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Week in politics: GOP nominee's alleged online comments rock N.C. governor's race
Turmoil in the North Carolina gubernatorial race could have serious implications for the presidential race. Plus, Georgia poll workers may have to hand-count ballots in November.
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A bodyguard battles a ChatGPT-wielding supervillain in 'We Solve Murders'
A bodyguard, her retired cop father-in-law, a series of questionable deaths, and a villain who's using ChatGPT: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Richard Osman about his new book, "We Solve Murders."
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The College Football Travel Guy shares his favorite campus dairy shops
Joshua Sims, social media's College Football Travel Guy, tells NPR's Scott Simon about some of his favorite college creameries.
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SpaceX conducts the first civilian spacewalk
The first civilians walked in space this week on a mission conducted by the company SpaceX. They wore spacesuits designed by the company that resembled those worn in the earliest space flights.
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Biden discusses long range missiles for Ukraine with British PM
President Biden met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday to discuss whether Ukraine should be allowed to use missiles that could reach deep into Russian territory.
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Week in politics: Trump refuses future debates, elevates Laura Loomer
President Trump shuts down possibility of a second refusal to debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, why Republicans want Trump to distance himself from social media personality Laura Loomer.
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Highlights from the Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto Film Festival often predicts box office hits and award winners. NPR's Scott Simon talks with critic Siddhant Adlakha about some of this year's highlights.
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San Marino, a country of just over 33,000 people, has a rare international soccer win
San Marino has trounced Liechtenstein, its first international soccer win in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon has details.
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Georgia officials charge 14-year-old alleged school shooter as an adult
The school shooting this week in Georgia raises many questions about how the criminal justice system handles cases where minors commit capital crimes.
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The latest jobs report could guide the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
This week's jobs report offered a mixed picture of the strength of the U.S. job market. That's a challenge for the Federal Reserve as it tries to decide how aggressively to cut interest rates.