When students miss lots of school without an excuse, it’s known as truancy — and in Madison County, Ind., it can lead to a visit from truancy investigator Mitch Carroll.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2024
He has a badge and a gun -- and he investigates school truancy
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Paris Games are being hailed as the ‘gender-equal’ Olympics. Let's take a closer look
The Olympics movement has made considerable gains in evening the playing field for female athletes. But there’s a lot more to the effort than the headline achievement organizers have been pushing.
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Meet Frederick Richard, the TikTok U.S. gymnast competing for (another) Olympic medal
The 20-year-old gymnast has more than 1.2 million followers between his TikTok and Instagram. But more than followers — or even Olympic medals — he wants more people to care about men's gymnastics.
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024
President Biden calls for term limits and ethics reforms for Supreme Court justices
President Biden is floating a plan to reshape the Supreme Court, including term limits for Justices. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center, about Biden's objectives.
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Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets
Americans are being forced to cut corners as they deal with lingering inflation — just not when it comes to providing for their furry companions.
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Monday, 29 July 2024
Olympic Prizes: How did we get to the 3 medals?
Olympic athletes strive to win gold, silver and bronze medals. But there was a different prize when the games originated in Greece more than 2,700 years ago.
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Israel blames Hezbollah for a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights
After a strike this weekend that killed 12 children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, is an all out war between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah likely?
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With less than 100 days to Election Day, Harris must choose a running mate
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Elaine Kamarck, author of "Picking the Vice President," about the Harris campaign's search for a running mate.
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Harris is leaning into her history as a prosecutor. It's not the first time
Five years ago, Harris also said she’d ‘prosecute the case’ against Trump. This time around, it hits a bit differently.
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Sunday, 28 July 2024
The week in political news, from the newsmakers themselves
The election landscape shifts again: We hear politicians from the past week, in their own words.
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A bookstore named for James Baldwin is counting down to his 100th birthday
James Baldwin died in 1987. Baldwin & Co. is a Black-owned bookstore and community hub in New Orleans. "His literature, his perspective, his insight ... have changed my life," says owner DJ Johnson.
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Saturday, 27 July 2024
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth.
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Simone Biles reminds us: You never know what Olympic athletes are going through
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. But she withdrew from the last summer Olympic Games due to mental health struggles. Her journey is chronicled in the new Netflix series Simone Biles Rising.
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Here's who is most at risk from wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself
As hazy air from fires out West wafts across the country, some people are at higher risk of health problems, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.
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Friday, 26 July 2024
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
We'll hear from some voters: the partisans still dug in through all the changes, and one undecided voter who will make you scratch your head.
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Thursday, 25 July 2024
What is Harris' stance on Israel? Plus, takeaways from Biden's Oval Office speech
President Biden talked about the decision to end his bid for reelection and his plan for the next six months of his presidency in an Oval Office address. And, Vice President Harris' stance on Israel.
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Biden explained why he step aside in a rare Oval Office address to the nation
President Biden spoke about how he plans to "finish the job for the American people," now that he won't have a second term to do that in. He ended his reelection bid Sunday and endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza
The vice president can't afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden's policy on the war.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2024
How the Democratic Party is managing a change in presidential candidates
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu can expect a mixed reception as he addresses Congress
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
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Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse
A new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates.
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Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 157 as search continues
Young children and pregnant women were among the victims. At least five people have been pulled alive from the mud.
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Monday, 22 July 2024
Biden drops out of the 2024 race and endorses Harris. What's next for Democrats?
President Biden has ended his bid for reelection and has officially endorsed Vice President Harris, who says she plans to win the nomination. Republicans are preparing their campaign against her.
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How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
NPR's A Martine talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
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Sen. Welch called for Biden to step aside, but says it was still a shock when he did
Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont became a leader in the chorus of others expressing skepticism about President Biden’s ability to campaign, to win and serve four more years.
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar outraced his top rivals to win the Tour de France
Pogačar also won the sport’s other major race, the Giro D’Italia, earlier this year, making him the first man to win both majors in a season since 1998.
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Sunday, 21 July 2024
Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on
A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks — jobs typically dominated by men. But the ongoing conflict with Russia is reshaping Ukraine's economy, its job market and who is available to work.
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Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars
Startups are catering to mourners who want a way to communicate with their lost loved ones — or at least digital likeness of them.
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Saturday, 20 July 2024
The conservative think tank behind the controversial Project 2025 faces Trump's ire
The Heritage Foundation and the Trump campaign are attempting to soothe concerns over the think tank's sweeping Project 2025 plan to overhaul the government.
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Remembering pioneering Olympic athlete DeHart Hubbard
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Maahra Hill, whose great-grandfather, DeHart Hubbard, was the first Black American to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics a century ago.
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Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances
For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.
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Friday, 19 July 2024
In a 90-minute speech, Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about former President Donald Trump's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Climate hasn't been core to the GOP. These conservatives are trying to change that
Climate change hasn’t recently been a Republican priority. But some young conservatives are hoping to change the narrative within their party.
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