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July 11, 2026
Defense casts doubt on DNA evidence as weeklong Charlie Kirk hearing ends
Five days of evidence and witness testimony in a Provo courtroom ended without a trial date. Both sides will submit written briefs to Fourth...
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July 10, 2026
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s passengers dispute ICE’s account of his fatal shooting, their attorney says
The three passengers were detained by ICE after Tuesday’s shooting in Houston, which the federal agency has characterized as an act of self-...
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July 10, 2026
17 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or enforcement operations, Mexico says, announcing legal action
The move comes after an ICE agent fatally shot 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an enforcement operation in Houst...
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July 10, 2026
What Xbox's layoffs, massive reboot says about the gaming industry
Microsoft plans to reduce Xbox by 3,200 jobs over the next fiscal year, calling it “the most significant restructuring in Xbox history.” Whi...
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July 10, 2026
Patriot Place turns into Little Casablanca for final World Cup game in Foxborough
Spirits were high among Moroccan fans as the Atlas Lions prepared for a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinals against France's Les Bleus.
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July 10, 2026
He wished ‘he hadn’t done it,’ roommate of Charlie Kirk’s accused killer says on video
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, admitted to the murder in messages read aloud to a cour...
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July 9, 2026
Exclusive: Harris County DA says his office is investigating fatal ICE shooting in Houston
There have been widespread calls for an independent investigation since the Tuesday shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal im...
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July 9, 2026
Boston and Revere hold watch parties for France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal in Foxborough
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
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July 9, 2026
Prosecutors focus on the hours after Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer turned himself in
Although no new evidence was introduced Wednesday, there was plenty of spirited back and forth on the admissibility of an interview with acc...
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July 9, 2026
The World Cup gave Seattle a boost. Its CID? Not so much
Seattle hosted its last World Cup match this week. In the lead-up to the games, there was a lot of focus on the financial win it would be fo...
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July 9, 2026
The World Cup is bringing LA's Norwegians together. You can row with them too
Norway’s historic World Cup performance has brought together Southern California’s relatively small, but spirited Norwegian community
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July 8, 2026
African teams are making World Cup history, 60 years after boycotting
In 1966, all of Africa’s national soccer teams boycotted the World Cup after FIFA refused to give the continent a guaranteed spot in the tou...
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July 8, 2026
Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was working his way through the process of obtaining legal...
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July 8, 2026
Investigator details surveillance of Tyler Robinson on the day Charlie Kirk was shot
Surveillance footage, DNA evidence and the debate about the line between religious and political views dominated day two of the pretrial hea...
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July 8, 2026
With Mexico and the U.S. out of the World Cup, who should their fans support now?
Soccer skills, admiration of a star player, positions on colonialism and even ancestral heritage play a part in the decision.
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July 8, 2026
Short Wave
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot...
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July 7, 2026
ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during ‘targeted enforcement operation’
A spokesperson for the federal agency alleged that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, whom ICE identified as a Mexican man without legal status in the...
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July 7, 2026
A switch to school buses prompted Scottish soccer fans to donate to Mass. charity
Scottish soccer fans have left another gift to the region: a $15,000 donation to a charity administered by the Massachusetts Teachers Associ...
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July 7, 2026
FDNY evacuates Midtown tower undergoing residential conversion
Emergency responders arrived at the scene Tuesday morning after a call reported that bricks were falling from the 38-story former Pfizer hea...
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July 7, 2026
Despite the all-clear on Guam, Northern Marianas, officials say hazards remain
Seas on all islands remain dangerous, and on Rota, debris and structural damage pose problems. Meanwhile, forecasters are keeping an eye on...
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July 7, 2026
Heartbreak in Seattle as Team USA ends World Cup run
The U.S. men’s national team - and all of their fans - will have to wait at least four more years for another shot. On Monday night, Team US...
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July 7, 2026
Weeklong Charlie Kirk case hearing opens with videos, testimony about a ‘sniper pad’
This week’s hearing in Provo is focused on determining whether the state has enough evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with th...
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July 7, 2026
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Go face to face with the person of the moment. NPR’s Newsmakers brings the biggest names in politics, business, sports, arts, and culture ou...
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July 7, 2026
Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get...
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July 6, 2026
Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say
In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number o...
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July 6, 2026
This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.
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July 6, 2026
Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law...
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July 6, 2026
Platner denies sexual assault allegations, but says he will asses 'best path forward'
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by...
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July 6, 2026
Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 22 people. The attacks exposed gaps in the country's air defenses...
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July 6, 2026
Here's what to know about the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side
So far 18 cases have been reported and no deaths.
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July 6, 2026
'Alice and Steve' might be a mess — but it's also too fun to stop watching
This British comedy on Hulu centers on two 50-something best friends who turn on each other after he gets involved with her 26-year-old daug...
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July 6, 2026
NY man sues DHS after agents tracked him for sending an email to the head of ICE
Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former h...
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July 6, 2026
Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973
"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.
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July 6, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's st...
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July 6, 2026
Inside Manhattan DA Bragg's effort to prosecute police accused of abusing power
In 2025, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Police Accountability Unit secured convictions against four officers, a spokesperson said.
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July 6, 2026
Heavy rain snarls travel around New York, New Jersey
Multiple waves of heavy rain and storms are expected to continue through Monday night and could produce total rainfall up to 3 inches, with...
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July 6, 2026
One of the Bronx's oldest subway stations gets a $123M makeover after years of delays
South Bronx locals said the MTA's renovation at the 149th Street-Grand Concourse subway station is long overdue.
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July 6, 2026
These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and t...
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July 6, 2026
Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administrati...
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July 6, 2026
Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, study finds
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 c...
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July 6, 2026
Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casser...
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July 6, 2026
Philip Glass' new symphony premieres at Tanglewood after Kennedy Center cancellation
Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the...
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July 6, 2026
Ayatollah's funeral procession begins in Iran
Iran begins the funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February.
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July 6, 2026
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.
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July 6, 2026
The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him...
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July 6, 2026
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense....
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July 6, 2026
Boston-area soccer bars are winning this World Cup — and hope to keep the streak going
While the World Cup matches have provided lots of highs and lows for fans, it's been nothing but up for businesses in Greater Boston. Fans h...
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July 6, 2026
Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexi...
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July 6, 2026
Islands remain under typhoon warning, governor will conduct initial damage assessment on Tuesday
Preliminary data show all four islands had typhoon-force winds.
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July 6, 2026