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Episodes
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Folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'
The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.
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German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country
Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.
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5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel
The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it's suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
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What to watch for in the post-Labor Day campaign sprint
From how to read the polls to big moments yet to come for Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump, here are five themes and questions to think about this fall.
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Hotel worker strike in the U.S. extends into third day
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Steven Hufana in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he works as a prep cook at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Many EV owners are on a constant hunt for a place to charge up
Electric vehicle owners who live in cities often don’t have garages or driveways — so they can’t charge their cars at home. And public chargers are in short supply.
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Morning news brief
U.S. presidential campaigns hit the final stretch. Venezuelan courts issue arrest warrant for opposition figure Edmundo González. DirecTV subscribers lose channel access due to contact dispute.
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Arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González
An arrest warrant has been issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González, whose claim to a July election victory over the authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was backed by the U.S.
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Vermont university funds construction of off-campus apartments to help ease costs
Some students at public universities pay more for housing than they do for tuition. Vermont's flagship university is funding new off-campus apartments to ease the way.
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Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle explains how the pardon system works
Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her book "Pardon Power," exploring how the pardon system works and why.
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Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
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States train election workers to identify AI-manipulated materials
Election officials across the country have spent years fighting false claims and conspiracy theories about stolen elections. Now they’re worried that new AI technologies could make the problem worse.
