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Harris heads to Pittsburgh (again) to make a manufacturing pitch to voters

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 05:00

Vice President Harris is trying to win over undecided voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump also talked about manufacturing policy on Tuesday in Georgia.

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Europe's intense rainfall in September twice as likely thanks to climate change

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 04:01

Extensive early warnings and years of adaptation made the floods less deadly than they otherwise might have been.

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How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 04:00

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.

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Why Nevada's housing crisis is about more than Californians driving up home prices

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 03:37

As part of NPR’s "We, The Voters" series — we went to Nevada to talk to residents about their housing situation, the state’s affordable housing crisis and what factors are driving it.

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Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 02:54

As the battle between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, western nations aim to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader regional war –- one that could draw in Iran, Hezbollah’s key backer.

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Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv after heavy Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 02:23

Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday, after Israel carried out strikes on Lebanon that killed hundreds of people and the militants fired rockets across northern Israel.

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Haitian group seeks charges against Trump and Vance over false Springfield claims

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 00:29

Charges brought by private citizens are rare, but not unheard of, in Ohio. State law requires a hearing to take place before the affidavit can move forward.

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U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 00:12

Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.

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Ryan Routh is charged with attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 19:41

In addition to attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, Routh was charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer.

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Going once … going twice: Alex Jones’ cameras, mics, Infowars show, vitamin site

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 17:37

A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that a plan to sell off the assets of Jones' media company, Free Speech Systems, can move ahead. Net proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook families who Jones defamed.

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Trump vows to 'steal' jobs from other countries in winding speech on economic plans

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 17:12

Former President Donald Trump called for a "manufacturing renaissance" in a Savannah, Ga. speech on Tuesday, proposing measures some economists say would raise prices on Americans.

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A new poll of young voters shows Harris with a commanding 31 point lead over Trump

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:25

The poll from the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows Harris well ahead among likely voters 18 to 29. It’s a promising sign for Harris, who is banking on high levels of youth support.

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US Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progress

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:02

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.

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The state of Maryland sues Dali ship owner and manager over the Key Bridge collapse

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 14:57

State leaders argue that the cargo ship was not fit to sail on March 26, and its owner, Grace Ocean Private Limited, and manager, Synergy Marine Group, failed to take precautions to prevent the crash.

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How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 14:49

In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

And in Ukraine, couples who are separated by the war can now propose and get married online over an app. The service is so popular there is a months-long wait for virtual ceremonies.

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Justice Department accuses Visa of stifling competition in the debit card business

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 13:35

The Justice Department has sued Visa, accusing the giant payments company of seeking to monopolize the debit card business.

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Tropical Storm Helene threatens the U.S., Mexico

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 13:13

Tropical Storm Helene's trajectory threatens the Florida panhandle, which forecasters say could be hit on Thursday. Meteorologists say this system will be particularly big -- with a wide wind field.

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Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:32

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

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Retired NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:30

Favre, 54, revealed the diagnosis while testifying before a U.S. House committee about his role in a controversy over millions of dollars of misspent welfare funds in his home state of Mississippi.

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Mueller investigator says Russia interfered in 2016 -- and in the 2024 election too

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:28

Mueller deputy Aaron Zebley looks back on the investigation of Trump's ties to Russia and explains why his team didn’t indict the president in 2017. Zebley is the co-author of Interference.

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