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House Speaker Johnson calls for early summer recess to avoid vote on Epstein files
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home early for their summer recess to avoid dragging out a fight within the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
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Morning news brief
House to start summer recess early to avoid Epstein files vote, Trump deflects on Epstein probe with accusations about Obama, Columbia disciplines over 70 students for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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Eva Victor discusses her new film, 'Sorry, Baby'
"Sorry, Baby" is a quiet, quirky film about life before and after a sexual assault. NPR speaks with Eva Victor, actor, writer and director, about bringing humor to such a serious topic.
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AFP news agency says its journalists in Gaza are at risk of starving to death
AFP's global news director Phil Chetwynd says the French news service's journalists in Gaza are at risk of starving to death. The agency is struggling to get those journalists out of Gaza.
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Video of Florida deputy punching Black man during traffic stop prompts investigation
The sheriff's office in Jacksonville, Fla., is investigating a traffic stop where a deputy punched a Black driver in the face while in his car. The driver's video of his arrest surfaced on Sunday.
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Texas Legislature to discuss emergency preparedness measures following deadly floods
The Texas Legislature will start discussions Wednesday on emergency preparedness and warning systems following the deadly floods on July 4 that killed at least 135 people.
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How NPR's college podcast winner overcame his fears and inspired listeners worldwide
A college student shares how his award-winning podcast about his rare mental health condition has connected him to a new community and opened him up to new opportunities.
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As many shorebird populations decline, the American oystercatcher is rebounding
Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success story.
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DOJ wants to question Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department has asked Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a meeting as it looks to make new inroads into what had been a closed investigation.
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Trump administration calls for more info to be released related to Jeffrey Epstein
What's the chance that new information comes out regarding Jeffrey Epstein? NPR speaks with Elliot Williams, former deputy assistant attorney general at the DOJ during the Obama administration.
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DHS plans to use military bases in New Jersey and Indiana to detain immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security plans to use military bases in New Jersey and Indiana to detain immigrants amid its broader crackdown.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres says Democrats should pursue redistricting to counter Texas GOP
NPR speaks with U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y, who says Democrats should pursue redistricting in blue states in response to Texas Republicans who are making the same effort.