Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Trump was targeted in apparent 'attempted assassination,' the FBI says
Former President Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his West Palm Beach golf club. President Biden said he was briefed and a person has been detained.
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http://dlvr.it/TDHfnN
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Creative ways communities are reducing food waste
While lots of powerful changes to reduce food waste can start at home, sometimes the scale of the problem benefits from a community-wide approach.
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http://dlvr.it/TDGfWG
Eating less beef is a climate solution. Here's why that's hard for some American men
Climate researchers have long grappled with how to get Americans to eat less beef, a food with a huge global warming impact. Now some are thinking about it through the lens of gender.
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http://dlvr.it/TDGBNW
State bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study finds
Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.
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http://dlvr.it/TDFxG1
Four astronauts on Polaris Dawn flight return to Earth after 1st commercial spacewalk
The five-day trip, funded by internet entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, broke several records including the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule on Polaris Dawn mission.
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http://dlvr.it/TDFx75
Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro
Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.
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http://dlvr.it/TDFwxp
Saturday, September 14, 2024
FDA approves some Apple AirPods to be used as hearing aids
An upcoming Apple software update will allow some AirPods to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Only 1 in 6 American adults with hearing loss wears hearing aids.
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http://dlvr.it/TDF58V
One restaurant has a way to fight food waste: Making food out of 'trash'
Shuggie's Trash Pie chef David Murphy shares three easy recipes for transforming unloved leftover ingredients into delicious eats.
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http://dlvr.it/TDDc5Z
Firefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
The three wildfires that have ravaged the mountains east of L.A., destroying dozens of homes, injuring a dozen people and burning more than 155 square miles, still pose threats to some communities.
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http://dlvr.it/TDDL63
Report: ‘No evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for deadly wildfire, despite warnings
Despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming, the report found “no evidence” of Hawaii officials making preparations for the August 2023 wildfire that killed 102 people.
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http://dlvr.it/TDD6jY
Friday, September 13, 2024
'Baby Reindeer' is an Emmy favorite — and facing a lawsuit at the same time
The woman who believes she inspired a stalker in the hit TV show Baby Reindeer sued Netflix over the summer. The case is still pending.
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http://dlvr.it/TDCbPH
Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion
The 26-year-old left Thursday night's game after he leaned headfirst into a tackle and added to an already worrying history of brain injury, prompting fans and former players to urge his retirement.
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http://dlvr.it/TDC29S
Boeing Machinists union votes to strike
The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.
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http://dlvr.it/TD9x7b
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains
The Islamic Action Front, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, is now the single biggest opposition bloc in Jordan's 138-member parliament, winning one-fifth of the seats this week.
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http://dlvr.it/TD9Wlg
Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed
New York's highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from former President Donald Trump to lift the remaining gag order in his hush money case.
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http://dlvr.it/TD94x7
NYC cultural institutions split with staff over wearing keffiyehs, Palestine solidarity
Nearly a dozen arts workers in New York City have recently left their jobs or been fired over conflict with their employers about expressing solidarity with Palestinian suffering.
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http://dlvr.it/TD8lK2
She couldn't go to her daughter's graduation, so the hospital brought it to her
In 2014, Susan Kahn was in the hospital with terminal cancer, unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation. So the hospital staff brought the celebration to her.
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http://dlvr.it/TD8MY7
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies
Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace, has died. He was 86.
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http://dlvr.it/TD7CnD
An undecided swing state voter watched the debate. It moved the needle
Cameron Lewellen of Georgia headed into Tuesday's debate one of the small but potentially key slice of voters who are undecided about the presidential election. After, his vote is in sharper focus.
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http://dlvr.it/TD7Cd7
Secretary of State Antony Blinken shows support in Kyiv visit
Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy are meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been pressing the White House to lift its restrictions on long-range missiles.
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http://dlvr.it/TD6m44
Mammograms will better explain what it means to have dense breasts
Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which raises their risk of breast cancer. Mammograms should now include an assessment of breast tissue density.
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http://dlvr.it/TD6QZh
After the debate, Harris, with Biden, and Trump will commemorate 9/11 anniversary
Vice President Harris will join President Biden on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 with visits to all of the crash sites. Former President Donald Trump will also travel to New York and Pennsylvania.
