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Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream
In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsIran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast
A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
NPR NewsGas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.
NPR NewsProtests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
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NPR News'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
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NPR NewsBobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84
The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s and the team's only championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.
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NPR NewsCDC says threat of widespread outbreak of hantavirus remains low
As hantavirus has dominated headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion was small.
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NPR NewsFrontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian
Denver International Airport said the person had jumped a fence and dashed into the aircraft's path minutes before being struck.
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NPR NewsAn expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.
NPR NewsWhy saying hello to strangers can be good for you
A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.
NPR NewsThey graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work
Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
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NPR NewsSouthern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
NPR NewsHow the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
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NPR NewsMoscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
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NPR NewsWhat is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career
Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.
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NPR NewsNational mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up
The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.
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NPR NewsABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
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NPR NewsTrump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
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NPR NewsUFO files spanning decades are released by Defense Department
Cold War reports of mysterious rotating saucers; recent sightings of metallic elliptical objects floating in mid-air. Those and other reports of unidentifiable anomalous phenomena or UAPs — the military's term for UFOs — are described in documents released Friday.
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NPR NewsCanvas is back online, but questions — and final exam disruptions — linger
Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
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NPR NewsColombia's rogue hippos could find refuge in India
In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India's wildlife reserve instead.
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NPR NewsContact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it works
More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.
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NPR NewsAs federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines
As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.
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NPR NewsCourt rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
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NPR NewsRooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.
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NPR NewsU.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus
The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.
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NPR NewsThe U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage
The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
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NPR NewsUAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
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NPR NewsMilitary drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points
From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.
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NPR NewsPrices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch
It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
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