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The war in Ukraine — now in its third summer — tops NATO's agenda

2:36pm July 08, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith about the alliance's annual summit, and how the U.S. plans to reassure allies that Ukraine funding will continue.

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Science

Researcher use new statistical tools on previous data about attractiveness

2:35pm July 08, 2024

by Hosts

A new study finds that people tend to partner up with people of similar attractiveness.

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Politics & Government

Business leaders and Democratic donors call on Biden to end reelection campaign

2:35pm July 08, 2024

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Tom Florsheim, one of the business leaders who signed an open letter calling on President Biden to step aside from his 2024 reelection campaign.

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World News

Iranian voters chose Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist as their new president

2:35pm July 08, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Vali Nasr, Middle East Studies professor at Johns Hopkins University, about the election of a reformist president in Iran, and prospects for policy changes.

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As Israel-Hamas war reaches 9 months, cease-fire talks in Gaza appear set to resume

2:35pm July 08, 2024

Israel and Hamas are trying again this week to reach a cease-fire deal. There are some encouraging signs: Hamas appears to have shifted its position on at least one key issue.

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The Texas Gulf Coast braces for the effects from Hurricane Beryl

2:35pm July 08, 2024

Beryl is bringing heavy rains and flooding to Texas on Monday. The long-lived tropical system first walloped the Windward Islands, Jamaica, and Mexico before threatening the United States.

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Arts
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Cats on leashes ... yes, it's a thing

2:35pm July 08, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

For some cats, leashed walks "can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise," says veterinarian Grace Cater. Other cats? Not so much.

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World News

There's been a stunning upset in the weekend elections in France

2:35pm July 08, 2024

In results that defied polls, France’s far-right national rally party was relegated to third place in legislative elections, routed by a diverse leftist coalition cobbled together only weeks ago.

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With just one mention of abortion, Republican Party lays out its 2024 policy platform

2:25pm July 08, 2024

by Megan Pratz

Despite failing to unveil a new platform in 2020, the Republican Party Monday released its policy goals and aims in its official 2024 platform, where the languages sticks close to Trump.

Politics & Government

Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too

1:06pm July 08, 2024

Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.