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A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 06:36

The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.

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In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 06:00

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.  

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What are your unique holiday traditions? NPR wants to know

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 05:00

The holiday season is full of traditions and we all celebrate them a bit differently. NPR wants to your most unique holiday traditions. What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?

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3 culinary tricks that might get you to eat more veggies, according to chef Roy Choi

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 04:00
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Chef Roy Choi, known for his Korean-Mexican fusion food trucks, focuses on veggie-forward dishes in a new cookbook. He shares techniques to get you excited about your greens, plus 3 flavorful sauces.

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Trade tensions hang over Trump's Asia trip, but he still aims to make a deal

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 04:00

President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

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Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 23:31

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, as the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener Friday night in Toronto.

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U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 20:27

The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

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DOJ hires immigration judges after months of layoffs

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 18:03

Judges will soon take the bench across 16 states, the Justice Department said. These include courts that saw the biggest losses of judges this year.

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Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party known for its fierce anti-blasphemy stance

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 14:51

Pakistan banned a hard-line Islamist party on Thursday, more than a week after heated clashes with police that left at least five people dead.

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia's president and family over drug trade allegations

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 14:33

The sanctions sharply escalate tensions with the leftist leader of a country that has traditionally been one of the closest U.S. allies in South America.

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Coffee-driven deforestation is making it harder to grow coffee, watchdog group says

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 14:13

In Brazil's coffee-producing areas, more than 42,000 square miles of forest have disappeared over about two decades, says Coffee Watch. Deforestation leads to drought, which harms crop yields.

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It's been a rollercoaster few years for Six Flags. Can Travis Kelce help?

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 13:41

Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investors in hopes of transforming the embattled theme park operator Six Flags. No word yet on a Taylor Swift-themed rollercoaster.

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The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 12:30

The federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume.

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Some viruses can play a deadly game of hide and seek inside the human body

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 11:49

Ebola is one of the nasty viruses that can hide in the body even after a patient recovers and tests negative. It can reemerge and trigger a new outbreak years later. How do they survive? And how can they be kayoed?

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Argentina's President Milei faces a political reckoning in midterm elections

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:05

Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, faces midterms amid economic chaos and a $20 billion lifeline offer from President Trump.

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What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:00

In 1812, hundreds of thousands of men in Napoleon's army perished during their retreat from Russia. Researchers now believe a couple of unexpected pathogens may have helped hasten the soldiers' demise.

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Boston bar stirs outrage with its mobster mugshots as decor

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 09:39

Neighbors say the restaurant is glorifying people like mob boss Whitey Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi. The bar's owners say they're only recognizing the history of their place.

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Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 07:52

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.

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Federal workers go without pay today. And, NBA stars arrested for illegal gambling

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 06:16

Today, millions of federal workers are missing their first full paycheck since the shutdown began. And, an NBA gambling scandal has led to the arrest of over 30 people.

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Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 05:00

Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme."

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