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Supreme Court just made it harder for federal agencies to regulate in sweeping ruling
The decision overturned Chevron v. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a 1984 decision that was not particularly controversial when it was announced 40 years ago.
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Black women at Harvard accused of plagiarism to attack DEI programs, supporter says
Four Black women at Harvard have been accused of plagiarism by right-wing activists. We examine the motivations behind the charges.
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Boeing's new spacecraft is forced to extend its stay at the International Space Station
The spacecraft experienced numerous leaks and technical glitches. NASA says it's using the extra time to evaluate whether it can return safely.
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Biden and Trump point out during debate why the other's presidency failed
President Biden and former President Trump took questions from CNN moderators for 90 minutes. Biden started out hard to follow. Trump confidently made assertions that were often factually wrong.
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Sick children are allowed to leave Gaza for the first time in weeks
Israel and Egypt agreed to allow nearly 20 critically ill children to leave Gaza. This is the first major evacuation since the Rafah border closed last month.
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Darren Waller explains in a song why he decided to retire from the NFL
This month, former NFL star Darren Waller both announced his retirement from football and also followed his famous great-grandfather into the music world with a new single.
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Morning news brief
Democrats and Republicans reflect on the presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump. A new mandate in Oklahoma requires schools to teach from the Bible in every classroom.
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'Planet Money': The movement to make prison phone calls free
How did prison phone calls get to be so expensive? The team from The Indicator from Planet Money explains.
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How did the presidential debate reverberate with members of Gen X?
Gen Z is widely considered by pollsters to be a target constituency for both the Biden and Trump campaigns. We'll hear from two voices representing the voting group -- but from different sides.
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Controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal is rejected by the Supreme Court
A Supreme Court decision striking down a bankruptcy deal also lifts a shield against lawsuits over the harms caused by the highly addictive opioid Oxycontin.
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This week’s Billboard charts indicate lagging sales and streams in the album sector
The Billboard albums chart is showing signs of a summer slump, as even the biggest records experience dips.
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NFL must pay billions in damages in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws
A federal jury in California has ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages for antitrust violations, a decision that could reshape the league's streaming model.