The accident caused a large plume of anhydrous ammonia that caused dangerous air conditions in the northeast area of Teutopolis. Officials say there are multiple fatalities.
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Saturday, 30 September 2023
A semitruck crash in central Illinois has caused a deadly ammonia leak
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Janet Yellen says a government shutdown could risk tipping the U.S. into a recession
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is sounding the alarm about the damage a government shutdown could do to the U.S. economy. "It's really reckless and will impose immediate harm," Yellen told NPR.
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Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown
Don't cancel that camping trip just yet: Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during the shutdown.
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To prevent gun violence, these peacemakers start with the basics
For South Florida's Peacemakers, stopping the shootings begins with helping people with daily needs — from diapers and groceries to medical care.
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Barbara Hoctor Lynch, former NPR host, has died at 77
The former broadcast journalist who spent time hosting NPR's two flagship news shows during the late 70s, died this month.
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Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war
Millions of Ukrainians still worship in Orthodox churches deeply influenced by Russian clergy who support Moscow's invasion, sparking a clash of faith and national loyalty.
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Friday, 29 September 2023
The Cities That Would Be the Best Fit for a W.N.B.A. Expansion Team
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UAW once again expands its historic strike, hitting two of the Big 3 automakers
The United Auto Workers will expand its strike against Ford and GM, but not Stellantis after the company formerly known as Chrysler made last-minute concessions.
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Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90
Feinstein suddenly became the mayor of San Francisco when two other officials were assassinated. Later she was elected to the U.S. Senate after male senators grilled Anita Hill in public hearings.
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Up First briefing: Affects of a shutdown; health workers may strike; Maui conspiracies
What will stay open if the government shuts down? Kaiser Permanente's health care workers near a nationwide walkout. How conspiracy theories spread in the wake of wildfires in Hawaii.
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Federal shutdown could disrupt patient care at safety-net clinics across U.S.
A network of almost 1,400 federally-funded health clinics form an essential safety net for patients who have nowhere else to go. But even a temporary government shutdown could force cutbacks in care.
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Dozens are dead after a blast in Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of prophet
A powerful bomb exploded near a mosque at a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad in Pakistan, killing at least 52 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Exposing the secretive company at the forefront of facial recognition technology
NYT reporter Kashmir Hill says Clearview AI has a database of billions of photos scraped from the internet, which it sells to governments and police departments. Her book is Your Face Belongs To Us.
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Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it
Backlash ensued after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to relax its informal dress code last week. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.
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On Lampedusa, there's sympathy for migrants — as long as they don't stay
Some 12,000 migrants — more than twice the population of this island — arrived in a single week this month. Islanders showed compassion, but prefer that any newcomers leave as quickly as possible.
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Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter', dies at 82
Gambon was best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter movies. The Irish-born actor got his start on stage and worked under Laurence Olivier.
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Up First briefing: Biden impeachment inquiry; GOP debate takeaways; get more fiber
Republicans will hold their first impeachment inquiry hearing on Biden. Six takeaways from the second GOP debate. How to add more fiber to your diet.
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FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now
The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
A W.N.B.A. Superstar Wants to Break Bill Russell’s Legendary Record
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Commander bites again: Biden's dog has nipped another Secret Service officer
President Biden's dog bit several Secret Service agents a total of 10 times between October 2022 and January 2023. On Monday, he bit another officer at the White House.
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North Korea expels Travis King, U.S. soldier who allegedly sought refuge there
Travis King, a 23-year-old U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea in July, is now in U.S. custody, according to news reports.
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The U.S. will allow Israelis to enter the country without a visa
The decision is part of a deal that requires Israel to end bans and restrictions on Palestinian Americans and other Arab Americans traveling to Israel.
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Up First briefing: Trump skips GOP debate; FTC sues Amazon; prepare for student loans
Trump will skip tonight's GOP presidential primary debate to hold a rally in Detroit. The FTC sues Amazon in a monopoly case. Student loan payments are resuming. Here's how to prepare.
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Trump bets big on Michigan with rally on GOP debate night as UAW strike continues
Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to court autoworkers.
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On N.Y.'s Staten Island, anti-immigration protests intensify as migrants stream in
New York City has been housing migrants in makeshift shelters throughout the city. In some areas, it has led to protests and court challenges.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani for 'total annihilation' of digital privacy
The lawsuit alleges that Rudy Giuliani and an associate's actions are unlawful under California law, and it says Giuliani and the associate have refused to return Hunter Biden's data.
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Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign
Democrats are abandoning New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez in the wake of his federal indictment in a corruption scheme involving his wife and local businessmen.
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Supreme Court rejects Alabama's defiance in voting case
In June, the court ruled that Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act.
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How NPR covered the missionary who ran a center for malnourished kids where 105 died
In 2019, NPR covered the story of Renee Bach, who said she was called by God to serve the children of Uganda. Now HBO is presenting her story in the documentary series 'White Savior.'
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