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National Public Radio is an American public broadcasting organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with its NPR West headquarters in Culver City, California. It serves as a national syndicator to a network of more than 1,000 public radio stations in the United States. It differs from other non-profit membership media organizations, such as the Associated Press, in that it was established by an act of Congress.

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Trump's Presidency and the Future of Solar Power in the US

Facing uncertainty over potential changes to federal tax credits and tariffs under the Trump administration, some homeowners are rushing to install solar panels, while others delay or choose alternative energy sources, significantly impacting the solar industry's growth and consumer behavior.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Trump-Alito Call Raises Ethical Concerns

President-elect Trump's phone call with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito hours before a Supreme Court ruling on his hush money case is raising ethics concerns, prompting criticism about potential conflicts of interest between the executive and judicial branches.

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Carter's Legacy Defined by Iran Hostage Crisis

On Thursday, former President Jimmy Carter left Washington, D.C., for the final time. His legacy is viewed by many, including former hostage Barry Rosen, as defined by his efforts during the 444-day Iranian hostage crisis in which 52 American embassy employees, including Rosen, were held captive. Ro...

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2024: Hottest Year on Record Exceeds Climate Model Predictions

2024 is the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures; this surpasses climate model predictions, largely due to human-caused climate change exacerbated by reduced sulfate pollution from shipping and China.

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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in TikTok Ban Case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday in TikTok v. Merrick Garland, deciding whether a law banning TikTok in the U.S. due to national security concerns is constitutional, impacting 170 million users and potentially setting a precedent for future tech regulations.

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Lebanon Elects Military Commander as President After Two-Year Vacancy

Lebanon elected Joseph Aoun, its military commander, as president after a 2-year vacancy, succeeding 12 failed attempts. His election follows Hezbollah's weakened influence after a war with Israel, and he faces challenges in uniting Lebanon's divided parliament and disarming Hezbollah.

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Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy

Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.

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Reduced Inequality
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NIH's $1.8 Billion Long COVID Investment: Slow Progress Fuels Patient Frustration

The NIH has invested $1.8 billion in long COVID research, yet millions of patients lack effective treatments, prompting calls for faster clinical trials and FDA approvals; research focuses on understanding the disease's mechanisms before large-scale trials.

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Good Health and Well-being
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LA Water Advisory: Avoid Tap Water Near Palisades Fire

A January 10th Los Angeles Department of Water and Power warning urges residents near the Palisades Fire to avoid tap water due to potential contamination from the wildfire, echoing similar advisories issued this week in other wildfire-affected areas of Southern California, where unprecedented wildf...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request to Delay Hush-Money Case Sentencing

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the New York hush-money case, which is scheduled for Friday. The court ruled that Trump can use appeals to address his concerns, and the sentencing—an unconditional discharge—would not signi...

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Devastating Southern California Wildfires Claim 10 Lives, Cause Billions in Damages

Southern California wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths, over 35,000 acres burned, and over 220,000 customers without power, with the Palisades and Eaton fires being the most destructive, despite some containment progress in other fires.

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Altadena Home Destroyed in Devastating California Wildfire

The Eaton Canyon wildfire, part of the biggest wildfires to strike greater Los Angeles, completely destroyed the Altadena home of Jinghuan Liu Tervalon and her family on September 5-6, 2023, despite their use of a fire tracking app and late-stage evacuation warning.

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