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Australian envoy suggests 'smelling salts' for worries over Biden's Quad cancellation

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd about President Biden deciding not to meet with leaders of Australia, India and Japan because of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations.

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Heaven has a bathrobe-clad receptionist named Denise. She's helping TikTok grieve

Taryn Smith, a 26-year-old TikToker, was in the shower when she had a funny thought: What if she died in a chicken suit? What happened next represents the way we use social media to mourn.

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Can politicians catch up with AI?

Experts are warning that artificial intelligence is developing far more rapidly than regulators can keep up with. Is there any chance of picking up that slack?

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Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.

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Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone

Ahead of oral arguments in a federal appeals court over access to mifepristone, more than 150 people shared stories with NPR about how they used the medication — and how it changed their lives.

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The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country

The sharp uptick in the number of younger Americans with no religious affiliation is driving a seismic shift that is leaving sometimes shattered congregations in its wake.

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In a historic step, strippers at an LA bar are poised to unionize

The owners of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar have agreed to recognize the union, organizers said. Once votes are certified, the dancers could become the only group of organized strippers in the U.S.

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Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low'

Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening.

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A ride with Boot Girls, 2 women challenging Atlanta's parking enforcement industry

The Boot Girls have become among Atlanta's most sought-after entrepreneurs. Armed with $50 keys, they're undercutting the controversial and often shady vehicle-booting industry.

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Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character

The film, Strange World, tells the story of a family of explorers and includes a character who has a crush on another boy. The fifth-grade teacher says a student's mother lodged a complaint.

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The New York Times' Sulzberger warns reporters of 'blind spots and echo chambers'

In recent years, social justice movements have affected U.S. newsrooms. In a 12,000-word essay, New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger argues journalism must be free of personal ideology.

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Think the COVID threat is over? It's not for these people

Declarations and loosened restrictions aside, for the immunocompromised or chronically ill, COVID is still a major concern.

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Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on

Children who need growth hormone to achieve their full stature are having trouble getting the medicine. A shortage has stretched months longer than expected and could last the rest of the year.

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New biography of Martin Luther King Jr. undercuts a widely cited quote about Malcolm X

A critical quote about Malcolm X that has been attributed to King has been taught for decades. But King didn't say the words that appeared in an article by Alex Haley, says biographer Jonathan Eig.

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The U.N. is marking the 75th anniversary of Palestinians' displacement

The international body is following through on a resolution to memorialize the mass displacement of Palestinians from their homes in 1948 that coincided with the founding of Israel.

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Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted

The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically.

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'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's

When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made him famous.

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How TransPennine Express ended up being brought under government control

Travellers in the north have been familiar with chaos on the rails for years

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When Getty began losing her vision as a girl, she was told her life was over. Wrong!

Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame says she could not imagine "what the future had in store." She faced sorrow — but ultimately triumphed. She is the new chair of the U.N. committee for disability rights.

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Fear and confusion, but not chaos, along the southern border after Title 42 ends

The pandemic-era policy nearly halted the processing of asylum applications. As Title 42 was lifted on Thursday, officials braced for an influx of migrants. But the reality was relatively calm.

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‘Swastika Mountain’ in Oregon gets a new name

The mountain’s name change was approved in mid-April after residents petitioned to have it changed

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Coronavirus FAQ: 'Emergency' over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?

Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering.

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In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license

Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes.

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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security. Will Washington let him?

The Louisiana Republican has been quietly working to build consensus around a bipartisan plan to address coming solvency issues with Social Security. So far, party leaders aren't listening.

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Sargassum Seaweed Plagues Florida Beaches Causing A Smell On The Shores

Florida's beaches were knocked off the list of one of the best beaches causing the tourism industry millions of dollars.

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