police west of Toronto on Wednesday warned drivers to keep their car windows closed after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road.
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NPR News: Judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable for defamation of two Georgia election workers
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani liable for defamation of two Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers by repeatedly claiming the women were manipulating 2020 ballots, a federal judge has ruled.
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Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers by repeatedly claiming the women were manipulating 2020 ballots, a federal judge has ruled.
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NPR News: An Alaska district aligns its school year with traditional subsistence harvests
An Alaska district aligns its school year with traditional subsistence harvests
Three Alaska Native Villages have changed their school calendar so that students now can take part in things like the fall moose hunt and the spring migratory bird harvest.
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Three Alaska Native Villages have changed their school calendar so that students now can take part in things like the fall moose hunt and the spring migratory bird harvest.
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NPR News: More than 6 months after Turkey's quake, people who lost homes still await new ones
More than 6 months after Turkey's quake, people who lost homes still await new ones
The Feb. 6 earthquake and its aftershocks left nearly 3 million displaced and in need of shelter. In the hard-hit city of Adiyaman, families wait for promises of new homes to be fulfilled.
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The Feb. 6 earthquake and its aftershocks left nearly 3 million displaced and in need of shelter. In the hard-hit city of Adiyaman, families wait for promises of new homes to be fulfilled.
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NPR News: Military officers in Gabon say they have seized power
Military officers in Gabon say they have seized power
A dozen uniformed soldiers appeared on state television and a spokesman said they intended to "dissolve all institutions of the republic."
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A dozen uniformed soldiers appeared on state television and a spokesman said they intended to "dissolve all institutions of the republic."
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Tuesday, 29 August 2023
NPR News: Idalia strengthens and is now predicted to hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Idalia strengthens and is now predicted to hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is now forecasted to be at Category 4 strength at landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, with winds that could reach at least 130 mph.
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The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is now forecasted to be at Category 4 strength at landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, with winds that could reach at least 130 mph.
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NPR News: The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands
The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands
The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands.
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The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands.
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NPR News: It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out
It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out
The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.
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The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.
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NPR News: Whatever happened in Ethiopia: Did the cease-fire bring an end to civilian suffering?
Whatever happened in Ethiopia: Did the cease-fire bring an end to civilian suffering?
The civil war in northern Ethiopia officially ended in November. But a new report indicates that military forces have engaged in hundreds of sexual assaults on girls and women.
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The civil war in northern Ethiopia officially ended in November. But a new report indicates that military forces have engaged in hundreds of sexual assaults on girls and women.
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NPR News: There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
The wait time for an asylum-seeker in the U.S. to get a work permit is at least half a year. City governments across the country are pressing the federal government to change that.
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The wait time for an asylum-seeker in the U.S. to get a work permit is at least half a year. City governments across the country are pressing the federal government to change that.
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Monday, 28 August 2023
NPR News: U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays
U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade ago.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade ago.
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NPR News: Alabama requests a date to execute an inmate via nitrogen hypoxia for the first time
Alabama requests a date to execute an inmate via nitrogen hypoxia for the first time
Smith was supposed to be executed in November 2022 by lethal injection, but corrections officers failed to insert an IV properly. The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized nitrogen hypoxia in his case.
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Smith was supposed to be executed in November 2022 by lethal injection, but corrections officers failed to insert an IV properly. The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized nitrogen hypoxia in his case.
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief
Federal judge to set a date for Donald Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Students struggle to study in record heat without A/C.
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Federal judge to set a date for Donald Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Students struggle to study in record heat without A/C.
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NPR News: Mug shots are usually harmful. For Trump and his supporters, it's a badge of honor
Mug shots are usually harmful. For Trump and his supporters, it's a badge of honor
Typically, mug shots are associated with shame. But for former president Donald Trump and some of his supporters, his mug shot — the first ever of an American president — was something they embraced.
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Typically, mug shots are associated with shame. But for former president Donald Trump and some of his supporters, his mug shot — the first ever of an American president — was something they embraced.
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Sunday, 27 August 2023
NPR News: 3 members of Congress make a rare visit to opposition-held northwest Syria
3 members of Congress make a rare visit to opposition-held northwest Syria
It's the first known visit to the country by American lawmakers in six years. GOP Reps. French Hill, Ben Cline and Scott Fitzgerald urged the Biden administration to maintain pressure on Bashar Assad.
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It's the first known visit to the country by American lawmakers in six years. GOP Reps. French Hill, Ben Cline and Scott Fitzgerald urged the Biden administration to maintain pressure on Bashar Assad.
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NPR News: A gunman in Florida killed three people in a racially motivated shooting
A gunman in Florida killed three people in a racially motivated shooting
A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida killed three black people before taking his own life in a murder spree police say was racially motivated.
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A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida killed three black people before taking his own life in a murder spree police say was racially motivated.
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NPR News: Whatever happened to the bird-saving brothers of Oscar-nommed doc 'All that Breathes'?
Whatever happened to the bird-saving brothers of Oscar-nommed doc 'All that Breathes'?
Since their round of fame, the brothers, who dedicated themselves to rehabbing birds injured by kite strings in the Delhi sky, are gaining worldwide support — and an infusion of donations.
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Since their round of fame, the brothers, who dedicated themselves to rehabbing birds injured by kite strings in the Delhi sky, are gaining worldwide support — and an infusion of donations.
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NPR News: Russia says it has confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin died in last week's plane crash
Russia says it has confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin died in last week's plane crash
The committee said in a statement Sunday that after forensic testing, all 10 bodies recovered at the site of the crash were identified, and their identities "conform to the manifest."
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The committee said in a statement Sunday that after forensic testing, all 10 bodies recovered at the site of the crash were identified, and their identities "conform to the manifest."
