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Episodes
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Abba's legendary album 'Waterloo' is being reissued
The new pressing is to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary and the Swedish quartet's 1974 Eurovision win. It will even include the album's title track in four different languages.
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Astronomers gear up for the upcoming nova explosion
As many states across the U.S prepare for the total solar eclipse next month, astronomers are gearing up for another rare astronomical event. A nova explosion is expected in the coming months.
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Baltimore bridge collapse raises many issues for Transportation Secretary Buttigieg
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the collapse — from the safety of critical infrastructure, the supply chain impact and the challenge of reconstruction.
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NBC drops former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor following outcry
Less than a week after her hiring, former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel is no longer with NBC.
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Coast Guard suspends Baltimore rescue mission. It's now a recovery operation
Investigators are trying to understand why a massive cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Six people are now presumed dead in what investigators believe was an accident.
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Heads up: Check your eclipse glasses before next month's solar eclipse
Experts say try the glasses inside first — only the bright lights should be dim but viewable. Outside you shouldn't be able to see anything other than the sun's reflection on certain surfaces.
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In its quest for American doughnut domination, Krispy Kreme forges a Mc-partnership
The doughnut maker says you'll be able to get its glazed, chocolate sprinkled and cream filled treats at select McDonald's locations later this year, and all McDonald's in the U.S. by 2026.
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Law enforcement agents raid homes linked to Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Two properties belonging to hip hop executive Sean "Diddy" Combs were searched by federal agents this week. What do we know about the investigation?
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Supreme Court justices seem doubtful of challenge to abortion pill
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Eva Temkin, a former FDA policy expert, about arguments at the Supreme Court regarding the abortion drug Mifepristone.
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In rural parts of Haiti, living in a dysfunctional state has long been the reality.
Haiti is on the verge of collapse — with little to no government — but many have already learned to live without the support of the state.
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Ceasefire resolution, growing support for Gaza in the U.S. sour relations with Israel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Daniel Estrin and Minister for Strategic Affairs in Israel, Ron Dermer.
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U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.
He spent seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy and five years in prison, both in London. U.S. prosecutors want his next move to be to the U.S. But the High Court has delayed that.