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Plants in NYC park 'compose' album using electrical signals for 'secret symphony'
Plants growing at a New York park composed the new album, "The Secret Symphony of Plants." Electrodes captured electrical signals and became the basis for the music.
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New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.
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House set to vote on bill to end the longest shutdown as Democrats remain divided
The House may vote as early as Wednesday afternoon on a measure that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but Democrats remain deeply divided about whether to support it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., talks about upcoming House vote to end the shutdown
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the imminent House vote on a deal to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
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Immigration is a key issue at this week's U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Baltimore this week to elect a new leader and renew their commitment to advocate on behalf of migrants in the U.S.
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Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about the pending vote on a measure to end the government shutdown.
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The first 'Netflix House' is open — with virtual reality, mini-golf and lots of selfies
The company's first permanent in-person space is a former Lord & Taylor department store in the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia. Locations are on the way in Dallas and Las Vegas.
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Morning news brief
The House prepares for a vote to reopen the government, airlines warn delays could persist even after the shutdown ends, U.S. aircraft carrier to join military buildup near Venezuela.
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This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party
Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future.
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Iran rebuilding after U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities, report says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Joseph Rodgers, the author of a report on Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Rodgers says satellite images indicate activity has resumed after the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.
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Iraq votes for new parliament amid U.S. pressure to counter Iran's influence
Iraqis are awaiting the preliminary results of Tuesday's election for a new parliament, as Washington watches closely and pressures Iraq's government to curb neighboring Iran's influence.
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Pittsburgh school opens food pantry to support students who rely on SNAP benefits
A school food pantry in Pittsburgh aims to help fill the gap for families whose SNAP benefits have been disrupted by the shutdown.