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NPR News: Love, war and loss: How one soldier in Ukraine hopes to be made whole again
Love, war and loss: How one soldier in Ukraine hopes to be made whole again
An artillery shell should have killed Andrii Smolenskyi in May. Instead, the blast tore off both of his arms above the elbow and destroyed his eyes. Now he's fighting to put his life back together.
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An artillery shell should have killed Andrii Smolenskyi in May. Instead, the blast tore off both of his arms above the elbow and destroyed his eyes. Now he's fighting to put his life back together.
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NPR News: Several injured, 1 critically, in a US military aircraft crash in Australia
Several injured, 1 critically, in a US military aircraft crash in Australia
Three United States military personnel were taken to a hospital, one with critical injuries, after a U.S. aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday during a military exercise.
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Three United States military personnel were taken to a hospital, one with critical injuries, after a U.S. aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday during a military exercise.
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NPR News: Several injured, 1 critically, in a US military aircraft crash in Australia
Several injured, 1 critically, in a US military aircraft crash in Australia
Three United States military personnel were taken to a hospital, one with critical injuries, after a U.S. aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday during a military exercise.
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Three United States military personnel were taken to a hospital, one with critical injuries, after a U.S. aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday during a military exercise.
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Saturday, 26 August 2023
NPR News: Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Decades after the 1963 March on Washington, thousands again gathered in the nation's capital to declare that Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy was in jeopardy amid fresh civil rights struggles.
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Decades after the 1963 March on Washington, thousands again gathered in the nation's capital to declare that Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy was in jeopardy amid fresh civil rights struggles.
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NPR News: Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
For 35 years, Barker was a familiar presence in the living rooms of everyone from little old ladies, to kids home sick from school. He used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
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For 35 years, Barker was a familiar presence in the living rooms of everyone from little old ladies, to kids home sick from school. He used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
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NPR News: Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales is temporarily suspended after World Cup kiss
Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales is temporarily suspended after World Cup kiss
FIFA suspended Rubiales on Saturday while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The Spanish Soccer Federation said Rubiales plans to prove his innocence.
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FIFA suspended Rubiales on Saturday while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The Spanish Soccer Federation said Rubiales plans to prove his innocence.
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NPR News: There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
The wait time for an asylum seeker in the US to get a work permit is at least half a year. City governments across the country are pressing the Federal government to change that.
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The wait time for an asylum seeker in the US to get a work permit is at least half a year. City governments across the country are pressing the Federal government to change that.
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NPR News: The soaring price of rice is affecting many parts of the world where it's the staple diet
The soaring price of rice is affecting many parts of the world where it's the staple diet
A combination of climate change and shifting trade practices has sent the price of rice soaring. This is problematic in many parts of the world, where the grain is the staple of regional diets.
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A combination of climate change and shifting trade practices has sent the price of rice soaring. This is problematic in many parts of the world, where the grain is the staple of regional diets.
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NPR News: Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin
Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin
In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.
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In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.
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NPR News: Lahaina was expensive before the fire. Some worry rebuilding will price them out
Lahaina was expensive before the fire. Some worry rebuilding will price them out
Since the fire residents have gotten multiple calls from realtors offering to buy their land. Activists want a role in planning, to keep developers from pushing out those who call Lahaina home.
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Since the fire residents have gotten multiple calls from realtors offering to buy their land. Activists want a role in planning, to keep developers from pushing out those who call Lahaina home.
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NPR News: SpaceX launches 11th crewed mission as it heads to the International Space Station
SpaceX launches 11th crewed mission as it heads to the International Space Station
The four members of the Crew-7 mission are set to dock to the International Space Station on Sunday. They'll spend six months on the orbiting outpost conducting science and other experiments.
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The four members of the Crew-7 mission are set to dock to the International Space Station on Sunday. They'll spend six months on the orbiting outpost conducting science and other experiments.
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Friday, 25 August 2023
NPR News: Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby
Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby
Trump got booked. An internet dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge. There's a kiss, a moon landing, a breakup and a monster hunt. Have you been paying attention?
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Trump got booked. An internet dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge. There's a kiss, a moon landing, a breakup and a monster hunt. Have you been paying attention?
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NPR News: Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan's devastating floods, UNICEF says
Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan's devastating floods, UNICEF says
Dozens of countries and institutions pledged more than $9 billion to help Pakistan rebuild from last summer's floods. But most of the pledges are for project loans still in the planning stages.
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Dozens of countries and institutions pledged more than $9 billion to help Pakistan rebuild from last summer's floods. But most of the pledges are for project loans still in the planning stages.
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Thursday, 24 August 2023
NPR News: Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital
Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital
Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.
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Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.
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NPR News: Angels star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for the rest of the season after elbow injury
Angels star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for the rest of the season after elbow injury
Ohtani's torn ligament diagnosis could cut short his meteoric run. The baseball pitcher-hitter has been pulled from the pitching mound, and it's unclear whether he'll still be able to hit this season.
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Ohtani's torn ligament diagnosis could cut short his meteoric run. The baseball pitcher-hitter has been pulled from the pitching mound, and it's unclear whether he'll still be able to hit this season.
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NPR News: Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for damages from disastrous fires
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for damages from disastrous fires
The civil suit filed Thursday seeks a jury trial and "punitive and exemplary damages" to recoup costs and loss of revenue from the deadly wildfires.
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The civil suit filed Thursday seeks a jury trial and "punitive and exemplary damages" to recoup costs and loss of revenue from the deadly wildfires.
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NPR News: Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid. Why aren't they?
Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid. Why aren't they?
In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion dollars from federal and state Medicaid programs. They could be getting much more.
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In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion dollars from federal and state Medicaid programs. They could be getting much more.
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NPR News: Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among 6 nations set to join the BRICS economic bloc
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among 6 nations set to join the BRICS economic bloc
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are also set to join the bloc from 2024.
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Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are also set to join the bloc from 2024.
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Wednesday, 23 August 2023
NPR News: North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed
North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed
The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue brief a "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa.
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The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to issue brief a "J-alert" ordering some residents to evacuate to safe places as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa.
