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Former President Trump chooses Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, editor and co-founder of The Dispatch, about the choice of Vance, who once described former President Trump using words like “idiot” and “Hitler.”
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Federal dollars speed up work on safe streets, but money isn’t the only roadblock
Cities across the country are using billions of dollars in federal funding to make streets safer. But in some places, that’s accelerating conflict with local residents who don’t like the changes.
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A radiologist in Gaza says he endured beatings while detained in Israel
A radiologist in Gaza tells NPR he endured beatings and mistreatment during seven months in Israeli detention. Israel has incarcerated thousands of Gazans since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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Phoenix aims to save lives with chilled water fountains for public use
Phoenix wants to reduce the number of deaths from extreme heat. One strategy is to provide chilled water in public spaces.
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Judge Cannon dismisses Trump documents case over special counsel appointment
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissed Jack Smith’s documents case against Donald Trump. What legal options does the special counsel now have?
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Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight
The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a case for keeping Biden on the Democratic ticket
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont why progressive lawmakers want President Biden to stay on the Democratic presidential ticket.
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Voters in the Buckeye State react to Trump picking Sen. Vance as a running mate
Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, grew up in southern Ohio. He became nationally known in 2016 after publishing his best-selling and controversial memoir: "Hillbilly Elegy."
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The GOP convention kicks off with Trump and Vance in the spotlight
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention since Saturday's attempt on his life. Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.
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Get there while you can: The Mirage in Las Vegas will be closing its doors in 1 day
After 34 years, the iconic Mirage casino and hotel on the Las Vegas strip will close Wednesday. It will reopen in 2027 as a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.
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How language around abortion rights features in the new Republican Party platform
Republicans adopted a new platform at their party’s convention in Milwaukee. One of the most-watched sections has been the language around abortion rights.
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Singer Claire Cottrill, who goes by Clairo, is out with her 3rd album: 'Charm'
Singer-songwriter Clairo became famous by making music in her bedroom and posting it online. Now with her third album, Charm, she's got a full band to back her up.
