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Stories
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Technology
Tech companies look to renewable energy to power AI
AI is sucking up energy and tech companies are looking at ways to power it. There's been a lot of talk about nuclear, but those projects are years away and AI’s thirst for energy is happening now.
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Politics
In addition to the presidential race, there are U.S. Senate races to monitor
NPR's A Martinez talks with election analyst Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about the latest polling in crucial Senate races.
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Sizing up where things stand after Israel’s attack on Iranian military facilities
Both the governments of Iran and Israel stopped short of calling for retaliation following the weekend attack. What might prevent or cause further escalation between these two nations?
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World
Morning news brief
Donald Trump returns to New York for major rally. South Korea briefs NATO on North Korean troops backing Russia. The New York Yankees seek a comeback after losing the first two World Series games.
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National Security
Independent investigation into the Secret Service concludes the agency needs reform
NPR's A Martinez talks to Janet Napolitano and Mark Filip, part of a bi-partisan independent panel, examining Secret Service failures in the July attempted assassination of former President Trump.
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Politics
Would Donald Trump really use the military for retribution against perceived political rival?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Mark Esper, a Trump-era defense secretary, about how Donald Trump might use the military if he wins the upcoming election. For example to round up and deport migrants.
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Politics
Texas is not a swing state but it will get attention from Trump and Harris
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris take detours from swing states to visit Texas. Beyoncé will perform at a rally focused on abortion rights. Podcaster Joe Rogan will interview Trump.
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Law & Courts
District attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced in parents' slaying
The Los Angeles County district attorney is recommending a resentencing hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life for killing their parents.
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Arts & Life
Ralph Fiennes manages ambition and deceit as the Catholic church picks a new pope in ‘Conclave’
The new movie Conclave dramatizes the Vatican's search for a new pope — and the perils of ambition within its ranks. Ralph Fiennes talks about his starring role.
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Politics
Trump continues to be inflammatory as the presidential campaign nears an end
As Election Day nears, former President Donald Trump is doubling down: He is showing little attempt to be less inflammatory.