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There is no House speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A revolt by a small group of hard-line Republicans has left the body without an elected House speaker and, as a result, unable to do legislative business…. Read More
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The House can’t work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy’s successor?
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The House is without a leader — and in uncharted territory — after eight hard-line Republicans and unified Democrats voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in… Read More
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Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here’s how to prepare
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Updated September 1, 2023 at 11:50 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — This Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a crowded one, from airports to roads. The Federal Aviation… Read More
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Expert give advice about campus safety after recent shootings
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Updated August 29, 2023 at 1:55 PM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — Two tragedies just three days and several hundred miles apart from each other are drawing renewed attention to college… Read More
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The Senate holds its Supreme Court ethics hearing this week — with no justices
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Updated May 1, 2023 at 11:32 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform on Tuesday, as questions continue to… Read More
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The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here’s why
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ROLLING FORK, Miss. (NPR) — Rural communities in western Mississippi are surveying and cleaning up the damage after an unusual and powerful tornado tore through the area Friday night. The… Read More
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The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — One of the dominant infant formula manufacturers in the U.S. is recalling two batches of its popular Enfamil product over potential health risks. Reckitt announced on Monday… Read More
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‘Peanuts’ still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz’s birth
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The man who brought us Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang would be turning 100 today. Cartoonist Charles Schulz died in February 2000, the… Read More
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Millions of Americans are losing access to maternal care. Here’s what can be done
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Access to maternity care is decreasing in the parts of the U.S. that need it the most, affecting nearly 7 million women of childbearing age and… Read More
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Which Indigenous lands are you on? This map will show you
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden became the first president to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, and did so again this year. It falls on the same day… Read More
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There’s no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you’re eligible, CDC director says
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Updated September 2, 2022 at 10:11 AM ET WASHIGNTON, D.C. (NPR) — Americans will now have access to updated COVID booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More
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States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows
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WASHIGNTON, D.C. (NPR) — Nearly two dozen states have moved to restrict abortion or ban it altogether since the reversal of Roe v. Wade — meaning more people, especially those… Read More
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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — While it’s not yet clear what resemblance the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion will bear to the final version, its current form suggests Justices may soon… Read More
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As gas prices surge, here’s how to get the most out of your tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Global crude oil prices have been on the rise following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with U.S. gas prices hitting a new national record on Tuesday. As… Read More
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The U.S. national women’s soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Women’s National Soccer team has reached a proposed settlement in its class action equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. “We are pleased… Read More
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The Super Bowl’s biggest moments, beyond the touchdowns
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LOS ANGELES (NPR) — The Los Angeles Rams weren’t the only big winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. Other standouts including a halftime show by rap royalty… Read More
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Here’s how the Biden administration says it will halve cancer rates by 2047
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he is reigniting “Cancer Moonshot,” the project he spearheaded as vice president during the Obama administration. The initiative aims… Read More
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Ohio native Amy Schneider now has the 2nd-highest winning streak in ‘Jeopardy!’ history
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider has done it again. The Dayton native extended her historic winning streak on Monday night, dominating her 39th game to officially become… Read More
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‘Based On A Lie’ — Georgia Voting Law Faces Wave Of Corporate Backlash
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A growing number of company executives are speaking out against Georgia’s new voting law, which critics say will restrict voting access and disproportionately harm people of color.
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FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma As Emergency Treatment For COVID-19
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President Trump announced on Sunday that the FDA granted emergency use authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with plasma from people who have recovered from the virus, based on “promising” results.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks After Midnight. NASA Says It’s ‘One Of The Best’
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The light of the moon will reduce the visibility of some fainter meteors, but NASA says it’s still worth staying up late — or rising very very early on Wednesday — to see “nature’s fireworks.”
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ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.
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A federal judge announced on Tuesday that ICE has reached an agreement with schools that sued it over the rule change. The directive will now be rescinded nationwide.
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ICE: Foreign Students Must Leave The U.S. If Their Colleges Go Online-Only This Fall
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New federal rules will prohibit international students from completing fully online courses of study while in the U.S. Monday’s announcement comes as more colleges release their plans for the fall.
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With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans
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Governors in several Southern and Western states are delaying their timelines, citing increases in cases and hospitalizations.
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As President Trump Tweets And Deletes, The Historical Record Takes Shape
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Trump’s tweets are considered part of the presidential record, which federal law says must be preserved. His deleted posts are alarming experts and prompting grassroots archival efforts.