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Jul 26, 2024
High-speed rail traffic to Paris was disrupted by what officials described as "criminal actions" and sabotage.
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Jul 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. After the meeting what did she say about the humanitarian crisis and negotiations toward a cease-fire deal?
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Jul 26, 2024
We'll hear from some voters: the partisans still dug in through all the changes, and one undecided voter who will make you scratch your head.
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Jul 26, 2024
Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life.
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Jul 26, 2024
The amount of plastic that we throw out really piles up. A "Morning Edition" staffer decided to find out how hard it would be to not buy any new plastic for a week. How did she do?
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Jul 26, 2024
The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO.
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Jul 26, 2024
As part of the Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964, civil rights groups ran summer schools to educate Black children. We hear from six former students who look back on their experiences.
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Jul 26, 2024
The Paris Summer Olympics "officially" begin Friday with the Opening Ceremony. For the next few weeks, more than 10,000 athletes will compete in more than 30 sports.
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Jul 26, 2024
One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords is now in U.S. custody. Authorities in the U.S. announced Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada had been arrested, and will appear before an American judge soon.
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Jul 26, 2024
The Olympics opening ceremony gets underway Friday on the River Seine. NPR's Michel Martin talks to the mayor of Paris's central district about how the event is transforming the city.
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Jul 26, 2024
A rapidly growing wind-driven wildfire that started Wednesday evening near Chico, Calif., has exploded in size, forcing thousands to evacuate.
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Jul 26, 2024
Movie theaters are turning to collectible merchandise, like novelty popcorn buckets, to get audiences in the door during a time of declining moviegoing and box office returns.
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Jul 25, 2024
How have the twists and turns in the presidential campaign played out in swing states? We talk with reporters in Arizona and Michigan about what voters there are saying.
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Jul 25, 2024
President Biden spoke about how he plans to "finish the job for the American people," now that he won't have a second term to do that in. He ended his reelection bid Sunday and endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Jul 25, 2024
President Biden spoke about how he plans to "finish the job for the American people," now that he won't have a second term to do that in. He ended his reelection bid Sunday and endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Jul 25, 2024
The vice president can't afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden's policy on the war.
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Jul 25, 2024
In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an "unwavering commitment to Israel."
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Jul 25, 2024
Pennsylvania is a swing state, site of the attempt on ex-President Trump's life, and home of a potential Democratic VP pick. We talk with activists in Pennsylvania about how it's all playing there.
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Jul 25, 2024
How are voters in swing states, like Pennsylvania, thinking about the first woman of color to run at the top of the ticket? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Lyons with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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Jul 25, 2024
With a spot on the Democratic ticket open, NPR's A Martinez asks two political scientists about their analysis of how important vice presidential picks are to a campaign.
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Jul 25, 2024
At the Paris Summer Olympics, an athlete from Massachusetts could do something no other American has done before: win a gold medal in the sport of sabre. Eli Dershwitz is the reigning world champion.
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Jul 25, 2024
President Biden has officially entered his lame duck era. He's out of the presidential race, but he still has six months left in office. During that time, he wants to continue to make an impact.
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Jul 25, 2024
Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should.
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Jul 25, 2024
Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should.
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Jul 25, 2024
Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out.
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Jul 25, 2024
The leagues secured deals that will bring in $76 billion over the next 11 years, ushering in a new era of streaming. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti.
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Jul 25, 2024
Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air.
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Jul 24, 2024
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about what a Kamala Harris-led presidential ticket would mean for his state. President Biden ended his reelection bid on Sunday.
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Jul 24, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
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Jul 24, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
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Jul 24, 2024
Bethel Park, Pa., is the hometown of Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump. In the wake of the shooting, residents there are shocked, but are recovering.
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Jul 24, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to members of Congress on Wednesday. His words will be watched closely by family members of hostages and by a delegation of soldiers who have fought in Gaza since Oct. 7.
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Jul 24, 2024
Pennsylvania is a swing state, site of the attempt on ex-President Trump's life, and home of a potential Democratic VP pick. We talk with activists in Pennsylvania about how it's all playing there.
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Jul 24, 2024
Vice President Harris is off and running. She will be in Indianapolis Wednesday, after her first big event in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Get caught up on the rapid-fire launch of this campaign.
