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World

Morning news brief

by A Martínez, Michel Martin

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Morning news brief

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Middle East

Harris asks Americans not to see the war in Gaza through a 'binary lens'

by Asma Khalid, A Martínez

3 min

Harris asks Americans not to see the war in Gaza through a 'binary lens'

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Politics

What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?

by Steve Inskeep

7 min

What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?

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Music

An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkley

by Phil Harrell

7 min

JOEY BERKLEY A Suite Life

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Sports

The Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics will officially kick off the Games

by Michel Martin

5 min

The Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics will officially kick off the Games

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World

French rail systems attacked ahead of Olympics opening

by Eleanor Beardsley

5 min

French rail systems attacked ahead of Olympics opening

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National

The Park Fire in Northern California is now the state’s largest this year

by Alec Stutson

2 min

The Park Fire in Northern California is now the state’s largest this year

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Business

'The Indicator from Planet Money': The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets

by Wailin Wong, Adrian Ma

3 min

'The Indicator from Planet Money': The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets

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Environment

Could you go a whole week without buying new plastic?

by Claire Murashima, A Martínez

4 min

Could you go a whole week without buying new plastic?

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Business

After more than a year of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike

by Mandalit del Barco

2 min

After more than a year of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike

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The Americas

The U.S. arrested a Mexican drug lord. Will it affect the cartel's business?

by Eyder Peralta, A Martínez

3 min

The U.S. arrested a Mexican drug lord. Will it affect the cartel's business?

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San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris poses for a portrait in San Francisco, Friday, June 18, 2004. Harris successfully challenged the incumbent San Francisco D.A. in 2003, after spending a number of years as a line prosecutor. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris poses for a portrait in San Francisco on June 18, 2004. Harris successfully challenged the incumbent San Francisco D.A. in 2003, and ran the office until her election as California Attorney General in 2010. MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/AP hide caption

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Politics

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

by Martin Kaste

4 min

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

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Business

After social-media complaints, Chipotle re-emphasizes generous portions

by Hosts

2 min

After social-media complaints, Chipotle re-emphasizes generous portions

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Sports

Thousands will line up along the River Seine to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

by Becky Sullivan, A Martínez

6 min

Thousands will line up along the River Seine to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

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StoryCorps

60 Years Later: The children of Freedom Summer look back on their experiences

by Jey Born

3 min

60 Years Later: The children of Freedom Summer look back on their experiences

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National

California is ordering state agencies to start clearing out homeless encampments

by Jennifer Ludden, A Martínez

3 min

California is ordering state agencies to start clearing out homeless encampments

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The Americas

Venezuelan voters go to the polls this weekend to elect a president

by Carrie Kahn

4 min

Venezuelan voters go to the polls this weekend to elect a president

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Jeeps are delivered to a dealership in Chicago on June 20, 2024. Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, reported disappointing earnings for the first half of 2024.

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Business

U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers

by Camila Domonoske

3 min

Automakers report earnings

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World

Morning news brief

Middle East

Harris asks Americans not to see the war in Gaza through a 'binary lens'

Politics

What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?

Music

JOEY BERKLEY A Suite Life

Sports

The Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics will officially kick off the Games

World

French rail systems attacked ahead of Olympics opening

National

The Park Fire in Northern California is now the state’s largest this year

Business

'The Indicator from Planet Money': The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets

Environment

Could you go a whole week without buying new plastic?

Business

After more than a year of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike

The Americas

The U.S. arrested a Mexican drug lord. Will it affect the cartel's business?

Politics

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Business

After social-media complaints, Chipotle re-emphasizes generous portions

Sports

Thousands will line up along the River Seine to watch the Olympics opening ceremony

StoryCorps

60 Years Later: The children of Freedom Summer look back on their experiences

National

California is ordering state agencies to start clearing out homeless encampments

The Americas

Venezuelan voters go to the polls this weekend to elect a president

Business

Automakers report earnings

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