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Ukrainian attacks suggest offensive may be underway in the south

Ukraine has been talking for weeks about a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the southern city of Kherson. Without saying so explicitly, Ukrainian attacks suggested an operation is underway.

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Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

The first White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969 is happening in late September. Some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar that conference set.

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After a deadly jail blast, Ukrainians want answers about war prisoners held by Russia

The families of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Russian forces have embarked on a desperate search for information after a deadly explosion at the Olenivka prison.

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In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home.

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Long overlooked, Oregon's Swastika Mountain may have a new name soon

Swastika Mountain, located about 30 miles outside Eugene, Ore., was named after a local ranch in the early 1900s. Now it's in the process of being renamed.

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A new school year begins. What are your goals for teachers and students?

With a new school year underway, we're wondering what goals you might be setting for yourselves. NPR poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander asks you to write about one of your goals in the form of a poem.

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Whatever happened to ... the pandemic-delayed wedding dreams of Patrick and Fiona?

They finally came true! He's Malawian. She's Dutch. They fell in love and hoped to wed but the pandemic got in the way. Here's the story of the happy day — and the latest challenge in their lives.

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A Rochester couple denied allegations of racism. Then came a confession

At a press conference, Mary Znidarsic-Nicosia and Nicholas Nicosia defended themselves against "false claims of racism." Then, she confessed she runs a "blatantly racist" Twitter account.

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Materials taken from Mar-a-Lago will be assessed for possible national security risks

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence told NPR it will work with the Justice Department to review the documents removed from former President Trump's Florida home.

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Early signs suggest monkeypox may be slowing in the U.S.

Rates of new cases are declining in major cities, suggesting public health campaigns are working.

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Student loan forgiveness is politically popular. But not all Democrats are on board

President Biden made a promise during his campaign to forgive student loan debt. Months before the midterm elections, he made the call, but how much will it benefit him and Democrats politically?

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For one rape survivor, new abortion bans bring back old, painful memories

The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation.

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Children's hospitals are the latest target of anti-LGBTQ harassment

The harassment campaigns are organized online, raising questions about what role social media platforms should play in preventing abuse.

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It's definitely not a good year to be a motorcycle taxi driver in Nigeria

They've been banned in many districts in bustling Lagos. Commuters who rely on the taxis are in a pickle. And the drivers can't earn a living. What's behind this prohibition?

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$350 million for WeWork co-founder shows how broken and biased venture capital is

A reported $350 million investment into a new, yet-to-be-launched real estate venture founded by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann reveals just how biased the venture capital industry is, experts say.

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Uvalde parents and advocates will rally in Austin to up the age for AR-15 purchases

Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.

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'From haram to halal': How a bar became a shelter for Muslim migrants in Mexico

A new shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, has become a beacon for Muslim migrants. For the first time, they have a dedicated space where they can practice their faith while searching for a better life beyond.

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Drought threatens coal plant operations — and electricity — across the West

The Western drought and shrinking Colorado River basin threaten operations at the region's coal plants. With a looming risk of blackouts, it's unclear who is overseeing this threat on the ground.

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A man is awarded a $4.4 million settlement after being racially profiled in Walmart

In a lawsuit filed against the company, Michael Mangum says he was followed around a Walmart in Wood Village, Ore., by one of the store's asset protection associates.

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Behind in polls, Brazil's Bolsonaro hopes evangelicals will carry him to reelection

Jair Bolsonaro is relying on support from the country's quickly growing evangelical community to pull off an upset against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October.

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Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians

Mayor Vitali Klitschko was known as Dr. Ironfist when he dominated the boxing ranks. Now he leads Ukraine's capital city with an equally fierce determination in the battle against Russia.

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An Australian news site dared Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch to sue. Now he has

An Australian news site published an opinion column arguing that Fox News, Lachlan Murdoch and his father Rupert shared in responsibility for the U.S. Capitol siege.

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Young Americans using cannabis and hallucinogens at record rate

‘Understanding how substance use can impact the formative choices in young adulthood is critical to help position the new generations for success’

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New York counties gear up to fight a polio outbreak among the unvaccinated

Polio is spreading in a few New York counties with low vaccination rates. Experts warn that other places in the U.S. could face the same challenge.

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Trump has raised millions. He may run in 2024, so where will all that money go?

Campaign finance rules say the PAC money can't be used for his campaign if Trump decides he'll run, but there are questions on whether any potential violations would be enforced by the FEC.

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