Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Episodes
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How to see the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower comes this time every year and is set to peak late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
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Ukraine launches surprise incursion into Russia, risking the defense of its own territory
A Russian general said around 1,000 troops and dozens of armored vehicles crossed the country’s northeastern border.
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Olympic update: Wrestling rumbles and track triumphs
The U.S. struck gold twice on the track Tuesday night.
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'Our History is the Future' explores lessons from Indigenous resistance for today's water crises
In the book, author Nick Estes tells stories of past Indigenous acts of resistance and how that resistance has lessons for the growing global water crisis.
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Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast and strands residents in Savannah, Georgia
Firefighters used boats to evacuate people in Savannah, Georgia, as historic floodwaters rose throughout the Southeast.
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How people use digital devices to increase productivity
Social media constantly distracts us, but some people are using it to increase focus.
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EPA bans use of herbicide DCPA citing serious health impacts
In a statement, one EPA administrator called the herbicide, known as DCPA, “so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately.”
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Whether Vance or Walz, a veteran could be the next vice president
The Republican and Democratic picks for vice president don’t agree on much, but they do have at least one thing in common: They are both U.S. military veterans.
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'Squad' member Cori Bush defeated in MO primary by opponent backed by pro-Israel groups
Pro-Israel groups had been sharply critical of Bush's statements about Israel's war in Gaza and financially backed Bush's opponent in order to oust her from Congress.
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In 'Feeding Ghosts,' Tessa Hulls explores China's Cultural Revolution
Hull's grandmother and mother were refugees from Communist China. Her grandmother had repeated mental breakdowns, which caused Tessa's mother to be a caretaker from a very young age.
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Venezuela's Maduro says he won the presidential election. Election analysis says otherwise
In Venezuela, the government has announced it is launching a criminal probe into the country's opposition leaders. It's the latest move in leader Nicolas Maduro's strategy to crush protests that have erupted over disputed election results.
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In early America, childlessness was a virtue for politicians
Vice president hopeful J.D. Vance has pretty strong opinions about childless adults.