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Gunmen kill 20 miners in southwest Pakistan attack ahead of Asian security summit

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 00:30

It's the latest attack in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province and comes days ahead of a major security summit being hosted in the capital. No group claimed immediate responsibility for the attack.

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TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 00:23

Canada-based TD Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

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Harris uses town hall to show empathy with Latino voters

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 22:28

Vice President Harris took questions on inflation, immigration and the way she became the Democratic nominee from undecided voters in her first town hall.

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Obama, in blunt terms, tells Black men to get over their reluctance to support Harris

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 21:02

Lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers," Obama said while campaigning for her in Pittsburgh. He said Black men need to get behind Harris and get out to vote.

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Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 18:36

The deaths of five infants ages 1-3 months old occurred from 2012 to 2022. It's not the first time the New York-based company has had to remove products from the market following infant fatalities.

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There’s been 38 eyewitness-reported tornados in Florida: Why did Milton cause so many?

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:53

“We ended up with 126 tornado warnings” in Florida, Matthew Elliott, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, told NPR.

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Floridians survey Milton's damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:51

More than 3 million Floridians were without power after Milton. In some areas like Siesta Key, damage was severe. In Sarasota, many residents were thankful things were not worse.

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What a Hospital in War-torn Sudan Looks Like

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:50

Sudan's war has displaced more than 10 million people and half the country faces starvations. The country's medical services have collapsed leaving a patchwork of charities, local groups and the Sudanese diaspora to try to provide what health care they can. NPR's Africa correspondent takes us to one of the few remaining hospitals, near the Sudanese capital.

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Are you in the process of buying or selling a home? We want to hear from you.

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 14:44

The housing market these days isn't easy. We want to hear from you about what it's like to buy or sell a home right now.

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Hello Diwali Barbie! What is India saying about your skin tone and your vibe?

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:52
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The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic.

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Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:30

Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.

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'That’s a bloodbath': How a federal program kills wildlife for private interests

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:09

A federal program kills hundreds of thousands of wild animals a year. Documents obtained by NPR show that many of those animals were killed in places where no damage to livestock was reported.

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Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:00

Keret, who lives in Tel Aviv, reflects on the protests in Israel and the U.S. over the hostages and Gaza. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has left- and right-wing political views in his own family.

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Why does it feel so weird to ride in a driverless car?

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:00

Driverless cars are expanding into more markets across the country. In San Francisco they’re already ubiquitous, but the robo-taxis' behaviors are unsettling riders.

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at age 96

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:52

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes for decades thereafter, died Thursday.

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Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese musicians hit a somber note

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:32

Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.

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Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis after 22 Grand Slam titles

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:00

The 38-year-old tennis legend, who has been dealing with injuries in recent years, said he will step away from the sport after next month’s Davis Cup finals.

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What matters to key swing state voters in Wisconsin? A single road offers a glimpse

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:37

A team from NPR speaks with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state.

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Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:00

This election, the future of health coverage for fertility treatments has been a hot political issue. A new report highlights what coverage looks like for American workers right now.

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Tracking Hurricane Milton's destruction. And, why more Black men are backing the GOP

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 07:09

Hurricane Milton made landfall last night as a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds. Today, we track its aftermath through Florida. And, why the GOP is gaining more Black male voters.

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