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U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsDemocrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.
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NPR NewsAfter D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
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NPR NewsCDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts
New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.
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NPR NewsGraham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.
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NPR NewsXi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.
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NPR NewsSouth Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
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NPR NewsThe U.S. adds 172,000 jobs as the labor market picks up steam
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
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NPR NewsChina's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
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NPR NewsSenate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.
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NPR NewsThe World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
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NPR NewsSenate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
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NPR NewsSenate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
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NPR NewsThe quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?
Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?
NPR NewsScientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.
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NPR NewsThe Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights
After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.
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NPR NewsMost K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
NPR NewsMy husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked
For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).
NPR NewsFor many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up
Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.
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NPR NewsMorning news brief
Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
NPR NewsPutin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.
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NPR NewsI wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
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NPR NewsRepublicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate
The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.
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NPR NewsWeakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.
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NPR NewsNTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident
Federal investigators say the captain flying the United 767 from Italy was too slow and too low before landing last month at Newark, N.J. The jet struck a light pole, damaging a truck on the turnpike.
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NPR NewsNew York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds
New York transit officials are preparing to handle up to 100,000 extra travelers a day as fans arrive in New York and New Jersey for FIFA World Cup matches.
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NPR NewsNorth Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
State media photos on the place showed it is likely a plant to produce weapons-grade uranium.
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NPR NewsEmbedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle Times
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.
NPR NewsWhat will it take to get a vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the current outbreak?
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Trials are going on for several candidates. How long will it take?
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NPR NewsGun control group sues ATF over records release
Brady, a nonprofit gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and the DOJ over their refusals to release documents and other information about who the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S. are.
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