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These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.

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What to know about the 'Barbenheimer' double feature frenzy

After months of inescapable marketing, viral memes and crossover merch, two of the year's most anticipated movies hit theaters on Friday. Here's why so many people want to see both — and how to prep.

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Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

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Brazil's Marta scored more World Cup goals than any woman or man. Now she hopes to win

She is repeatedly named world player of the year. But a World Cup title has eluded the Brazilian superstar, and at 37, this may be her last shot at it.

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وثائق أمريكية تكشف عيوب في إدعاءات البنتاغون عن ضحايا عملية البغدادي

قالت وزارة الدفاع الأمريكية إن القوات الأمريكية لم تؤذي المدنيين خلال عملية البغدادي عام 2019 ، لكن الإذاعة الوطنية العامة NPR تكشف عن تفاصيل جديدة تناقض هذه الادعاءات.

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CIA Chief: The uprising in Russia shows 'signs of weakness' in Putin's rule

The spy chief also told NPR's Mary Louise Kelly that discontent in Russia has created a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to recruit Russians to spy on behalf of the U.S.

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Ravaged by Russian troops, Bucha rises from the ashes

At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Today, Bucha is coming back to life.

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A 16-year-old died while working at a poultry plant in Mississippi

The teenager died after he became entangled in a machine he was cleaning late last Friday. Labor laws prohibit anyone under 18 from working in meat plants because of the hazardous conditions.

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Up First briefing: Climate-conscious buildings; Texas abortion bans; GMO mosquitoes

It's time for infrastructure to take climate change into account. Texas' abortion bans are in court today. Scientists want to genetically modify mosquitos to help fight malaria.

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Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle

As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.

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Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: 'There was no mercy'

Women who had complicated and tragic pregnancies are suing Texas over its abortion bans. A hearing had emotional testimony in an Austin courtroom Wednesday. The state wants the case dismissed.

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In-N-Out Burger bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks

The new mask policy will apply to employees in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah. Employees in California and Oregon can choose to wear a company-provided N95 mask.

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Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply

Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday.

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Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients

Federal public defenders face a looming budget crisis that threatens their ability to represent indigent people accused of crimes.

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Travis King isn't the 1st U.S. soldier to enter North Korea. Here's a history

Travis King crossed the border into North Korea on Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. service member to do so since 1982. A handful of American soldiers defected in the years after the Korean War.

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Up First briefing: Meta's free AI; Trump's legal troubles; a scary fish's teeth

Facebook's parent company has released its newest AI for free. Trump says he's a target in the Jan. 6 insurrection investigation. An Oklahoma boy finds a piranha-like fish with human-like teeth.

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Soldier Travis King faced disciplinary action in the US so he fled. Now he faces an unknown fate in North Korea

Leaving prison in South Korea, King was set to be returned to Fort Bliss, Texas – but he had other plans. Gustaf Kilander and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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

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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QAnon supporters are promoting 'Sound of Freedom.' Here's why

The movie is being criticized as a vehicle for conspiracy theories and misleading depictions of human trafficking — landing it in the middle of the country's politically polarized culture wars.

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An 11-year-old boy caught a fish with 'human-like teeth' in an Oklahoma pond

A boy in Oklahoma reeled in an alarmingly weird catch this past weekend: a pacu, the South American fish that's a cousin of the piranha — and whose humanlike teeth have long struck fear in swimmers.

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Soldier Travis King faced disciplinary action in the US so he fled to North Korea. Now he’s back in US custody

Leaving prison in South Korea, King was set to be returned to Fort Bliss, Texas – but he had other plans. Gustaf Kilander and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea was facing disciplinary action

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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Up First briefing: Trump hearing; U.S-China climate talks; Taylor Swift breaks records

A pretrial hearing takes place today in Trump's classified documents case. U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in China to revive climate change efforts. Taylor Swift breaks another Billboard record.

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Bad Bunny: world’s most-streamed musician giving a voice to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny can add another feather to his global stardom cap: his 2022 release “Un Verano Sin Ti” has become Spotify’s most streamed album of all time.

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'Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers — ready or not

It's taking off around the country: Treatment at home for patients sick enough to be in a hospital, but stable enough to be home. Are family caregivers ready for all the responsibility?

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