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Politics

Trump addresses his first rally since the assassination attempt

by Franco Ordoñez, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Trump addresses his first rally since the assassination attempt

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Politics

Politics chat: RNC takeaways, the road ahead for Trump and Biden

by Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith

6 min

Politics chat: RNC takeaways, the road ahead for Trump and Biden

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Middle East

In a Lebanese village, Muslims and Christians honor a Hamas fighter

by Jane Arraf

4 min

At the funeral of a senior Hamas leader, pride and hope for the future

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Health

The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

3 min

The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable

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Movies

NPR recommends underrated movies for the summer

by Ayesha Rascoe, Danny Hensel

5 min

NPR recommends underrated movies for the summer

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Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these stars?

by Ayesha Rascoe, Will Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these stars?

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Europe

Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on

by Ashley Westerman

4 min

Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on

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Climate

Southwest Airlines is facing a unique climate change problem: exploding soda cans

by Ayesha Rascoe

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Southwest Airlines is facing a unique climate change problem: exploding soda cans

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Culture

Ottawa is trying to make a reputation for its nightlife, and one man is in charge

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Ottawa is trying to make a reputation for its nightlife, and one man is in charge

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Elections

There's a lot of political news to catch up on. Hear it from the newsmakers themselves

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

There's a lot of political news to catch up on. Hear it from the newsmakers themselves

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Politics

A political analyst explains what's next for the presidential race

by Ayesha Rascoe

7 min

A political analyst explains what's next for the presidential race

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Asia

Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party

by Michael Sullivan

4 min

Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party

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National

J.D. Vance pledged to address addiction. Patients at a nearby clinic hope he's serious

by Chuck Quirmbach

2 min

J.D. Vance pledged to address addiction. Patients at a nearby clinic hope he's serious

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Author Interviews

A new book charts the complicated history of food policy in the U.S.

by Ayesha Rascoe

6 min

A new book charts the complicated history of food policy in the U.S.

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Climate

How to keep cool while saving energy (and money)

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

How to keep cool while saving energy (and money)

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Movie Interviews

Director Levan Akin on his new movie 'Crossing'

by Ayesha Rascoe

6 min

Director Levan Akin on his new movie 'Crossing'

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Music Interviews

Normani reflects on her album 'Dopamine', and what it took to get it out

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Normani reflects on her album 'Dopamine', and what it took to get it out

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Politics

Trump addresses his first rally since the assassination attempt

Politics

Politics chat: RNC takeaways, the road ahead for Trump and Biden

Middle East

At the funeral of a senior Hamas leader, pride and hope for the future

Health

The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable

Movies

NPR recommends underrated movies for the summer

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these stars?

Europe

Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on

Climate

Southwest Airlines is facing a unique climate change problem: exploding soda cans

Culture

Ottawa is trying to make a reputation for its nightlife, and one man is in charge

Elections

There's a lot of political news to catch up on. Hear it from the newsmakers themselves

Politics

A political analyst explains what's next for the presidential race

Asia

Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party

National

J.D. Vance pledged to address addiction. Patients at a nearby clinic hope he's serious

Author Interviews

A new book charts the complicated history of food policy in the U.S.

Climate

How to keep cool while saving energy (and money)

Movie Interviews

Director Levan Akin on his new movie 'Crossing'

Music Interviews

Normani reflects on her album 'Dopamine', and what it took to get it out

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