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Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here's what to know

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If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.

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Trump's Energy Department disbands group that sowed doubt about climate change

Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House in September.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.

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'Chinese Encounters with America' argues U.S. and China lost shared interests

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The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.

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Megachurch leader and his mother indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo, and other key figures in the church are charged with federal crimes that carry penalties up to life in prison. He is seen here in 2019 in a Los Angeles courtroom, where he faced state charges.

Prosecutors claim the family that has long led La Luz del Mundo — or Light of the World — church committed sexual abuse across generations. An accuser compares the church leadership to the mafia.

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Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground

People hold Palestinian flags as they try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Protests targeting an Israeli-owned team have seized the limelight at Spain's version of the Tour de France. The team under fire issued a statement saying that quitting the race is out of the question.

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People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

People embrace in front of a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025 in Phoenix. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah.

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

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The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference to kick off the Yes on 50 campaign at the California Democratic Party headquarters on Aug. 21 in Sacramento. The ballot measure will ask the state

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

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Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated

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Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.

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Why parents need to talk to their teens about AI — and how to start the conversation

Parents should broach the AI conversation with their children when they are elementary school-age, before they encounter AI through their friends at school or in other spaces, says Marc Watkins, a lecturer at the University of Mississippi who researches AI and its impact on education.

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

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How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

Civilians fill the streets of Milan, Italy, on April 25, 1945, to celebrate their liberation by Italian partisans from Nazi German forces and the fascist regime. Many believe the famous Italian anti-fascist anthem "Bella Ciao" to be associated with World War II, but the song gained widespread popularity only a few years after World War II.

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

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Authorities have identified and arrested the man they say killed Charlie Kirk

President Trump announced that the man who authorities say shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. Investigators identified him as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

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What's costing you more lately, and how is it affecting you? NPR wants to hear

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The NPR Network is working on a series about the rising cost of living. We want to hear from you: What costs are going up, and how are you coping? How is it changing the way you live?

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Water failure at Guantánamo Bay affects U.S. migrant operations there

Tents at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security mission to expand the Illegal Alien Holding Operations Center during Operation Southern Guard at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Feb. 17.

Migrants sent by the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were moved to another part of the naval base there because of a water failure, raising doubts about housing large numbers of deportees.

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Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

A U.S. flag and a candle sit on a step during a candlelight vigil and prayer event for Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 in Seattle. Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier in the day.

Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.

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Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk on Friday in Orem, Utah.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

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Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

Demonstrators came to the Missouri capitol building this week to oppose the Trump-backed redistricting of congressional voting maps.

Opponents say the plan dilutes the power of Black voters around Kansas City and vow to block it in court or with a referendum. The governor, who's expected to sign the plan, says it reflects the state's conservative values.

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33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the search for a suspect

Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd after arriving at Utah Valley University on Wednesday for a stop on his "American Comeback Tour." He was fatally shot less than an hour later.

Authorities said the suspect in Kirk's killing, Tyler Robinson, was detained on Thursday night — less than 36 hours after the shooting. Here's what happened in between.

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Nepal appoints a former chief justice as interim prime minister and first woman leader

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Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.

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Tipper Gore, Twisted Sister and the fight to put warning labels on music

Dee Snider of American metal band Twisted Sister appears at the PMRC senate hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 19, 1985. Representatives of the Parents Music Resource Center, senators and musicians testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on "the subject of the content of certain sound recordings and suggestions that recording packages be labeled to provide a warning to prospective purchasers of sexually explicit or other potentially offensive content."

40 years ago, musicians faced off against a Washington committee over whether to warn parents about explicit lyrics.

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In 2022, the name 'monkeypox' was rejected as inapt. Now the U.S. is reviving it

In 2022, a sign in Miami, Fla., promotes "monkeypox vaccination." That same year the World Health Organization changed the name of the virus to "mpox" since the animals that transmit it to humans are rodents and small mammals, not monkeys, and because of the stigma carried by the term "monkey."

The World Health Organization nixed the name "monkeypox." The virus is spread by rodents and small mammals. And there's a stigma factor. Mpox took its place. Why has the U.S. returned to "monkeypox"?

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Authorities arrest suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at a news conference on Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)

The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.

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Authorities say suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting is in custody

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox opened a press briefing Friday morning by saying: "We got him." He named the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said he was turned in to authorities on Thursday night.

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South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko

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South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.

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Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime

In this file photo from Sept. 2023, a police car in Memphis is shown on the scene of a reported carjacking. On Sept. 12, President Trump announced in an interview on "Fox & Friends" Memphis will be the next site of federal action to combat crime, following intervention in the nation

In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.

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A look at the status of the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing

NPR speaks with Juliette Kayyem, Harvard lecturer and former Homeland Security assistant secretary, about the current status of the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing Wednesday.

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The latest on the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

The person who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is still at large. On Thursday, officials shared photos and video of a suspect running from the scene. NPR reports on the latest.

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Police share video of Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest. And, prices rise

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Police shared photos and a video of a person fleeing from the scene after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Plus, inflation is rising, and the job market is weakening. So why are stocks soaring?

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Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops

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Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.

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Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives

Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why.

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Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds

Cicadas from a 17-year cicada brood and shells shed by cicada nymphs sit at the base of a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Ill. Cicadas are of the order Hemiptera — the type of winged insects commonly found in the study of insect declines.

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

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