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Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess, Brazil's ex-president faces coup trial, the latest on the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
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A look at relief efforts in eastern Afghanistan following Sunday's massive earthquake
NPR asks Katherine Carey, deputy head of the United Nation's Office of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, about relief efforts following the massive earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
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Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a monthlong recess. From funding the government to calls to release the Epstein files, they face a packed agenda.
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Rescuers continue search efforts following devastating earthquake in Afghanistan
Rescuers are still trying to reach victims after an earthquake on Sunday devastated parts of eastern Afghanistan. The country's disaster management authority says more than 950 people were killed.
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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons talks about looming government shutdown
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about the looming government shutdown and President Trump's use of pocket rescission.
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In Florida, street art will soon be a thing of the past
Murals and drawing on streets across Florida are vanishing. Not just the rainbow-painted crosswalks, but also murals honoring police. That's because the state says they're a "safety issue."
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As China commemorates 80th anniversary of WWII, battle over legacy of war continues
As Beijing prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the battle over the war's historical narrative continues in both China and Taiwan.
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Local, state leaders push back against possible National Guard deployment to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expecting the National Guard to arrive in the city within days. To prepare, he has signed an executive order that requires outside forces to comply with city laws.
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Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discusses Russia's war on Ukraine amid stalled talks
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about the implications of Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine amid stalled peace talks.
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European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck
The Russia and Ukraine peace process has stalled and there is no deal in sight. But European leaders are nonetheless working to come up with ways to help secure Ukraine if and when a deal is made.
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
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Morning news brief
European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck, China's Xi hosts Putin and Modi at high-profile summit, how workers are doing in the second Trump administration.
