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1972 Munich Olympics thriller shows nail-biting decisions in ABC Sports control room
Director Tim Fehlbaum's new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror.
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New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones
Residents in New Jersey for weeks have reported seeing mysterious drones in the skies. Officials still have few concrete explanations.
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U.S. colleges and their international students prepare for a 2nd Trump term
Some U.S. colleges and universities, worried about potential restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, are advising international students to return to campus before inauguration day.
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The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran
Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. Collapse of the Assad regime caps months of setbacks for Iran, including defeat of its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas.
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DACA recipients skeptical after Trump says he wants to protect them
Immigrants with protection under the DACA program worry they could targeted with mass deportations. But Trump now says he thinks so-called 'Dreamers' should be allowed to stay.
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Proposed rule requires utilities to find and fix more climate-warming leaks
Natural gas utilities likely will face stricter federal regulations for their climate-warming methane emissions. Among the biggest sources of leaks is the meter outside a gas customer's home.
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Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day
The 1,500 people had been serving long prison sentences that would have been shorter under today's laws and practices. They had been on home confinement since the COVID pandemic.
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Missing American found in Syria wandering bare foot in a Damascus suburb
The American identified himself Travis Timmerman. He says he was held for seven months in Sednaya -- a notorious prison in which thousands of people were arbitrarily detained under the Syrian regime.
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Controversial pick: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA games in 2034 will bring the world to Saudi Arabia, a crowning moment as the country overhauls its economy and rebrands itself on the global stage.
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Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons.
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FBI Director Wray says he'll step down when the Biden administration ends in January
Christopher Wray's decision is not a huge surprise. It comes less than two weeks after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants a veteran of his first term in office, Kash Patel, to replace Wray.
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Winners are about to be crowned at the 11th annual Game Awards
Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture.