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NPR News: Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show
Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show
Scientists have been working on technologies that can turn a person's thoughts into spoken words. Two new reports show how far the field has come.
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Scientists have been working on technologies that can turn a person's thoughts into spoken words. Two new reports show how far the field has come.
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NPR News: The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded
The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded
VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.
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VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.
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NPR News: Hotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National Guard
Hotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National Guard
California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires.
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California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires.
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NPR News: A Ukrainian rescue worker's memories are on pause as he evacuates people
A Ukrainian rescue worker's memories are on pause as he evacuates people
After a classmate was killed in his hometown of Bakhmut — the longest and bloodiest battle in Russia's war on Ukraine — a rescue worker volunteered to evacuate people from the front lines.
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After a classmate was killed in his hometown of Bakhmut — the longest and bloodiest battle in Russia's war on Ukraine — a rescue worker volunteered to evacuate people from the front lines.
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023
NPR News: Maui's number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000
Maui's number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000
"I know it is confusing, because the numbers do change," FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill said on Tuesday.
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"I know it is confusing, because the numbers do change," FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill said on Tuesday.
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NPR News: UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations
UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations
The Teamsters said that 86% of the votes casts were in favor of ratifying the national contract. They also said it was passed by the highest vote for a contract in the history of the Teamsters at UPS.
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The Teamsters said that 86% of the votes casts were in favor of ratifying the national contract. They also said it was passed by the highest vote for a contract in the history of the Teamsters at UPS.
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NPR News: Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border
Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border
The Ethiopian government said it will investigate a report of killings of hundreds its nationals at the Yemen-Saudi border. A Saudi government official rejected the Human Rights Watch report.
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The Ethiopian government said it will investigate a report of killings of hundreds its nationals at the Yemen-Saudi border. A Saudi government official rejected the Human Rights Watch report.
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NPR News: Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400k
Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400k
Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn't offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break.
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Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn't offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break.
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NPR News: Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics
Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics
Thaksin's return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head.
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Thaksin's return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head.
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Monday, 21 August 2023
NPR News: Some customers are confused as Netflix sends out disks before ending DVD mail program
Some customers are confused as Netflix sends out disks before ending DVD mail program
Netflix is sending DVD subscribers extra discs before ending the service on September 29th. But questions remain about what will happen to the company's stockpile of plastic.
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Netflix is sending DVD subscribers extra discs before ending the service on September 29th. But questions remain about what will happen to the company's stockpile of plastic.
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NPR News: What BRICS is talking about at its summit this week
What BRICS is talking about at its summit this week
The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.
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The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.
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NPR News: What was left of Hilary brought heavy rain to parts of Southern California
What was left of Hilary brought heavy rain to parts of Southern California
As much as 7 inches of rain fell on parts of Southern California after the tropical storm arrived — leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides . The effects of the storm are moving north.
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As much as 7 inches of rain fell on parts of Southern California after the tropical storm arrived — leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides . The effects of the storm are moving north.
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NPR News: Rains slow as Hilary moves north and leaves Southern California underwater
Rains slow as Hilary moves north and leaves Southern California underwater
As much as 7 inches of rain fell on some parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north.
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As much as 7 inches of rain fell on some parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north.
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NPR News: The Republican primary race is in full swing. NPR wants your election questions
The Republican primary race is in full swing. NPR wants your election questions
The first Republican presidential primary debate is this Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Let us know what you want to know as the candidates take the stage.
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The first Republican presidential primary debate is this Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Let us know what you want to know as the candidates take the stage.
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NPR News: Guatemala's anti-corruption candidate wins Presidency in landslide vote
Guatemala's anti-corruption candidate wins Presidency in landslide vote
In Guatemala, an anti-corruption candidate wins the run-off elections by a landslide, in a vote that was a critical test of the Central American country's democratic credentials.
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In Guatemala, an anti-corruption candidate wins the run-off elections by a landslide, in a vote that was a critical test of the Central American country's democratic credentials.
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Sunday, 20 August 2023
NPR News: Photos: See flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Hilary brings to Southern Calif.
Photos: See flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Hilary brings to Southern Calif.
Residents across the region are being advised to stay home, if possible, and to expect road closures in flooded areas.
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Residents across the region are being advised to stay home, if possible, and to expect road closures in flooded areas.
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NPR News: A California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop
A California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop
Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton.
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Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton.
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NPR News: Rudy Guiliani is among the 19 other defendants in Trump's racketeering indictment
Rudy Guiliani is among the 19 other defendants in Trump's racketeering indictment
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ken White, a former federal prosecutor who now works as a criminal defense attorney, about the racketeering indictment against Rudy Giuliani.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ken White, a former federal prosecutor who now works as a criminal defense attorney, about the racketeering indictment against Rudy Giuliani.
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NPR News: Guatemala's presidential elections will be a test for its fragile democracy
Guatemala's presidential elections will be a test for its fragile democracy
In Guatemala's elections Sunday, an establishment candidate is facing off against a challenger who's promising to fight corruption.
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In Guatemala's elections Sunday, an establishment candidate is facing off against a challenger who's promising to fight corruption.
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NPR News: Why this chaplain sees her atheism as a gift
Why this chaplain sees her atheism as a gift
Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust.
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Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust.
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NPR News: The Russian space agency says its Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moon
The Russian space agency says its Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moon
Russia's unmanned robot lander crashed after it had spun into uncontrolled orbit, the country's space agency Roscosmos reported.
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Russia's unmanned robot lander crashed after it had spun into uncontrolled orbit, the country's space agency Roscosmos reported.
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NPR News: A wildfire in eastern Washington has killed one and destroyed 185 structures
A wildfire in eastern Washington has killed one and destroyed 185 structures
A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead, authorities said Saturday.
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A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead, authorities said Saturday.
