Emily Olson
Stories
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Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work
After unsealing the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Smith said the indictment was an important step for keeping the United States safe and protecting democracy. See his full remarks.
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In a stunning move, PGA Tour agrees to merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf
The merger will end all pending litigation between the parties, mending a burgeoning split in men's professional golf that remade the game in the last year.
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A Tacoma woman is in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year
A judge in Tacoma, Wash., approved a civil warrant for the woman's arrest after 16 requests for intervention from local health officials. Police observed the woman board a bus and visiting a casino.
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Senate passes GOP-led resolution to block Biden's student loan relief plan
With President Biden pledging a veto, the resolution amounts to a mostly symbolic show of congressional disapproval on a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt.
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Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death
The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.
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Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here's what you need to know
If it passes, the proposed debt deal would set the date for federal student loan repayments to resume. The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.
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He was a beloved farming legend. But for Reddit, his work ethic meant something else
David Brandt, who died last week, was an Ohio farmer known for his pioneering work in no-till farming. But social media users knew him better as the overall-clad farmer from the "honest work" meme.
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Baby bison euthanized after being handled by a Yellowstone guest, rejected by herd
The newborn got separated from its mother while trying to cross the Lamar River. A man stepped in to try to help, but only ended the animal's chances of survival, the National Park Service says.
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An 8-year-old girl died after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol
The young girl died in U.S. Border Patrol custody after experiencing a "medical emergency," the agency said. The news underscores concern about the safety of migrants with Title 42 no longer in place.
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Giant blobs of seaweed are hitting Florida. That's when the real problem begins
From Montego to Miami, an influx of algae leaves stinky brown carpets over what was once prime tourist sand. What to do about it is a challenge. (Story aired on All Things Considered on May 5, 2023.)
