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Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect

Former president Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Miami courthouse on Tuesday after the unsealing of a federal indictment laying out 37 charges against him. Here are five things to watch for.

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Latest in Ukraine: The counteroffensive is on, so is massive flooding

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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5 new mysteries and thrillers for the start of summer

These new releases might take you from Europe to Africa to the Middle East to Russia and the United States — without leaving your hammock.

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This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before

Former president Donald Trump turns 77 on Wednesday. He's celebrated his most recent birthdays on the golf course and in the White House — but is also no stranger to lavish bashes.

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Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

John Bolton says the indictment is a "potentially catastrophic turn of events" for Trump. He spoke to Morning Edition about the seriousness of the charges and the importance of accountability.

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Indictment is catastrophic event for Trump, ex-national security adviser Bolton says

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bolton, a national security adviser to former President Donald Trump, about the indictment against Trump and the impact on the 2024 presidential race.

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Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has died at the age of 86

The media mogul turned prime minister left a mark on popular culture, while his coarseness and constant legal woes trashed political norms and tainted Italy's image in the world.

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Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was elected to the post with Trump's support after 15 contentious rounds of votes, said House Republicans will get to the bottom of the investigation into Trump.

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LA's top make-out spots hint at a city constantly evolving

The creation of the automobile gave rise to a new kind of freedom and privacy, while also transforming Los Angeles into the sprawling, car-centric metropolis it is today.

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Children as young as 12 work legally on farms, despite years of efforts to change law

As some states look to roll back child labor laws, Democrats in Congress introduce a bill to increase protections for children working in agriculture that would raise the minimum age to 14.

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The special ingredient for Mars travel meal prep? Astronaut breath

Chemical physicist Stafford Sheehan invented a process that can turn carbon dioxide into yeast. It's now a finalist in the NASA-sponsored Deep Space Food Challenge.

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Thousands of Reddit communities 'go dark' in protest of new developer fees

More than 6,000 so-called subreddits are participating in a 48-hour boycott aimed at pressuring the company to reverse its new fees for accessing the company's internal data.

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The U.S. dollar conquered the world. Is it at risk of losing its top spot?

The dollar has helped make the U.S. the most economically powerful country for most of the last century, but other countries – including rivals like China – have the greenback on their sights.

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'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets

Dopamine is a part of our brain's survival mechanism. It is also part of why sugary foods and social media hook kids. The latest neuroscience can help parents help their kids manage behavior.

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Nation's first 'drag laureate,' kicks off Pride in San Francisco

A nightclub owner, artist and newly elected government official is joining Pride festivities as other U.S. cities consider appointing drag laureates.

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60 years ago, Medgar Evers became a martyr of the Civil Rights Movement

On June 12, 1963, Evers was assassinated at his home in Jackson, Miss., by a Ku Klux Klan member. While other leaders pushed for equality across the U.S., Evers focused on his native Mississippi.

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UBS finishes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse in a bid to safeguard Switzerland's reputation as a global financial center and choke off market turmoil.

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3 people are dead and 3 wounded in a shooting at a Maryland home, police say

Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said at a media briefing that the shooting stemmed from what he described as an "interpersonal dispute" and that there was no further threat to the public.

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Bus carrying wedding guests in Australia crashes and rolls, killing 10 and injuring 25

A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said. The 58-year-old driver was arrested.

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Tony Awards 2023: Here's the list of major winners with photos

History was made, as Alex Newell became the first nonbinary actor to win a Tony and J. Harrison Ghee the second. We'll be updating this winners list throughout the night.

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4 children who survived for 40 days in the Colombian jungle recover as details emerge

The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, are expected to remain for at least two weeks in a hospital receiving treatment after their rescue Friday.

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Novak Djokovic wins the French Open men's singles, securing his 23rd Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic has won his men's-record 23rd Grand Slam title with a victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final.

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U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia

A Moscow court said Leake was detained on suspicion of organizing a drug trafficking business. If convicted, he could face as much as 20 years in prison under Russia's strict drug laws.

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A section of I-95 in Philadelphia has collapsed after a tanker truck fire

Images shared by the city and on social media showed a scorched section of the highway caved in on the road below. Lanes in both directions were closed.

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North Carolina GOP censures Sen. Tillis for backing LGBTQ+ rights and other policies

Republicans said at their annual convention that the state's senior senator, Thom Tillis, had strayed from conservative values with his support for LGBTQ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.

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This Brazilian activist stared down mining giants to protect the rainforest she loves

Champion of her ancestral forest, Brazilian Indigenous activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku was one of this year's recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activists.

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Losing his voice gave this singer a new appreciation for God — and being alone

Trevor Powers went to the doctor in October 2021 for a minor stomach ache. He was prescribed an over-the-counter medication and expected it to clear up in a couple days. But that's not what happened.

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How two big Wall Street banks are rethinking the office for a post-pandemic future

From more air circulation to well stacked pantries, JPMorgan Chase and BNP Paribas are seeking to make the office a draw at a time when work-from-home is becoming commonplace.

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To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

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We ask 3 Broadway photographers: How do you turn a live show into a still image?

Only a handful of theater photographers work on Broadway and their challenge is to capture the essence of live performance. Ahead of the Tony Awards, we ask three about their craft.

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