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Saturday, 19 August 2023
NPR News: Yellowknife residents wonder if wildfires are the new normal as western Canada burns
Yellowknife residents wonder if wildfires are the new normal as western Canada burns
Nearly all 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories, have evacuated, while thousands more in neighboring British Columbia have fled, too.
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Nearly all 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories, have evacuated, while thousands more in neighboring British Columbia have fled, too.
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NPR News: Small Kansas paper raided by police has a history of hard-hitting reporting
Small Kansas paper raided by police has a history of hard-hitting reporting
The family owned Marion County Record stands out for holding local officials accountable. That role is becoming increasingly rare as local newspapers vanish across the country.
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The family owned Marion County Record stands out for holding local officials accountable. That role is becoming increasingly rare as local newspapers vanish across the country.
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NPR News: Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know
Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know
India and Russia are sending landers to spots near the south pole, which has water ice that might one day be mined to make rocket fuel.
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India and Russia are sending landers to spots near the south pole, which has water ice that might one day be mined to make rocket fuel.
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NPR News: These poems by Latin American women reflect a multilingual region
These poems by Latin American women reflect a multilingual region
Sandra Guzmán once heard an alarming statistic: Every 14 days, an Indigenous language dies around the world. So she created a new multilingual project centered on Latin American women.
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Sandra Guzmán once heard an alarming statistic: Every 14 days, an Indigenous language dies around the world. So she created a new multilingual project centered on Latin American women.
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NPR News: Hurricane Hilary prompts flood watch from Mexico to north of Los Angeles
Hurricane Hilary prompts flood watch from Mexico to north of Los Angeles
Hurricane Hilary continues her march toward Baja California, and people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are getting ready for projected heavy rains and flooding.
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Hurricane Hilary continues her march toward Baja California, and people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are getting ready for projected heavy rains and flooding.
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Friday, 18 August 2023
NPR News: In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
New York's Adirondack Park used to be a political powder keg. Now factions are working to find common ground, while tackling some big problems.
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New York's Adirondack Park used to be a political powder keg. Now factions are working to find common ground, while tackling some big problems.
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NPR News: Taiwan's companies make the world's electronics. Now they want to make weapons
Taiwan's companies make the world's electronics. Now they want to make weapons
As military tensions with China rise, Taiwan's companies are pivoting from civilian manufacturing to defense and weapons.
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As military tensions with China rise, Taiwan's companies are pivoting from civilian manufacturing to defense and weapons.
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
NPR News: Mississippi judge declares mistrial in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver
Mississippi judge declares mistrial in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver
Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery.
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Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery.
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NPR News: The embattled leader of Maui County's Emergency Management Agency has resigned
The embattled leader of Maui County's Emergency Management Agency has resigned
Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.
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Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.
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NPR News: Trump lawyers ask to push back federal election subversion trial to April 2026
Trump lawyers ask to push back federal election subversion trial to April 2026
The suggested April 2026 date is a counterproposal to the Justice Department's recommendation last week that the trial should begin Jan. 2, 2024.
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The suggested April 2026 date is a counterproposal to the Justice Department's recommendation last week that the trial should begin Jan. 2, 2024.
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NPR News: New York City officially bans TikTok on all government devices
New York City officially bans TikTok on all government devices
City employees will begin to lose access to TikTok and its website from all city-owned devices and networks, according to a New York City Hall spokesperson.
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City employees will begin to lose access to TikTok and its website from all city-owned devices and networks, according to a New York City Hall spokesperson.
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NPR News: An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time
An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time
The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.
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The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.
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NPR News: A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20
A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20
Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.
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Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.
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Wednesday, 16 August 2023
NPR News: Aldi says it will buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries across the southern U.S.
Aldi says it will buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries across the southern U.S.
Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.
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Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.
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NPR News: Wildfires prompt evacuations of capital of Canada's Northwest Territories
Wildfires prompt evacuations of capital of Canada's Northwest Territories
Residents in the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night as wildfires neared the city of 20,000 people.
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Residents in the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night as wildfires neared the city of 20,000 people.
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NPR News: These interns took selfies with all 100 senators. Here's what they discovered
These interns took selfies with all 100 senators. Here's what they discovered
Interns in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski's office doggedly tracked down all 100 senators, and took a selfie with them. Here's how they described some of those encounters.
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Interns in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski's office doggedly tracked down all 100 senators, and took a selfie with them. Here's how they described some of those encounters.
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NPR News: China's economic woes keep getting worse. Here's why
China's economic woes keep getting worse. Here's why
China has seen a series of disappointing economic data this year. UBS' Tao Wang explains what went wrong with the anticipated recovery after China's tough COVID restrictions, and what could come next.
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China has seen a series of disappointing economic data this year. UBS' Tao Wang explains what went wrong with the anticipated recovery after China's tough COVID restrictions, and what could come next.
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NPR News: North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America
North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America
The report from the government-owned and run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.
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The report from the government-owned and run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023
NPR News: The number of dead from Maui's fires rises as local residents press to see Lahaina
The number of dead from Maui's fires rises as local residents press to see Lahaina
The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose again on Monday as officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.
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The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose again on Monday as officials warned that number would rise while also acknowledging public frustration from residents still barred from visiting Lahaina.
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Monday, 14 August 2023
NPR News: A 'mob of criminals' stole more than $300,000 worth of goods from an LA Nordstrom
A 'mob of criminals' stole more than $300,000 worth of goods from an LA Nordstrom
Police said $300,000 worth of merchandise was stolen and one of the robbers used bear spray on a security guard.
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Police said $300,000 worth of merchandise was stolen and one of the robbers used bear spray on a security guard.
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NPR News: Michigan State students discover traces of school's first observatory built in 1881
Michigan State students discover traces of school's first observatory built in 1881
The foundation of Michigan State's first observatory was discovered this summer after construction workers, drilling hammock posts, hit something unusually hard underground.
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The foundation of Michigan State's first observatory was discovered this summer after construction workers, drilling hammock posts, hit something unusually hard underground.
