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Biden says the U.S. killed top al-Qaida leader and key Sept. 11 plotter
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike in Afghanistan carried out by the U.S. on July 30, according to President Biden. The Taliban has not confirmed that al-Zawahiri was killed.
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Ayman al-Zawahiri's death is a significant blow to al-Qaida, Kirby says
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the White House's National Security Council, about the death of one-time al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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A Capitol rioter has received the most severe punishment to date
Texas oil worker Guy Reffitt has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The judge declined to add more punishment for domestic terrorism.
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Ukraine's army faces a big test in the war: trying to retake the city of Kherson
A 29-year-old battalion commander is helping lead Ukraine's counter-offensive near Kherson (hair-SOHN). He says the fight is costly but his troops have already won ground.
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China says if Pelosi visits Taiwan, it would be met with very serious consequences
NPR's A Martinez talks to Shelley Rigger, professor of East Asian Policy at Davidson College, about the U.S.-Taiwan-China relationship ahead of a possible visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Pelosi.
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The next battle over abortion rights is taking place in Kansas
Kansans vote Tuesday on a state constitutional amendment that could tighten abortion laws. It's the first voter contest over abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Ukraine: grain leaves port and calls grow for a probe into POWs' deaths
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa. Ukraine and Russia exchange accusations over who bombed a prison colony holding Ukrainian POWs in occupied Donbas.
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Blood pressure medication can complicated heat-related illness
Many medications can impede the body's ability to regulate heat. They include high blood pressure treatments, some anti-depressants, beta-blockers and common antihistamines for treating allergies.
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How will legislation known as the CHIPs bill help the economy?
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell about House and Senate passage of a major industrial bill aimed at investing billions in American-made technology like semiconductors.
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Searching for TV shows to watch? Try: Apple TV's 'Loot' and 'Moonhaven' on AMC+
For every buzzed about show like Netflix's Stranger Things or Apple TV's Ted Lasso, there are a dozen other shows that just go under the radar. But which ones might be worth your time?
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Beyoncé releases 'Renaissance' — her 7th studio album
The new album pulls from '70s disco, '80s synth-pop, '90s house and afro-beats. In other words, it makes you want to dance. This is only the first act — there will be two more sister records.
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The economy is stalling and big tech companies prepare for tougher times
The pandemic fueled a tech boom, but now tech companies are scaling back hiring and hunkering down for a tougher economy than expected.