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Aug 05, 2026
A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a $150 million contract to represent children who cross the border without guardians.
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Aug 05, 2026
The New Mexico attorney general is suing the U.S. Department of Justice for more information about Jeffrey Epstein and his activities at a ranch near Santa Fe.
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Aug 05, 2026
Another overnight attack killed at least 17 people in and around Kyiv. The strikes come as Ukraine faces a growing shortage of the interceptor missiles used to defend the capital.
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Aug 05, 2026
Spanish painter Salvador Dali needed America to become famous. So suggests a new exhibit about his life and influence.
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Aug 05, 2026
After major wins in Michigan, progressive candidates are showing their staying power beyond blue states and safe seats.
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Aug 05, 2026
After a a Google user left a one-star review of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, calling it the "worst Aquarium Ever" the museum created merch with the phrase on it that has gone viral.
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Aug 05, 2026
Democratic policy makers are pushing back on a rule change proposed by the Office of Management and Budget that would grant political appointees veto power over federal research grants. We talk with people at the level of local government about what this could mean for them in areas like public health and research.
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Aug 05, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine.
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Aug 05, 2026
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) about what voters can take away from the results of this week's primaries, including a major win for progressives in Michigan.
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Aug 05, 2026
A 2021 military coup plunged Myanmar into a brutal civil war, ousting Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. For years, the world isolated the junta. That isolation is breaking down.
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Aug 05, 2026
The famous author's short story, 'There will come soft rains' predicted a world where machines would take over after August 4th, 2026.
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Aug 05, 2026
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.
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Aug 04, 2026
Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.
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Aug 04, 2026
Since last weekend, the wildfires near Spokane, Wash., have displaced tens of thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in the state's second-largest city.
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Aug 04, 2026
The war with Iran has seriously depleted US missile stockpiles — both offensive and defensive.
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Aug 04, 2026
The major of Newark, New Jersey's has announced a death in Delaney Hall.
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Aug 04, 2026
Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.
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Aug 04, 2026
A unique habitat embedded in a newly conserved 78,000-acre tract of land along Maine's Magalloway {muh-GAL-uh-way} River is beloved by outdoor enthusiasts.
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Aug 04, 2026
Judges handling thousands of lawsuits filed by those who believed they were sickened by the water at Camp Lejeune are now pushing for a plan for a mass settlement by October.
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Aug 04, 2026
Democratic candidates in some key Midwestern races are focusing on data centers. Resistance to data centers is proving to be politically salient as voters distrust big tech.
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Aug 04, 2026
Ukraine's defenses have held the line on most fronts, but there's one glaring weakness -- Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles needed to defend against the Russians.
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Aug 04, 2026
In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.
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Aug 04, 2026
Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.
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Aug 04, 2026
In mid-coast Maine a grassroots coalition is fighting to prevent the proposed closure of Miles Hospital's labor and delivery center.
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Aug 04, 2026
Five states hold primary elections Tuesday in races that could signal the future for the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Aug 03, 2026
Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline.
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Aug 03, 2026
Not everyone has access to a public pool. But a rural school district in California just pulled together funding for a new aquatic center so kids can learn to swim.
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Aug 03, 2026
Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination is moving forward after two Republican senators received written assurances the Justice Department would abandon a controversial compensation fund.
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Aug 03, 2026
Wildfires near Spokane, Wash., have burned at least 7,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
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Aug 03, 2026
The height of the AIDS epidemic hit Cambodia in the late 90s. More than 180,000 people were infected. A full-on government effort to find at-risk populations and distribute medication has gotten the spread under control.
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Aug 03, 2026
Texas experienced its warmest winter on record since 1895 and the state's farmers say those high temperatures hampered their peach harvest.
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Aug 03, 2026
Missing the World Cup? Well the 2027 Women's World Cup is just around the corner. Host Juana Summers talks about that with former US national team star Megan Rapinoe.