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NPR News: July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, according to federal climate scientists. It's a stark reminder that humans are rapidly warming up the planet by burning fossil fuels.
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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, according to federal climate scientists. It's a stark reminder that humans are rapidly warming up the planet by burning fossil fuels.
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NPR News: Deadline to force referendum on Atlanta's controversial police training center nears
Deadline to force referendum on Atlanta's controversial police training center nears
Opponents of a controversial public safety training center outside of Atlanta are hoping to force a vote on whether the city should proceed with the facility.
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Opponents of a controversial public safety training center outside of Atlanta are hoping to force a vote on whether the city should proceed with the facility.
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NPR News: Adm. Franchetti, first woman nominated to run the Navy, held up over abortion protest
Adm. Franchetti, first woman nominated to run the Navy, held up over abortion protest
Admiral Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one Republican senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.
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Admiral Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one Republican senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.
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NPR News: A lot is happening in Florida education. These are some of the changes kids will see
A lot is happening in Florida education. These are some of the changes kids will see
The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.
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The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.
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NPR News: A history of Hawaii's sirens and the difference it could have made against Maui fires
A history of Hawaii's sirens and the difference it could have made against Maui fires
Hawaii's siren system is considered the largest in the world. But they weren't activated ahead of the Maui fires. Experts say the alert could have helped residents have more time to prepare.
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Hawaii's siren system is considered the largest in the world. But they weren't activated ahead of the Maui fires. Experts say the alert could have helped residents have more time to prepare.
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NPR News: A police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom
A police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom
Law enforcement officers in Kansas raided the office of a local newspaper and a journalist's home. First Amendment experts are calling it a likely violation of federal law.
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Law enforcement officers in Kansas raided the office of a local newspaper and a journalist's home. First Amendment experts are calling it a likely violation of federal law.
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Sunday, 13 August 2023
NPR News: See how one volunteer group organized aid deliveries after fire decimates Lahaina
See how one volunteer group organized aid deliveries after fire decimates Lahaina
In Maui, NPR joined a tour boat operator to see the grassroots initiative the local surfing community and neighbors started to fill in gaps not currently being filled by official channels.
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In Maui, NPR joined a tour boat operator to see the grassroots initiative the local surfing community and neighbors started to fill in gaps not currently being filled by official channels.
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NPR News: Maui's wildfire sets a deadly record
Maui's wildfire sets a deadly record
The wildfire that tore through parts of Maui has killed at least 93 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
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The wildfire that tore through parts of Maui has killed at least 93 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
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NPR News: The future of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
The future of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with journalists and experts about the possible normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with journalists and experts about the possible normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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NPR News: Residents are slowly starting to return to their homes after wildfires in Hawaii
Residents are slowly starting to return to their homes after wildfires in Hawaii
Authorities are slowly allowing residents of western Maui to return to their homes after deadly and devastating wildfires.
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Authorities are slowly allowing residents of western Maui to return to their homes after deadly and devastating wildfires.
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NPR News: Where families forbid love, 'love commandos' step in to help young couples in India
Where families forbid love, 'love commandos' step in to help young couples in India
A story of a group in India that helps young people escape arranged marriages and instead marry for love.
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A story of a group in India that helps young people escape arranged marriages and instead marry for love.
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NPR News: 4 people dead and 1 missing after an explosion destroys 3 structures in Pennsylvania
4 people dead and 1 missing after an explosion destroys 3 structures in Pennsylvania
An explosion in western Pennsylvania destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said.
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An explosion in western Pennsylvania destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said.
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Saturday, 12 August 2023
NPR News: Amidst streaming chaos, Dropout carves out its own niche
Amidst streaming chaos, Dropout carves out its own niche
As big media companies struggle to become profitable, smaller companies like Dropout think they can make it work by offering niche content instead of going after a mass audience.
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As big media companies struggle to become profitable, smaller companies like Dropout think they can make it work by offering niche content instead of going after a mass audience.
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NPR News: Authorities are looking into the assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate
Authorities are looking into the assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with political analyst Arianna Tanca about Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption candidate for president of Ecuador who was assassinated this week.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with political analyst Arianna Tanca about Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption candidate for president of Ecuador who was assassinated this week.
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NPR News: Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained
Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained
Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.
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Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.
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NPR News: The riverfront brawl in Alabama reignites national debate over race
The riverfront brawl in Alabama reignites national debate over race
Police say the fight in Montgomery, Ala., last week doesn't meet the criteria for hate crime charges. But video clearly shows how the violence broke down on racial lines, historian Derryn Moten says.
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Police say the fight in Montgomery, Ala., last week doesn't meet the criteria for hate crime charges. But video clearly shows how the violence broke down on racial lines, historian Derryn Moten says.
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NPR News: Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why
Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why
A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
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A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
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Friday, 11 August 2023
NPR News: Why lasers could help utilities make the electrical grids greener
Why lasers could help utilities make the electrical grids greener
With thousands of renewable projects waiting to connect to the grid, some tech companies have quicker solutions than new transmission lines.
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With thousands of renewable projects waiting to connect to the grid, some tech companies have quicker solutions than new transmission lines.
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NPR News: Parliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action
Parliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
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The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
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NPR News: Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax
Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax
The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.
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The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.
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Thursday, 10 August 2023
NPR News: Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate
Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate
Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.
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Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.
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NPR News: Photos: 'Whole town went and dissolved into ashes,' Hawaii lieutenant governor says
Photos: 'Whole town went and dissolved into ashes,' Hawaii lieutenant governor says
In Maui, a fast-moving wildfire decimated the town of Lahaina. Historical losses includes one of the largest banyan trees in the U.S.
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In Maui, a fast-moving wildfire decimated the town of Lahaina. Historical losses includes one of the largest banyan trees in the U.S.
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NPR News: Inside Russia's attempts to hack Ukrainian military operations
Inside Russia's attempts to hack Ukrainian military operations
Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.
