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Another honor for Elton John as he winds down his remarkable career
John's Disney+ special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium won an Emmy for outstanding variety special. He's the 19th person to become an EGOT: winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
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Many voters reject the 2 major parties. How could that play into elections?
In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.
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Everyday users are complaining that the internet is more chaotic than ever
For many, the internet has become less fun and less informative. Those who study the web say there are underlying reasons for this, and the problems are expected to worsen with the rise of AI.
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Trump challengers for the GOP presidential nomination trailed far behind in Iowa
It was a landslide win for Donald Trump in Iowa's caucuses. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was a distant second — with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley at his heels.
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Regulators crack down on funny messages on state highway electronic signs
The Federal Highway Administration says no joking around, and are giving states two years to get rid of the messages. Here's an example of a clever sign spotted in Massachusetts: "Use Yah Blinkah."
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Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans
In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.
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An Australian woman wins the first World's Ugliest Lawn competition
Kathleen Murray's yard of sparse yellow grass, shriveled plants and bandicoot-dug divots is now the lawn of legends. The contest was created in Gotland, Sweden, to encourage the conservation of water.
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South Africa charges Israel with genocide in Gaza. Israel defends itself at The Hague
Israel presents its rebuttal to the charge of genocide it faces in Gaza at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
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It's win or go home for the 12 teams in the NFL wild-card round
The NFL playoffs start this weekend with the wild-card round — games will be played Saturday and Sunday. NPR's A Martinez talks to ESPN's Jesse Washington for a preview.
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SEC approves new bitcoin fund, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto
After years of resistance, the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a Bitcoin exchange traded fund which will track the price of the cryptocurrency.
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Trump claims immunity in the election interference case
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle about Donald Trump's court arguments that his Jan. 6-related activities fell within the scope of his presidential duties.
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Michigan defeats Washington to reign as college football champions
NPR's Michel Martin talks to ESPN's Jesse Washington about the Michigan Wolverines beating the Washington Huskies 34-13 to win their first college football national championship since 1997.