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Former Mexican Defense Secretary Arrested In The U.S. On Drug-Trafficking Charges
U.S. authorities have arrested Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, a former Mexican defense secretary, on charges of international drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Pandemic Thins Out Savings Of Unemployed Americans
Many unemployed Americans have had to tap into their savings to pay bills. Hopes for a new pandemic relief bill before the election are fading, and those savings for many are largely exhausted.
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'Black Sun' Offers A Fantasy Set In Ancient Pre-Columbian Americas
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Rebecca Roanhorse about her new book, Black Sun, which takes inspiration from ancient pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations.
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Weather, Football And Politics: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. On Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin's Democratic lieutenant governor, reflects on the recent surge of coronavirus cases in his state and talks about how it's preparing for what comes next.
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A Disturbing Twinkie That Has, So Far, Defied Science
A Twinkie stored in a basement for eight years has been transformed by fungi, giving scientists something unusual to ponder and probe.
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Landmark Court Ruling In Japan Holds Government Accountable For 2011 Nuclear Meltdown
Japan's government is appealing a landmark court ruling that holds it responsible for failing to prevent the worst nuclear accident in the country's history and orders it to pay damages to victims.
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Twitter And Facebook Limit Access To A 'New York Post' Story On Biden's Son
Twitter and Facebook limited the reach of an article with unconfirmed claims about Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, experts warn that social media platforms are full of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
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What's The Future Of The Petrochemical Industry In The U.S.?
For a decade, growing American gas production has fueled a boom in petrochemical plants. There are big plans for more of them in Appalachia, but some wonder if the pandemic will crush them.
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Saudi Arabia And Iranian-Backed Rebels Swap Over 1,000 Prisoners In Yemen
Yemen is often dubbed the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This week Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed rebels who have been fighting there have exchanged prisoners in the largest swap there to date.
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Water Or A Sports Drink? These Brain Cells May Decide Which One We Crave
Scientists have identified specialized brain cells that create two distinct kinds of thirst. Some of the cells respond to a need for water alone, while others produce a craving for water and salt.
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What To Expect From Major League Baseball Playoffs
Four teams are left in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Atlanta Braves lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0, and the Tampa Bay Rays could sweep the Houston Astros.
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Hong Kong Residents Are Getting Political Asylum In The U.S.
Hong Kong residents are seeking — and being granted — asylum in the United States as the region's limited autonomy disappears under Chinese control.