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Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.
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NPR News: Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui
Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui
Hundreds of homes, buildings and structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina.
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Hundreds of homes, buildings and structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina.
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NPR News: Emergency crews in Maui work to contain wildfires and shelter survivors
Emergency crews in Maui work to contain wildfires and shelter survivors
NPR'S Sarah McCammon talks to Sylvia Luke, lieutenant governor of Hawaii, about the deadly wildfires that are sweeping across the island of Maui. So far at least 36 people have died.
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NPR'S Sarah McCammon talks to Sylvia Luke, lieutenant governor of Hawaii, about the deadly wildfires that are sweeping across the island of Maui. So far at least 36 people have died.
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NPR News: Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA
Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA
The writers and actors strikes in Hollywood are affecting jobs across the U.S. The Motion Picture Association says film and TV productions employ more than 1.7 million people outside California.
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The writers and actors strikes in Hollywood are affecting jobs across the U.S. The Motion Picture Association says film and TV productions employ more than 1.7 million people outside California.
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Wednesday, 9 August 2023
NPR News: Pakistan's parliament is dissolved to pave way for elections
Pakistan's parliament is dissolved to pave way for elections
Pakistan's president on Wednesday dissolved the lower house of parliament as the country's top opposition leader is fighting to overturn a corruption conviction.
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Pakistan's president on Wednesday dissolved the lower house of parliament as the country's top opposition leader is fighting to overturn a corruption conviction.
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NPR News: A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event
A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event
Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country's capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso said.
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Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country's capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso said.
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief
Three people are charged with assault after a waterside brawl in Montgomery, Ala. Pakistan's parliament is expected to be dissolved. Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg launches a PAC.
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Three people are charged with assault after a waterside brawl in Montgomery, Ala. Pakistan's parliament is expected to be dissolved. Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg launches a PAC.
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NPR News: Wildfires across Hawaii burn homes, spurring evacuations and an emergency declaration
Wildfires across Hawaii burn homes, spurring evacuations and an emergency declaration
The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, passing to the south of the island chain, was partly to blame for gusts that knocked out power, rattled homes and grounded firefighting helicopters.
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The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, passing to the south of the island chain, was partly to blame for gusts that knocked out power, rattled homes and grounded firefighting helicopters.
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NPR News: Who is sneaking fentanyl across the southern border? Hint: it's not the migrants
Who is sneaking fentanyl across the southern border? Hint: it's not the migrants
We know that illicit fentanyl is flowing into the U.S. from Mexico. Yet we rarely hear from the couriers who smuggle most of it through legal ports of entry. This is one of their stories.
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We know that illicit fentanyl is flowing into the U.S. from Mexico. Yet we rarely hear from the couriers who smuggle most of it through legal ports of entry. This is one of their stories.
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Tuesday, 8 August 2023
NPR News: The winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket is sold in Florida
The winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket is sold in Florida
Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.
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Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.
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NPR News: Ohio voters reject measure that would have made it harder to change constitution
Ohio voters reject measure that would have made it harder to change constitution
Ohio votes down Issue 1, rejecting conservative lawmakers' attempt to change the constitutional amendment process ahead of a vote on reproductive rights this November.
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Ohio votes down Issue 1, rejecting conservative lawmakers' attempt to change the constitutional amendment process ahead of a vote on reproductive rights this November.
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NPR News: Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
The rapper was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argued that Tory Lanez had tried to turn public opinion against the plaintiff.
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The rapper was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argued that Tory Lanez had tried to turn public opinion against the plaintiff.
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NPR News: Recent controversial laws in Florida interfere with the state's tourism industry
Recent controversial laws in Florida interfere with the state's tourism industry
Florida is losing tourism dollars over divisive policies passed by the state legislature. Civil rights groups have advised some groups not to travel to the state.
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Florida is losing tourism dollars over divisive policies passed by the state legislature. Civil rights groups have advised some groups not to travel to the state.
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NPR News: Ahead of possible charges against Trump, Ga. courthouse is on heightened alert
Ahead of possible charges against Trump, Ga. courthouse is on heightened alert
Roads are closed around the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta because soon a Georgia grand jury is expected to indict former President Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election.
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Roads are closed around the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta because soon a Georgia grand jury is expected to indict former President Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election.
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NPR News: In a special election in Ohio, voters consider changes to the state's constitution
In a special election in Ohio, voters consider changes to the state's constitution
Ohioans vote Tuesday on whether to make it more difficult to pass future amendments to the state constitution. It's an attempt to keep an abortion access amendment from passing this fall.
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Ohioans vote Tuesday on whether to make it more difficult to pass future amendments to the state constitution. It's an attempt to keep an abortion access amendment from passing this fall.
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NPR News: Biden is creating a new national monument near the Grand Canyon
Biden is creating a new national monument near the Grand Canyon
The president will make the announcement in Arizona on Tuesday. The designation protects lands that are sacred to indigenous peoples and blocks new uranium mine claims.
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The president will make the announcement in Arizona on Tuesday. The designation protects lands that are sacred to indigenous peoples and blocks new uranium mine claims.
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NPR News: New national monument comes after more than a decade of advocacy by Native nations
New national monument comes after more than a decade of advocacy by Native nations
The new national monument that President Biden is designating in Arizona today comes after Native nations advocated for decades to protect the area
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The new national monument that President Biden is designating in Arizona today comes after Native nations advocated for decades to protect the area
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Monday, 7 August 2023
NPR News: Tuesday's Mega Millions now at $1.55 billion, the 3rd-largest in U.S. lottery history
Tuesday's Mega Millions now at $1.55 billion, the 3rd-largest in U.S. lottery history
The massive Mega Millions prize now ranks as the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. Mega Millions jackpot winners are rare thanks to odds of 1 in 302.6 million.
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The massive Mega Millions prize now ranks as the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. Mega Millions jackpot winners are rare thanks to odds of 1 in 302.6 million.
