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A drone explodes near the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killing 1 person
The Houthis in Yemen, who've been firing at Israel throughout the war in Gaza, claimed responsibility. This is the first Houthi attack to penetrate the heart of Israel.
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Multiple probes examine security failures that led to Trump assassination attempt
Congress is asking hard questions of the Secret Service in order to get to the bottom of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend.
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What did Vance's speech at the RNC reveal about the future of the GOP?
With J.D. Vance's speech at the convention, a new, young voice in Republican national politics was given its loudest megaphone. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Sarah Isgur, an editor at The Dispatch.
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With federal money available, Montana aims to make schools more energy efficient
As part of the country's first major climate policy, millions of dollars are available for states to create climate action plans. Montana aims to make schools more energy efficient.
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Rural S.D. pharmacy relies on tourism to stay open for locals who need it
Wall Drug is a huge tourist attraction near Badlands National Park visited by 2 million people a year. It also has a functional pharmacy for the town of Wall, South Dakota, pop. 700.
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Are there options for Republicans who refuse to be on board with a Trump-led GOP?
J.D. Vance, who once was opposed to Donald Trump, accepted the GOP's VP nomination Wednesday night. But the Republicans who oppose Trump from within the party have become increasingly marginalized.
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What does the international community make of Trump's 2024 America first policy?
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination. What do other countries make of a Trump-Vance foreign policy?
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Growing Latino electorate could again be key to this election year in swing states
President Biden canceled an appearance at the annual conference of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy group. How are Latino voters responding to the Biden-Trump rematch?
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RNC to hear from Trump after VP nominee Vance addressed GOP delegates
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday night for the final session of the GOP convention. His pick for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, addressed the crowd Wednesday night.
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Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a civil rights activist who co-founded The Freedom Singers and later started the African-American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, died Tuesday at the age of 81.
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NPR College Podcast Challenge: 'Finding True Love'
We've all been there. Growing up watching Disney movies or romcoms and wondering when will I find my true love? A 22-year-old college student asks this age-old question.
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Since the pandemic, a study shows the number of super commuters has increased
Super commuting is on the rise as some people opt to trade an extra long commute for cheaper housing, more space and even just a really good morning workout.