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Jul 07, 2026
Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
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Jul 07, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about high-profile Democratic calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.
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Jul 07, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state level urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.
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Jul 07, 2026
Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.
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Jul 07, 2026
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, campaigned on freezing electricity rates in New Jersey. Six months into her term, can her campaign promises bring relief to the high cost of power in the Garden State?
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Jul 07, 2026
The Gold Rush lured hundreds of thousands of people to California and changed American history. It all started with a tiny gold flake.
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Jul 07, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Pastor Doug Wilson, who recently gave a sermon at the Pentagon, why he wants the U.S. to become a Christian theocracy.
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Jul 07, 2026
A hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has begun. The prosecution aims to show it has enough evidence for charges that could result in the death penalty.
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Jul 07, 2026
Egypt takes on World Cup defending champion Argentina Tuesday. Their success in making it to the round of 16 has electrified fans throughout the Middle East.
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Jul 07, 2026
Indian Gen Z protesters in Delhi, calling themselves "cockroaches" after a judge's insult, demand political and job reforms from Modi's government amid rising youth unemployment.
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Jul 07, 2026
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, the illusion of appeasing Trump has vanished—and Europe is being forced to take primary responsibility for its own defense.
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Jul 07, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield about the significance of Turkey hosting the NATO summit.
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Jul 07, 2026
President Trump's image on a limited-edition U.S. passport is drawing long lines from supporters -- and sharp criticism from detractors.
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Jul 06, 2026
A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.
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Jul 06, 2026
A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.
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Jul 06, 2026
Both parties used the Fourth of July holiday to pitch their vision for the country.
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Jul 06, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch, about President Trump's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Jul 06, 2026
The federal government has launched new tax-advantaged investment accounts called Trump Accounts, offering $1,000 of seed money for eligible newborns.
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Jul 06, 2026
France recorded its hottest June since records began in 1947, as a deadly heat wave drove temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) across much of the country.
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Jul 06, 2026
Philip Glass' symphony in tribute to Abraham Lincoln gets its long-awaited premiere with the Boston Symphony. Orchestra, after Glass pulled out of a planned performance at the Kennedy Center.
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Jul 06, 2026
Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.
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Jul 06, 2026
Long exempt from military service, some ultra-Orthodox Jews are serving in Israel's army, while others are arrested for dodging the draft and many more block highways in protest.
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Jul 06, 2026
A former Marine says in a new book that military veterans running for office can bring Washington the courage to work across party lines.
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Jul 06, 2026
A former Marine says in a new book that military veterans running for office can bring Washington the courage to work across party lines.
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Jul 06, 2026
The Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia has long drawn national attention as one of America's biggest open-air criminal drug markets. Amid the crime and poverty, activists have also created a thriving soccer culture, where World Cup passion is fierce.
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Jul 06, 2026
Some voters in Louisville. Kentucky have been voting given the wrong ballots in elections for several years. That's the result of an investigation by Louisville Public Media
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Jul 03, 2026
The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.
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Jul 03, 2026
Russia's economy is suffering from high inflation, an acute labor shortage and widespread fuel shortages amid sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
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Jul 03, 2026
Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
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Jul 03, 2026
Democrats are hoping they can win back the House majority this fall, but fighting within the party could complicate their plans.
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Jul 03, 2026
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.
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Jul 03, 2026
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.
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Jul 03, 2026
When the United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, it took ownership of the Pribilof islands, home to the Russian-American Company's commercial fur-seal enterprise — and to the Unangax^ people who were forced to harvest the seals as "wards of the state." Indigenous residents continued to live under government supervision until 1983, when Congress finally transferred local control of the Pribilof Islands to the Unangax^
people themselves. From Theo Greenly of Alaska Public
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Jul 03, 2026
The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, including Florida, have rolled them back.
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Jul 03, 2026
A father who lost his 18-year-old daughter in the flooding at Texas' Camp Mystic now advocates for greater protections at other camps for young people.
