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Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview....
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European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also recei...
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The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus....
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Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case
Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009....
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Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month
The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%....
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Judge halts construction of Trump's arch. And, Labor Department to release jobs report
A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval to proceed. And, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, a day after stocks plunged....
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Why gold prices are surprisingly low
Gold tends to go up when there's uncertainty in the economy. For a while, the price reflected that. But this week, it dropped from a nearly $5,600 in January to below $4,000. What's going on?...
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Past White House adviser Raj Panjabi has written a playbook for 'living room' crises
Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."...
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Fill in the blank in the quiz: Vance says they lost the midterms because of ____
Plus: Heidi Klum's hand, hackers and the pope's visitor!...
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Low birth rates were emptying public schools. ICE deportations are now making it worse
School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis worse....
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After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question....
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Trump's arch gets a late-night green light. Will a judge stop construction?
The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been asked to block it....
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A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval
The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days....
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Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers....
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These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP....
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Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine....
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How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts
All of these seats were in districts redrawn in 2023 to favor Republican candidates....
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Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse
Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings....
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Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge....
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Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment....
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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will....
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First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high....
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Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls
A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it....
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What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority....
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Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute....
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The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population....
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Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief....
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement....
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Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more....
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Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts...
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Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party...
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It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains....
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Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding
Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery proce...
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Herbert Blomstedt, conductor of great orchestras for seven decades, dies at 99
Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s....
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Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver....
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Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January....
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Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations
Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope....
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Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain....
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World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations....
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Democrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last night
Democrats have won the House and the Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. And history was made in several states. Here's what happened last night....
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6 takeaways from Democrats' big wave on election night
The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping....
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Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft....
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These 9 candidates for governor just made history
Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor....
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Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable....
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate....
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Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms....
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."...
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Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats
The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years....
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Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms
These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets....
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Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds....
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