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With warming waters, anglers reconsider their approach to trout fishing
Western Montana is a mecca for trout fishing. But trout need cold water to thrive, and the scorching temperatures are warming waters -- causing some anglers to rethink their approach to the sport.
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The satirical newspaper 'The Onion' is back in print — really
The satirical newspaper is now available in physical form for the first time since it stopped printing in 2013 because of a drop in paper ad sales.
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'Indicator from Planet Money': Big banks aren't interested in your savings account
Major banks are paying out more in interest on some deposits. The team at "The Indicator from Planet Money" digs into why big banks aren’t paying you much interest on your plain savings account.
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Democrats and their wardrobes have become a thing at the convention
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Rachel Tashjian of "The Washington Post" about fashion choices at the Democratic National Convention.
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Venezuela continues crackdown on opposition as U.S. considers more diplomatic efforts
Leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia are trying to mediate the standoff between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponents as weeks of mass protests and arrests continue.
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Female governors tell Julia Louis-Dreyfus the advantages of being underestimated
Actress Julia Louis Dreyfus — of "Veep" and "Seinfeld" fame — hosted a roundtable with Democratic female governors at the DNC to discuss the importance of women in state leadership.
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Morning news brief
Harris running mate Tim Walz headlined third night of DNC. Kamala Harris' address will outline her vision for the country. Canada's two main railways and unionized employees are at a contract impasse.
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Guitarist for indie rock group The National composes classical music album
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Bryce Dessner, a member of the rock band The National, about his classical music debut. The album -- "Solos" -- comes out Friday on Sony Classical.
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Survey results: Teens don't feel challenged in school and feel unprepared for future
A new survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation finds Gen Zers optimistic about their futures -- but also feeling unprepared and disengaged at school.
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Search teams scour waters along Italy’s southwestern shore, where a luxury yacht sank
Six people are known to be missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, and Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife.
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What does Ukraine’s incursion into Russia say about a so-called 'red line'?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary Evelyn Farkas, now at the McCain Institute, about Ukraine's incursion into Russia, and implications for U.S. and allied policy.
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The Obamas use their speeches to the Democratic National Convention to excite voters
Michelle Obama urged Democrats to do all they can to win. Barack Obama asked delegates to “listen” to voters who aren’t ready yet. VP nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addresses the DNC Wednesday night.