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Jul 24, 2024
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
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Jul 24, 2024
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
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Jul 24, 2024
The Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
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Jul 24, 2024
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.
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Jul 24, 2024
Maryland is poised to become the first state on the East Coast to enact safety protections for people working in the heat. It could be a model for a federal standard.
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Jul 24, 2024
Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more.
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Jul 24, 2024
A survey from NPR/PBS News/Marist finds that most Americans think President Biden did the right thing by passing the torch to Vice President Harris, instead of continuing his bid for a second term.
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Jul 24, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Hailie Soifer, who served as national security adviser to Kamala Harris while she was senator from California, about foreign policy priorities.
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Jul 24, 2024
In 1969, Woodstock promised "three days of peace and music." Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.
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Jul 24, 2024
A new report on Sudan from Doctors Without Borders reveals that civilians have little protection from indiscriminate attacks and sexual violence with very little aid able to enter the country.
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Jul 23, 2024
Kimberly Cheatle faced 5 hours of questioning yesterday over the security lapses leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Jul 23, 2024
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
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Jul 23, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.
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Jul 23, 2024
A researcher shares examples of deception in the animal kingdom.
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Jul 23, 2024
As Vice President Kamala Harris begins campaigning, some Republicans warn of possible legal obstacles to her nomination when it comes to both campaign funding and state election laws.
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Jul 23, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris' prospects to unite the party.
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Jul 23, 2024
NASA is facing a tight budget and wants to wrap up the Chandra X-ray Observatory, but astronomers don't want to see the 25-year-old X-ray space telescope mission go.
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Jul 23, 2024
Congress is considering whether to create another branch of the military dedicated to digital security and warfare.
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Jul 23, 2024
John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series.
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Jul 23, 2024
Does a younger Democratic presidential candidate have the potential to energize younger voters? NPR's A Martinez talks to Santiago Mayer, the executive director of Voters of Tomorrow.
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Jul 23, 2024
Murder charges have been filed against a fired Illinois deputy sheriff who fatally shot a woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting in Springfield was released Monday.
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Jul 23, 2024
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island.
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Jul 23, 2024
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.
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Jul 23, 2024
Vice President Harris paid tribute to President Biden, then went to campaign headquarters to rally staff on Day 1 of her push to cement her place at the top of the Democratic ticket.
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Jul 23, 2024
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance held a rally in Middletown, his hometown, as the party tries to pivot from a campaign tailored to take on President Biden, who dropped out of the race.
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Jul 23, 2024
A study in the journal "Scientific Reports" finds the melodies of popular songs have gotten simpler over time.
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Jul 23, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser about why she is part of a group of women supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination.
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Jul 22, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jamie Raskin what comes next for Democrats after President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the nomination.
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Jul 22, 2024
NPR's A Martine talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
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Jul 22, 2024
Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont became a leader in the chorus of others expressing skepticism about President Biden's ability to campaign, to win and serve four more years.
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Jul 22, 2024
A researcher for Amnesty International says France's hijab ban causes systemic issues beyond the Olympic games.
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Jul 22, 2024
A researcher for Amnesty International says France's hijab ban causes systemic issues beyond the Olympic games.
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Jul 22, 2024
Drugmaker GSK stopped making asthma inhaler Flovent earlier this year. That's left patients struggling to find other medication their insurance will cover.Children have been hit especially hard.
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Jul 22, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Harvard historian Jill Lepore about how President Biden's decision to exit the 2024 presidential races compares to what President Lyndon Johnson did in 1968.
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Jul 22, 2024
President Biden ends his reelection bid and endorses VP Harris as his choice to take over the top of the Democratic ticket. The GOP aims to tie Harris to Biden's biggest troubles, including inflation.
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Jul 22, 2024
While Vice President Harris has yet to secure the Democratic Party's nomination, Republicans are already trying to tie her to President Biden's biggest troubles, including immigration and inflation.
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Jul 22, 2024
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee Monday on the security failures that preceded the shooting of former President Donald Trump.
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Jul 22, 2024
U.S. authorities arrested a 72-year-old Syrian man at the Los Angeles airport -- in a case that activists hope will be a turning point for victims of Syria's ruling regime.
