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With SNAP benefits at risk, U.S. food banks prepare for surge in need
With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to their federal food benefits Saturday, food banks across the country are finding ways to help those in need.
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Time for an interstellar flyby! Meet 3i/ATLAS, a very old comet
Scientists are observing the skies as the comet 3i/ATLAS makes a close flyby of Earth.
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Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown
Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.
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The White House's East Wing has been demolished. Here's how Americans feel about it
The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for President Trump's ballroom. Americans outside "The People's House" share how they feel about the construction.
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Billboard Latin Music Awards crown Bad Bunny as the century's top artist
Last night's Billboard Latin Music awards honored Bad Bunny, who received the lifetime achievement award. When the legendary Rita Moreno handed it off, the moment was like the passing of a baton.
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Christmas in October? Hallmark unwraps holiday programming early
The Hallmark Channel is already decking the halls, rolling out its annual lineup of Christmas-themed movies even earlier this year.
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Humans of New York founder remembers Stephanie 'Tanqueray' Johnson
Stephanie "Tanqueray" Johnson made viral history on the Humans of New York Instagram account. She died at 81 years old recently.
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Green sea turtles no longer endangered as global population rebounds
Once endangered, the global green sea turtle population is rebounding, according to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Thrift store discovers jewelry donation has ancient roots
A thrift store in Canada was selling a collection of antique rings and medallions for about 20 US dollars when it learned the jewelry was from ancient times.
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'Really, really frustrating': Furloughed federal workers share their stories
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed because of the government shutdown. NPR's Morning Edition spoke with three of them about their experiences.