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How you could own the Iron Throne or Jon Snow's sword from 'Game of Thrones'
More than 2,000 items, like Jon Snow’s sword and the Iron Throne, from the iconic HBO series will be auctioned off in October. Here’s what’s for sale.
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Tony Blair urges leaders to ignore 'waves of populist opinion'
Tony Blair's On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century is the political leadership guide he says he would have wanted in 1997, at the start of his 10-year tenure as British prime minister.
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Trump likes to attack Harris' native California. Its politicians say bring it on
The GOP nominee has trained his eye even more squarely on the Golden State and its progressive record -- a line of attack he’s likely to lean into at tonight’s debate with Vice President Harris.
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Winter crabbing strained Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population. It may soon resume
After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision puts the blue crab’s fragile population in jeopardy.
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NPR poll shows why the stakes are so high for Harris and Trump in the debate
A lot of people say they'll tune in Tuesday night to the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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The opposition candidate in Venezuela has left the country for asylum in Spain
Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain.
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Harris and Trump prepare for their first debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia
What do presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump need to deliver during their first debate this week? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks two veteran White House speechwriters.
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California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change
Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don't require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state.
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'My Brilliant Friend' is returning for the final season with 2 new stars
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Alba Rohrwacher {ROAR-wah-her} and Irene Maiorino {EE-reh-neh mah-yoh-REE-noh}, stars of the fourth and last season of the series My Brilliant Friend, which airs starting September 9 on HBO Max.
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The mother of the alleged Georgia school shooter warned the school about her son
She called the school the morning of the attack, to warn administrators about her son. Apalachee High School will remain closed while the investigation continues.
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A pub choir is on a U.S. tour and the audience is the star
An Australian musician is touring the US, turning everyday people into a choir capable of beautiful harmonies.
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It was a busy opening week of the NFL season
There was as much drama off the field with major new contracts, a police altercation and some key injuries.