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Aug 03, 2026
Dozens of people who grew up around Philadelphia learned decades later
they shared the same biological father, a pioneering infertility doctor.
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Aug 03, 2026
The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.
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Aug 03, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on President Trump's pattern with threatening strikes on Iran.
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Aug 03, 2026
For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.
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Aug 03, 2026
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
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Aug 03, 2026
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
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Aug 02, 2026
Southwest France has seen wildfires in the past. But the fires that raged last week and scorched 100,000 acres are something new to the region.
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Aug 02, 2026
Much of the western U-S is facing dangerously high temperatures this weekend. Phoenix is expecting highs above 110 degrees. And public cooling centers are seeing high demand.
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Aug 02, 2026
An avid fly fisherman in Vermont shares his love of the craft and how its shaped his mental health journey.
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Aug 02, 2026
Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the country. Teens in Charlotte weigh in.
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Aug 02, 2026
Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.
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Aug 02, 2026
Switzerland is home to over 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. The historically neutral nation guarantees each of its 9 million citizens a spot in case of an emergency.
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Aug 02, 2026
In 1972, the Polaroid SX-70, made in collaboration with a famous industrial designer named Henry Dreyfuss, was a revelation. The object is on view at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian museum of design in New York City.
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Aug 02, 2026
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin Ramzy of the Wall Street Journal about how China is able to import oil from Iran despite blockades on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aug 02, 2026
NPR staffers discuss what makes a good summer camp movie, in this week's installment of our regular series, Cineplexity.
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Aug 01, 2026
Spain faces fresh questions over migration after as many as 60,000 migrants entered Spanish territory this week from Morocco. Most have now returned.
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Aug 01, 2026
Widespread protests in Iran earlier this year were met with a deadly crackdown by the regime. NPR has collected eyewitness accounts which paint an alarming picture of the extent of the killings.
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Aug 01, 2026
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with marine biologist Edie Widder and director Tasha Van Zandt about the new documentary A Life Illuminated.
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Aug 01, 2026
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
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Aug 01, 2026
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Russ Schumacher, professor at Colorado State University, about a new government proposal to reallocate water from the Colorado River among Western states who rely on it.
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Aug 01, 2026
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Ian Andersen, who plans to bike across Antarctica, about his preparations for the expedition.
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Aug 01, 2026
Reporting stories about kids can be fascinating: how they learn, why play is important, what makes a healthy classroom. But the beat is anything but child's play, as politics weigh heavy.
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Jul 31, 2026
Under a new federal plan out today to manage the Colorado river, Arizona, California and Nevada face potentially steep water cuts over the next decade. The plan by the Interior Department will impact communities and farms across those states. For now, the proposal spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from mandatory water cuts. Legal battles are expected.
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Jul 31, 2026
The Justice Department is turning to a never before used court to try to deport a woman accused of pledging loyalty to the Islamic State.
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Jul 31, 2026
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Country legend Shania Twain reflects on what she looks forward to about getting older.
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Jul 31, 2026
Small bookstores are opening up around the country and finding new ways to bring people in.
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Jul 31, 2026
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
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Jul 31, 2026
A musicologist discovered a pattern found all over modern pop music which he's dubbing the Gen Alpha melody.
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Jul 31, 2026
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with filmmaker Gregg Araki and actor Cooper Hoffman on their explicit new comedy, 'I Want Your Sex.'
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Jul 31, 2026
Anti-government protests in India were partly triggered by students who died by suicide after they were ordered to retest for a medical exam. Why?
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Jul 31, 2026
Anti-government protests in India were partly triggered by students who died by suicide after they were ordered to retest for a medical exam. Why?
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Jul 31, 2026
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.
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Jul 31, 2026
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes the character into darker territory, as Peter Parker struggles without his friends in the face of evolving Spidey powers and a mysterious new threat.
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Jul 31, 2026
Shell, Exxon and Chevron report their quarterly earnings this week, and are expected to announce high profits.
