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Across South Asia, this sweet drink is synonymous with summertime refreshment

Invented in 1907 to beat the effects of extreme heat, Rooh Afza — a ruby-red, plant-based concentrate — is diluted with water, milk or ice and is a summertime favorite in India, Pakistan and beyond.

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Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial

The world-renowned countertenor and his husband were accused of drugging and raping a young singer in 2010.

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

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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Could an antibiotic taken after unprotected sex prevent STIs? What to know about doxy-PEP.

This summer, the CDC is expected to release guidelines for the use of doxy-PEP to prevent STIs. But what is it, and why is everyone talking about it now?

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Up First briefing: Trump pleads not guilty; July job numbers; Women's World Cup

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to four felony counts. Forecasters predict the job market stayed strong in July. The Women's World Cup knockout round begins tomorrow.

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Nearly every prisoner on Louisiana's death row filed for clemency this summer

Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, recently said he is against the death penalty. Now a legal effort is racing to get requests for clemency to Edwards before he leaves office.

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Three-quarters of Republicans think economy is priority over climate – poll

Survey finds 53% of Americans think addressing climate crisis should be given priority but 72% of Republicans say otherwise

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The latest Trump indictment lists 6 unnamed co-conspirators. Here's what we know

Despite prosecutors listing six of his alleged co-conspirators, Donald Trump will be standing alone in Washington, D.C.'s federal courthouse in his first court appearance since being indicted Tuesday.

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Up First briefing: Trump's arraignment; Lizzo sued; Republicans on climate change

Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned on charges in connected to the Jan. 6 riot today. Three of Lizzo's former dancers sue her for harassment. The GOP prioritizes the economy over climate change.

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Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change

In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, the record temperatures this summer don't have Republicans heated as confidence in institutions takes a hit and President Biden has challenges ahead.

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Jonathan Majors' trial on assault and harassment charges begins in New York

Last March, the actor was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute. He pleaded not guilty to four counts. He has starred in films including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Creed III.

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After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?

Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse depends on who you ask.

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Former NPR President and U.S. Ambassador Delano Lewis has died at 84

Lewis was named president of NPR in 1993, becoming the first Black person to take the role. He came to the job with a long resume from his time in Washington politics and business circles.

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Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a "very straightforward" defense against the latest charges against the former president.

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Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by AI. Hollywood is already doing body scans

Five background actors told NPR they had to undergo face and body digital scans while on TV and movie sets. The use of digital replicas is a sticking point in the ongoing strikes in Hollywood.

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Up First briefing: Trump's 3rd indictment; U.S. loses AAA rating; heat and the brain

Donald Trump is indicted on felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fitch Ratings downgrades the U.S. credit rating. This is your brain on heat.

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5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump

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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Sales are way down at a Florida flea market. A new immigration law could be to blame.

Florida's new strict immigration law threatens the state's economy and could hurt political ambitions for some GOP candidates. Vendors at a popular flea market are already seeing the impacts.

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Ukraine’s birth rate plummets in aftermath of Russian invasion, data shows

In 2023, an average of 16,000 babies have been born a month, compared to as many as 23,000 babies born monthly before Russia’s invasion

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Lok Sabha passes bill that will enable digital birth certificates

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that paves the way for digital birth certificates

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Up First Briefing: Teflon Don; ACLU lawsuit; Pee-wee Herman's legacy

Donald Trump's legal woes haven't hurt his polling numbers. The ACLU files a lawsuit to block the country's first religious public charter school. Remembering Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman.

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A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake.

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Up First briefing: Pakistan bombing; Yellow trucking meltdown; grieving pet loss

A deadly bombing near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has killed dozens and injured hundreds. Shipping company Yellow is expected to file bankruptcy. How to cope with the loss of a pet.

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The Yellow trucking company meltdown, explained

Yellow's demise stems from an exodus of customers, union strife and longstanding financial troubles.

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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.

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