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Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 04:00

There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.

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Morning news brief

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 03:47

Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise after flash flood hit area of Nepal and China.

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Why Meta's settlement could be an 'inflection point' for reining in Big Tech

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 02:00

2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants as pressure grows on Big Tech from regulators and lawmakers around the world.

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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 01:54

U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast majority of cases.

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Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 01:04

The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war.

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Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 22:42

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

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Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 16:11

The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.

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Immigration arrests soar, hitting 50,000 in July

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:08

Since taking over in March, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pivoted from the confrontational style of immigration enforcement of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. The latest data is reflective of a strategy that is working

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Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:36

Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August. Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event. Outside the shrines, the atmosphere is almost festive.

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States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:29

Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.

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Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:15

A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.

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Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:58

The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.

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How Dolly Parton wrote the story of a changing America

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:46

Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.

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California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:33

The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.

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At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:27

The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.

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8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:27

The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.

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Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:05

Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.

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COMIC: 7 lifestyle habits that may boost your chances of getting pregnant

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 04:02

This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.

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Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 04:01

The price of electricity is soaring in the summer heat, when fans and air conditioners are working nonstop. In Tulsa, Okla., people are having their power cut when they can't pay their bills.

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Hollywood's summer box office is glowing, but the numbers come with startling caveats

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 04:00
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Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for premium formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies, and fewer screens than there were pre-COVID.

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