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July 31, 2025
Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality
After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this coming Septembe...
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July 31, 2025
An MMA fighter Trump hosted at the White House loses appeal in his rape case
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used to be the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. President Trump, a UFC fan, hosted him...
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July 31, 2025
What Leikeli47 hid behind her mask
On the heels of her new, independent album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only, the artist speaks candidly about the mask that once...
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July 31, 2025
In reversal, Defense Department will continue providing crucial satellite weather data
About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will...
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July 31, 2025
A dentist gets life in prison for killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes
James Craig was convicted of fatally poisoning his wife of 23 years and trying to cover his tracks by asking his cellmate to kill the lead i...
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July 31, 2025
The Democratic Party is still trying to figure out its message after 2024's defeat
Facing low approval rates, after last year's electoral losses, the Democratic Party is working to figure out its strategy ahead of the 2026...
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July 31, 2025
Tune into a mini-concert with U.S. Girls
The Toronto-based pop group, led by Meghan Remy, performs songs from its latest album, Scratch It.
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July 31, 2025
Trump announces 90-days extension of prior trade deal with Mexico
President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a Deal with Mexic...
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July 31, 2025
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria's Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights...
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July 31, 2025
High Noon is recalling some vodka seltzers mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks
Some beach variety packs of High Noon hard seltzers included canned cocktails mislabeled as blue raspberry Celsius energy drinks. The affect...
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July 31, 2025
Chef Kenji Lopéz-Alt serves up a nourishing recipe of food and music
The renowned chef, New York Times food writer and YouTube sensation has a penchant for combining meals and music.
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July 31, 2025
What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out
Congress approved the clawing back of $7.9 billion in foreign aid pledges. Who ends up losing out
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July 31, 2025
What Trump's threat to tariff Russia's trade partners means for India
President Trump said India would pay the price for buying Russian oil and military equipment. Here is a look at how India, with one of Asia'...
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July 31, 2025
Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ acceptance
Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U.S. But his journey to the priesthood took him by surpris...
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July 31, 2025
The Fed holds interest rates steady. And, Texas releases bid for new redistricting map
The Federal Reserve voted yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite the president calling for lower rates. And, Texas Republicans pro...
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July 31, 2025
'The Naked Gun,' a dazzling documentary, and more in theaters this week
Liam Neeson plays the detective Frank Drebin, Jr. in a Naked Gun reboot that piles on the jokes. Meanwhile, a stunning documentary explores...
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July 31, 2025
Not enough money for retirement? NPR wants to hear from you
Many adults over age 50 either have no retirement savings or worry they won't be able to support themselves during their post-working years....
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July 31, 2025
What works about road trip movies centered on women?
NPR's Pien Huang, Avery Keatley and Bob Mondello explore what works about road trip movies centered on women.
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July 31, 2025
Christian refugees caught in crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious persecution, includi...
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July 31, 2025
The transformative power of keeping a daily journal
In a new book, writer Suleika Jaouad explains why journaling is a form of alchemy — and offers tips on how to reignite your practice if you'...
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July 31, 2025
Sen. Alex Padilla says Republicans want to 'rig' midterms with redistricting plan
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., discusses why he believes Trump and the Republican Party are scrambling to redistrict before the 2026 midterms...
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July 31, 2025
Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and possibly Britain
Both countries said they would make the formal announcement at the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
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July 31, 2025
Brown University strikes agreement with White House to restore lost federal funding
Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations in a deal with the Trump administration that resto...
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July 31, 2025
What makes a tsunami — and what to do if one comes
Several factors help determine whether a given earthquake will generate a dangerous tsunami, but the process is not yet fully understood.
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July 30, 2025
Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. The unsolved mystery and his legend endure.
Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. What happened remains a mystery as Hoffa's legend has grown. There have been books and hit m...
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July 30, 2025
England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero
Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.
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July 30, 2025
Automakers are eating the cost of tariffs
Last quarter, tariffs cost the auto industry billions of dollars. So far, that's come out of profits instead of being passed along to buyers...
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July 30, 2025
Celebrate World Photography Day by showing NPR the coolest shot you've ever captured
World Photography Day is celebrated on Aug. 19 to celebrate the storytelling behind photos. This year, NPR wants to hear the story behind yo...
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July 30, 2025
Tyler, The Creator debuts atop the charts, while Ozzy surges posthumously
This week on the Billboard albums chart, Tyler, The Creator's Don't Tap the Glass charts at No. 1 and Ozzy Osbourne's The Essential Ozzy Osb...
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July 30, 2025
Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims
Republicans in the Texas House have released a proposed new redistricting map that seeks to fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to fi...
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July 30, 2025
A tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, with waves hitting the U.S. West Coast
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East is sending tsunami waves to Hawaii, Alaska, California and Oregon. More countries,...
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July 30, 2025
Trump dashes hopes of a trade deal with India by Aug. 1, announcing 25% tariffs
President Trump said he would pose an additional penalty on India for its trade relations with Russia, which Trump is trying to pressure ove...
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July 30, 2025
Greetings from Khartoum, Sudan, where those with the least offer their guests the most
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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July 30, 2025
The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter -- but tariffs skew picture
The U.S. economy grew this spring after a slowdown earlier this year. A report from the Commerce Department shows the nation's GDP grew at...
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July 30, 2025
How Iowa's governor is working to address child care
One of the key priorities for Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds is to make child care more accessible for families.
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July 30, 2025
UK may recognize a Palestinian state. And, EPA proposes removing pollution limits
The United Kingdom says it will recognize a Palestinian state in September if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. And, in a win for...
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July 30, 2025
Dozens of state laws take aim at food dyes, amid a wave support for MAHA
Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult...
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July 30, 2025
Trump keeps pressuring the Fed to cut rates. Here's why its independence matters
Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target...
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July 30, 2025
Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make...
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July 30, 2025
Three fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce
The DOJ has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues a...
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July 30, 2025
Despite grand claims, a new report shows noncitizen voting hasn't materialized
New research confirms what election experts have said all along: Noncitizen voting occasionally happens but in minuscule numbers, and not in...
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July 30, 2025
Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild
The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took...
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July 30, 2025
Researchers find that songbirds sometimes get 'divorced'
A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons.
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July 30, 2025
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but a rate cut is possible in September. President Trump has...
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July 30, 2025
India says it killed militants behind the deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir
Three months after militants killed 26 tourists at a scenic meadow in the Himalayas, India said on Tuesday that its security forces had foun...
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July 30, 2025
Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court
The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove as a federal appeals court judge as Republicans dismissed whistleblower complaints about...
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July 30, 2025
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students over campus protests
The settlement comes after Jewish students and a professor argued their civil rights were violated when pro-Palestinian protesters blocked a...
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July 30, 2025
The NTSB is set to hold a hearing on the DCA midair collision. Here's what to know
The January midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people, is the topic of a three-day investigati...
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July 30, 2025
8.8-magnitude earthquake sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East Wednesday, causing a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and setting of...
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July 29, 2025