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Week in politics: An upside-down flag and an early debate

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Middle East

U.S. says the first shipment of aid has reached Gaza through its floating pier

by Scott Simon , Hadeel Al-Shalchi

U.S. says the first shipment of aid has reached Gaza through its floating pier

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Opinion: A tale of two cities' 'Portal' pandemonium

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Opinion: A tale of two cities' 'Portal' pandemonium

by Scott Simon

Opinion: A tale of two cities' 'Portal' pandemonium

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Europe

The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe

by Scott Simon , Rob Schmitz

The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe

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Europe

A Crimean couple in Ukraine says they're reliving an 80-year-old story

by Joanna Kakissis

A Crimean couple in Ukraine says they're reliving an 80-year-old story

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Sports

What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

by Scott Simon

What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

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Business

Mercedes-Benz workers vote against unionizing Alabama plant, halting UAW's streak

by Stephan Bisaha

Mercedes-Benz workers vote against unionizing Alabama plant, halting UAW's streak

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Author Interviews

Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much

by Scott Simon

Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much

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Strange News

Meet Vermont's newly-minted PhD: Max Dow, the tabby cat

by Scott Simon

Meet Vermont's newly-minted PhD: Max Dow, the tabby cat

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Music

Cage the Elephant's Matt Shultz on 'Neon Pill', the band's new album

by Scott Simon

Cage the Elephant's Matt Shultz on 'Neon Pill', the band's new album

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Europe

What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine

by Scott Simon

What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine

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Elections

Democratic campaigners in Georgia are skeptical of Biden's chances in 2024

by Asma Khalid

Democratic campaigners in Georgia are skeptical of Biden's chances in 2024

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Business

Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies

by Scott Simon , Joel Rose

Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies

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World

Over 300 people have died after flash floods in Afghanistan

by Scott Simon

Over 300 people have died after flash floods in Afghanistan

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Asia

In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret

by Omkar Khandekar

In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret

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Food

Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down

by Scott Simon

Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA

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Education

A historically Black university holds what could be its last graduation

by Leonada Inge

A historically Black university holds what could be its last graduation

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Author Interviews

'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations

by Scott Simon

'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations

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Week in politics: An upside-down flag and an early debate

U.S. says the first shipment of aid has reached Gaza through its floating pier

Opinion: A tale of two cities' 'Portal' pandemonium

The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe

A Crimean couple in Ukraine says they're reliving an 80-year-old story

What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

Mercedes-Benz workers vote against unionizing Alabama plant, halting UAW's streak

Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much

Meet Vermont's newly-minted PhD: Max Dow, the tabby cat

Cage the Elephant's Matt Shultz on 'Neon Pill', the band's new album

What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine

Democratic campaigners in Georgia are skeptical of Biden's chances in 2024

Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies

Over 300 people have died after flash floods in Afghanistan

In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret

Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down

Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA

A historically Black university holds what could be its last graduation

'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations

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