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A plea deal in the Hunter Biden case has been put on hold
A plea deal struck between the DOJ and Hunter Biden is on hold after a judge said she wants more information about whether the deal extends to any prosecution related to his business dealings.
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How rising ocean temperatures will impact ecotourism in Florida
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Jennifer Pollom, executive director of the Ocean Conservation Foundation, about the effects of high ocean temperatures on ecotourism in the Florida Keys.
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Niger's president has been detained, prompting fears of another coup
The president of Niger has been detained in his residence by his personal guards - prompting fears of another attempted coup in an unstable region of West Africa.
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After 100 years, Paris says it will again allow swimming in the River Seine
Paris officials would have stopped you from swimming in the Seine because they said it was too dirty. In 2025, folks will be able to swim at three places, due to a $1.6 billion restoration project.
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They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen
Jose Martinez has picked America's food for decades. With all that experience on different farms, he saw workers lacking labor protections. Now he works to give farmworkers more rights.
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White House says Biden's dog to get more training after biting Secret Service agents
President Biden's dog, a German Shepherd named Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents. It's their second canine who has done this. The White House says he'll get more training.
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Kurtis Blow breaks hip-hop nationally with his 1980 debut
Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Commentator Kiana Fitzgerald is looking back at the albums that changed the game — starting with: 1980's "Kurtis Blow."
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Reconstruction is slow in Turkey, which is still reeling from earthquakes in February
Thousands of survivors of the earthquakes that devastated Turkey in the spring are still displaced and struggling to rebuild, despite the president's promise of rapid reconstruction.
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What does dating look like after 50?
The "Golden Bachelor" is looking to find love this fall on ABC. We speak to a few experts about what dating actually looks like when you're over 50.
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Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans
The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.
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New quarter will feature legendary singer Celia Cruz, U.S. Mint says
The U.S. Mint has revealed the design of a quarter featuring singer Celia Cruz. She's the first Afro Latina to have the honor. And her signature slogan "Azucar!" (sugar!) is on the coin, too.
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Firefighters and researchers are turning to AI to help fight fires
Firefighters and researchers in California are using a new tool to spot fires faster: artificial intelligence.