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Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed....
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Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom
President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom. ...
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What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall
Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend....
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As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier....
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'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen....
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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congress...
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Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
Jurors on Thursday heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur....
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Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year....
20 hours ago
The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference....
21 hours ago
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year....
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What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more....
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D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside
Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, but organizers say they don't expect damage....
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U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts....
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North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy....
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Here's how the system to report problems in ICE detention has failed immigrants
Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes....
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Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded....
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Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities....
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family....
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Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics
Israel's military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics...
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California passes toughest wildfire rules in the U.S. for home landscaping
California has adopted the toughest new rules in the country that require homeowners to manage the plants around their houses. Fire experts say it helps protect houses from burning, but public pushbac...
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Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned....
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Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures....
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The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else....
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Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic....
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In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center....
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Why Aitana's 'Superestrella' is the surprise Latin hit song of the summer
There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world....
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Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly....
2 days ago
This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy....
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Real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the first data from the state's real life experiment....
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Greetings from Trouville-sur-Mer, a beach town little changed since Monet painted it
The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English Channel breezes and the sound of seagulls screeching through the cobbled streets....
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U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday....
2 days ago
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement....
2 days ago
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population....
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history....
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Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest....
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Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy....
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Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providi...
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Liberia agrees to take 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S.
The 1,200 deportees will include Africans as well as nationals from North America, South America and the Caribbean, with the first batch of 20 expected on Thursday....
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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
President Trump said he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect....
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Key Results from Florida primaries
Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting....
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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office....
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ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations
The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating t...
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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the dange...
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S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea....
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U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary....
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The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started....
3 days ago
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes)....
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This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump....
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Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?...
3 days ago
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."...
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