Politics
Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning
byAyesha Rascoe,Mara Liasson
4 min
Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning
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National
Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?
byAyesha Rascoe
6 min
Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?
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Politics
Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris
byDon Gonyea,Lexie Schapitl
4 min
Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris
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Asia
Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?
byAyesha Rascoe
4 min
Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?
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Africa
Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics
byAyesha Rascoe,Emmanuel Akinwotu
4 min
Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics
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National
80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?
byEric Whitney,Melissa Sevigny
3 min
80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?
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Sunday Puzzle
Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!
byWill Shortz
5 min
Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!
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National
Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help
byEric Whitney,Stina Sieg
3 min
Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help
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Music Interviews
Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'
byAyesha Rascoe
6 min
Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'
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Politics
Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves
byAyesha Rascoe
3 min
Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves
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Politics
A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer
byAyesha Rascoe
6 min
A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer
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Middle East
The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader
byAyesha Rascoe
3 min
The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader
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National
In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding
byEric Schmid
4 min
In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding
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Sports
Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes
byJuana Summers
5 min
Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes
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Africa
Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art
byEmmanuel Igunza
3 min
Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art
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Author Interviews
Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'
byAyesha Rascoe
7 min
Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'
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Movies
‘Sebastian’ re-writes the sex work movie
byRyan Benk,Ayesha Rascoe
8 min
In 'Sebastian', an author in search of inspiration turns sex worker
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