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'The Divided Dial' examines how right-wing radio spreads misinformation
A recent podcast series digs into the beginnings of conservative talk radio and tracks its rise. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Katie Thornton, the host of "The Divided Dial."
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Friday marks two years since a deadly riot engulfed the U.S. Capitol
The Jan. 6 House Select Committee spent 18 months looking at the events –- and actors -– that helped fuel the violence that day. That includes a number of extremist groups.
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New U.S. border plan may lead more Cubans to attempt the risky journey by sea
Authorities in the Florida Keys are struggling to respond to a surge in migrants landing in boats from Haiti and Cuba. The largest numbers are from Cuba where economic conditions are desperate.
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Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.
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The on-field medical team which treated Buffalo's Damar Hamlin is being praised
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition after he collapsed during a game earlier this week. The team said he has shown some improvement.
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How many more voting rounds will it take the House to elect a speaker?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with GOP pollster Frank Luntz, a longtime friend of Kevin McCarthy, about the House speaker stalemate. McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker.
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The House has voted 6 times without choosing a speaker
Lawmakers are embroiled in a dayslong stalemate over electing the next speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy starts a third day facing a group of fellow Republicans who object to him.
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Migrating bird, a bar-tailed godwit, flies from Alaska to Australia without stopping
The bird, tracked by a satellite tag, broke a record when it flew the 8,4000 miles from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania. The bird flew for 11 days without stopping for food or rest.
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Thousands of mourners pack St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Benedict
For the first time, one pope is presiding over the funeral of his predecessor. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral mass for Pope Benedict, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 95.
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Growing up during the pandemic: What does that mean for kids' microbes?
Studies are under way to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of babies and young children — and in particular their microbiomes.
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The United States Embassy in Cuba has reopened visa and consular services
For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba has resumed full consular and visa services in Havana. The U.S. says the reopening is to ensure the safe and legal migration of Cubans.
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House Republicans try to hash out a way forward and elect a new speaker
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about Kevin McCarthy's fight to become the next speaker. The House cannot conduct any business until a speaker is chosen.