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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 07:26

The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

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U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 06:27

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:36

IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.

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'It embarrasses me to be involved': Inside the National Guard D.C. deployment

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:00

As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.

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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:53

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.

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Morning news brief

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:46

Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

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U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:45

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

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High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:45

A new study finds that an all-out sprint may have unique benefits when it comes to the proteins and tiny molecules in your bloodstream.

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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 22:47

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.

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Climate change is unearthing archaeological discoveries, while also threatening them

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 16:23

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Jørgen Hollesen, a Senior Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, about how climate change is impacting the study of archaeology.

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Learning to live in a post-American world

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 16:21

In a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.

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Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 11:55

A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11

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Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 11:15

 A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.

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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 07:50

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.

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Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 07:48

More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.

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Body cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 04:00

The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.

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Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 15:53

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.

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Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 07:00

MLB catcher Jake Rogers probably didn't know if he was coming or going the last several weeks: he's been a Detroit Tiger, a Baltimore Oriole, a Boston Red Sox, and now he's a Chicago White Sox.

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As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 06:43

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.

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U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 23:36

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed.

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