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It's back-to-school shopping time, and everyone wants a bargain

Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.

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Doug Burgum is offering $20 to people donating $1 to his campaign. Is that legal?

"Depending on the outcome, it will either be viewed as genius or the dumbest political move in history," political science professor Patricia Crouse told NPR.

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Doug Burgum is offering $20 to people donating $1 to his campaign. Is that legal?

"Depending on the outcome, it will either be viewed as genius or the dumbest political move in history," political science professor Patricia Crouse told NPR.

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After a review, 'Barbie' movie will show in the Philippines, after all

The country's film regulator has decided that a map shown in the movie does not depict China's controversial nine-dash line.

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Republicans want answers from FBI Director Wray in their push for Biden probes

Wray will field questions from GOP Chairman Jim Jordan and other Judiciary Republicans who accuse the agency of "weaponizing" its power for political reasons.

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How a UPS strike could disrupt deliveries and roil the package delivery business

A strike by UPS workers would likely mean package delays for consumers across the country and it would shake up an increasingly competitive industry.

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8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

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Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident

Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44.

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Elizabeth Holmes may be released 2 years earlier than originally sentenced

Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' sentence hasn't changed, but like all prisoners who follow the rules, she can qualify for early release under the federal government's "good time" guidelines.

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Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks

Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon session Tuesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign the bill on Friday.

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A jury rules a handwritten will found under Aretha Franklin's couch cushion is valid

Multiple handwritten wills were found in Franklin's home in 2019. Two of Franklin's sons would like a 2014 will to be honored and are up against their brother, who wanted to uphold a 2010 will.

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Scientists say a new epoch marked by human impact—the Anthropocene—began in 1950s

The Anthropocene Working Group is proposing a small but deep lake outside of Toronto, Canada — Crawford Lake — to place a historic marker.

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DOJ won't shield Trump from claims he defamed writer E. Jean Carroll

The move reverses course on one of the Justice Department's most controversial decisions during the early stretch of the Biden administration.

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Bank of America to pay $250 million for illegal fees, fake accounts

An investigation found that Bank of America raked in tens of millions of dollars in resubmitted insufficient funds fees. The bank also illegally opened credit cards without customers knowledge.

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Senate hearing scrutinizes PGA-LIV golf merger

PGA Tour leaders argued a deal would allow expensive legal fights and fracturing player and fan base to end. But lawmakers caution against too much involvement with the Saudi government.

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'Fresh Air' hosts Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley talk news, Detroit and psychedelics

Throughout her career, Mosley has often been one of the few Black journalists in the newsroom. She recently reported first-hand on the use of psilocybin to heal racial trauma.

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Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast

The National Weather Service said heavy rains across New England would subside Tuesday, but officials warned that flooding still presented a danger to residents.

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In Sudan's Darfur, a rights group calls for an investigation into mounting atrocities

Human Rights Watch is calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate attacks the rights group says amount to war crimes in West Darfur.

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One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

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Justice Sotomayor's staff urged schools and libraries to buy her memoir or kid's books

The works have earned Sotomayor $3.7 million since she joined the court in 2009. Her taxpayer-funded staffers have been deeply involved in organizing speaking engagements intended to sell the books.

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Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald is fired following hazing investigation

An investigation was launched in December 2022 after Northwestern University received an anonymous complaint about hazing activities in the school's football program.

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'When Crack Was King' follows four people who lived through the drug epidemic

An excellent work of people-first journalism, Donovan X. Ramsey's book offers a vivid and frank history and highlights how communities tend to save themselves even as they're being targeted.

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Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it

Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.

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Up First briefing: Sweden's NATO approval; Israel protests; Emmy predictions

Turkey agreed to allow Sweden to join NATO. Protests resume in Israel over a planned judicial overhaul. It's a weird year for the Emmys. Here are the NPR culture desk's predictions.

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New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...

The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?

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Trump asks the judge to delay the start of his classified documents trial

The former president foreshadowed some of the legal challenges he will mount against the unprecedented federal criminal case against him.

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An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs

Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.

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What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that one senator wants investigated

Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.

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Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.

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Sea lions are sick and dying along Southern California's coast. Here's what to know

A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially worse for pregnant mammals.

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