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It's the first day of the G7 summit in Italy -- President Biden is there. Israel and Hamas are willing to reach an initial ceasefire, but beyond that details get tricky.
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European Commission to impose tariffs of nearly 40% on electric vehicles from China
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to analyst Scott Kennedy about how the European Commission's planned tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles might impact the EV industry in the United States.
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House Republicans prepare to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.
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Analysis of what a hidden microphone may have revealed about the Supreme Court
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks legal analyst Sarah Isgur for her reaction to the secret recordings of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito and his wife.
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A filmmaker secretly records Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks filmmaker Lauren Windsor about her secret recordings of John Roberts and Samuel Alito.
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The top songs of the week take a nostalgia trip, courtesy of Eminem
For a seventh straight week, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department rules the Billboard 200. On the singles chart, Eminem references both the Steve Miller Band and his own past glory.
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This prison newspaper has been publishing for more than a century
A newspaper in a Minnesota prison began publishing more than a century ago. The paper covers prison life and gives its writers purpose. It’s one of around two dozen similar publications nationwide.
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A check on inflation and whether interest rates could be lowered
The Labor Department reports Wednesday on what happened with inflation last month. Later, the Federal Reserve will provide an updated forecast of where interest rates are going.
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President Biden shows support for his son Hunter after being convicted in gun case
President Biden made a quick trip to Delaware after his son Hunter was convicted of felony gun charges. It's not clear whether Hunter Biden will appeal the conviction, or when sentencing will occur.
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How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport
The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.
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Southern Baptist Convention set to vote on whether to ban female pastors
A change to the constitution of the Southern Baptist Convention could mark the end of women serving in pastoral roles.
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Can the tech industry solve child care problems? Some companies are betting on it
A tech company out of San Diego is working to solve the vexing problem that is child care, by creating a platform where employers, working parents and child care providers can connect and transact.