Saturday, 31 August 2024

Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups

 Mina al-Najar, who is almost 3, received a liver transplant in April and needs surgery for complications. Her parents believed she was on an evacuation list but that turned out not to be the case. Her parents, reached by phone this week, say her only hope is medical evacuation<br>

Aid groups that help families get a sick or injured child to another country for care say obtaining approval from Israel for the child and an adult companion to leave has become intensely difficult.

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Harris, Walz campaign in battleground of Georgia. Here's what it means for Trump

We look at how Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, are campaigning in the battleground state of Georgia, and what former President Trump will have to do to win back the state.



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7 U.S. troops hurt in Iraq raid targeting Islamic State group militants that killed 15

A locator map shows Iraq with its capital, Baghdad. The United States military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants in the country

The U.S. military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants that killed at least 15 people and saw seven U.S. troops hurt, officials said.

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Why the U.S. isn't ready for wars of the future, according to experts

 AI and technology will be at the center of modern warfare, experts say.

These experts argue technological developments have changed warfare more in the past several years than the decades spanning from the introduction of the airplane.

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Friday, 30 August 2024

Whatever happened to ... the family who lost it all? Spoiler alert: It's a happy ending

Erica Lacerda de Souza, son Henrique and husband Bruce Lee de Souza, relax in their new home in Guaianazes, São Paulo. The family lost their home when the pandemic took away their livelihoods. They moved in about two months ago after being homeless, then getting a tiny transitional residence/

With no work, home, car or food due to the pandemic, the couple in Sao Paolo, Brazil, struggled to survive. Then they got a tiny house. How are they doing today?

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Key moments from Harris' extended TV interview. And, Trump voices support for IVF

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris are interviewed by CNN’s Dana Bash at Kim’s Cafe in Savannah, Georgia, on August 29, 2024. This is the first time Harris has sat with a journalist for an in-depth, on-the-record conversation since President Joe Biden ended his presidential bid in July. (Will Lanzoni/CNN)

Vice President Harris gave her first interview since entering the presidential race. Here's what she had to say. And, former President Donald Trump voices support for reproductive rights.

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Hear here! Our list of the best podcasts by fourth graders

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For the first time ever, NPR presents the fourth grade winners of the Student Podcast Challenge.



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Thursday, 29 August 2024

After major police endorsement, Rep. Gallego faces backlash from progressive groups

Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., walks on stage to speak during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.

Rep. Ruben Gallego picked up a key endorsement from the Arizona Police Association. Then, his letter blasting a DOJ investigation of the Phoenix Police Department came to light.

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Best of Life Kit: Tips on how to deal with cheaters, cut food costs and split baby care

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A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit's August episodes. This month's edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.



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Trump's Arlington Cemetery video may be illegal. And, Harris' 1st sit down interview

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2017.

Trump shared a TikTok video from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery which likely violates federal law. And, Harris is expected to have her first sit-down interview as a presidential nominee.

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Fallout from Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit continues after campaign video

Graves with flags for Memorial Day are seen in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 27, 2024.

The TikTok post from Trump includes video taken at Arlington National Cemetery where campaign activities are prohibited by law and in a section where outside filming and photography is not allowed.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024

The physics behind the most annoying thing that could ever happen to you: A paper cut

Scientists have figured out what type of paper is the most prone to cut skin. Kaare Jensen, associate professor of physics at the Technical University of Denmark, explains.



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New Trump indictment filed in Jan. 6 case. And, how to watch the Paralympic Games

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, visited Arlington National Cemetery Monday to to participate in a wreath laying ceremony to mark the third anniversary of a suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members.

A new indictment was filed against former President Donald Trump over his efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. And, the Paralympic Games kick off today. Here's how to watch.

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Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris stands ready for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

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Israel launches large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank, killing 9 Palestinians

Israeli armoured vehicles move on a street during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

An Israeli military spokesperson said the nine Palestinians killed in the operation were all militants, and that another five suspected militants were arrested.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Supermarket merger could change grocery prices. And, a deadly mosquito-borne disease

A nose-spray version of the drug epinephrine will soon be an option for people with severe allergies to foods, insect bites or other triggers.

Kroger and Albertsons say the merger of the supermarkets could help with grocery prices. And, what is EEE? A fatal mosquito-borne disease that was detected in Massachusetts.

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Insurers can restrict mental health care. What laws protect patients in your state?

Interference by insurers is driving mental health care providers to flee networks. It makes treatment hard to find. Some states are passing laws to protect patients.

It can be really hard to get mental health care in the U.S. Even if you find a therapist in network, your insurer can refuse to cover the prescribed treatment. Here are the laws protecting patients.

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As Harris inches ahead, the cavalry comes to Trump’s aid on the airwaves

Allies of former President Donald Trump stepped up their ad spending after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for President.

Republicans aligned with former President Trump have been spending more on ads since Vice President Harris entered the race for President.

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Photos: Ukrainians celebrate their Independence Day by running in vyshyvankas

Viktoriia Verbeniuk, a Ukrainian American, poses for a portrait during an event celebrating Ukraine
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Ukrainian diaspora in Washington, D.C., runs in vyshyvankas to mark Independence Day and support war relief efforts.

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Monday, 26 August 2024

The latest Middle East talks failed to secure a cease-fire agreement

Israel says it launched a “preemptive” strike against Hezbollah targets in the early morning. Military officials say they had intelligence that the Iran-backed militants were about to attack.



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Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen

 Dungeons and Dragons game pieces, photographed in 1986.

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character.

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Sunday, 25 August 2024

The voices that made the news at the Democratic National Convention

Last week's Democratic National Convention showcased a newly energized party. We hear some of the voices from those four days in Chicago.



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Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here's why

Top row, from left: Marsinah Ramirez Buchan, Philip Bender, Elizabeth Fisher. Bottom row, from left: Rosanne Marmor, Kendra F. Dunlap, and Carter J. Carter.

Getting mental health care covered by insurance can be really tough. Reporters spoke to hundreds of therapists who left their insurance networks to find out why.

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It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever

People browse Halloween displays at Lowe

This year, well-known retailers including Home Depot, Michaels and Starbucks started promoting their fall or Halloween lines earlier than ever.

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Saturday, 24 August 2024

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan could be nation’s first Indigenous woman to serve as governor

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan speaks to a crowd during the 2024 Democratic-Farmer-Labor State Convention in Duluth.

Flanagan, a former state lawmaker and children’s advocate, would ascend to the office if Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz win in November.

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NASA's long-awaited decision on Starliner is imminent

This long-duration photo shows Boeing’s Starliner docked to the International Space Station at night, with the Earth whizzing by below.

Boeing's troubled Starliner remains docked at the International Space Station as NASA determines how and when to send its astronauts back. Now, the agency is poised to announce its decision.

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Inspired by the pandemic, a Florida beachside music festival tries something new

Fans light up their coves at Brandi Carlile

The concert promoters who ran popular music cruises are now trying the music vacation concept on land, promising no lines and a different kind of music fest experience for both artists and fans.

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