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A federal judge has ordered Alabama to stop trying to purge voters before Election Day

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:50

A judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s voter removal program after finding the state violated federal law by systematically purging voters too close to this fall’s election.

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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:03

The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue the agency overstepped its authority.

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Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:41

Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

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Trump focuses on women's issues in front of all-women audience in Fox News town hall

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:33

The former president took questions on immigration, the economy and abortion in the hour-long town hall in front of a friendly crowd of women in suburban Atlanta.

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Where do things stand with reproductive rights as we head into the election?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:15

Historian Mary Ziegler talks about the legal battles shaping reproductive rights across the U.S. — including the scope of abortion access and the fate of invitro-fertilization.

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Tom Brady is now a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:03

The seven-time Super Bowl champion purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal unanimously approved by NFL team owners at the league's annual fall meeting.

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More than 140 people die and dozens are injured in a Nigeria gasoline tanker explosion

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:20

More than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured after an overturned tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle.

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Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump’s ‘concepts’ worry advocates

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:10

The Biden administration has taken significant steps to address the medical debt problem that burdens 100 million people in America, but gains would be jeopardized by a Trump win, advocates say.

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COMIC: Science-backed mood boosters to (almost instantly) snap you out of a funk

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:27

Six techniques to energize you when you feel sluggish and relax you when you feel stressed. Feel the transformation in 15 minutes or less.

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Trump gains momentum in the election. And, how to handle political disagreements

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:06

New NPR data shows former President Donald Trump edging out Vice President Harris in the race for the White House. And, a full list of tips on how to handle political disagreements and destress.

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CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 06:34

America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives.

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'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:10

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

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Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:03

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.

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Hakeem Jeffries could be the first Black speaker of the House. First, he needs to win

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:00

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

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Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:00

A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.

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Swing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tight

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:00

The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.

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Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:56

The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.

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In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 02:00

We travel to the swing state of Michigan — in order to speak to some of the most influential and misunderstood voters in the country: Arab Americans in Dearborn. The Dearbornites we met said that the war in Gaza is the key issue on their minds as they consider how to cast their ballots. What these voters ultimately decide could have huge consequences for the whole country.

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Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 01:09

Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Pentagon to give honorable discharges to some kicked out from 'don't ask, don't tell'

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 00:16

The Pentagon said more than 800 military personnel have seen their records upgraded to honorable discharges after being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

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