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Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.
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Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.
Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled?
Case counts are skyrocketing in countries like Brazil and Peru and the virus is popping up in new turf, from Florida to Iran. What's the cause? And what's the solution?
Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse
A new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates.
The economic mind of JD Vance
The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear.
Biden's brand was overcoming obstacles. But this one, he couldn't beat
President Biden had made a career of digging in and proving the doubters wrong — until he finally met a political crisis he couldn’t ride out.
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The Vice President, an avid Beyoncé fan, received a rare clearance to use the superstar's music before delivering a speech at her campaign headquarters in Delaware. -
Secret Service director steps down following interrogation over the attempted assassination of TrumpKimberly 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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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.
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A researcher shares examples of deception in the animal kingdom.
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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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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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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. -
Young children and pregnant women were among the victims. At least five people have been pulled alive from the mud. -
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the Federal Election Commission works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race. -
A fossil of an armadillo-like mammal appears to bear cut marks from butchering by humans, suggesting people were living in South America at least 20,000 years ago, even earlier than once thought. -
John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series.