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Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.

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More endangered red wolves will be released in the U.S. under a legal settlement

Thursday, August 10, 2023

There were only an estimated seven red wolves left in the wild when a coalition of conservation organizations decided to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.

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'Hank the Tank,' the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe

Monday, August 07, 2023

Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who've broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet.

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Roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues

Friday, August 04, 2023

The Magnum XL-200 at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park promises high speeds and fast turns. Thrill-seekers got a little extra excitement when the ride stopped at the top of its signature plunge.

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Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, 2 weeks after losing contact

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

The Jet Propulsion Lab lost contact with Voyager 2, which is traveling 12.3 billion miles away from Earth, after engineers mistakenly pointed its antenna 2 degrees away from its home planet.

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5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges that he led a web of conspiracies with the ultimate goal of overturning 2020 election results. Read this if you need to get up to speed.

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Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about the latest indictment against Trump

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Special counsel Jack Smith spoke briefly about the indictment and praised the men and women who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

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How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

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Wait, do you need a visa to go to Europe now? The new ETIAS requirements, explained

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need to receive authorization to travel via the ETIAS, a long-awaited measure designed to prevent terrorism.

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Obamas' personal chef dies while paddleboarding in Martha's Vineyard

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The body of Tarfari Campbell, 45, was recovered Monday after a two-day search in Edgartown Great Pond, near a home owned by the former president and first lady.

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'Barbie' beats 'Oppenheimer' at the box office with a record $155 million debut

Monday, July 24, 2023

Combined, the two films brought in the biggest revenue since the start of the pandemic, besting out the usual superhero franchises Hollywood has come to depend on.

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The 'lioness' that sparked a massive search near Berlin may have just been a boar

Friday, July 21, 2023

For 36 hours, dozens of police, veterinarians and hunters scoured a wooded German suburb while warning residents a lion could be at large. Turns out they may have misjudged a video of the animal.

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How Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' became a political controversy

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far.

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Las Vegas police investigating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder have searched a Nevada home

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

A decades-long investigation into the murder of the rapper appeared to take another turn on Monday after Las Vegas police searched a home in Henderson, Nev.

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What we know about Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

King, 23, was stationed in South Korea, but was scheduled to fly back to the U.S. to face disciplinary action when he escaped an airport outside of Seoul and managed to flee into North Korea.

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Man who crossed North Korea border is a U.S. soldier, Pentagon official says

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The man was touring the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula when he crossed into North Korea without authorization, according to the United Nations Command.

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Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal. Here's what it means for the rest of the world

Monday, July 17, 2023

The U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative allowed Ukraine to ship food to other parts of the world during the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's suspending the deal for now.

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78 pilot whales were slaughtered near a cruise ship carrying marine conservationists

Friday, July 14, 2023

Passengers of the Ambassador Cruise Line had just arrived in the Faroe Islands when a group of small boats drove the whales to shallow water for killing, part of a long-standing local tradition.

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You could still be eligible for student loan forgiveness under this plan

Friday, July 14, 2023

The Supreme Court may have struck down a sweeping plan for student loan debt forgiveness, but under President Biden's new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, borrowers stand to pay thousands less.

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