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The country's polarization has made political dynasties irrelevant
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Allan Lichtman, a professor of history at American University, about Liz Cheney's political career after her Wyoming primary loss, and the political dynasties.
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Historic drought and climate change push Colorado River to record low levels
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to water policy advocate John Berggren of the nonprofit Western Resource Advocates, about the Colorado River water crisis, and what can be done to mitigate climate impacts.
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The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title
The WNBA playoffs begin Wednesday with some key match-ups, a pending retirement and absences of some notable players. The Chicago Sky are trying to become the first back-to-back champions in 20 years.
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Ukraine's rail system is working overtime to keep people and goods moving
With airlines shut down and many of the country's road's destroyed, Ukraine's train system has been both the literal and figurative lifeline for the country.
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An Afghan opposition leader builds on his father's efforts to oust the Taliban
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Afghan opposition leader Ahmad Massoud about the National Resistance Front, which is fighting against Taliban rule.
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Walmart says inflation is helping it to attract more upper-income shoppers
As retail prices continue to climb, customers are adjusting their shopping habits. Meanwhile retail giants like Walmart are tweaking their merchandise mix in response to customers' shifting demands.
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How are Republicans reacting to the Guiliani probe and the Mar-a-Lago search?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Republican political strategist Scott Jennings about how Republican leaders have responded to the latest events involving former President Trump and his allies.
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Survivors of the McKinney fire are forced to rebuild during a time of inflation
Residents in rural northern California are being allowed back in to assess damage from the deadly McKinney Fire. High costs for everything from gas to building supplies is making recovery daunting.
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Rep. Liz Cheney fights to keep her seat in Wyoming's GOP primary
Congresswoman Liz Cheney is facing a likely primary defeat in Wyoming. She has spoken out against former President Donald Trump and is down by 20 points in primary polls.
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In Kenya's presidential election, William Ruto is declared the winner
Kenya endured a tense night after it was announced that Ruto had narrowly defeated his rival in the country's presidential election. Across the capital Nairobi, scenes of celebration mixed with anger.
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Lebanese citizens celebrate a hostage taker, who tried to recover his bank savings
When he could not get his savings, a man in Beirut held hostages at a bank and threatened to set himself on fire. Many frustrated by Lebanon's deep economic crisis consider him a hero.
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Gazans say they pay the price of fighting between Israel and militant groups
Still recovering from the last bout of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last week, civilians in Gaza are exhausted by suffering through the cycles of conflict.