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The Nobel Prize committee announces the 2023 laureate of the Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi of Iran, currently imprisoned, for her efforts to ensure human rights for women.
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Philippines dam aims to solve water shortage exacerbated by climate change
A dam being built in the Philippines to mitigate an impending water shortage is drawing controversy, and highlighting the disjointed conversation about development in the country.
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Historian Heather Cox Richardson puts House speaker's ouster into perspective
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the state of our democracy following this week's unprecedented removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Pakistan orders undocumented migrants out of the country by Nov. 1.
Migrant's who don't leave by the deadline will have their property and assets seized, and face arrest and deportation. NPR's A Martinez talks to journalist Ahmed Quraishi about the crackdown.
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Candidates for speaker of the House are beginning to emerge
The race is on to find a new speaker of the House. So far, there are two candidates: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
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It's hard for consumers who aren't tech savvy to access digital coupons
Digital coupons may be difficult for some consumers to get if they don't have smart phones or the internet. Consumer advocates say that means only the tech savvy can save on deals.
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After nearly 3 decades a suspect is charged in Tupac Shakur's murder
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was shot to death on the Las Vegas strip, a well-known suspect has been charged with his murder, and is set to appear in court Wednesday.
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Vatican meeting considers topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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3 decades of debate: What category does 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' fall into?
Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas celebrates its 30th anniversary this holiday season. So is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas classic?
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Making cities 'spongy' could help fight flooding — by steering the water underground
Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.
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If skydiving is on your bucket list, here's a story that might help you take the leap
A 104-year-old woman over the weekend ditched her walker before skydiving from more than 10,000 feet above northern Illinois. Dorothy Hoffner first skydived when she was 100 years old.
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The U.N. Security Council approves sending Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti
The United Nations has approved the deployment of a Kenyan led security mission to Haiti — sparking human rights concerns about deploying a force that has a long record of abuses.