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National

The family of an American hostage still being held captive by Hamas speaks out

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

HOSTAGE FAMILY INTERVIEW

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Politics

Politics chat: With 2 months to go for the election, how close is the race?

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Politics chat: With 2 months to go for the election, how close is the race?

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Middle East

Israeli security forces recovered bodies of 6 hostages, including an Israeli-American

by Carrie Kahn, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Israeli security forces recovered bodies of 6 hostages, including an Israeli-American

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Health

Report finds many issues at the Boar's Head meat factory that had a listeria outbreak

by Yuki Noguchi, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Report finds many issues at the Boar's Head meat factory that led to a lysteria outbreak

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Middle East

College students are back on campus and continuing their calls for divestment from war

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

College students are back on campus and continuing their calls for divestment from war

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Sports

College football is going through major changes, and fans and athletes have thoughts

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

College football is going through major changes, and fans and athletes have thoughts

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Research News

Scrolling to escape boredom will only bring more boredom, research finds

by Ayesha Rascoe

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Scrolling to escape boredom will only bring more boredom, research finds

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National

Yellowstone National Park wants to grow its bison herd. Montana is threatening to sue

by Eric Whitney, Olivia Weitz

3 min

Yellowstone National Park wants to grow its bison herd. Montana is threatening to sue

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Three of a kind

by Will Shortz

6 min

Sunday Puzzle: Three of a kind

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National

Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

by Marian Navarro

4 min

Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

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Music Interviews

Did your favorite artist make it to Walden Green's list of the worst songs ever?

by Ayesha Rascoe, Danny Hensel

5 min

Did your favorite artist make it to Walden Green's list of the worst songs ever?

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Education

How the candidates differ on their views and policies on education

by Cory Turner, Ayesha Rascoe

6 min

How the candidates differ on their views and policies on education

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Politics

Voices in the news: Trump at the Arlington Cemetery, Harris' interview on CNN

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Voices in the news: Trump at the Arlington Cemetery, Harris' interview on CNN

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Politics

The election likely depends by a narrow slice of the electorate: undecided voters

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

The election likely depends by a narrow slice of the electorate: undecided voters

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Business

Disney bought Marvel 15 years ago. Has its dominance led to oversaturation?

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Disney bought Marvel 15 years ago. Has its dominance led to oversaturation?

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Conservative group Action 4 Liberty runs a stand at the Minnesota State Fair opposing Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Action 4 Liberty, a conservative group in the state, runs a stand at the Minnesota State Fair opposing Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Dana Ferguson/MPR hide caption

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National

Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota

by Dana Ferguson

3 min

MINNESOTA 'WEIRD'

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Health Care

Drug makers including Pfizer are starting to sell drugs directly to consumers

by Sydney Lupkin

2 min

Drug makers including Pfizer are starting to sell drugs directly to consumers

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National

A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people

by Kelly McEvers

7 min

A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people

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Books

Sweet Valley High's spiritual successors: reading recommendations for teen girls

by Ayesha Rascoe, Linda Holmes, Barrie Hardymon

6 min

Sweet Valley High's spiritual successors: reading recommendations for teen girls

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Games

Meet the creator of Black Crosswords, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage

by Ayesha Rascoe

less than 1 min

Meet the creator of Black Crosswords, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage

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National

HOSTAGE FAMILY INTERVIEW

Politics

Politics chat: With 2 months to go for the election, how close is the race?

Middle East

Israeli security forces recovered bodies of 6 hostages, including an Israeli-American

Health

Report finds many issues at the Boar's Head meat factory that led to a lysteria outbreak

Middle East

College students are back on campus and continuing their calls for divestment from war

Sports

College football is going through major changes, and fans and athletes have thoughts

Research News

Scrolling to escape boredom will only bring more boredom, research finds

National

Yellowstone National Park wants to grow its bison herd. Montana is threatening to sue

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Three of a kind

National

Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

Music Interviews

Did your favorite artist make it to Walden Green's list of the worst songs ever?

Education

How the candidates differ on their views and policies on education

Politics

Voices in the news: Trump at the Arlington Cemetery, Harris' interview on CNN

Politics

The election likely depends by a narrow slice of the electorate: undecided voters

Business

Disney bought Marvel 15 years ago. Has its dominance led to oversaturation?

National

MINNESOTA 'WEIRD'

Health Care

Drug makers including Pfizer are starting to sell drugs directly to consumers

National

A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people

Books

Sweet Valley High's spiritual successors: reading recommendations for teen girls

Games

Meet the creator of Black Crosswords, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage

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