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Justice Alito rejects recusal in major tax case

His statement came after Sen. Dick Durbin, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote to the chief justice, urging that steps be taken to assure that Alito not take part in the tax case.

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Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

Friday's defeat in Manila marked the second consecutive Basketball World Cup loss for the U.S., which won back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2014.

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I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before

NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee visited a hit London museum show called "The Offbeat Sari." It showed her how the garment has changed — and made her reflect on what the sari means to her.

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Future of controversial Dakota Access pipeline's river crossing remains unclear

Federal officials released a draft environmental review of the pipeline, but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line's river crossing in North Dakota.

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California lawmakers ban most hand-count elections, targeting far-right Shasta County

Most California elections will be forced to use state-approved machines to count ballots under a bill that follows an attempt by right-wing supervisors in one county to hand-count future elections.

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi is running for reelection

The former House speaker announced Friday that she will run for reelection in 2024. She revealed her plans at a breakfast with volunteers in San Francisco and then followed up on X.

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Georgia panel recommended prosecutors seek charges against 39 people in Trump case

The special grand jury's report differs from the charges filed by the Fulton County DA, including recommending Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face indictment.

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'Incredibly powerful' Hurricane Lee will see 180 mph winds, forecasters say

It took just 24 hours for Lee's maximum sustained winds to rocket from 80 mph to 160 mph. But that was yesterday — now the hurricane is getting even stronger.

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Up First briefing: Hurricane Lee grows; Danny Masterson sentenced; Maui needs tourism

Forecasters say the Category 5 hurricane could see "remarkable rates of intensification." That '70s Show actor Masterson faces 30 years to life for rape. Without tourism, unemployment surges in Maui.

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Residents of four states are will get more information about flood risk to their homes

Four states are strengthening rules that require home sellers and landlords to disclose information about whether a home has flooded in the past, or is likely to flood in the future.

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Nicki Minaj paints hip-hop pink — and changes the game

The 2010 Nicki Minaj album Pink Friday brought vibrant new shades to hip-hop.

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Bucking his party, Chris Christie makes his case for 2024

Christie is still a Republican – after all, he's running for that party's presidential nomination. But his views on Ukraine, abortion and other issues put him out of step with many in the party.

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The Situation Room got a makeover. Here's what it looks like now

It's a group of secure rooms where the president and his advisers make some of the most difficult national security decisions. After a year-long $50-million overhaul, it has reopened for operations.

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Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure

People seek out art and music that combine sadness and beauty. Scientists and artists say there's good reason why we're drawn to it.

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Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but no longer feels like home

It's unclear when water and power will be restored in Lahaina, but one family is working hard to ready their home for return anyway.

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Trump returns to South Dakota, recalling a defining moment in his presidency

Trump is expected to speak at a rally in South Dakota Friday, near Mount Rushmore. It will be the second time as a presidential candidate he makes a stop in the state.

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Where *hasn't* someone escaped from prison this week? Find out in the weekly quiz

This week, there was news about the Stone Age and aged Stones. And the aged. And the stoned. It was also a big week for escaped cons. Were you paying attention?

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Maker of the spicy 'One Chip Challenge' pulls product from store shelves

The maker of the extremely spicy chip said it is working to recall the product as Massachusetts authorities probe the death of a teen whose family said the challenge was a contributing factor.

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An ailing American explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in a Turkish cave awaits rescue

Experienced caver Mark Dickey, 40, suddenly became ill during an expedition with a handful of others, including three other Americans, in the Morca cave in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains.

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A climate protester glued his feet to floor and interrupted the U.S. Open semifinal

The semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was delayed by 50 minutes because of a disruption by environmental activists, one who glued his bare feet to the concrete floor.

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Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro found guilty for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

The former White House adviser was found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt for refusing to cooperate with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

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'One player is gonna die': Star sounds dire warning as the U.S. Open heats up

Dozens of athletes competing in the U.S. Open in New York City are suffering through muggy temperatures that are cracking the 90s.

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Federal investigators zero in on deadly condo collapse cause in Surfside, Fla.

Two years ago, 98 people died with the Champlain Towers South condo building partially collapsed. Federal investigators have been looking into the flaws in the building's pool deck.

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'Wednesday's Child' deals in life after loss

The stories in Yiyun Li's book focus chiefly on people trying to put themselves together after loss, dealing with anguish that takes its time and rises from its dormancy at unexpected moments.

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After grand jurors were doxed, Georgia prosecutors want Trump trial jurors shielded

Prosecutors want the identities of future jurors in the Georgia election interference case to be shielded. That's after the grand jurors that indicted Donald Trump had their information posted online.

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Coast Guard arrests a man trying to run a giant hamster wheel across the Atlantic

It was the fourth time the Coast Guard has intercepted Reza Baluchi on his attempts to self-propel his homemade vessel to destinations including Bermuda, New York and London.

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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape

The "That '70s Show" star was found guilty of two counts of rape in May, in a trial that involved the Church of Scientology.

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Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that's a problem

A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe.

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There are several manhunts underway this week. But don't panic, an expert says

Authorities in Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C. and London are searching for people who escaped from prison in recent days. Here's why these events are more common than you think — and what you can do.

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Hurricane Lee is rapidly intensifying, and it's forecast to be a Category 5 storm

The hurricane isn't currently threatening anyone on land. That's a relief: Lee's maximum sustained winds are now predicted to top 160 mph by this weekend.

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