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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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Courthouse Arrests Chill Participation in Legal Proceedings

Federal officers arrested a man at the Cook County Courthouse in Illinois on misdemeanor charges, prompting concerns about a chilling effect on court appearances due to similar arrests nationwide, impacting witnesses and victims who fear participating in proceedings.

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Federal Grant Funds New North Dakota Nickel Plant, Addressing National Security Concerns

The US government awarded a $114 million grant for a new nickel processing plant in Beulah, North Dakota, transforming a former coal mine and diversifying the town's economy, addressing national security concerns over reliance on foreign mineral suppliers, primarily China, which controls 75% of the ...

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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Single-Span Suspension Bridge

Italy approved construction of the world's longest single-span suspension bridge, the $15.7 billion Strait of Messina Bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland; construction begins in May 2026 and is projected to finish in 2032, creating over 100,000 jobs.

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Trump Tariffs: Higher Prices, Slower Growth

President Trump's tariffs, averaging 18.6%, the highest since 1933, will increase prices for consumers, potentially slowing job growth and economic expansion, with the Yale Budget Lab estimating a $2,400 average household cost increase this year.

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Astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97

Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, died at age 97; his career included setting space endurance records, commanding the first crewed lunar orbital mission (Apollo 8), and displaying calm leadership during Apollo 13's near-catastrophic accident.

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Movement Breaks Boost Creativity: Author Kelly Corrigan's Technique

Bestselling author Kelly Corrigan shares her method of using short movement breaks, such as dancing or walking, to overcome writer's block and improve focus, advocating for a more holistic and less "toxically productive" approach to creative work.

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Trump Orders Federal Police Surge in D.C. Following Attempted Carjacking

President Trump ordered a seven-day surge of federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., starting Friday, July 20, 2024, in response to a former Trump administration staffer's attempted carjacking, despite a recent decline in violent crime in the city.

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Michigan's Failed Medicaid Work Requirement Program

Michigan's \$30 million Medicaid work requirement program, mandating 80 hours of work, volunteering, or schooling monthly for recipients, was halted by a federal judge before implementation, revealing administrative complexities and potential for significant coverage loss.

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CIA Officer Sandra Grimes Dies; Key Role in Exposing Soviet Spy Aldrich Ames

Sandra Grimes, a CIA officer, played a crucial role in exposing Aldrich Ames, a CIA counterintelligence chief who spied for the Soviet Union, leading to his 1994 arrest and conviction after his activities compromised numerous informants and caused significant damage to US national security; Grimes d...

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DOJ Investigates New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Department of Justice launched a federal grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, focusing on her civil fraud case against President Trump and separate allegations of mortgage fraud; the investigations are led by Trump's appointee and a special prosecutor, respectiv...

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NFL Preseason Game Suspended After Player Suffers Severe Neck Injury

During a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, Lions safety Morice Norris suffered a severe neck injury, resulting in the game's suspension and Norris's overnight hospitalization; he is now in stable condition.

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The Naked Gun" Reboot a Theatrical Success

The Naked Gun", a comedic reboot starring Liam Neeson as the son of Leslie Nielsen's Frank Drebin, has been released in theaters, bucking the trend of streaming comedies and successfully reviving the slapstick humor of its predecessors.

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