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Politics chat: Biden and Trump pin their hopes on debate to give them an edge

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World

Meet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine

by Tamara Keith , Eleana Tworek

Meet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine

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National

Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

by Tamara Keith , Stephen Fowler

Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

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These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

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Education

These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

by Leigh Paterson , Elizabeth Miller

These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

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Climate

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

by Tamara Keith , Julia Simon

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

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National

An iconic chocolate factory shuts shop in Chicago

by Michael Puente

An iconic chocolate factory shuts shop in Chicago

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Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

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Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

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Space

Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now being planted across the U.S.

by William Joseph Hudson

Music Interviews

Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

by Tamara Keith

Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

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National

The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

by Tamara Keith

The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

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Middle East

Anger at Netanyahu cuts through a somber Tel Aviv rally to bring home the hostages

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Anger at Netanyahu cuts through a somber Tel Aviv rally to bring home the hostages

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National

Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

by Tamara Keith , Caroline Love

Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

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Europe

A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

by Tamara Keith , Willem Marx

A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

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Music

Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

by Tamara Keith , Stephen Thompson

Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

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Climate

Scientists at Berkeley develop a tool to help cities measure carbon emissions

by Kevin Stark / KQED

Movies

Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

by Tamara Keith

Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

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Environment

On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season

by Emily Russell, NCPR

On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season

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Author Interviews

Hold on to your wishes — there's a 'Spider in the Well'

by Tamara Keith , Samantha Balaban , Melissa Gray

Hold on to your wishes — there's a 'Spider in the Well'

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Politics chat: Biden and Trump pin their hopes on debate to give them an edge

Meet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine

Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

An iconic chocolate factory shuts shop in Chicago

Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

Anger at Netanyahu cuts through a somber Tel Aviv rally to bring home the hostages

Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season

Hold on to your wishes — there's a 'Spider in the Well'

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