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Two states are filing lawsuits to curtail the activities of a neo-Nazi organization

Monday, December 18, 2023

Attorneys general in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are fighting to curtail the increasingly public activities of the neo-Nazi organization NSC-131.

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NPR's Books We Love includes titles that makes us laugh

Friday, December 01, 2023

NPR's Books We Love guide is available at NPR.org — it's an annual roundup of NPR staff and critics' favorite books of 2023. There are a number of funny books that made this year's list.

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After NATO meeting, Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Blinken will make his third trip to the region since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Before that he'll be at NATO headquarters in Brussels to reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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The popularity of regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

NPR's Alt.Latino followed break-out trio Yahritza y Su Esencia on tour to document how their identity, and connection to regional Mexican music was shaped in their farmworker community.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East again. President Biden to tout clean energy jobs in Colorado. How the U.S. will be impacted if global warming goes beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Israel and Hamas strike deal to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Israelis and Palestinians are waiting to see how much longer the cease-fire could be extended, and how many more hostages and prisoners will go home.

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Suspect pleads not guilty in shooting of students of Palestinian descent in Vermont

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Vermont man accused of shooting the three students is charged with attempted murder, and was ordered held without bail.

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In less than 50 days, voting begins in GOP presidential race with Iowa caucuses

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The field of GOP candidates in the 2024 presidential race is a lot smaller than it used to be. None of them come close to the front-runner former President Donald Trump.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.

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Why progressive prosecutors face resistance from some police departments

Friday, November 24, 2023

The prosecutors face resistance from departments that see them as soft on crime. In St. Louis, resistance is so fierce a police officer is refusing to do one of the most important parts of his job.

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After nearly 7 weeks of war, the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has begun

Friday, November 24, 2023

A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect early Friday. It sets the stage for the first exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The war began on Oct. 7.

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Morning news brief

Friday, November 24, 2023

Temporary truce begins in Gaza, with first hostages set to be released. Why progressive prosecutors often face resistance from police. Rosalynn Carter tried to end mental health discrimination.

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2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge

Thursday, November 23, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was no sign of terrorist activity in relation to Wednesday's vehicle explosion at a checkpoint that closed the Rainbow Bridge at the Canadian border.

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Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Israel's national security adviser said in a statement that the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza, in return for a release of Palestinians held by Israel, won't start before Friday.

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Controversy surrounding the construction of 'Copy City' in Georgia won't let up

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Protests continue over a planned police training facility near Atlanta — as construction is already underway, and a petition to get voters to weigh in is stalled in court.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Israeli official says Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect. Black Friday remains the busiest day for U.S. stores. Protests continue over a police training facility near Atlanta.

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Morning news brief

Friday, November 17, 2023

Israel says it's uncovering many tunnels, including one outside main hospital in Gaza. GM autoworkers OK new contract. Guatemalan prosecutors pursue plans to press charges against the president-elect.

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Prosecutors in Guatemala pursue plans to press charges against the president-elect

Friday, November 17, 2023

In Guatemala, prosecutors move against President-elect Bernardo Arevalo, as the slow motion coup he predicted begins to pick up pace.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, November 16, 2023

President Biden met for four hours Wednesday with China's leader. Latest in Israel-Hamas war. NPR probe finds thousands of U.S. military servicemembers and veterans are at risk of losing their homes.

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Tensions among the Republicans in the House seem to be at a boiling point

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

There's been plenty of drama — some physical — as the Republican-led House of Representatives approved a plan to avert a government shutdown this week.

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