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Russian strikes on Ukraine hit near the border of Poland, a NATO member state
New talks begin Monday to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The diplomatic effort comes after Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian military base near the Polish border, where refugees have crossed.
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A diamond ring made from ranch dressing is for sale on eBay
Condiment company Hidden Valley created the diamond in a process that involved heating dry ranch seasoning to 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, then crushing it under 400 tons of pressure for months.
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Tom Brady called an audible and is not retiring after all
Brady's "final touchdown" ball was sold for a million dollars at auction. Since he's returning to the Bucs, the sentimental value of that ball is lost — and most likely its monetary value too.
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Comic books and collectibles have doubled in price since the pandemic
High prices in one market is driving demand in others.(NOTE: This story originally aired on All Things Considered on July 29, 2021.
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Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady decides retirement is not for him
Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who less than six weeks ago announced his retirement from football, says he's changed his mind and will return for a 23rd season.
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As gasoline prices go higher, states consider ways to help motorists
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Carola Binder, associate professor of economics at Haverford College, about the implications of a gas tax holiday that some states are currently debating.
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Biden announces plans to revoke Russia's trade relations status
President Biden took new steps to curb U.S. trade with Russia to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine — including banning imports of vodka and caviar.
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Pressure mounts on the U.S. and Western allies to help Ukraine
With Ukrainian forces pleading for greater military assistance from the U.S. and the western alliance, NPR's Leila Fadel talk to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby about why a no-fly zone is off the table.
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Russia is moving its attacks into western Ukraine
Russian forces conducted strikes against two cities in western Ukraine. That's far from the main fighting fronts in the two-week-old war. Is it signaling a shift in Russia's strategy?
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If you're going to a BTS show, get ready to groove — just don't yell
Guidelines issued by the K-Pop mega stars now say that yelling is prohibited. It's a COVID-19 precaution — don't wanna spread germs. Clapping and dancing are still fine.
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Which came first: dinosaurs or octopuses? The answer might surprise you
Scientists in Montana recently found a fossil of an early ancestor of modern octopuses. It lived about 330 million years ago — before the age of dinosaurs.
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Global carbon emissions from energy spiked to record highs last year
A new report finds global energy related carbon dioxide emissions rose 6% last year to an all-time high. The report from the International Energy Agency means bad news for the world's climate.