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Week in politics: Trump refuses future debates, elevates Laura Loomer
President Trump shuts down possibility of a second refusal to debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, why Republicans want Trump to distance himself from social media personality Laura Loomer.
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Highlights from the Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto Film Festival often predicts box office hits and award winners. NPR's Scott Simon talks with critic Siddhant Adlakha about some of this year's highlights.
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San Marino, a country of just over 33,000 people, has a rare international soccer win
San Marino has trounced Liechtenstein, its first international soccer win in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon has details.
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Georgia officials charge 14-year-old alleged school shooter as an adult
The school shooting this week in Georgia raises many questions about how the criminal justice system handles cases where minors commit capital crimes.
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The latest jobs report could guide the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
This week's jobs report offered a mixed picture of the strength of the U.S. job market. That's a challenge for the Federal Reserve as it tries to decide how aggressively to cut interest rates.
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Saturday Sports: Kansas City Chiefs win close game, Americans make U.S. Open finals
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant talk about the latest in sports: the Kansas City Chiefs' close win, U.S. Open finals, and more.
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DOJ says Russia paid right-wing influencers to spread Russian propaganda
NPR’s Scott Simon and disinformation expert Renee DiResta discuss payments to right-wing influencers in what the Justice Department says is a Russian campaign to influence U.S. policy and voters.
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In Phoenix, heat-related deaths are declining even in record-high temperatures
Phoenix continues to set heat records, the latest for most days at or above 110 degrees in a year. But heat-related deaths are also declining for the first time in decades.
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Week in politics: Trump hearing postponed, candidates agree to debate rules
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing postponed again in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris' massive fundraising haul, and ahead of Tuesday's debates both candidates agree to rules.
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Opinion: Christmas is starting early in Venezuela
Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
