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byLeila Fadel
11 min
Morning news brief
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Book News & Features
A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize
byAndrew Limbong
1 min
A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize
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Health
Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct
byWill Stone
4 min
Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct
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National
In Nebraska, there's a battle on the ballot over abortion
byElizabeth Rembert
3 min
In Nebraska, there's a battle on the ballot over abortion
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Climate
Do your plane rides feel bumpier than usual? There's a reason for that
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Do your plane rides feel bumpier than usual? There's a reason for that
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Asia
A popular place to see Japan's Mount Fuji used to be in front of a convenience store
less than 1 min
A popular place to see Japan's Mount Fuji used to be in front of a convenience store
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National
Why in Alaska foreign teachers can make up more than half the staff
byEmily Schwing
3 min
Why in Alaska foreign teachers can make up more than half the staff
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National
Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant
byKirk Siegler
4 min
Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant
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Asia
Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president
byMichael Sullivan
2 min
Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president
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Middle East
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state
byLeila Fadel,Miguel Macias
3 min
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state
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Former NATO secretary-general wants to see Ukraine admitted to NATO quickly
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National
Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers
bySam Gringlas
2 min
Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers
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Africa
Kenyan-led forces will arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence
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Kenyan-led forces will arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence
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Research News
Scientists tracking Antarctic sea ice levels spotted a big shift in 2023
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Scientists tracking Antarctic sea ice levels spotted a big shift in 2023
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National
UC Santa Cruz workers strike in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters
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UC Santa Cruz workers strike in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters
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NPR Investigations: Off The Mark
For decades, site markers left out who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre
byDavid Condos
4 min
For decades, site markers left out who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre
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A canned water brand says it's giving away a fighter jet — for real
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National
Amid cybersecurity crisis at Ascension hospitals, workflows are disrupted
byOlivia Aldridge
3 min
Amid cybersecurity crisis at Ascension hospitals, workflows are disrupted
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Law
Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom
byLeila Fadel,Greg Allen
3 min
Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom
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National
What do border politics look like along the U.S.-Mexico border?
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What do border politics look like along the U.S.-Mexico border?
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Middle East
3 European nations break with U.S. and formally recognize an independent Palestine
7 min
3 European nations break with U.S. and formally recognize an independent Palestine
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