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Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel's actions constitute genocide

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 16:58

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.

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With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 16:18

In an effort to address child safety concerns, digital gaming platform Roblox announced Monday that it is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls.

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Ukraine is Allowed to Fire US-made Missiles into Russia

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 16:01

Ukraine is granted permission from the Biden administration to fire U.S.-made long range missiles into Russian territory. We hear from two NPR correspondents about this major policy shift by the White House. Our Pentagon correspondent tells us the goals around the move and what it might mean on the battlefield. And our correspondent in Moscow gives us the Russian Government's reaction to the move.

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A Pennsylvania court says again misdated mail ballots don't count this year

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 15:06

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed county officials not to count mail ballots for the general election that arrived on time but in envelopes without current dates handwritten by voters.

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Biden asks Congress for about $100 billion in disaster relief funding

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 13:00

The largest chunk of funding — about $40 billion — would be for FEMA's disaster relief fund, so that it has enough money to last through the coming year. But there are requests for 16 agencies.

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From Chalamet to Styles: Why are celebrity lookalike contests suddenly everywhere?

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 12:59

After Timothée Chalamet showed up at his own celebrity lookalike contest, similar events have popped up in cities across and beyond the U.S. Here's a look at the winners — and what's behind the trend.

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:56

Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.

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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And, Trump's fentanyl plan

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:03

Why President Biden changed his stance on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. And, experts are skeptical of President-elect Trump's plan to crack down on fentanyl.

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Trump cabinet picks offer 'fresh set of eyes,' says America First Policy spokesman

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 06:15

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to America First Policy Institute spokesman Marc Lotter about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks and policies. The group has been advising the incoming administration.

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They disagree about a lot, but these singers figure out how to stay in harmony

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 05:00

Members of the North Fork Community Choir in Paonia, Colo., aim to set aside their opinions on big topics when they sing. When differences arise, they figure out creative solutions to stay in harmony.

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A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first time

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:08

The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population.

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Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

In the 2015 Paris Agreement, most countries agreed to try hard to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Delay and inaction mean that goal is becoming harder to achieve by the day.

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Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

Philadelphia has disputed a state ruling that it should not have spent money from opioid-related legal settlements on home repairs and small businesses in an area ravaged by the drug epidemic.

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Accused of violating worker rights, SpaceX and Amazon go after labor board

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

SpaceX and Amazon are asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to find the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional. The federal agency is tasked with enforcing workers' right to organize.

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'You're doing such a good job': A stranger tells a mom just what she needs to hear

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

Emma Carlson Berne was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed with her three young children. Then a stranger came over with words she's never forgotten: "What a beautiful family."

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Artist, scientist, polymath — a new documentary uncovers the real Leonardo da Vinci

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

We have a lot of labels for Leonardo da Vinci but a new documentary seeks to understand him as a person.

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Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 04:00

If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, "What virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.

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2 killed and 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 01:13

Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests.

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E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 19:42

Grimmway Farms recalled an array of its organic whole and baby carrots over concerns of an E. coli outbreak. Recalled carrots were sold at retailers such as Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

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Trump taps FCC's Brendan Carr to lead the agency

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 19:06

Carr was seen as a pretty conventional Republican with a pro-corporate outlook for most of his career. More recently, he has embraced Trumpian themes about social media, tech and television companies.

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