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Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:37

Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days.

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A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather's old office after a little lobbying

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:18

After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born.

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Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:48

NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians in Gaza. Israel's military has not confirmed whether it uses sniper drones.

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How Trump wants to cut spending. And, possible Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 07:00

President-elect Donald Trump wants to use a presidential impoundment to make big cuts to government spending. And, what could block a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

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After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 06:00

If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.

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The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 05:30

The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.

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Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 05:00

From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.

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Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here's what to know

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:45

"We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.

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Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader Imran Khan clash with police

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:14

Protesters surged into the capital Islamabad -- amid gunfire and teargas -- as they demanded the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:00

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom.

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Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:00

Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.

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Mohammad Rasoulof left Iran after making his most daring film

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:00
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Dissident filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof talks about how he escaped Iran on foot after making his new political thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

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Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 01:49

The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team.

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Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 00:26

Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.

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Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 00:11

Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.

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Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 20:32

The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

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U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 20:24

These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?

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Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 19:39

He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border.

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Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 17:43

More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.

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The Consequences of Refusing to Serve in Israel's Military

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 15:03

Israel has mandatory military services for citizens over the age of eighteen that meet certain requirements, and refusing to serve, which has always been controversial is even more contentious now that the country is fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. We meet one young person choosing to go to jail rather than serve in the military.

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