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Jul 03, 2026
A father who lost his 18-year-old daughter in the flooding at Texas' Camp Mystic now advocates for greater protections at other camps for young people.
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Jul 03, 2026
If you're looking to stay in this holiday weekend, NPR has a list of unsung TV shows worth watching, including a spy thriller, a British comedy and a therapy reality show.
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Jul 02, 2026
President Trump and his family took in more than $1 billion last year through crypto businesses, a federal filing released Wednesday revealed.
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Jul 02, 2026
NPR's A Martinez asks former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about President Trump's financial disclosure that showed he made over $1 billion from crypto businesses.
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Jul 02, 2026
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."
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Jul 02, 2026
Trump and his family took in over $1 billion in crypto earnings last year, Democratic Socialists pose challenge for Democratic party, U.S. defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup knockout round.
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Jul 02, 2026
President Trump visited the nation's newest presidential library in North Dakota on Wednesday. It honors the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. NPR received a tour of the new facility last week.
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Jul 02, 2026
Hiring has picked up in recent months. We'll find out this morning if that trend continued into June. The Labor Department is set to deliver its monthly update on employment and unemployment.
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Jul 02, 2026
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department said on Friday, as jobs growth slowed from the previous two months, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%.
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Jul 02, 2026
Iran enjoys an unexpected windfall as the U.S. lifts oil sanctions.
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Jul 02, 2026
As heatwaves sweep the country, NPR's A Martinez asks W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State University, how extreme heat affects humans.
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Jul 02, 2026
On Thursday, the Vatican formalized the excommunications and declared that the Society of St. Pius X had entered schism, breaking communion with the pope and the Catholic Church.
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Jul 02, 2026
In Venezuela, emergency crews - including a team from LA - are working tirelessly to reach those still missing after last week's earthquakes.
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Jul 02, 2026
A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to the majority in Congress.
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Jul 01, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch about how this term's Supreme Court decisions are reflected in President Trump's approach to his signature issues and executive power.
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Jul 01, 2026
Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.
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Jul 01, 2026
Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.
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Jul 01, 2026
President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.
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Jul 01, 2026
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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Jul 01, 2026
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.
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Jul 01, 2026
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that states can bar trans girls and women from participating in school sports teams. But states that choose to may also allow trans athletes to participate.
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Jul 01, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with acclaimed television showrunner and writer Mara Brock Akil about her debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne."
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Jul 01, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender man to represent the U.S. in international competition, about the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes.
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Jul 01, 2026
On its final day of its term, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order that tried to limit birthright citizenship but sided with the White House in many other disputes.
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Jul 01, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Trevor Potter, founder of Campaign Legal Center, about a Supreme Court decision allowing greater spending coordination between campaigns and party committees.
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Jun 30, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kim Wehle {WAIL-ee}, professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, about the Supreme Court's final decisions this term.
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Jun 30, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin discuss the final decisions of the Supreme Court's term with justice correspondents Carrie Johnson and Nina Totenberg and political correspondent Mara Liasson.
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Jun 30, 2026
The U.S. and Iran will resume peace talks Tuesday, as Lebanon faces pressure to rein in Hezbollah as a precondition for an Israeli withdrawal.
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Jun 30, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about the Trump administration's Iran briefing to lawmakers.
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Jun 30, 2026
Alaska's Supreme Court ordered that Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, must be included on the primary ballot for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. He will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August primary.
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Jun 30, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Princeton computer scientist Sayash Kapoor about his assertions that AI won't lead to mass layoffs.
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Jun 30, 2026
In Venezuela, the devastating twin earthquakes have left thousands sleeping on the street. Shelters are overflowing as relief efforts struggle to keep up.
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Jun 30, 2026
In Ituri, DR Congo's Ebola epicenter, overwhelmed clinics and a lack of protective gear leave health workers exposed as the outbreak spreads beyond control.
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Jun 30, 2026
The Iran war and high oil and gas prices have supercharged the adoption of renewables and EVs across the world. Some experts wonder if this year could be the peak of oil demand.
