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Politics

Politics chat: Biden deals with fallout from debate

by Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith

4 min

Politics chat: Biden deals with fallout from debate

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Energy

Geothermal energy, a lesser known form of clean energy scored a big win this week

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Geothermal energy, a lesser known form of clean energy scored a big win this week

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Africa

Sudan is on the brink of famine after a year of civil war

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Sudan is on the brink of famine after a year of civil war

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Law

A ballot proposal in Arizona would give state law enforcement special powers

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A ballot proposal in Arizona would give state law enforcement special powers

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Animals

A 'honey bear' was spotted in Washington state, 2000 miles north of its habitat

by Ayesha Rascoe

1 min

A 'honey bear' was spotted in Washington state, 2000 miles north of its habitat

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A statue of Moses smashing the tablets of the 10 Commandments is on display in the atrium of Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles. The 17-foot-tall sculpture is on loan from the Skirball Cultural Center. Jason DeRose hide caption

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Religion

Louisiana mandate stirs debate about the 10 Commandments and their purpose

by Jason DeRose

4 min

Louisiana mandate stirs debate about what the 10 Commandments and their purpose

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Business

The lab grown diamond market is taking over wedding season

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

The lab grown diamond market is taking over wedding season

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Word pairs that start and end the same

by Will Shortz

6 min

Sunday Puzzle: Word pairs that start and end the same

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National

The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience

by Paul Garber

2 min

The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience

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'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids

by Samantha Balaban

6 min

'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids

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Law

Supreme Court blocks opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers

by Brian Mann, Aneri Pattani, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Supreme Court blocks opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers

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Europe

France votes in the first round of its snap elections

by Eleanor Beardsley

5 min

France votes in the first round of its snap elections

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National

Public housing buildings can now pay for residents' ACs, providing relief to many

by Jennifer Ludden, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Public housing buildings can now pay for residents' ACs, providing relief to many

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Culture

A pioneering African-American TV reporter finally gets his due with new biography

by Eric Westervelt, Bill O'Driscoll

4 min

A pioneering African-American TV reporter finally gets his due with new biography

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National

Why local governments across the U.S. are racing to announce new sports stadiums

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Why local governments across the U.S. are racing to announce new sports stadiums

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Health

Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues

by Zach Dyer

3 min

Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues

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Movies

Horror film icons get starts on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

by Ryan Benk, Ayesha Rascoe

2 min

Horror film icons get starts on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Books

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

by Eric Deggans, Darian Woods, Diaa Hadid, Preeti Aroon, Tinbete Ermyas, Andrew Limbong

6 min

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

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Music

This summer's music charts are dominated by pop girl underdogs

by Ayesha Rascoe, Hazel Cills

6 min

This summer's music charts are dominated by pop girl underdogs

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Politics

Politics chat: Biden deals with fallout from debate

Energy

Geothermal energy, a lesser known form of clean energy scored a big win this week

Africa

Sudan is on the brink of famine after a year of civil war

Law

A ballot proposal in Arizona would give state law enforcement special powers

Animals

A 'honey bear' was spotted in Washington state, 2000 miles north of its habitat

Religion

Louisiana mandate stirs debate about what the 10 Commandments and their purpose

Business

The lab grown diamond market is taking over wedding season

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Word pairs that start and end the same

National

The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience

Picture This

'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids

Law

Supreme Court blocks opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers

Europe

France votes in the first round of its snap elections

National

Public housing buildings can now pay for residents' ACs, providing relief to many

Culture

A pioneering African-American TV reporter finally gets his due with new biography

National

Why local governments across the U.S. are racing to announce new sports stadiums

Health

Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues

Movies

Horror film icons get starts on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Books

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

Music

This summer's music charts are dominated by pop girl underdogs

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