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At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:15

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.

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Four Years after Taliban's Return to Power in Afghanistan, Life for Many has Worsened

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 16:31

It's been four years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly. But the Trump administration says Afghanistan’s conditions have improved in recent years to the point where sending Afghan nationals BACK does not pose a threat to their safety.

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Why one doctor says we're 'walking blind' in the mpox emergency

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 16:03

A year ago, on August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response?

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D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:36

A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive.

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Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at rivals' homes

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:13

A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña of conspiracy, weapons and other charges in the shootings in 2022 and 2023 on the homes of four Democratic officials in Albuquerque, including the current state House speaker.

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Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:43

President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.

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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law to go into effect

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:19

The law requires all users to verify their ages before using common social media sites ranging from Facebook to Nextdoor.

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Anti-Trump podcast MeidasTouch is rivaling Joe Rogan. Does it have staying power?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:56

The left-leaning media outfit has surged in Donald Trump's second term, appealing to progressives outraged by the president. Still, the online streaming world remains dominated by right-wing voices.

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Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:22
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Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.

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Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump's threats they could be next after D.C.

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 09:37

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors of Baltimore, LA, Oakland, Chicago and New York say crime is down.

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Hundreds of retired air force officers protest Israel's war in Gaza

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 06:44

Hundreds of former air force reservists and pilots join a chorus of defense establishment figures calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.

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Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of summit. And, Trump to host Kennedy Center gala

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 05:58

Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of tomorrow's summit between Trump and Putin. And, Trump was heavily involved in the selection process for this year's Kennedy Center Honors, a presidential first.

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New details emerge about Japan's notorious WWII germ warfare program

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 05:00

The release of WWII-era military documents this year has given a boost to researchers digging into Japan's germ warfare program. Japan's government has never apologized for the atrocities.

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D.C.'s homeless need housing, not jail, says legal advocate wary of Trump plan

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 04:03

Details on President Trump's plan to get unhoused people off Washington D.C. streets are sparse. A legal advocate for the vulnerable population worries that means the focus will be on criminalization.

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Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 04:00

Critics warn that Trump's demands for business leaders to step down, and for the government to take a cut of sales, threaten American-style capitalism.

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Counting steps for health? Here's how many you really need

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 04:00

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or fitness tracker. And Scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve health. Here's what they've found.

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The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 04:00

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.

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Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 04:00

Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities. Overwhelmingly, however, people opposed President Trump's takeover of the city with federal agents and National Guard troops.

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On eve of Trump–Putin Summit, Russians share hopes — and doubts — for Peace

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 03:57

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump's "energetic and sincere" efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But on the streets of Moscow while many hope for an end to the war, they disagree on how to get there.

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Why every A-lister also has a side hustle

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 02:00

Seemingly every celebrity has their own brand these days, whether it’s booze (Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey) or cosmetics (Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga) or squeezy food pouches (Jennifer Garner). IToday on the show, what is fueling the celebrity business bonanza? We hear from two legendary singers, Lisa Loeb AND John Legend, who are pursuing ventures outside of show business

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