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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
Israeli security forces recovered bodies of 6 hostages, including an Israeli-American
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
College students are back on campus and continuing their calls for divestment from war
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
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
Yellowstone National Park wants to grow its bison herd. Montana is threatening to sue
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?
Did your favorite artist make it to Walden Green's list of the worst songs ever?
How the candidates differ on their views and policies on education
Voices in the news: Trump at the Arlington Cemetery, Harris' interview on CNN
The election likely depends by a narrow slice of the electorate: undecided voters
Disney bought Marvel 15 years ago. Has its dominance led to oversaturation?
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
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
A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people
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
Meet the creator of Black Crosswords, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage
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