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Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods
Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities. Overwhelmingly, however, people opposed President Trump's takeover of the city with federal agents and National Guard troops.
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Taylor Swift to release her 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on Oct. 3
Taylor Swift is entering a new era with "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift loves to surprise fans with her album rollouts, and this one is no different.
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Four years after Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, life for many has worsened
It's been four since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly.
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Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos
World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.
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Former U.S. Capitol Police officer discusses Trump's crackdown on Washington, D.C.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn about President Trump's crackdown and deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
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Morning news brief
White House tempers expectations of a breakthrough during Trump-Putin summit, advocates fear Trump's crackdown in D.C. will put many homeless people behind bars, U.S. core inflation remains high.
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Committee to Protect Journalists CEO discusses killing of journalists in Gaza
NPR speaks with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, about the targeted killing of six journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif.
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Research team identifies oldest known supermassive black hole
A research team at the University of Texas at Austin's Cosmic Frontier Center have identified the oldest known supermassive black hole.
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With replay review and 'robot umps,' who is still trying to become an MLB umpire?
Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been transformed by technology. But none of that has deterred aspiring umpires.
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Letitia James' lawyer discusses DOJ investigation into New York attorney general
The Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. NPR speaks to James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who calls it a "dangerous escalation."
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Advocates fear Trump's crackdown in D.C. will put many homeless people behind bars
The White House says people living on the street in Washington, D.C., can avoid jail by going to a shelter. Homeless advocates say there aren't enough shelter beds.
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DOJ faces off against entire Maryland federal bench on Wednesday
The Justice Department has sued the entire federal bench in Maryland over a dispute related to deportations. Both sides are due in court in Baltimore for a hearing on Wednesday.
