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NPR News: Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers
Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they&…
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NPR News: Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups …
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They Were Accused of Illegal Fishing. They Ended Up in ICE Detention.
In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expan…
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NPR News: Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi r…
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Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the r…
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, millions of Americans have voted early, judge orders President Trump …
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NPR News: Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more …
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Business
‘Cats Love Gravy’: How a Reporter Ended Up at a Pet Food Research Center
A Times journalist and animal lover spent a day at a Royal Canin facility to understand how pet food giants are studying the taste buds of dogs and c…
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Business
When Do Rules on Historic Preservation Go Too Far?
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., stands out for its preservation efforts. But some say strict designs have become a burden for residents. source https://www.…
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NPR News: North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts al…
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Business
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots
Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend. …
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Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts Britain’s pledge to reduce carbo…
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NPR News: United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution
United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dr…
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Business
How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend. …
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NPR News: Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion
Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in…
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NPR News: Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejec…
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Business
The VW Bus, Now Electrified, Keeps on Truckin’
A restored version of Volkswagen’s Flower Power-era Microbus, kitted out by Kindred Motorworks, is aiming for the affluent, while VW’s own E.V. is sl…
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NPR News: Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been…
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Business
United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
Scott Kirby of United Airlines said that “it’s expensive to fly airplanes” and that airfares may have further to rise. source https://www.nytimes.co…
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NPR News: Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and inju…
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