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Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

A relative of a victim in a music bar fire pays respect to the victim

More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

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The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain

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The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.

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Trump's HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care

Protestors rally for healthcare for transgender people at a march in June 2025 in Manhattan. NPR has learned the Trump administration shelved a plan to cut off all Medicare and Medicaid funding to any hospital that provided gender-affirming care to minors.

NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.

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South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., attends a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023. South Carolina

South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham Nordone to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.

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On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most

Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal advocates for U.S. military might.

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Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on Sunday shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.

The move comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row, raising the specter of a return to all-out war after a shaky ceasefire took effect in June.

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States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is one of several attorneys general seeking to stop the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a Hollywood mega-merger that would unite some of the nation's largest movie studios and TV newsrooms.

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The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week

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The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.

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Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease

Pythons have several unusual traits that scientists are studying for potential clues for treating human disease.

These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime.

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How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start

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Prisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project.

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Eat your ice cream for a long, healthy life? This doctor says so

Oncologist and bioethicist Zeke Emanuel takes a back-to-basics approach to maintain good health in his new book, including tips like allowing yourself to enjoy ice cream.

Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a renowned U.S. health policy physician, takes on the wellness industry with a back-to-basics approach to optimizing good health.

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He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him

Cindy Leachman Aldridge holds a photo of her late grandson, Jonah Neal, at her home on July 12 in Owensboro, Ky. Jonah Neal was killed in May in Memphis, Tenn. by a federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.

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EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution

Chris McQuiggen and Archie Brewton of Everett Auto Parts strap two Chevy Volt batteries to a pallet in preparation for shipping. The batteries are separated by a layer of wood so they don

For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.

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The U.S. strikes Iran for a third weekend as Iran retaliates by hitting Gulf nations, Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at the age of 71, Congress returns from recess this week.

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Jubilee Media helps politicians connect with young people through viral debate videos

Jubilee Media produces some of the most watched content on YouTube. That includes the show "Surrounded," which has increasingly become a stop for politicians hoping to make inroads with young viewers.

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Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

Sam Neill arrives at the premiere of "Apples Never Fall" on March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.

In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.

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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at an event, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky.

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

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Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

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The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.

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Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast, which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period through the 2,000 roadside historical marker.

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Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say

Rescuers carry the body of a victim of a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 13, 2026.

Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.

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Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival

Police respond to an active shooter at the Salsa on St. Clair event in Toronto, Saturday, July 11, 2026.

At least two people are dead and at least four people are injured after a shooting on Saturday night at a festival celebrating Latin culture in Canada's biggest city.

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What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting more than half of U.S. states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offices in Atlanta are seen in 2022. The agency is investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases.

A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.

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A Bible passage is at the center of a debate over how the U.S. should treat immigrants

A debate over the Bible verse Matthew 25 is pitting mainline pastors, Black protestants and the pope against evangelical politicians put on the defensive over President Trump's policies.

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Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money?

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Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.

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What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A.

In an effort to sidestep President Trump

After getting hit with tariffs for the imported board games he sells, Jonathan Silva decided to see if he could produce a version of his Monopoly game in the United States. This is what he learned.

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An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days

Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez, the Mexican-born, Texas-raised visual artist in his studio in Ridgewood, Queens, on May 14, 2026.

The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.

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Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it

In this file photo, a man using a smartphone passes through the arched windows at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on March 24, 2025.

Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.

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US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

FILE - Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks after winning the Republican primary on June 9, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness.

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Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

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Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.

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Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals

Argentina forward Julián Alvarez (C) celebrates scoring his team

Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.

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