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Why the stakes for who caught Ohtani's 50/50 ball are bigger than ever

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 17:47

The auction for Shohei Ohtani's iconic 50/50 baseball is almost over. But three men are still fighting in court over who will get the proceeds.

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Boeing union is set to vote on a new contract deal, possibly ending strike

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 12:02

The latest proposal includes a 35% general wage increase over four years — bringing it closer to the union's original ask for 40%. Boeing previously offered a 25% raise over the life of the contract.

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Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 10:06

The recall includes various certain frozen waffles sold in Walmart, Target, Publix and other stores. Some waffles for brands like Kodiak Cakes, Simple Truth and Food Hold have also been recalled.

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Cuba's power grid collapses again - why does this keep happening?

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 09:34

Cuba’s power grid has ground to a halt for a second time in as many days, leaving 10 million on the island without power and the Caribbean island in a growing sense of crisis.

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Israel says drone targets Benjamin Netanyahu’s house; strikes in Gaza kill 50

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 07:58

The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house, though there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed Hamas would continue its fight.

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Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 07:00

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, no stranger to controversy, has ignited another with a hat. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

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Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:57

A look back on the life and politics of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key player for the last several years in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:57

The future of Hamas and the war in Gaza now that the organization's leader is dead.

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U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:56

Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.

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Medicaid will cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans in 4 states

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:00

The new coverage includes practices such as music therapy, sweat lodges, and drumming, which are integral to Native healing traditions and have proved helpful for addiction among other health issues.

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Trump is promising deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What is it?

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:00

Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 04:04

A man threw firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister's residence, police said. There were no reported injuries.

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Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and an EU referendum

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 04:00

Moldovans will vote for a new president and on a constitutional amendment regarding its path to the EU. Both votes will take place amid accusations of Russian meddling, vote buying and disinformation.

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GOP ads on transgender rights are dominating airwaves in the election's closing days

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 04:00
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The ad spending, which includes at least $17 million by the Trump campaign, is part of a broader Republican strategy casting the Democratic Party as taking transgender rights to extremes.

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U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 00:23

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

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Harris and Trump hold competing rallies in Michigan

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 21:41

While the two candidates have been crisscrossing the swing states for weeks, this is the first time they are literally crossing paths, with each of them holding events in the suburbs north of Detroit.

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Kentucky Tiktok suit says company considered using KY creators to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 15:25

The suit says videos by Kentucky small businesses were identified as possibly of interest to the senator, who has expressed concern about the app's effect on kids

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Cuba plunged into an island wide blackout as power grid fails

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 15:04

Cuban government declares an "energy emergency" after the failure of one of its few power plants plunges it into an island wide blackout.

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NOAA's annual winter forecast is here. These are the weather predictions for your area

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 12:22

Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter.

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CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 11:48

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down, with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health-care giant struggling on several fronts. CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance it laid out in August. Lynch will be replaced by veteran CVS Health executive David Joyner.

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