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When Israeli-Palestinian conflicts erupt, threats against U.S. Jews and Muslims surge
Surges in religious hate crimes in the U.S. historically follow conflicts between Israel and Palestinians. Extremism experts say the latest outbreak of U.S. violence may have more profound effects.
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America's Second City has come in first for an honor it might not want: rats
Pest control company Orkin says Chicago earned the top spot on its annual list of America's "rattiest" cities — beating out Los Angeles and New York, which came in second and third respectively.
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Meta sued by states claiming Instagram and Facebook fueled youth mental health crisis
More than two dozen states have sued Meta over allegations that its social media platforms can be addicting and violate consumer protection and child safety laws.
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Ukrainian veterans lobby Congress for continued support on the battlefield
NPR's A Martinez talks to Andriana Susak-Arekhta, senior sergeant in the Ukrainian armed forces and head of the Ukrainian Women Veteran Movement, about the case for continued U.S. support for Ukraine.
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Flag football goes from the nation's gym classes to the Olympics
Flag football will be one of the new sports in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The NFL hopes including the sport will increase the popularity of U.S. Football with a global audience.
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How will the dysfunctional race for House speaker affect next year's elections?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to former Ohio Congressman Steven Stivers about the stakes for next year's elections.
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House Republicans are considering 8 candidates for the top job
NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about the process involving eight different candidates for speaker, and if there's a front runner who can bring Republicans together
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A Colorado welder tried to pay a legal debt in coins — over 6,000 of them
A subcontractor had sued, and after mediation the welder was ordered to pay $23,500. An attorney declined to accept the delivery saying the office elevator couldn't lift more than 3,000 pounds.
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New report warns that beverages marketed as toddler formulas are not necessary
The report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says many of the products marketed as toddler "milks" or "formulas" are often not as healthy as they claim to be.
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Did you win a live iguana at the Apple Scrapple Festival in Delaware?
The Delaware Department of Agriculture says iguanas are not native to the state, and if released into the wild could cause ecological damage. If you no longer want the prize, contact the department.
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California mandates cursive handwriting instruction in elementary schools
More than a decade after it was phased out in most schools, elementary school students in California will begin learning cursive writing next year — thanks to a new law.
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NBA season kicks off Tuesday: It's Wemby-mania in San Antonio
The city of San Antonio and the Spurs are embracing the NBA's No. 1 draft pick, 7 foot 4 inch rookie Victor Wembanyama from France.