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U.N. court rules that nations must act on climate change
Nations have a duty to act on climate change under international law — and if they don't, they could be held liable. That's the ruling of the top United Nations court.
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Russia and Ukraine fall short of making progress towards a ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine held a third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday. But despite warnings by President Trump to impose sanctions on Russia, the two sides failed to make any significant progress towards a ceasefire agreement.
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What happens when a tree is illegally cut down?
Tree disputes between neighbors are very common. So what happens when a tree is illegally removed from your property? What are the legal limits on cutting down trees? Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Israel Piedra, a civil litigation lawyer in New Hampshire.
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Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for murders of Idaho college students
An judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger on Wednesday to multiple terms of life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Friends and relatives of the victims spoke at the sentencing.
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Rep. Ro Khanna discusses resolution he co-sponsored for release of Epstein files
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who co-sponsored the resolution for public release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Why some GOP lawmakers are defying President Trump on release of Epstein files
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about why some GOP lawmakers are defying President Trump and Speaker Johnson to demand the release of the Epstein files.
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House Speaker Johnson calls for early summer recess to avoid vote on Epstein files
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home early for their summer recess to avoid dragging out a fight within the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
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Morning news brief
House to start summer recess early to avoid Epstein files vote, Trump deflects on Epstein probe with accusations about Obama, Columbia disciplines over 70 students for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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Eva Victor discusses her new film, 'Sorry, Baby'
"Sorry, Baby" is a quiet, quirky film about life before and after a sexual assault. NPR speaks with Eva Victor, actor, writer and director, about bringing humor to such a serious topic.
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AFP news agency says its journalists in Gaza are at risk of starving to death
AFP's global news director Phil Chetwynd says the French news service's journalists in Gaza are at risk of starving to death. The agency is struggling to get those journalists out of Gaza.
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Video of Florida deputy punching Black man during traffic stop prompts investigation
The sheriff's office in Jacksonville, Fla., is investigating a traffic stop where a deputy punched a Black driver in the face while in his car. The driver's video of his arrest surfaced on Sunday.
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Texas Legislature to discuss emergency preparedness measures following deadly floods
The Texas Legislature will start discussions Wednesday on emergency preparedness and warning systems following the deadly floods on July 4 that killed at least 135 people.
