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Gulf countries race to build new oil pipelines as alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz

A U.S. official says the Strait of Hormuz will be 'irrelevant' in two years. Energy experts disagree.
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Andrew Patterson directs new Matthew McConaughey-starred Western 'The Rivals of Amziah King'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Andrew Patterson, director of the new movie "The Rivals of Amziah King."
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Two of the Democratic U.S. House candidates in Iowa are clergy members

Democrats aren't usually known for talking about their faith while campaigning but that's definitely not the case for two U.S. House candidates in Iowa -- in part because they're both clergy.
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What's old is new again: graphic T-shirts are back in fashion

Graphic t-shirts are a hot fashion trend right now. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Christian Allaire, a senior writer for Vogue, about it.
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For people from South Asia, mornings are often powered by chai

NPR investigates South Asia's love of one particular hot breakfast beverage and reveals its surprising origin.
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Have dating apps lost their luster? Data shows a decline in users

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to social scientist Kathryn Coduto of Boston University about a decline in the use of dating apps.
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Many Wyoming 'Freedom Caucus' representatives lose to more moderate Republicans in primaries

Wyoming has been a showcase for the Freedom Caucus, which bills itself as seeking to promote "Judeo-Christian values" and end most property taxes. But the movement suffered losses in recent primaries.
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.
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Warner Brothers threatens legal action over educated guesses of 'Lanterns' upcoming plot details

Correct online guesses about plot details of the HBO series "Lanterns" moved Warner Brothers to threaten legal action.
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Why hundreds showed up to support murder trial defendant Lindsay Clancy

Hundreds of people have been showing up outside a Massachusetts courthouse to show support for Lindsay Clancy, who's on trial after being charged with killing her three children in 2023.
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