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America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon

David Reinert holds up a large "Q" sign that represents QAnon while waiting in line to see then-President Donald Trump at his rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 2, 2018. Rick Loomis/Getty Images hide caption

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America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon

In the 1980s, false accusations of satanic ritual abuse spread across the U.S. Now, QAnon has revived those fears, borrowing from the playbook of the Satanic Panic from decades prior.

National

DA Says Sheriff's Deputies 'Justified' In Fatal Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr.

by Sarah McCammon

4 min

DA Says Sheriff's Deputies 'Justified' In Fatal Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr.

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Middle East

'We Don't Leave Each Other': Gazans Describe Life As Airstrikes Continue

by Ruth Sherlock

4 min

'We Don't Leave Each Other': Gazans Describe Life As Airstrikes Continue

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Animals

Drugged Cicadas Mate Like Wild After Their Butts Fall Off

by Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly, Courtney Dorning, Karen Zamora

2 min

Drugged Cicadas Mate Like Wild After Their Butts Fall Off

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Health

How The Latest Phase Of The Pandemic Is Playing Out Across The U.S.

by Anna Huntsman, Kate Wells, Sam Whitehead

8 min

How The Latest Phase Of The Pandemic Is Playing Out Across The U.S.

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Middle East

Ethnic And Political Divides Stoke Violence On Israeli Streets

by Ari Shapiro, Amy Isackson, Mallory Yu

4 min

Ethnic And Political Divides Stoke Violence On Israeli Streets

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Movies

For Better Or Worse, 'Shrek' Changed Animated Movies 20 Years Ago

by Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly, Gabe O'Connor, Christopher Intagliata

2 min

For Better Or Worse, 'Shrek' Changed Animated Movies 20 Years Ago

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World

The World Needs To Quit Oil To Avoid The Worst Of Climate Change, IEA Says

by Camila Domonoske

3 min

The World Needs To Quit Oil To Avoid The Worst Of Climate Change, IEA Says

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Politics

Antony Blinken In Iceland To Protect U.S. Interest In The Arctic

by Michele Kelemen

2 min

Antony Blinken In Iceland To Protect U.S. Interest In The Arctic

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Federal Aid Arrived For A Burned Town. It May Not Be Enough For Next Fire Season

The cleanup of toxic debris has been slowed in Malden Wash. after former President Trump held up aid as part of a political dispute with the state's Democratic governor. Kirk Siegler/NPR hide caption

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Federal Aid Arrived For A Burned Town. It May Not Be Enough For Next Fire Season

by Kirk Siegler

4 min

Federal Aid Arrived For A Burned Town. It May Not Be Enough For Next Fire Season

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America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon

by Noah Caldwell, Ari Shapiro, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Mia Venkat

11 min

America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon

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National Security

Retired Police Chief Chimes In On Excessive Force Used In Elizabeth City, N.C.

by Ari Shapiro, Sarah Handel, Jason Fuller

4 min

Retired Police Chief Chimes In On Excessive Force Used In Elizabeth City, N.C.

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WNYC Fires 'On The Media' Co-Host Bob Garfield For Alleged Bullying

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Media

WNYC Fires 'On The Media' Co-Host Bob Garfield For Alleged Bullying

by Elizabeth Blair

3 min

WNYC Fires 'On The Media' Co-Host Bob Garfield For Alleged Bullying

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Politics

The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

by Ari Shapiro, Carol Klinger, Elena Burnett, Christopher Intagliata, Casey Morell

4 min

The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

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National Security

TSA Has Been Underfunded, Understaffed While Overseeing Pipeline Cybersecurity

by Brian Naylor

3 min

TSA Has Been Underfunded, Understaffed While Overseeing Pipeline Cybersecurity

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World

Calls To Cancel Both Tokyo And Beijing Olympics Grow Louder

by Tom Goldman

3 min

Calls To Cancel Both Tokyo And Beijing Olympics Grow Louder

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National

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Gathered For Biden's Dearborn Ford Plant Visit

by Eli Newman

3 min

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Gathered For Biden's Dearborn Ford Plant Visit

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It's Harder Than Ever To Buy A House, And Bidding Wars Keep Breaking Out

A record shortage of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers are sparking bidding wars and sending home prices to new records. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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Your Money

It's Harder Than Ever To Buy A House, And Bidding Wars Keep Breaking Out

by Chris Arnold

4 min

It's Harder Than Ever To Buy A House, And Bidding Wars Keep Breaking Out

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All Things Considered

Vermont Legislature Sends Mail-In Voting Bill To Governor

by Pat Bradley

less than 1 min

Vermont Legislature Sends Mail-In Voting Bill To Governor

0:52

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N.H. Department of Corrections Revises Prison Visitation Rules

by Peter Biello

less than 1 min

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Washtenaw County Still Stresses Caution After CDC Revises COVID Mask Guidelines

by David Fair

12 min

Washtenaw County Still Stresses Caution After CDC Revises COVID Mask Guidelines

12:07

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creative:impact - COVID Is Unfair To The Ann Arbor Art Fairs

by David Fair, Deb Polich

11 min

creative:impact - COVID Is Unfair To The Ann Arbor Art Fairs

11:25

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Big Hearts For Seniors: Connecting Through Stories Of Life & Love Supporting Local Senior Programs

by Lisa Barry

6 min

Big Hearts For Seniors: Connecting Through Stories Of Life & Love Supporting Local Senior Programs

6:00

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Recall Effort Against Ann Arbor Councilman Moves Forward

by Taylor Pinson

less than 1 min

Recall Effort Against Ann Arbor Councilman Moves Forward

0:49

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