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Georgia DA testifies in a hearing seeking her removal from Trump case

5:10am February 16, 2024

by Sam Gringlas

Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis began testifying on Thursday — as Donald Trump and other codefendants try to get her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case.

As Denver struggles to absorb influx of migrants, other services are cut

5:10am February 16, 2024

NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about the city's budget cuts to help cover the cost of providing services for newly arrived migrants.

Richmond, Va., joins a growing list of cities that have installed automated enforcement cameras in an effort to cut down on speeding.

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Eyes on the road: Automated speed cameras get a fresh look as traffic deaths mount

5:01am February 16, 2024

by Joel Rose

New laws will allow automated speed cameras in places where they've long been banned. Advocates say they can save lives, but critics argue they're a financial burden on those least able to pay.

Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, arrives at court in New York, Jan. 8, 2024.

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Lawsuit accusing NRA of lavish misspending now heads to jury

3:39am February 16, 2024

by The Associated Press

The case accused leaders of the National Rifle Association of corruption and misspending and now heads to the jury, which is expected to begin deliberations Friday.

Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, on Dec. 13, 2023. An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between Joe Biden and Hunter Biden and a Ukrainian energy company.

FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian firm

9:15pm February 15, 2024

by The Associated Press

Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, prosecutors said.

The number of people living alone in the U.S. went from nearly 5 million to about 38 million in a decade. A new study shows those who live alone report depression more than those who live with others.

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

5:01pm February 15, 2024

by Rhitu Chatterjee

The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports.

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An undated photo shows a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink communications satellites into orbit. The Starlink constellation is made up of thousands of satellites that are difficult for adversaries to target.

Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet

4:50pm February 15, 2024

The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.

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The mayor of Kansas City recounts the shooting at a Super Bowl celebration

4:42pm February 15, 2024

NPR's Juana Summers talks to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the shooting at a Super Bowl celebration Wednesday that killed one person and injured more than 20 others.

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Remembering Elizabeth Galvan, a victim of the Kansas city shooting

4:42pm February 15, 2024

by Frank Morris

One person died in the violence that broke out at the end of the Kansas City Super Bowl celebration. 43 year old Elizabeth Galvan was a radio DJ, and well known in the community.

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Lawmakers across the U.S. want to crack down on bots and ticket resellers

4:42pm February 15, 2024

by Wayne Schutsky

Lawmakers in several states want to crack down on the bots and ticket resellers that they say drive up concert ticket prices. In Arizona, a pair of 'Taylor Swift' bills would impose new rules, but industry leaders are opposed.