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Jul 22, 2024
With Biden out of the race, NPR's Michel Martin asks former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean what Democrats need to achieve before their nominating convention next month.
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Jul 22, 2024
Minnesota's uncommitted delegates to the DNC represent voters who protested President Biden's handling of the war in Gaza. Now that he's dropped out of the race, they are considering their next steps.
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Jul 22, 2024
Vice President Harris is already the target of disinformation online. NPR's Michel Martin asks Nina Jankowicz of the American Sunlight Project what's ahead if Harris tops the ticket.
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Jul 19, 2024
The Biden campaign says the president is staying in the race for the White House, but as he isolates with COVID in Delaware, top Democrats are sharing concerns with him that he can't beat Trump.
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Jul 19, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about former President Donald Trump's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Jul 19, 2024
A global computer glitch apparently triggered by software distributed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread global outages late Thursday and into Friday morning.
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Jul 19, 2024
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a pioneer who helped women's judo become an Olympic sport.
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Jul 19, 2024
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
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Jul 19, 2024
As Major League Baseball heads into the second half of its season, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes marvels at just how routinely pleasing and comforting it is to watch a game.
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Jul 19, 2024
Fifty Black sailors were convicted of mutiny after a massive Naval disaster during World War II. This week the Navy finally cleared their names.
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Jul 19, 2024
NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic political analyst Bakari Sellers if it's inevitable that Joe Biden will withdraw from the presidential race.
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Jul 19, 2024
Federal investigators are piecing together what led the gunman to try to kill former President Trump. There's also a push to get to the bottom of how this massive security failure was able to happen.
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Jul 19, 2024
The Republican National Convention wrapped up with a 90-minute nomination acceptance speech from former President Donald Trump, in which he recalled how he was wounded by gunfire on Saturday.
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Jul 19, 2024
The Houthis in Yemen, who've been firing at Israel throughout the war in Gaza, claimed responsibility. This is the first Houthi attack to penetrate the heart of Israel.
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Jul 19, 2024
Twenty-five years on, "Ugly Betty" is back in a new series in Colombia -- the country where she first came to life on the small screen.
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Jul 18, 2024
Congress is asking hard questions of the Secret Service in order to get to the bottom of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend.
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Jul 18, 2024
With J.D. Vance's speech at the convention, a new, young voice in Republican national politics was given its loudest megaphone. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Sarah Isgur, an editor at The Dispatch.
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Jul 18, 2024
As part of the country's first major climate policy, millions of dollars are available for states to create climate action plans. Montana aims to make schools more energy efficient.
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Jul 18, 2024
Wall Drug is a huge tourist attraction near Badlands National Park visited by 2 million people a year. It also has a functional pharmacy for the town of Wall, South Dakota, pop. 700.
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Jul 18, 2024
J.D. Vance, who once was opposed to Donald Trump, accepted the GOP's VP nomination Wednesday night. But the Republicans who oppose Trump from within the party have become increasingly marginalized.
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Jul 18, 2024
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination. What do other countries make of a Trump-Vance foreign policy?
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Jul 18, 2024
President Biden canceled an appearance at the annual conference of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy group. How are Latino voters responding to the Biden-Trump rematch?
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Jul 18, 2024
Biden shouldn't consider Latino vote a given, but Trump's immigration plan could chill support for him, outreach expert Stephanie Valencia tells Morning Edition.
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Jul 18, 2024
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday night for the final session of the GOP convention. His pick for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, addressed the crowd Wednesday night.
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Jul 18, 2024
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a civil rights activist who co-founded The Freedom Singers and later started the African-American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, died Tuesday at the age of 81.
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Jul 18, 2024
We've all been there. Growing up watching Disney movies or romcoms and wondering when will I find my true love? A 22-year-old college student asks this age-old question.
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Jul 18, 2024
Super commuting is on the rise as some people opt to trade an extra long commute for cheaper housing, more space and even just a really good morning workout.
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Jul 18, 2024
Retail traders are still buying stocks as much as they were during the pandemic, subverting expectations that they would go away after people returned to work and their pre-COVID lives.
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