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The Trump administration warns Ukraine it could cut off intel, Zelenskyy tells NPR

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 13:51

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an interview with NPR at a time of renewed tensions with the White House.

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Writer Yiyun Li lost both of her sons. When words fell short, she turned to music

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 12:41
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Li won a Pulitzer for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons. In her new novel, Music Against the Night, she writes about two young prodigies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 06:08

The government is using millions of taxpayers' dollars on pro-Trump ads, even after the president said this would not happen. And, federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home.

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Pakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 05:51

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in the province governed by the political party of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan.

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What ice cream has to do with this year's Nobel Prize in economics

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 05:30

Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.

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Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 04:00

Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low.

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Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 04:00

With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.

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One way to protect coral reefs? Bring back seabirds

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 04:00

Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surprising ally: seabirds.

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Voters here will decide whether to force cities to build cheaper, smaller homes

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 04:00

Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.

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Morning news brief

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 03:46

Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates European leaders.

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USA prepares for Women's World Cup with matches against top team Spain

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 03:44

With less than a year until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the U.S. women's national soccer team is testing its mettle with two friendlies against the world's top team, Spain.

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DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 00:42

DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.

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New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:17

Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson.

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Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:16

Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.

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Actor Selma Blair removed from plane by police after altercation

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 15:18

Authorities say Blair was physically abusive and injured two flight attendants while traveling from Los Angeles to New York. A Blair representative said she had a medical emergency aboard the plane.

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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrant

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 12:17

The Justice Department says the search is part of an "ongoing federal investigation", while Omar calls it "an attempt to target political enemies"

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India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 11:01

Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.

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DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 06:29

The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.

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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 04:00

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

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Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 04:00

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.

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