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Brazil's new leftist government attempts to crack down on illegal gold mining
More than half of Brazil's exported gold is believed to come from illegal mining which destroys the Amazon and Indigenous lands. The government is cracking down on a system ripe for abuse.
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A preview of Biden's meeting with his Chinese counterpart in California
It's been a year since President Biden and China's Xi Jinping met face to face. We look at the national security and economic issues on the line for Wednesday's meeting.
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It's likely House Republicans will need Democrats' help to avoid government shutdown
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the looming government shutdown.
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Israel claims it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital
Israel's military says it's asking everyone at hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate in its pursuit of Hamas. The hospitals are in dire conditions, and staff on the ground say patients are dying.
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Central Perk Coffeehouse from TV's 'Friends' opens a permanent location in Boston
The café is an homage to the series and just like the show features an oversized orange couch. Some of the coffee items include: We Were on a Coffee Break dark roast and Oh My GAWD! cold brew.
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What would happen if Congress stripped $14 billion from the IRS's budget?
The IRS has been underfunded for decades. The lack of money makes things harder for regular taxpayers. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Vanessa Williamson of the Brookings institution.
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron is back in U.K. politics
Now that Cameron has been named foreign minister, in a cabinet reshuffle, what does that suggest about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's vision of governance?
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'The Marvels' earned a disappointing $47 million in it opening weekend
The Marvels crashed at the box office. What does this mean for the franchise?
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Israeli military veteran sounds the alarm about Israel's occupation of Palestinians
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Ori Givati, a former Israeli tank commander, about the increase in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
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Protesters turned out across Paris to denounce a rise in antisemitism
More than 100,000 people turned out on Sunday to express solidarity with French Jews, the largest Jewish community in Europe. France also has Europe's largest Muslim population.
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Hospitals and medical centers in Gaza are caught up in a war zone
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Zaher Sahloul of the medical aid charity MedGlobal about the status of his staff in Gaza, and the conditions for patients in hospitals there.
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As Portland's teacher strike goes on, parents are in a bind to find childcare
Some 45,000 students in Oregon's largest school district have been out of school for over a week as teachers continue their strike. How are parents coping?