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The U.S. is set to play Belgium in the quarterfinals without their star striker player

When American striker Folarin Balogun received a red card in Wednesday's World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, it had huge repercussions for Monday's game against Belgium.

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A new law in California will clarify 'sell by' dates to reduce food waste

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste about the new law that standardizes food label "use by" dates and how that reduces consumer confusion and tons of food waste.

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The surprising history of the red, white and blue Bomb Pop popsicle

Red, white, and blue popsicle is a symbol of a carefree summer. But when it was invented in 1955, it was a reflection of the country's fight for military supremacy during the Cold War.

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Descendants of Dred Scott and the judge who ruled his case on what it is to be American

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court this week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American.

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E.Vax discusses his album 'Just Like Fire' and finding his identity as a solo artist

Musician Evan Mast, also known as E.Vax, about his new album, "Just Like Fire."

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Pennsylvania's proposed data centers are bringing strangers together in protest

Proposals to build six data centers in the small community of Archbald, Pennsylvania, have brought strangers together to fight the plans there — and elsewhere in the state.

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Gregg Hurwitz discusses his new thriller 'The Delivery'

A family gains a humanoid personal assistant who knows too much and not enough. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gregg Hurtwitz about his new thriller "The Delivery."

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Egg producers settle with DOJ, states over price-fixing complaint

Seventeen states and the Department of Justice have settled a case of alleged price-fixing by major egg producers. Egg prices soared in recent years but have since fallen sharply.

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Where Iran stands on the memorandum it signed with the U.S

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East & North Africa Program at Chatham House, about how Iran sees the memorandum it signed with the U.S. as well as the ongoing talks.

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Mexico's blazing World Cup run is helping revive its mariachi tradition

Mexico's World Cup triumph rekindles its mariachi tradition, restoring the music to the heart of national celebration and cultural devotion.

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