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Delaware Lottery says a woman claimed 2 6-figure prizes on the same day
The woman first won $100,000. To celebrate, she bought more tickets and won a $300,000 prize. With some more winning ticket, she could buy Twitter.
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A large turnout of Black voters in Milwaukee could help Democrats' cause
African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats.
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Oath Keepers founder denies in court that he organized the attack on the Capitol
Stewart Rhodes testified in is own defense Monday — denying he had a role in planning the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He and four others are charged with seditious conspiracy.
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Netflix's new season of 'The Crown' debuts at a controversial moment
Season 5 of the Netflix drama begins streaming Wednesday, and offers sordid details from the life of a younger Prince Charles — just as the real-life Charles has begun his reign as king.
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Philippine investigators say suspended prison chief ordered killing of radio host
The Philippines has been rocked by news that the highest ranking official in the country's correction bureau has been charged with the murder of a high-profile radio host.
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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol
Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
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Elon Musk expected to begin mass Twitter layoffs
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington Post technology reporter Will Oremus about layoffs at Twitter and the implications for people who use the platform.
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Sen. Rick Scott gives closing arguments for the GOP ahead of the midterm elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, for the GOP's closing argument to voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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A man reflects on his six decade long marriage after his wife's passing
A husband remembers his wife and their 62 years together.
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How rising interest rates affect your day to day
The fed raised interest rates again this week by 3/4 of a percent, and mortgage rates have seen their biggest jump in 40 years. Borrowing on credit cards, and car loans is also going up.
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What changed one Iranian woman's mind on the protests in her country
Like many in Iran, one woman describes how she never thought of taking part in protests until now - despite the intensifying government crackdown.
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Woman buys the house her mother cleaned for decades
As a young girl, Nichol Naranjo would accompany her mom to the house she cleaned .She fell in love with the house, dreaming about living in it — and now she does.