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Jun 30, 2026
More people are learning to coexist with black bears, as their habitat shrinks and they have more offspring.
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Jun 30, 2026
More people are learning to coexist with black bears, as their habitat shrinks and they have more offspring.
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Jun 30, 2026
The mountainous hills of Western North Carolina are welcoming athletes of a growing and dangerous sport -- downhill skateboarding.
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Jun 30, 2026
The mountainous hills of Western North Carolina are welcoming athletes of a growing and dangerous sport -- downhill skateboarding.
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Jun 30, 2026
The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on the president's order to end birthright citizenship today, after a blockbuster term of immigration rulings, including on TPS.
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Jun 30, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses recent Supreme Court decisions and what they reveal about how the Supreme Court views executive power with Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSblog.
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Jun 30, 2026
An infestation of toxic caterpillars has forced German authorities to close shady public green spaces as people seek relief from record-breaking heat
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Jun 29, 2026
The U.S. and Iran exchanged heated rhetoric and airstrikes in the region over the weekend, threatening a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations for a permanent end to the war.
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Jun 29, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S. and Iran.
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Jun 29, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S. and Iran.
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Jun 29, 2026
Europe's deadly, record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.
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Jun 29, 2026
A member of the pop band Maroon 5, P.J. Morton hasn't forgotten his roots in gospel music. He splits his influences down the middle on the new double-album, "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."
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Jun 29, 2026
A member of the pop band Maroon 5, PJ Morton hasn't forgotten his roots in gospel music. He splits his influences down the middle on the new double-album, "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."
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Jun 29, 2026
An ambitious program to start up new nuclear reactors is bearing fruit. But some are worried about safety shortcuts.
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Jun 29, 2026
The World Cup continues to thrill as the tournament has entered the knockout phase. No longer do goal differential or standings in the group stage matter. From now on, it's win or go home.
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Jun 29, 2026
A historically dry winter in many Western states has ranchers facing tough choices.
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Jun 29, 2026
Search and rescue efforts continue across Venezuela as worried families report nearly 70,000 people as missing.
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Jun 29, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sebastian Mocarquer with the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team about the search for earthquake survivors trapped under the rubble.
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Jun 29, 2026
Texas students will be required to read Bible passages and learn about the role of Christianity in the state's history under new reading lists and social studies curriculum approved on Friday
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Jun 29, 2026
Despite Australia promising tougher penalties for a world-first social media ban for children, a new study indicates that six months in, the policy has barely affected youth access.
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Jun 29, 2026
There's a new TikTok trend for dealing with PMS. People are taking a combination of two over-the-counter drugs: An allergy pill - like Claritin or Zyrtec and Pepcid AC, the heartburn medication. What's the science behind this surprising trend?
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Jun 26, 2026
After earthquakes shattered much of the capital in Venezuela, Project Hope's Cesar Jimenez says rescue crews are racing to save hundreds trapped as international aid arrives and hospitals struggle to cope.
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Jun 26, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Cesar Jimenez, an aid worker with Project Hope in Venezuela, which is responding to the aftermath of this week's earthquakes.
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Jun 26, 2026
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
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Jun 26, 2026
In the new comedy "The Invite," a couple on the brink of splitting up throws a dinner party for a mysterious couple living nearby. NPR's A Martinez speaks with actor and director Olivia Wilde.
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Jun 26, 2026
The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Organizers say there's nothing partisan about celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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Jun 26, 2026
The massive state fair underway on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump campaign-style rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Is this Great American State Fair for everyone?
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Jun 26, 2026
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible — and controversial — ongoing deployment to the city.
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Jun 26, 2026
National Guard troops have become a highly visible -- and controversial -- feature of life in Washington, D.C. Several Democratic governors have sent more guard members ahead of America 250 events.
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Jun 26, 2026
Excitement over the World Cup is giving soccer players at Historically Black Colleges and Universities a chance to highlight their teams and gain support.
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Jun 26, 2026
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., tell NPR's Michel Martin they want to force into law a housing bill President Trump has refused to sign.
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