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Beatles' sons — Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney — co-create a song
"Primrose Hill" is a gently nostalgic ditty by James McCartney, with cowriting credit to Sean Ono Lennon. On Instagram, McCartney said the song was inspired by an idyllic boyhood memory.
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The space junk was supposed to disintegrate in the atmosphere — it didn't
NASA says the space debris that crashed into a home in Naples, Fla., last month was part of a pallet of old batteries jettisoned from the International Space Station three years ago.
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The first phase of the Lahaina fire report details timeline of disaster
Hawaii's attorney general released the first phase of the investigations into the devastating wildfires on Maui. The fires killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a revolt from his party's right flank
House Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to GOP Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina about what moderate Republicans want.
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Martin Scorcese puts together amazing cast for planned bio-pic of Frank Sinatra
According to Variety, Leonardo DiCaprio has agreed to take on the title role with Jennifer Lawrence set to play Ava Gardner, Ol' Blue Eyes' second wife.
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At least 50,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine, media probe finds
An investigation by BBC Russia and independent Russian media outlet Mediazona finds Russia has suffered at least 50,000 casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Israel is engaged in conflicts on 3 separate fronts: Hamas, Hezollah and Iran
Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now directly with Iran. How are the conflicts linked, and how does it intend to handle all three at once?
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Inflation is more stubborn than expected this year. One reason is rising rents
Rental prices have been leveling off across the country, but you wouldn't know that from the official inflation statistics.
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Britain wants to phase out tobacco sales — starting with teenagers
The U.K. Parliament has given initial approval to one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. It aims to create a smoke-free generation by phasing out tobacco sales by age.
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Despite global instability, IMF says world economy show 'remarkable resilience'
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, about the health of the global economy.
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Senate to begin its trial following the House vote to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas
The House sent articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, where a trial starts Wednesday. Democrats are expected to try to dismiss the charges.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM, celebrates its 100th anniversary
The Hollywood Heritage Museum is showcasing the studio's history. Highlights include personal items and costumes worn by Golden Age stars including Humphrey Bogart, Mae West and Clark Gable.