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Voters in the Pittsburgh suburbs react to the new Democratic presidential candidate
Pennsylvania is a swing state, site of the attempt on ex-President Trump's life, and home of a potential Democratic VP pick. We talk with activists in Pennsylvania about how it's all playing there.
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Kamala Harris aims to define herself by campaigning across the country
Vice President Harris is off and running. She will be in Indianapolis Wednesday, after her first big event in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Get caught up on the rapid-fire launch of this campaign.
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The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu can expect a mixed reception as he addresses Congress
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
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Maryland is set to finalize its heat standard for workers later this summer
Maryland is poised to become the first state on the East Coast to enact safety protections for people working in the heat. It could be a model for a federal standard.
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Which state has more lakes: Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more.
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More presidential voters are moving into the undecided camp, NPR Poll shows
A survey from NPR/PBS News/Marist finds that most Americans think President Biden did the right thing by passing the torch to Vice President Harris, instead of continuing his bid for a second term.
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A perspective on Kamala Harris' potential foreign policy priorities
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Hailie Soifer, who served as national security adviser to Kamala Harris while she was senator from California, about foreign policy priorities.
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25 years ago this week, Woodstock '99 descended into chaos in Rome, N.Y.
In 1969, Woodstock promised “three days of peace and music.” Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.
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Morning news brief
Israel's prime minister will speak to a joint meeting of Congress. The rapid-fire launch of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. A new NPR poll shows more voters moved into the undecided camp.
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Secret Service director steps down following interrogation over the attempted assassination of Trump
Kimberly Cheatle faced 5 hours of questioning yesterday over the security lapses leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on why she supports Harris for president
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
