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Politics

Politics chat: Some Democrats are calling for Biden to step down

by Mara Liasson, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Politics chat: Some Democrats are calling for Biden to step down

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Europe

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take over as Secretary General of NATO

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take over as Secreatary General of NATO

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Europe

France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority

by Eleanor Beardsley, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority

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National

Support for a recall grows in Oakland amidst mounting frustration with the mayor

by Annelise Finney

3 min

Support for a recall grows in Oakland amidst mounting frustration with the mayor

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Culture

A day off the grid, from a finalist of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

by Student Podcast Challenge

6 min

A day off the grid, from a finalist of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

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Culture

X's (formerly Twitter's) unlikely star says goodbye and shares tips for spreading joy

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

X's (formerly Twitter's) unlikely star says goodbye and shares tips for spreading joy

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Sunday Puzzle: Fill in the blank with these 'EE' and 'OO' words

by Will Shortz

6 min

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Area chart showing the number of states with laws that limit youth access to gender-affirming care. The number increases dramatically in 2023 — from three states to 22 states — and ends with 25 states in June of 2024.

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Shots - Health News

In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

by Selena Simmons-Duffin, Hilary Fung

4 min

In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

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Books

NPR staffers share their favorite fiction of 2024 so far

by Lauren Migaki, Elissa Nadworny, Rebecca Harlan, Hafsa Fathima, Christina Cala

5 min

NPR staffers share their favorite fiction of 2024 so far

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Climate

Florida's warmer temperatures cause damage while its lawmakers downplay climate change

by Ayesha Rascoe

10 min

Florida's warmer temperatures cause damage even as its lawmakers deny climate change

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National

Harris faces the pressure at public appearances after Biden's poor debate performance

by Deepa Shivaram, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Harris faces the pressure at public appearances after Biden's poor debate performance

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Europe

Ukraine stalled a strong Russian offensive, with help from Western allies

by Joanna Kakissis

4 min

Ukraine stalled a strong Russian offensive, with help from Western allies

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National

Conservatives in red states turn their attention to ending no-fault divorce laws

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Conservatives in red states turn their attention to ending no-fault divorce laws

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National

With a possible second Trump term looming, some DACA recipients are taking risks

by Eric Whitney, Halle Zander

3 min

With a possible second Trump term looming, some DACA recipients are taking risks

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Health

A Florida activist is installing 'period pantries' for menstrual products

by Stephanie Colombini

2 min

A Florida activist is installing 'period pantries' for menstrual products

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Culture

An inside look at the Navajo weaving tradition, passed down through generations

by Eric Whitney, Chris Clements

5 min

An inside look at the Navajo weaving tradition, passed down through generations

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Music Interviews

Raul Malo of The Mavericks on the band's new album, 'Moon & Stars'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Raul Malo of The Mavericks on the band's new album, 'Moon & Stars'

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Politics

Politics chat: Some Democrats are calling for Biden to step down

Europe

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take over as Secreatary General of NATO

Europe

France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority

National

Support for a recall grows in Oakland amidst mounting frustration with the mayor

Culture

A day off the grid, from a finalist of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

Culture

X's (formerly Twitter's) unlikely star says goodbye and shares tips for spreading joy

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Fill in the blank with these 'EE' and 'OO' words

Shots - Health News

In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

Books

NPR staffers share their favorite fiction of 2024 so far

Climate

Florida's warmer temperatures cause damage even as its lawmakers deny climate change

National

Harris faces the pressure at public appearances after Biden's poor debate performance

Europe

Ukraine stalled a strong Russian offensive, with help from Western allies

National

Conservatives in red states turn their attention to ending no-fault divorce laws

National

With a possible second Trump term looming, some DACA recipients are taking risks

Health

A Florida activist is installing 'period pantries' for menstrual products

Culture

An inside look at the Navajo weaving tradition, passed down through generations

Music Interviews

Raul Malo of The Mavericks on the band's new album, 'Moon & Stars'

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