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Patrick Stewart says his time on 'Star Trek' felt like a ministry

Stewart has just released a memoir, Making It So. He talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about his life on screen and stage, and why he considers his years on Star Trek as a kind of spiritual calling.

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Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.

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The speed of fame almost made Dan + Shay split up. This is how they made it through

Country music duo Dan + Shay have had a successful few years: Three Grammys, a hit song with Justin Bieber, and a highly anticipated new album, Bigger Houses. But the album almost didn't happen.

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Why this fight is so personal for the UAW workers on strike

Third-generation UAW worker Eric Mullins can see what the union is fighting for, up close and personal, including the same pay as longer-tenured coworkers — and the same retirement his dad will have.

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New women's pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

More and more people are putting money into women's sports, especially volleyball. The latest round includes comedian Amy Schumer, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and skiing legend Lindsey Vonn.

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Student loans for parents can be a debt trap. But there's a loophole

Until July 2025, parent PLUS borrowers can paperwork their way into a kinder, gentler repayment plan.

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5 people were wounded in a shooting at Morgan State University

Five people were wounded, none critically, in a shooting that interrupted a homecoming week celebration at Morgan State University on Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the historically Black college.

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South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

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The Supreme Court seems skeptical of a challenge to consumer agency

The case before the high court Tuesday examined how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded. A ruling in favor of payday lenders could gut the agency.

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A Department of Defense official faces up to 5 years in prison in dogfighting case

Frederick Moorefield Jr., a deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, allegedly used an encrypted messaging app to discuss dogfighting with people across the U.S.

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Judge issues gag order on Trump in business fraud case

Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order on former President Donald Trump and his legal team on Tuesday as a result of a social media post featuring one of the judge's staffers.

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The Hollywood writers strike is over. What's next for the writers?

After 148 days, two writers share what their plans are now, and what they think of the deal their union struck with the studios.

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A 'dream' come true: Now there are 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.Tedros, says he used to "dream of the day when we would have a ... vaccine against malaria. Now, we have two."

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Democrats say they won't save McCarthy's speakership. Now, Republicans must decide

The House is expected to vote soon on a motion that could remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Democrats say they will not vote to help him.

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'Eve' author says medicine often ignores female bodies. 'We've been guinea pigs'

Author Cat Bohannon says there's a "male norm" in science that prioritizes male bodies. Female bodies have been left out of countless clinical studies, and research is only just starting to catch up.

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The Miami Marlins' Kim Ng is the first female GM to lead an MLB team to the playoffs

Ng made history when she took the top executive job in Miami back in 2020. Now, just three years later, she has steered the Marlins to their best winning percentage since 2009.

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A guide to the accusations against Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO Mike Jeffries

The retailer says it's investigating claims that its ex-CEO sexually exploited young men at lavish parties. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era.

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New Delhi police launch fresh raids on Indian journalists

Critics said Tuesday's raids on NewsClick offices and journalists have targeted one of India's few remaining independent news outlets. NewsClick is under investigation for alleged funding from China.

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Want to fight climate change and food waste? One app can do both

Too Good To Go works with businesses to sell leftovers at a reduced price. This helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills, where it decomposes and produces a potent planet-warming gas.

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The growing racial gap in U.S. census results is raising an expert panel's concerns

The U.S. census undercounting people of color and overcounting white people who don't identify as Latino means political representation and federal funds have been allocated unfairly, a report warns.

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A federal appeals court blocks a grant program for Black female entrepreneurs

The suit was brought by Edward Blum, the man behind the case against Harvard College that led to the Supreme Court dismantling affirmative action in higher education in June.

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In 'Our Strangers,' life's less exciting aspects are deemed fascinating

Lydia Davis' focus has shifted largely from issues of parenting and domestic relationships to aspects of aging — but the results are as penetrating as anything she's written.

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Up First briefing: FTX fraud trial begins; how tech shapes our bodies

Sam Bankman-Fried heads to court on fraud and money laundering charges. Technology has made us more sedentary. Here's how to fix it.

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Will the Democrats help save Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job?

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a move by conservative Republicans to oust him. NPR's A Martinez asks Minority Whip Katherine Clark how Democrats will respond.

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McCarthy's speakership could be on the line. Will Democrats help him keep it?

As hard-line House Republicans move to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, Democrats are weighing whether to help. The House minority whip says they will do what's best for the American people.

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3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms

The scientists look at electrons in atoms during the tiniest of split seconds, giving "humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons," according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

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Making cities 'spongy' could help fight flooding — by steering the water underground

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

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PrEP prevents HIV infections, but it's not reaching Black women

A significant number of new HIV infections happen among Black women, and a health education effort in Atlanta wants to make sure Black women can access the HIV-prevention medicines known as PrEP.

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There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?

Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform boots.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know

Sam Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal charges, including for defrauding investors. His blockbuster trial is set to begin on Tuesday, and he could face an over 100-year prison term if convicted.

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