Steve Inskeep

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Jaguar is archiving the sound of its sports car's famous 'growl'

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Jaguar plans to go fully electric by 2025, which means much quieter vehicles in its future. That's why a recording of the Jaguar's famous growl will be archived in the British Library.

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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to retire after 30 years of service

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman — the second in command at the State Department — reflects on U.S.-China relations as she gets ready to retire.

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William Allen, who helped write Florida's new history standards, stands by curriculum

Thursday, July 27, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to William Allen, who helped write Florida's new K-12 social studies curriculum, which is getting a lot of criticism for its portrayal of African American history.

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Morning news brief

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Niger's military has announced a coup. A judge put a plea deal in the Hunter Biden case on hold. New York City took in more than 90,000 migrants and asylum-seekers in the last year.

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NAACP's Ivory Toldson discusses the investigation into Harvard legacy admissions

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to the NAACP's Ivory Toldson about the Department of Education's civil rights investigation into legacy admissions at Harvard University.

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After 100 years, Paris says it will again allow swimming in the River Seine

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Paris officials would have stopped you from swimming in the Seine because they said it was too dirty. In 2025, folks will be able to swim at three places, due to a $1.6 billion restoration project.

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Biden administration wants insurance companies to expand mental health coverage

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Biden administration is seeking to require insurance companies to beef up coverage of mental health services. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House adviser Neera Tanden.

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'This has become a sacred alley.' The face of Emad Shargi imprisoned in Iran

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A mural in Washington, D.C. depicts Americans wrongfully detained abroad and fades with time to represent passing days. Neda Sharghi's brother Emad imprisoned in Iran is one of those faces.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Fed is expected to raise interest rate again. The Biden administration wants insurance companies to expand mental health coverage. The U.S. plays the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to raise key interest rate again on Wednesday

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark lending rate to the highest level in 22 years after a year of successive hikes aimed at fighting inflation.

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White House says Biden's dog to get more training after biting Secret Service agents

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

President Biden's dog, a German Shepherd named Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents. It's their second canine who has done this. The White House says he'll get more training.

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Federal judge blocks Biden asylum-seekers rule, but administration can appeal

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. But the judge also put his ruling on hold, giving the administration a chance to appeal.

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President Biden endorses plan to expand mental health care

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

President Biden has endorsed plans he says will get insurance to pay for mental health care more often.

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What does dating look like after 50?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The "Golden Bachelor" is looking to find love this fall on ABC. We speak to a few experts about what dating actually looks like when you're over 50.

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What's next for opposition to Israel judicial reform now that one measure has passed?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Israeli protest leader Shikma Bressler about what's next for the opposition to judicial reform now that Israeli lawmakers have passed one measure.

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New quarter will feature legendary singer Celia Cruz, U.S. Mint says

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The U.S. Mint has revealed the design of a quarter featuring singer Celia Cruz. She's the first Afro Latina to have the honor. And her signature slogan "Azucar!" (sugar!) is on the coin, too.

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Firefighters and researchers are turning to AI to help fight fires

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Firefighters and researchers in California are using a new tool to spot fires faster: artificial intelligence.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Reaction to passage of judicial reform law in Israel. New study looks at connection of climate change to current heat waves. A new national monument will honor Emmett Till and his mother.

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What Twitter's rebranding as X could mean for its value

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Twitter's been going through an especially rough patch lately. But its brand and tweets are well known. Giving those up as the company transitions to X could be an expensive loss of brand value.

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As 'Shark Week' becomes more sensational, a look at some misconceptions about sharks

Monday, July 24, 2023

"Shark Week" is back for a 35th year. The show has been criticized for becoming more sensational and for presenting graphic animal violence. So what's the truth behind shark attacks?

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