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California has been hit with its 1st — but not last — major heat wave of the year

5:03pm June 10, 2022

by Saul Gonzalez

California is enduring its first major heat wave of the year. Temperatures are in the triple digits across the state. Experts say there's more of this weather to come this summer.

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What to expect for the rest of the month of Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection hearings

5:03pm June 10, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

Thursday night, the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol launched a series of public hearings with a prime-time event. Here's what we expect for the rest of the month.

Ivanka Trump's testimony to the Jan. 6 committee is displayed on a screen during the committee's hearing on Thursday.

New revelations and 3 other takeaways from the first Jan. 6 committee hearing

5:03pm June 10, 2022

by Domenico Montanaro

The committee transported the audience back to Jan. 6 with video of what happened that day. It also made a strong case that former President Donald Trump was responsible for what happened.

The remains of a carousel destroyed during the Russian invasion stand on the grounds of Dobropark, a children's theme park on the outskirts of Kyiv, on Friday. The park will reopen next week.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 10)

4:56pm June 10, 2022

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sarah Palin is one of 48 people vying for Alaska's House seat in a primary tomorrow

4:54pm June 10, 2022

by Liz Ruskin (Alaskan Public Media)

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is attempting a political comeback in a special election for her state's lone House seat. The top four candidates in Saturday's primary will advance.

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PC game collectors uncover multiple forgeries from prominent collector

4:54pm June 10, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kyle Orland, a senior gaming editor at Ars Technica, on forged copies of old PC video games discovered in the world of rare PC game collecting.

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The 1st Jan. 6 hearing put a spotlight on the Proud Boys' involvement in the attack

4:54pm June 10, 2022

by Tom Dreisbach

The Jan. 6 committee's presentation Thursday night put the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys at the center of its narrative.

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Moderna says its vaccine is safe for babies, and travelers won't need COVID tests

4:54pm June 10, 2022

by Rob Stein

Food and Drug Administration has released Moderna's data supporting the company's claim that its pediatric vaccines appear to be safe and effective, including for children as young as six months old.

Prices rose more than expected in May

4:54pm June 10, 2022

by Scott Horsley

The rising price of gasoline, groceries and rent has pushed inflation to its highest level in more than four decades. Prices rose even more than expected in May.

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How media should cover gun violence

4:26pm June 10, 2022

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Dr. Dannagal Young, professor of communications and political science at the University of Delaware, about how media coverage of gun violence affects news consumers.

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