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Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California

12:32pm September 02, 2019

by Kirk Siegler

A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway.

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The spy satellite, known as USA 224 or NROL-49, was launched in 2011 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Amateurs Identify U.S. Spy Satellite Behind President Trump's Tweet

12:20pm September 02, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

The satellite is believed to be among America's most advanced. Some believe it's as large as the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort

12:11pm September 02, 2019

by Steve Inskeep

A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.

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Hurricane Dorian's Sluggish Movement Makes Future Path Hard To Project

12:11pm September 02, 2019

by Rachel Martin

The storm has slowed as it passes over the Bahamas, battering the islands. It's expected to move west and north, grazing Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, but the track is less solid than usual.

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James Mattis spent four decades in the Marines. He served as a commander in Afghanistan shortly after the al-Qaida attacks in 2001.

Jim Mattis: 'Nations With Allies Thrive, Nations Without Allies Wither'

12:11pm September 02, 2019

In an interview with NPR, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stresses the importance of allies and he also criticizes shifting U.S. policy aims during the wars of the past 18 years.

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The Latest On Hurricane Dorian And Its Path

12:11pm September 02, 2019

by Greg Allen

The latest on Hurricane Dorian's damage and where it's headed.

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Apple's Challenge In China As Latest Tariffs Take Hold

9:14am September 02, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to Reuters reporter Stephen Nellis about his report showing Apple Inc.'s growing dependence on China for production amid the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.

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'All We Can Do Is Keep Going,' Resident Says At Vigil For Texas Shooting Victims

7:24am September 02, 2019

A mass shooting in the West Texas city of Odessa has spread fear and sadness. But residents are also ready to begin healing.

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"Deepfakes" are digitally altered images that make incidents appear real when they are not. Such altered files could have broad implications for politics.

What You Need To Know About Fake Video, Audio And The 2020 Election

7:00am September 02, 2019

by Philip Ewing

While "deepfakes" or other manipulated digital material could appear to show events that never happened, their existence also gives politicians the opportunity to cast doubt on reality.

Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 5 storm, tracks toward the Florida coast on Sept. 1.

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Historic Hurricane Dorian Bears Down On Northern Bahamas As A Category 5 Storm

11:39pm September 01, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

With sustained winds of 185 mph, Dorian is hitting the Bahamas as "the strongest hurricane in modern records" to hit the archipelago, according to the National Hurricane Center.