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NPR News: Trump's legal team offer more lax rules for a proposed protective order in Jan. 6 case
Trump's legal team offer more lax rules for a proposed protective order in Jan. 6 case
"In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights," Trump's lawyers wrote in the court filings.
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"In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights," Trump's lawyers wrote in the court filings.
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NPR News: Latest on Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes; Kyiv removes Soviet symbol
Latest on Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes; Kyiv removes Soviet symbol
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: Montgomery's mayor is promising justice after a Riverfront brawl
Montgomery's mayor is promising justice after a Riverfront brawl
Police say several people were arrested and at least four warrants have been issued after a brawl broke out Saturday at the Montgomery Riverfront Park.
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Police say several people were arrested and at least four warrants have been issued after a brawl broke out Saturday at the Montgomery Riverfront Park.
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NPR News: Why India's yogurt-based lassi is the perfect drink for the hottest summer on record
Why India's yogurt-based lassi is the perfect drink for the hottest summer on record
So yes, some people in India love their lassi so much that they mix up the drink in a washing machine! Heat researcher Gulrez Azhar says it's a healthful way to cope with summer heat.
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So yes, some people in India love their lassi so much that they mix up the drink in a washing machine! Heat researcher Gulrez Azhar says it's a healthful way to cope with summer heat.
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NPR News: 60 years after Hitchock's 'The Birds,' fans flock to filming locations
60 years after Hitchock's 'The Birds,' fans flock to filming locations
Fans continue to visit two coastal California towns, where director Alfred Hitchcock filmed the 1963 horror classic: The Birds.
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Fans continue to visit two coastal California towns, where director Alfred Hitchcock filmed the 1963 horror classic: The Birds.
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NPR News: New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook
New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook
Prosecutors allege the former president and co-conspirators used lies to advance criminal conspiracies to overturn the election. Scholars say distant and recent history show how potent lies can be.
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Prosecutors allege the former president and co-conspirators used lies to advance criminal conspiracies to overturn the election. Scholars say distant and recent history show how potent lies can be.
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NPR News: Niger's junta shuts airspace as the deadline passes to restore the ousted president
Niger's junta shuts airspace as the deadline passes to restore the ousted president
Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president nearly two weeks ago and installing the leader of the presidential guard as head of state.
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Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president nearly two weeks ago and installing the leader of the presidential guard as head of state.
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Sunday, 6 August 2023
NPR News: Knocked out. Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
Knocked out. Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
It was the earliest tournament exit for the two-time defending champions. The U.S. has not looked as sharp or dominant at the Women's World Cup as questions about tactics and lineups have swirled.
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It was the earliest tournament exit for the two-time defending champions. The U.S. has not looked as sharp or dominant at the Women's World Cup as questions about tactics and lineups have swirled.
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NPR News: They wanted a Bollywood ending, not an arranged marriage. Their escape came at a cost
They wanted a Bollywood ending, not an arranged marriage. Their escape came at a cost
More than 90% of Indians have arranged marriages, and polls show most are happy with that system. But for couples who want to follow their hearts, the risks can be severe.
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More than 90% of Indians have arranged marriages, and polls show most are happy with that system. But for couples who want to follow their hearts, the risks can be severe.
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NPR News: Shooting kills 2 men and a woman and wounds 2 others in Washington D.C.
Shooting kills 2 men and a woman and wounds 2 others in Washington D.C.
A shooting on a street in the nation's capital left three people dead and two others hospitalized Saturday night, police said.
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A shooting on a street in the nation's capital left three people dead and two others hospitalized Saturday night, police said.
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NPR News: Zelenskyy says bomb hit blood transfusion center, while shelling kills 3 overnight
Zelenskyy says bomb hit blood transfusion center, while shelling kills 3 overnight
Three people have died during a night of air strikes and intense shelling across Ukraine, officials said Sunday, as Kyiv's military exchanged fire with Russian occupation forces.
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Three people have died during a night of air strikes and intense shelling across Ukraine, officials said Sunday, as Kyiv's military exchanged fire with Russian occupation forces.
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NPR News: Philippines claims Chinese coast guard used water cannon on a boat in disputed sea
Philippines claims Chinese coast guard used water cannon on a boat in disputed sea
The Philippine military on Sunday condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's "excessive and offensive" use of a water cannon to block a supply boat from delivering new troops, food, water and fuel.
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The Philippine military on Sunday condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's "excessive and offensive" use of a water cannon to block a supply boat from delivering new troops, food, water and fuel.
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Saturday, 5 August 2023
NPR News: Should Trump's trial be televised?
Should Trump's trial be televised?
There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen, but House Democrats and Trump's own lawyer are pushing for a televised trial.
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There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen, but House Democrats and Trump's own lawyer are pushing for a televised trial.
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NPR News: Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, arrested following court conviction
Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, arrested following court conviction
Pakistani police arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at his home in the city of Lahore after a court convicted him in an asset concealment case and handed him down a three-year prison sentence.
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Pakistani police arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at his home in the city of Lahore after a court convicted him in an asset concealment case and handed him down a three-year prison sentence.
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NPR News: Trump's defense in 2020 election case could conjure ghost of Nixon once more
Trump's defense in 2020 election case could conjure ghost of Nixon once more
How far could a president go to stay in office if convinced his re-election was crucial to the nation? What liability would he face? And how much stress can the fragile structure of democracy stand?
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How far could a president go to stay in office if convinced his re-election was crucial to the nation? What liability would he face? And how much stress can the fragile structure of democracy stand?
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NPR News: Across South Asia, this sweet drink is synonymous with summertime refreshment
Across South Asia, this sweet drink is synonymous with summertime refreshment
Invented in 1907 to beat the effects of extreme heat, Rooh Afza — a ruby-red, plant-based concentrate — is diluted with water, milk or ice and is a summertime favorite in India, Pakistan and beyond.
