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Ex-Bangladesh leader demands probe into protest killings, and is named in murder case

3:23pm August 13, 2024

by Diaa Hadid

In her first statement since fleeing Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina denied responsibility for deaths in protests that led to her ouster. A court ordered police to open a murder investigation against her.

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Morning news brief

2:21pm August 13, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on his social media platform X. Tim Walz is making his first solo campaign stop on Tuesday. Mystery surrounds one of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords.

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How Hamas Looks Back at October 7th and the Events Since?

12:51pm August 13, 2024

In a rare interview with a Hamas leader our correspondent asks about the attacks of October 7th and the aftermath. He says the group has no regrets about launching the operation, but that mistakes were made.

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Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto nears

10:47am August 13, 2024

by The Associated Press

Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools as forecasters warned that the U.S. territory would be hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto.

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Highlights from Musk's Trump interview. And, Ozempic may lower cancer risk

7:41am August 13, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Elon Musk's interview with former President Donald Trump remained light on news as he rehashed similar talking points. And, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help lower the risk of cancer.

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Opinion: Want to reform the Supreme Court? These strongmen can show a thing or two

6:00am August 13, 2024

by Mac Margolis

The champions of U.S. Supreme Court reform should first consider the record of nations that wound up packing and purging their judiciaries.

It's been a week since Ukrainian troops launched an attack in Russian territory

4:39am August 13, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Ukraine’s military says it now controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

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Mystery surrounds the capture of Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

3:15am August 13, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

The powerful Sinaloa cartel leader arrested by U.S. officials last month claims in a letter from prison that he was kidnapped and taken from Mexico against his will.

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Parisians changed their tune by the end of the Olympics

10:10pm August 12, 2024

by Fatima Al-Kassab

Before the Paris Olympics began, residents worried about the cost, security and the impact on their daily lives. But once the Games started, people's attitudes changed as they cheered for it all.

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Ukraine's advance into Russia slows as Russian reinforcements reach the region

10:10pm August 12, 2024

by Greg Myre

Ukraine's advance into western Russia has slowed in recent days as Russian reinforcements begin to reach the region. The two sides appear headed for a showdown in the coming days.

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