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Election software CEO is charged with allegedly giving Chinese contractors data access

The Los Angeles County district attorney alleges that the CEO of Konnech, which makes scheduling software for poll workers, improperly gave Chinese contractors access to sensitive employee data.

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Florida agriculture has been slammed by Hurricane Ian

Agriculture is a major industry in Florida and Hurricane Ian destroyed farms, killed livestock and toppled citrus trees. Farmers have faced challenges before and vow to come out stronger.

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Ukrainians grieve for an 11-year-old girl killed by a Russian missile

A neighbor recalls the girl saying in her final moments, "Why did this happen to me? I didn't do anything bad to them."

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'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's needed

San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.

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A pair of Levi's that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century

A pocket on the 1880s-era pair of jeans says, "The only kind made by white labor."

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The Jan. 6 committee votes unanimously to subpoena Trump

All nine members of the committee voted to subpoena the former president to testify before them. Presidential subpoenas are complicated but not unprecedented.

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A jury recommends life in prison for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz

Fourteen students and three staff members were killed in the rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day in 2018. Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty last year to first-degree murder.

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Eyeballs and AI power the research into how falsehoods travel online

Getting a sense of falsehoods online might sound straightforward, but it isn't. Researchers use state-of-the-art algorithms but it also comes down to lots of scrolling and reading.

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An Ohio man pleads guilty to plotting a mass shooting of college women in 2020

The suspect expressed admiration for Elliot Rodger, the gunman who killed six people and injured 14 others in Isla Vista in May 2014, according to the DOJ.

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COVID took over their high school experience. They want senior year to be different

For the class of 2023, every year of high school was disrupted by the pandemic. NPR talked to five seniors about what that's been like.

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Angela Lansbury was the world’s big sis

From Edwina to Jessica Fletcher, Lansbury looked out for us

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Virtually all PPP loans have been forgiven with limited scrutiny

Officials promised a robust review process before forgiving PPP loans, but most loans could be forgiven with a simple, one-page form. Meanwhile, just 2% of loans have gotten close, hands-on reviews.

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DHS watchdog appointed by Trump has fueled an exodus of agency lawyers, sources say

The Jan. 6 investigation has brought new attention to tumult at the watchdog agency for the Department of Homeland Security. Now its Inspector General is under fire from multiple directions.

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How this Brazilian doc got nearly every person in her city to take a COVID vaccine

Dr. Gabriela Kucharski's city of Toledo had virtually no vaccines. And it's a bastion of support for Brazil's vaccine skeptic president. Here's why that didn't matter.

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Thurs., Oct. 13: House January 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation

Live special coverage from NPR and WEKU, Thurs. Oct. 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

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An ornithologist, a cellist and a human rights activist: the 2022 MacArthur Fellows

This year's MacArthur Fellows include scientists, artists and historians. The so-called MacArthur "geniuses" receive unrestricted grants of $800,000 for their "exceptional creativity" and "promise."

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Millions of Americans are losing access to maternal care. Here's what can be done

A report from the nonprofit March of Dimes finds that 36% of counties in the U.S. are "maternity care deserts," meaning they have no obstetric hospitals or birth centers and no obstetric providers.

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Illyanna Maisonet's new cookbook reflects the diversity of the Puerto Rican diaspora

Her book, out Oct. 18, is a memoir, cookbook and retelling of Puerto Rican history. It's also a testament to her life's work of documenting and preserving the food of the Puerto Rican diaspora.

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The Buffalo supermarket gunman won't pursue a psychiatric defense in his state case

In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the New York State Unified Court System said the defense has "neither filed a notice nor requested an extension to do so."

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Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts

People calling for the repatriation of the ancient tablet and other items say the continued display of the objects in European institutions ignores a history of colonialist looting and exploitation.

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On #dementia TikTok, family caregivers find support and bring the disease to light

On TikTok, the hashtag "dementia" has 3 billion views. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias have been using the site to swap tips and share the burdens of life with dementia.

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Milwaukee voters, what is driving you to the polls these midterms?

Are you a Milwaukee resident under 30 and planning to vote in this midterm? We want to hear from you. How are you thinking about this election and beyond?

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What to know about the application for Biden's student loan relief

On Tuesday, the Biden administration shared new details of its debt relief application, and what borrowers will need in order to fill it out.

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Remembering NPR's Ken Barcus, a tough editor with a big heart

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPR's National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

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Want to know what message midterm candidates think will win? Follow the money

Ad spending by Democrats on abortion-related messaging took off after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Republican spending on crime ads tripled in September.

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