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Invented in 1907 to beat the effects of extreme heat, Rooh Afza — a ruby-red, plant-based concentrate — is diluted with water, milk or ice and is a summertime favorite in India, Pakistan and beyond.
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NPR News: Scouting body asks South Korea to cut World Scout Jamboree short amid heat wave
Scouting body asks South Korea to cut World Scout Jamboree short amid heat wave
Hundreds of participants have been treated for heat-related ailments since the Jamboree began Wednesday in the coastal town of Buan as South Korea grapples with one of its hottest summers in years.
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Hundreds of participants have been treated for heat-related ailments since the Jamboree began Wednesday in the coastal town of Buan as South Korea grapples with one of its hottest summers in years.
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Friday, 4 August 2023
NPR News: DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge
DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge
The DOJ asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Trump to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
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The DOJ asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Trump to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
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NPR News: Texas abortion bans lifted temporarily for medical emergencies, judge rules
Texas abortion bans lifted temporarily for medical emergencies, judge rules
A Texas judge is temporarily blocking the state's abortion bans from being enforced against doctors who perform abortions in cases of medical emergencies and fetal anomalies.
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A Texas judge is temporarily blocking the state's abortion bans from being enforced against doctors who perform abortions in cases of medical emergencies and fetal anomalies.
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NPR News: Weekly news quiz: from co-conspirators to a conspiracy about a bear suit
Weekly news quiz: from co-conspirators to a conspiracy about a bear suit
From bears to break-ups and a thrice-indicted former president, there was lots to talk about this week. Were you paying attention?
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From bears to break-ups and a thrice-indicted former president, there was lots to talk about this week. Were you paying attention?
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NPR News: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16
Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16
The Women's World Cup says goodbye to Germany and Brazil and welcome to Morocco and Jamaica. Here are the teams and games to watch as the tournament's knockout stage begins.
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The Women's World Cup says goodbye to Germany and Brazil and welcome to Morocco and Jamaica. Here are the teams and games to watch as the tournament's knockout stage begins.
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NPR News: 6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men
6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men
Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department said the Mississippi officers "caused harm to the entire community who feel that they can't trust the police officers who are supposed to serve them."
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Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department said the Mississippi officers "caused harm to the entire community who feel that they can't trust the police officers who are supposed to serve them."
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Thursday, 3 August 2023
NPR News: The 2 expelled members of the 'Tennessee 3' win back their state House seats
The 2 expelled members of the 'Tennessee 3' win back their state House seats
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced Thursday through a special election to fully reclaim their positions.
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Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced Thursday through a special election to fully reclaim their positions.
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NPR News: 2 U.S. Navy sailors charged with providing sensitive military information to China
2 U.S. Navy sailors charged with providing sensitive military information to China
The two U.S. sailors, both based in California, were charged with similar moves to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese.
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The two U.S. sailors, both based in California, were charged with similar moves to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese.
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NPR News: UN Security Council talks global food supply as Russia attacks Ukraine agriculture
UN Security Council talks global food supply as Russia attacks Ukraine agriculture
Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a meeting at the security council to call out Russia's attacks on Ukraine's agriculture sector, warning that the rest of the world is paying the price.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a meeting at the security council to call out Russia's attacks on Ukraine's agriculture sector, warning that the rest of the world is paying the price.
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NPR News: Paris honors the handwritten word by setting up 1,700 desks for a public dictée
Paris honors the handwritten word by setting up 1,700 desks for a public dictée
In France, the time-honored tradition of the dictee — or dictation — is alive and well. Recently, 1,700 desks were set up on the Champs Elysees in Paris for the world's largest dictee session.
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In France, the time-honored tradition of the dictee — or dictation — is alive and well. Recently, 1,700 desks were set up on the Champs Elysees in Paris for the world's largest dictee session.
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NPR News: After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?
After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?
Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse depends on who you ask.
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Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse depends on who you ask.
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NPR News: Woman's escape from cinder block cell likely spared others from same fate, FBI says
Woman's escape from cinder block cell likely spared others from same fate, FBI says
A woman who escaped her kidnapper by punching her way out of a homemade cell in southern Oregon likely saved other women from a similar fate, authorities said.
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A woman who escaped her kidnapper by punching her way out of a homemade cell in southern Oregon likely saved other women from a similar fate, authorities said.
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Wednesday, 2 August 2023
NPR News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announce their separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announce their separation
Justin Trudeau is the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada's most famous politicians. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. Together, they brought star power to the prime minister's office.
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Justin Trudeau is the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada's most famous politicians. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. Together, they brought star power to the prime minister's office.
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Tuesday, 1 August 2023
NPR News: 1 person dies, 8 others are seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West
1 person dies, 8 others are seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West
One person was killed in a tour bus rollover involving over 50 people Tuesday in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, authorities said.
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One person was killed in a tour bus rollover involving over 50 people Tuesday in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, authorities said.
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NPR News: Aid efforts for Haitians suffer blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughter
Aid efforts for Haitians suffer blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughter
Gang warfare has increasingly plagued Haiti since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Criminal control has worsened and today the innocent are often killed, raped and held for ransom.
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Gang warfare has increasingly plagued Haiti since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Criminal control has worsened and today the innocent are often killed, raped and held for ransom.
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NPR News: The charges facing Trump in the Jan. 6 investigation, explained
The charges facing Trump in the Jan. 6 investigation, explained
Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.
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Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.
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NPR News: Fitch drops the United States' credit rating to AA+
Fitch drops the United States' credit rating to AA+
Fitch Ratings cut the U.S.'s rating by one notch, moving it from the previous top-rated AAA to AA+, citing worsening governance as a key factor — just months after the country averted a debt default.
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Fitch Ratings cut the U.S.'s rating by one notch, moving it from the previous top-rated AAA to AA+, citing worsening governance as a key factor — just months after the country averted a debt default.
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NPR News: The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women's World Cup
The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women's World Cup
The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.
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The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.
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NPR News: How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.
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Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.
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