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Flying into Australia without declaring breakfast to customs can be costly
Two McMuffins and a ham croissant sniffed out by a detector dog led to a fine for one traveler of about $1,800. Someone else had to cough up the same amount for a stowaway sandwich last month.
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The defamation trial of conspiracy monger Alex Jones turned emotional Tuesday
In a courtroom in Austin, Texas, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faced the parents of a child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. Jones had repeatedly claimed the shooting was a hoax.
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House Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan has heightened U.S.-China tensions
Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said that she and the congressional delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.
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In Sri Lanka, inflation means food shortages, blackouts — and days-long lines for gas
Sri Lanka offers a cautionary tale for countries struggling with inflation. Anger over fuel lines spilled into the streets and toppled a government. Will nationalism surge, or unity prevail?
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Floods are getting more common. Do you know your risk?
Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot.
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Eagle Scout surpasses fundraising effort for community's veterans memorial
For his Eagle Scout project, Dominique Claseman, 15, built a veterans memorial in Olivia, Minn. He expected to raise $15,000 but ended up fundraising over $77,000 with the help of his community.
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After high-profile pushback, Senate passes help for veterans exposed to toxins
Comedian Jon Stewart was frustrated when Senate Republicans initially blocked a bill to provide expanded health care for military veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. The legislation passed Tuesday.
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What Ayman al-Zawahiri's death means for al-Qaida
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with intelligence expert Douglas London, a retired senior CIA officer and author, about the significance of the killing of al-Qaida's leader in Afghanistan.
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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.