Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast and strands residents in Savannah, Georgia
Firefighters used boats to evacuate people in Savannah, Georgia, as historic floodwaters rose throughout the Southeast.
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How people use digital devices to increase productivity
Social media constantly distracts us, but some people are using it to increase focus.
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EPA bans use of herbicide DCPA citing serious health impacts
In a statement, one EPA administrator called the herbicide, known as DCPA, “so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately.”
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Whether Vance or Walz, a veteran could be the next vice president
The Republican and Democratic picks for vice president don’t agree on much, but they do have at least one thing in common: They are both U.S. military veterans.
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'Squad' member Cori Bush defeated in MO primary by opponent backed by pro-Israel groups
Pro-Israel groups had been sharply critical of Bush's statements about Israel's war in Gaza and financially backed Bush's opponent in order to oust her from Congress.
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In 'Feeding Ghosts,' Tessa Hulls explores China's Cultural Revolution
Hull's grandmother and mother were refugees from Communist China. Her grandmother had repeated mental breakdowns, which caused Tessa's mother to be a caretaker from a very young age.
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Venezuela's Maduro says he won the presidential election. Election analysis says otherwise
In Venezuela, the government has announced it is launching a criminal probe into the country's opposition leaders. It's the latest move in leader Nicolas Maduro's strategy to crush protests that have erupted over disputed election results.
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In early America, childlessness was a virtue for politicians
Vice president hopeful J.D. Vance has pretty strong opinions about childless adults.
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What Google's monopoly lawsuit loss means
A U.S. district court judge ruled that Google spent billions on exclusive contracts, essentially blocking out rivals like Microsoft’s Bing and DuckDuckGo.
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'We Were Illegal' uses family stories to challenge the myths of Texas
While looking at her family's history, author Jessica Goudeau discovered how it intersected and reflected the state's brutal and often racist past.
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U.S. and Middle East brace for Iranian retaliation after Israeli strikes
A suspected rocket attack at an American military base in Iraq injured several people yesterday. No group has claimed responsibility, but the attack comes as Iran and Iranian-backed militias have vowed revenge for the killings last week of senior members of Hezbollah and Hamas in suspected strikes by Israel.
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Veepstakes decoded: How a vice president gets vetted
Minnesota governor Tim Walz will join Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket. The closely watched selection process included other governors like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona.