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A man is charged for allegedly trying to bring explosives in his suitcase on a flight

A Pennsylvania man is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.

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Delta Air Lines pilots approve contract to raise pay by more than 30%

Pilots at Delta Air Lines approved a new contract that will raise their pay by more than 30% over four years and likely lead to similar agreements covering union pilots at other major U.S. airlines.

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Michigan State University is enhancing safety protocols weeks after a campus shooting

Public access to most buildings at Michigan State University will be restricted at night, school officials said a little more than two weeks after a gunman killed three students and injured five.

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SpaceX launches its 9th crewed mission as it heads to space station

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.

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Tesla has a new master plan. It's not a new car – just big thoughts on planet Earth

Musk's new "master plan" for Tesla didn't reveal any new vehicle models. Instead he presented a big-picture case for climate action, followed by smaller examples of innovations and cost-cutting.

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Look up! Venus and Jupiter are going in for a nighttime kiss

The two brightest planets in Earth's night sky are millions of miles apart. But due to an astronomical quirk, they appear to be engaging in a cosmic dance tonight. Now that's a moment of awe.

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He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot

When Ed Sneckenberger broke off his engagement to Priscilla Matheny 60 years ago, she never spoke to him again. Then, the friend request arrived.

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Soccer's Orlando Pride ditches players' white shorts over period concerns

It's the first National Women's Soccer League team to adopt such a change in uniforms. The goal is to make players more "comfortable and confident," the Pride says.

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It'll be a runoff for Chicago's mayoral race — and the incumbent is out

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Laura Washington of The Chicago Tribune about the results of the Chicago mayoral election.

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NASA made history by knocking an asteroid off course. Now, it's publishing the data

Scientists are finally publishing all the details of what happened when a NASA spacecraft smashed into an asteroid to try to push it off course in September of 2022.

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Nigeria has a new president-elect, but his opponents reject the results

Nigeria, Africa's largest democracy, has a new president — but he faces huge challenges, including reconciliation with the opposition after a bitter election.

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Look to the night sky for a dose of awe as Venus and Jupiter dance

This evening, right after sunset, the sky will display something beautiful: the brightest planets Venus and Jupiter will come so close to each that they will almost look like they might touch.

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The quake in Turkey and Syria left at least 50,000 dead. What about the survivors?

The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has taken a mental toll on survivors. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with trauma psychologist Dr. Alexandra Chen about the earthquake's psychological impact.

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Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks comments on why it's cutting insulin prices now

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about the company's move to reduce prices on some older insulins and cap how much people have to pay out of their own pocket.

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Eli Lilly cuts some older insulin prices and caps out-of-pocket costs

An insulin maker is cutting its prices. Eli Lilly, one of the three makers of insulin products in the United States, is also making other moves toward affordability for people with diabetes.

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U.S. Intelligence: foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome

The U.S. intelligence community concludes it's "very unlikely" a foreign country is responsible for the so-called Havana Syndrome ailments involving U.S. officials working abroad.

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Here are 8 big revelations from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

How the jury interprets details is crucial: Prosecutors want jurors to find the South Carolina man guilty beyond reasonable doubt of killing his wife and son, based on circumstantial evidence.

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Georgia football star Jalen Carter is charged in a crash that killed two people

Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, was charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member.

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At least 36 are dead in Greece after two trains collided. Here's what we know

A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting backwards and catching fire.

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Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

The moves announced Wednesday promise critical relief to some people with diabetes who can face annual costs of more than $1,000 for insulin they need in order to live.

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TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users

The social media giant has introduced a 60-minute daily limit and other measures aimed at users under 18, as TikTok and other tech companies face growing calls to better protect young people online.

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China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia

The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs because a key defect can cut off the engine

Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine.

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China is buying more U.S. farmland, and some say that's a national security threat

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, who supports legislation that would ban Chinese investment in U.S. farmland.

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China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

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LGBTQ+ youth are less likely to feel depressed with parental support, study says

Participants were asked questions about their parents' general parenting style and how that affected how their thoughts and feelings in the last two weeks.

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3 abortion bans in Texas leave doctors 'talking in code' to pregnant patients

Some doctors in Texas are so worried about the abortion bans, they hint to patients with pregnancy complications, "I've heard traveling to Colorado is really nice this time of year."

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A reporter's indulgence no longer a secret — The NBA's Damian Lillard made me a fan

Damian Lillard has played his whole NBA career with the Portland Trailblazers. Unlike other star players, he has wowed fans in the Northwest with his demeanor and wisdom — including NPR's Tom Goldman.

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Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end

Millions of people who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP will see a cut of $90 a month or more. Some recipients say it will make it harder to buy healthy food.

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More states appear poised to expand voting access for people who were incarcerated

There are a number of state-level efforts to expand voting access to people with prior felony convictions. One measure is on the governor's desk in Minnesota.

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