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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Federal government invests $7 billion in solar energy for low-income households
Researchers see solar power as a tool for reducing planet-heating pollution and alleviating poverty.
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Swing state voters share who they're supporting in the 2024 presidential election
Zoila Sánchez is a real estate agent from Las Vegas, Nevada, and Donna Kowalczyk is a retired part-time hair stylist from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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Phoenix moves to provide cold water to combat record heat
Phoenix's efforts to end setting new records for the number of heat-related deaths each year include providing sources of cold water in public places.
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Buddhist temple in Seoul uses DJ to attract new members
Churches, temples and monasteries are closing their doors, as people in many countries are turning away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea.
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Farmworkers face hunger crisis
Many farmworkers responsible for the country’s agricultural bounty cannot afford to feed their families.
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Fighting for the future of LA’s Little Tokyo
Los Angeles' Little Tokyo has been a gathering spot for Japanese Americans for 140 years. But now, it’s at risk of being lost.
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Analyzing the accuracy of immigration claims made on Tuesday night's RNC stage
The hot-button topic of immigration took center stage at night two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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The little-known history of Annie Fisher and her famous beaten biscuits
Despite the barriers brought by the Jim Crow era, Fisher built a million-dollar empire with her famous beaten biscuits, which grew in popularity far beyond her hometown of Columbia, Missouri.
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Aircraft production slowdown leads to airliner job cuts
Boeing has pledged safety over speed in fulfilling aircraft deliveries, after numerous technical mishaps. But the production delays have hurt air carriers, particularly Southwest.
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What to know about Trump's foreign policy proposals
A Trump administration could remake U.S. foreign policy.
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What the Republican platform says about health care
The Republican Party is walking back calls to cut Medicare and pass broad national abortion restrictions in its official policy platform released at the national convention Monday night.
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Special counsel to appeal documents case dismissal
Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment was improper and unlawful.