Emily Olson
Stories
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National
4 people dead, including gunman, in Jacksonville dollar store shooting
A gunman opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, killing three people before taking his own life. Police described the shooting as a "racially motivated" hate crime.
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National
A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial
Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community.
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Law & Courts
3 reasons Trump's latest charges could be hard for him to shake
The former president has been charged four separate times in just over four months. But the latest indictment stands out in terms of its scope, evidence and location.
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National
Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained
Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.
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National
More endangered red wolves will be released in the U.S. under a legal settlement
There were only an estimated seven red wolves left in the wild when a coalition of conservation organizations decided to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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National
Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power
A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.
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National
5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges that he led a web of conspiracies with the ultimate goal of overturning 2020 election results. Read this if you need to get up to speed.
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National
Wait, do you need a visa to go to Europe now? The new ETIAS requirements, explained
Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need to receive authorization to travel via the ETIAS, a long-awaited measure designed to prevent terrorism.
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Arts & Life
'Barbie' beats 'Oppenheimer' at the box office with a record $155 million debut
Combined, the two films brought in the biggest revenue since the start of the pandemic, besting out the usual superhero franchises Hollywood has come to depend on.
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Animals
The 'lioness' that sparked a massive search near Berlin may have just been a boar
For 36 hours, dozens of police, veterinarians and hunters scoured a wooded German suburb while warning residents a lion could be at large. Turns out they may have misjudged a video of the animal.