COP27: Egypt pressed to make human rights move before climate summit

Effective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say.

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Can Shohei Ohtani Challenge Aaron Judge for MVP?

Ohtani, a two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Angels, was brilliant for eight innings and is on the verge of yet another feat no player has done in more than 100 years.

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Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future.

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An Oakland school shooting that injured 6 was gang-related, police say

Officials said at least two gunmen were targeting a specific person and that they are still working to determine what touched off the shooting. It comes amid a surge in violence across the city.

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BBC World Service proposes 382 post closures as part of savings

The move is part of wider BBC savings, while "accelerating digital offering and increasing impact".

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How Gangsta's Paradise changed the course of hip-hop

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.

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Ukraine war: Finland closes border to Russian tourists

It now means all of Russia's European Union neighbours have shut their borders to its tourists.

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Putin plans to formally annex 4 regions from Ukraine Friday

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to formally annex four territories from Ukraine on Friday, following staged referendums that were condemned by the West.

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UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.

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Ukraine's offensive in Kharkiv was hard and bitter, say soldiers who did the fighting

While Ukraine's counteroffensive this month was hailed as stunning by military observers, Ukrainian troops tell NPR that Russian forces put up stiff resistance in parts of the Kharkiv region.

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Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues.

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Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums.

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Avicii's family sell music rights to Abba star's company

The star's music will be looked after by Pophouse, which also runs the Abba Voyage shows in London.

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Ukraine war: New York Jets owners on donating $1m to help humanitarian efforts

The Johnson family, who own the New York Jets, say it was "their duty" to help Ukraine after making a $1m donation and a humanitarian trip.

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With staged referendums in Ukraine complete, Russia begins the annexation process

Separatist leaders in occupied areas of Ukraine moved to join the Russian Federation — after claiming that the people there had chosen to join Russia, in referendums denounced by the West as a sham.

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Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.

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Ian just shy of a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Florida

Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified off Florida's southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph, just short of the most-dangerous Category 5 status.

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Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen

Yellen says the Biden administration is emphasizing action on climate change to make a more resilient American economy. What does that look like for the future of infrastructure and spending?

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Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.

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Iran protests: Death toll rises to 76 as crackdown intensifies - rights group

Activists accuse security forces of firing live ammunition at protesters as a crackdown intensifies.

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Amid an energy crisis, Germany turns to the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Coal-fired power plants across Germany were scheduled to be shut down by the end of the year. But with Russia cutting gas deliveries, Germany is turning to coal.

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The protests won't lead to regime change, Iran's foreign minister tells NPR

As protests intensify in Iran over the arrest and death in custody of a 22-year-old woman, the country's top diplomat promises an investigation into what happened but downplays the demonstrations.

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Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.

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Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days.

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Why the White House wants to put nutrition labels on the front of food packages

The Biden administration unveiled its plan to end hunger and diet-related diseases in eight years — 40 pages of ideas to make nutritious food easier to get in America.

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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

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Thomas Morstead and Dolphins Survive Butt Punt to Beat Bills

The Butt Punt seems destined to join the Butt Fumble in N.F.L. rear-end-related lore.

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13 dead and 21 wounded in Russia school shooting

A gunman killed 13 people, including seven children, and wounded 21 other people in a school in central Russia on Monday, authorities said.

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Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.

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Why it's perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland each year

Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as "puffling season" and is a crucial life-saving endeavor.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.

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Stocks and bonds both get clobbered this time. Here's what's behind the double whammy

Stocks are down more than 20% this year. Usually when that happens bonds hold their value. But right now both are down sharply, hurting retirees and people saving for college in 529 plans.

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Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash

The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.

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Trans religious leaders say scripture should inspire inclusive congregations

As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.

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Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own Marathon World Record

Kipchoge ran the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:10. He has no equal in the distance.

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Get a peek inside this Saudi Arabian date festival

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's top producers and exporters of dates, and dozens of varieties are sold every year at the Buraydah Date Festival.

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How Ron Blomberg of the Yankees Saved Rosh Hashana in 1971

Every year as Rosh Hashana approaches, a longtime reporter thinks back to 1971 when he was running out of time and Ron Blomberg, the Yankees’ only Jewish player, came through.

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Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

Days after the storm, residents in coastal Salinas, Puerto Rico, aren't waiting for help from the authorities. They're using bulldozers and backhoes to clear debris and rubble left in Fiona's wake.

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Harrison Bader, Luis Severino Spark Yankees

Numerous players have returned from the injured list, taking some of the burden off Aaron Judge’s massive shoulders.

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From mass graves to Martha's Vineyard, the American dream is fraught for migrants

The American dream remains a compelling tale among migrants south of the border. The objective has shifted, though. For many, simply trying to stay alive is what's driving them.

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An Indiana Family Lives in a Basketball Gym (Seriously)

Kyle and Lauren Petry made an offer on a former high school gym that had been renovated into living space. Then social media caught wind of the listing.

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In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries

Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.

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Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.

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The World Cup Is a Feeling, One That Money Can’t Buy

The tournament is, at heart, a feeling, and FIFA and Qatar may be forgetting that no amount of spending is a substitute.

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Hilary Mantel, author of the 'Wolf Hall' Tudor saga, dies at 70

The Booker Prize-winning author who turned Tudor power politics into page-turning fiction in the acclaimed Wolf Hall trilogy of historical novels, has died, her publisher said.

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Palestinian anger at possible UK Jerusalem embassy move

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem.

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Russia begins annexation vote, illegal under international law, in occupied Ukraine

Ukrainians are fleeing from Russian-held areas to avoid the sham referendums, which could pave the way for annexation. "It was all staged," said one Ukrainian. "How can you vote when they have guns?"

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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two.

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Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks.

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Over 1 million Teslas are recalled because the windows can pinch fingers

The automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, a violation of federal safety standards. An online software update will fix the problem, Tesla says.

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Cambodia: Closure of Khmer Rouge trial leaves mixed legacy

In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime's last surviving leader.

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Facing setbacks, Vladimir Putin makes his biggest gamble yet in Ukraine

The Russian leader has already lost several big bets in Ukraine. He may be taking his largest risk yet by mobilizing more troops and pushing ahead with plans to annex Ukrainian territory.

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Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists.

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China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses.

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A former Minneapolis officer is sentenced to 3 years for aiding George Floyd's death

Former police officer Thomas Lane, who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced on Wednesday.

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Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up

Flights filled up and ticket prices sky-rocketed, apparently driven by fears that Russia's borders could close or that a broader call-up might send many Russian men to the war's front lines.

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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state.

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Roger Federer Says Doubles Match With Nadal Could Be His Last

Federer, who announced his retirement last week, hinted his final competitive tennis could come Friday. And it is likely to be alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal.

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A man sets himself on fire in an apparent protest of Japanese leader Abe's funeral

More protests are expected before the state funeral next week for Japan's divisive former leader. Shinzo Abe's assassination in July has highlighted the Unification Church's ties to Japanese politics.

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Aaron Judge’s 60th Homer Came In Huge Win for Yankees

Judge joining Roger Maris and Babe Ruth as the only A.L. players with 60-homer seasons showed once again that no team does big moments quite like the Yankees.

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American theater is changing — here's why

In the first of our six-part series, NPR's Bob Mondello explains how the theater that most Americans see is being transformed.

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