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The kids missing the most amount of school may surprise you: kindergartners
A California school district fights chronic absenteeism in kindergarten by helping parents decide whether their kid is too sick to go to school.
NPR NewsNPR NewsIsrael will call up 60,000 reservists. And, N.C. braces for effects of Hurricane Erin
Israel plans to call up 60,000 reservists for its new Gaza City offensive. And, North Carolina's Outer Banks is bracing for the flood and damage that Hurricane Erin could bring.
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NPR NewsPakistan is tapping into solar power at an 'unprecedented' rate. Here's why
Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops.
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NPR NewsFar fewer Canadians are visiting the U.S. this year, new numbers show
Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
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NPR NewsThe transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust
As people age, they may be surprised to find that younger folks don't understand what they're going through, but adult children or caretakers can do a lot to help older people adjust to a new reality.
NPR NewsMajor Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills 1, injures 15
The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, the air force said, where much of the military aid provided by Ukraine's Western allies is believed to be delivered and stored
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NPR NewsThe National Guard has been deployed to enforce the law before. What's different now?
The National Guard has been deployed many times historically. Experts say the president's decision to deploy the Guard as a blanket response to crime in D.C. is a departure from its intended mission.
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NPR NewsTry this when your doctor says 'yes' to a preventive test but insurance says 'no'
Health insurance wouldn't cover one child's hearing tests. Reporters with Health Care Helpline investigated and share this advice for what to do if preventive care gets denied.
NPR NewsAre 'COVID kindergarteners' ready for school?
More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.
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NPR NewsA 'black moon' will appear in the sky this weekend, but you won't see it. Here's why
A black moon is a type of new moon, when the moon is nearly between Earth and the sun.
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NPR NewsLiving in the shadows: Stateless people face unique perils during Trump's crackdown
An estimated 218,000 people in the U.S. are stateless or are at risk of becoming so. As a result of President Trump's aggressive policies, people without any citizenship are more vulnerable than ever.
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NPR NewsAfrican Union backs campaign to replace Mercator map that distorts Africa's size
Organizers behind the Correct The Map campaign say the Mercator map's shrinking of Africa minimizes the continent's global influence — and is just plain inaccurate.
NPR NewsHave a health care system headache? Share your story
The logistics of health care can be frustrating. If you have a bureaucratic horror story or need help with a tough question, reach out to Health Care Helpline from NPR and KFF Health News.
NPR NewsAppeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries
A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court's order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal.
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NPR NewsBrazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina
Bolsonaro is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his son of obstruction of justice
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NPR NewsMassacres in eastern Congo cast doubt on peace talks
Rwanda backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed hundreds of villagers in July, according to Human Rights Watch, raising doubts about Trump backed peace process.
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NPR NewsOne civilian injured in crash with D.C. National Guard military vehicle
The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a "civilian vehicle" just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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NPR NewsTrump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that?
The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?
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NPR NewsHealth innovations play a role in improving living standards and the economy
Health innovations are everywhere. From a cancer vaccine to an Alzheimer's blood test to a life-changing exoskeleton, we take you on a tour of the economics of health technology.
NPR NewsDependent on foreign sales, U.S. wheat farmers hoping longtime partners stick with them
As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them onto consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.
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NPR NewsTrump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack
President Trump is calling for the resignation of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after a Trump ally accused her of making false statements on mortgage applications.
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NPR NewsSwimmers are warned to avoid East Coast beaches as Hurricane Erin moves north
The National Hurricane Center is urging beachgoers to stay out of the water. Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders.
NPR NewsHow Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department to suit Trump
The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump's foes and firing staff.
NPR NewsSome Florida farmers reduce crops as deportation fears drive workers away
U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.
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NPR NewsGreetings from the Dubai airport, where a long layover can also be a destination
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
NPR NewsTrump's control of D.C. police is limited. Its National Guard is a different story
President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end.
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NPR NewsAfter the CDC shooting, federal workers pressure RFK Jr. for more protections
More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.
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NPR NewsAmanda Knox joins forces with Monica Lewinsky to bring her story to television
Amanda Knox was just 20 years old in 2007 when her British roommate was found dead in their apartment. A new Hulu series dramatizes the story of her wrongful murder conviction.
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NPR NewsSix states to send troops to D.C. And, Texas lawmakers to vote on redistricting today
Six Republican governors are sending National Guard troops to the nation's capital to help with the president's crime crackdown. And, Texas lawmakers set to vote on a new congressional map today.
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NPR NewsTicks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment
Health departments struggle to adequately survey for ticks to warn doctors about new species and the diseases they carry.
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