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http://dlvr.it/TD62sf
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino is named the new coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team
The Argentinian manager who has led some of Europe's biggest clubs will now take over the U.S. men's squad with less than two years to go before the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
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http://dlvr.it/TD4sP4
A Delta plane's wing damages another airliner on Atlanta airport runway
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate the incident, in which no injuries were reported. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says it is working to re-accommodate passengers on both flights.
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http://dlvr.it/TD4fZW
JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets
Local police say they’ve seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online.
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http://dlvr.it/TD4Pdj
They won their immigration cases. But months later, they still await release
Immigrant rights groups say ICE has a pattern of keeping immigrants detained for months, and even years, after they have won their immigration cases, putting a toll on them and their families.
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http://dlvr.it/TD43w1
Listen to NPR's live coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast
NPR will offer live coverage, including live updates online, of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast on Tuesday. Tune in to NPR's live on-air coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.
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http://dlvr.it/TD3gnW
Monday, September 9, 2024
Everything to know about the new iPhone 16, AirPods and Apple's AI features
Apple unveiled new models of its iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch — most of which will be available in stores later this month.
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http://dlvr.it/TD2X70
Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the pastor on the FBI Most Wanted List?
U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."
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http://dlvr.it/TD2KcP
Tropical Storm Francine forms in the Gulf of Mexico, with its sights on Louisiana
Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane before it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
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http://dlvr.it/TD23nH
Team USA finished 3rd in the Paralympic medal count. Here are the highlights
The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.
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http://dlvr.it/TD1kGT
Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data
Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?
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http://dlvr.it/TD1LtN
Sunday, September 8, 2024
'Mr. Greedy,' a prolific penguin dad, has died at age 33
Mr. Greedy, a beloved member of the Maryland Zoo, was a prolific breeder who helped boost the endangered African penguin population. He died following an age-related health decline, the zoo said.
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http://dlvr.it/TD0DCM
Jazz historian and critic Dan Morgenstern dies at 94
Over the course of seven decades, Morgenstern helmed major jazz magazines, wrote books, produced concerts, won multiple Grammys, taught college and oversaw one of the world's largest jazz archives.
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http://dlvr.it/TD03WM
Kendrick Lamar will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show
The Grammy-winning rapper, who spent this summer topping the charts, previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. But this will be his first Super Bowl as the headliner.
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http://dlvr.it/TCzt6V
New York City is trying a new solution to its rat problem: trash cans
New York City has a well known rat problem. And the city is trying to tackle it -- with trash cans and by changing human behavior.
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http://dlvr.it/TCzf0M
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Dick Cheney says he will vote for Harris
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said his decision had to do with Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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http://dlvr.it/TCySNN
1.5 million Ram pickups recalled over software problem affecting stability control
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
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http://dlvr.it/TCyGQn
What West Bank Palestinian youths are fighting for, in their own words
The Israeli military vows to stamp out Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian fighters tell NPR they are willing to die to resist Israeli occupation.
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http://dlvr.it/TCy2J6
Opinion: Christmas is starting early in Venezuela
Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
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http://dlvr.it/TCy25H
Rich Homie Quan, a hitmaker who helped rap evolve, dies at 34
The Atlanta hip-hop star Rich Homie Quan rose to fame nationally in 2013 with his first hit single “Type of Way” and had a short but intense burst of success. He died Thursday.
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http://dlvr.it/TCxmGr
Friday, September 6, 2024
Climate Solutions Week: The future of food
Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions, from how we farm to what we cook to reducing food waste.
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http://dlvr.it/TCwQzb
Red Lobster off the hook? Federal judge approves restructuring plan
The restaurant chain announced Thursday that it received approval for its Chapter 11 plan, offering a glimmer of good news for the business, which has faced a series of struggles
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http://dlvr.it/TCwQjd
10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries
Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.
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http://dlvr.it/TCw55G
Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
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http://dlvr.it/TCw4l8
Democrats hope Sen. Sherrod Brown can win in Ohio by losing less in rural counties
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown hopes to keep his Senate seat in increasingly red Ohio by campaigning directly to rural voters. Democrats hope the key to victory is simply losing by less in areas where the GOP dominates.
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http://dlvr.it/TCvhWL
Thursday, September 5, 2024
These are the 2 students and 2 teachers killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia
Just one month into the school year, four people were ripped away from their loved ones, their lives ended by a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga.
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http://dlvr.it/TCszqm
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Inside the U.S. city churning out Ukrainian weapons
Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the econ...