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How language around abortion rights features in the new Republican Party platform

7:56am July 16, 2024

Republicans adopted a new platform at their party’s convention in Milwaukee. One of the most-watched sections has been the language around abortion rights.

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Progressives try to send a message of resistance through the RNC security barrier

7:50am July 16, 2024

by Liz Baker

In a peaceful protest in Milwaukee, progressive activists tried to send the Republican Party a message of resistance to a potential second Trump presidency.

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A Palestinian American raises more than $1 million to feed his family and others in Gaza

7:33am July 16, 2024

by Marisa Peñaloza

U.S. Palestinians are helping their families evacuate, rebuild, and buy basics like food.

Politics & Government

Morning news brief

7:27am July 16, 2024

Donald Trump picks Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential nominee. The Secret Service is under fire after the attempt on Trump's life. After pausing his campaign, Biden heads to Nevada.

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Health & Safety

Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills

6:02am July 16, 2024

Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers may send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement. It's stressful and annoying — but legal.

2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics - Day 4

Tracing USA Gymnastics' journey from rock bottom back to Olympic dominance

6:02am July 16, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Six years ago, USA Gymnastics was on the brink of collapse amid a sex abuse scandal that had cost it sponsorships and piled up lawsuits. Now, the organization hopes it has turned the page.

Get there while you can: The Mirage in Las Vegas will be closing its doors in 1 day

6:01am July 16, 2024

by Hosts

After 34 years, the iconic Mirage casino and hotel on the Las Vegas strip will close Wednesday. It will reopen in 2027 as a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.

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Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations

6:01am July 16, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.

Arts

The best games of 2024 so far, picked by the NPR staff

5:02am July 16, 2024

by James Perkins Mastromarino

NPR staff and contributors share their favorite video games of 2024 so far.

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

5:02am July 16, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night.