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People Are Walking Away From Jobs That They Say Aren't Cutting It Anymore
Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to three people who have reimagined their working lives — and their lives away from work.
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June's Labor Data Is Not As Strong As Many Employers Would Have Liked
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate was largely the same as in May. Many sectors, including restaurants and factories, have struggled to find enough workers.
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Wally Funk, Who Trained To Be An Astronaut 60 Years Ago, To Join Bezos In Space
Funk graduated from the Mercury Thirteen program in 1961, but the program was canceled and she was never accepted by NASA. Funk and Bezos are set to launch on July 20.
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You Can Finally Listen To The 'Seinfeld' Soundtrack
The sitcom's slap bass and mouth pops are iconic. And now they're available on digital platforms.
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Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions, Dealing Blow To Voting Rights
By a vote of 6-to-3 on Thursday the Supreme Court's conservative majority made it far more difficult to challenge voting restrictions throughout the country.
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What's Next For The Trump Organization After Tax Crimes Charge
Criminal charges against the Trump Organization and its long time Chief Financial Officer raise questions about the future dealings of the company.
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These Black Moms Gave Birth Early. They Don't Want Their Experiences To Be Normal
At StoryCorps, Shantay Davies-Balch and Sabrina Beavers talk about the prevalence of premature births among Black mothers. "Why aren't these normal conversations?" Beavers asked.
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U.N Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfied Discusses Humanitarian Crises Worldwide
Noel King speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfied about how the U.S. plans to address pressing humanitarian crises like those unfolding in Ethiopia and Syria.
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Morning News Brief
U.S troops leave Afghanistan's Bagram air base after nearly 20 years. President Trump's business and CFO are charged with tax fraud. And, the Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
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The Declaration Of Independence Brings Mixed Feelings For Native Americans
Rachel Martin speaks with author David Treuer about how Native Americans interpret the Declaration of Independence.
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The U.S. Once Had Federal Government Provided Childcare. Where Is It Now?
When millions of women entered the workforce during World War II, what happened to the children? The government stepped in and created the first federal child care program. What happened to it?
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Experienced Team From Israel Helps Search Through Florida Condo Debris
International search and rescue teams have joined the effort in Surfside. Among them is a team from the Israeli Defense Forces. NPR's Noel King talks to Lt. Col. Oz Gino, a leader of the IDF team.