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Jul 30, 2026
The father of a Georgia high school shooter is being sentenced for supplying the gun that was used to kill four people.
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Jul 30, 2026
Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination has run into resistance from Republicans demanding answers about a Justice Department settlement tied to Trump's tax returns.
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Jul 30, 2026
Minnesota has a new law taking effect Saturday to ban AI apps that allow for "nudification." Elon Musk's AI company is suing to block it, saying it violates free speech, noting that it can be used for satire of prominent people.
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Jul 30, 2026
"People think of this as the ultimate Hollywood experience," says Escott Norton, former executive director of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
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Jul 30, 2026
Cyclospora, the parasite that's been wreaking havoc in people's digestive systems over the past month, starts with a single cell. The parasite passes through human intestines to reproduce. Their complex biology contributes to why it's so hard to kick, leading to infections that can last for weeks or months.
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Jul 30, 2026
Dozens of people who grew up around Philadelphia learned decades later they shared the same biological father, a pioneering infertility doctor. Many bonded, created a family and hold reunions.
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Jul 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve met to set U.S. interest rates, but this time, investors are unsure what to expect with Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve Chairman, at the helm.
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Jul 29, 2026
Republicans threatened repercussions after Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment rather than answer questions during a contentious Senate hearing on Covid-19.
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Jul 29, 2026
Wisconsin election officials recently warned voters that betting on the midterms could disqualify their vote, or result in prosecution. That prompted legal threats from the prediction market Kalshi.
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Jul 29, 2026
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate the landmark nutrition education program SNAP-Ed.
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Jul 29, 2026
The United Nations Security Council will begin straw polls Thursday to whittle down the field of candidates for the next U.N. secretary-general. Seven candidates are running to replace António Guterres.
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Jul 29, 2026
Multiple large wildfires continue burning in Colorado. Big, seasonal "monsoon" rains are helping, but it's been so dry for so long that they're having less impact than in previous years.
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Jul 29, 2026
Bodycam footage and texts show immigration agents using slurs about Latinos targeted in Los Angeles raids. The ACLU uncovered the evidence in its lawsuit alleging racial profiling.
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Jul 29, 2026
NPR staffers talk about some of their favorite video games to come out so far this year.
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Jul 29, 2026
Volunteers at a Maryland senior living community bring back letter writing in a unique pen pal program.
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Jul 29, 2026
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so far. Most fires have little or no containment.
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Jul 29, 2026
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so far. Most fires have little or no containment.
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Jul 28, 2026
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Sarah Snook, star of the limited series "All Her Fault," about parenting and the emotional and physical demands of her roles.
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Jul 28, 2026
Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.
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Jul 28, 2026
Crews are still battling fires that broke out last week and have devastated nearly 200,000 acres across the country. Now Spain is bracing itself as temperatures are expected to rise again to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting on Wednesday.
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Jul 28, 2026
The artist, who died days away from her 100th birthday, transformed found and recycled objects into art about identity and spirituality.
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Jul 28, 2026
NPR's HOST HOST speaks with Thomas Wolf, co-founder and chief science officer for Hugging Face, an AI company, discusses the recent hacking incident involving ChatGPT.
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Jul 28, 2026
Road trips have always been about more than the destination. Authors Annie Hartnett and Kevin Wilson discuss their favorite road trip stories and the coincidence that linked their latest novels.
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Jul 28, 2026
Traditional lawns may be green, but that doesn't mean they're good for the environment. The team at NPR's Life Kit podcast report on one lawn alternative that's gaining popularity.
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Jul 28, 2026
Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election fraud.
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Jul 28, 2026
Funeral services for Lindsey Graham took place across Washington today. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to honor the South Carolina Republican's legacy.
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Jul 28, 2026
President Trump holds talks with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders on the sidelines of Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
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Jul 27, 2026
A Pakistan study finds one bacteria in pregnant women's colons can indicate her likelihood of reaching full term or having a premature baby.
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Jul 27, 2026
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.
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