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Biden aims to make an impact as his vice president campaigns to take his place
President Biden has officially entered his lame duck era. He’s out of the presidential race, but he still has six months left in office. During that time, he wants to continue to make an impact.
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If packing is stressing you out, maybe you need a spread sheet
Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should.
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How the high cost of groceries is changing what American shoppers put in their carts
Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out.
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NBA, WNBA sign media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT out
The leagues secured deals that will bring in $76 billion over the next 11 years, ushering in a new era of streaming. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti.
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Part of Yellowstone Stone is closed after a hydrothermal explosion
Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air.
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After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is held in Ukraine
Ukraine's largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music.
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In an address to Congress, Netanyahu defended his country’s war in Gaza
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday, his supporters in the chamber cheered him as demonstrators outside condemned Israel's war in Gaza.
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Jesse Katz exposes the underside of immigration in LA
"The Rent Collectors" by Jesse Katz tells the true story of two botched gang murders, and the immigrants stuck between the police and the gangs that run their downtrodden LA neighborhood.
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Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is up for reelection. Will the switch to Harris help him?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about what a Kamala Harris-led presidential ticket would mean for his state. President Biden ended his reelection bid on Sunday.
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How the Democratic Party is managing a change in presidential candidates
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
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Neighbors in Bethel Park are still reeling from the Trump assassination attempt
Bethel Park, Pa., is the hometown of Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump. In the wake of the shooting, residents there are shocked, but are recovering.
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Netanyahu to deliver his 4th address to members of Congress
Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to members of Congress on Wednesday. His words will be watched closely by family members of hostages and by a delegation of soldiers who have fought in Gaza since Oct. 7.