70 m. ago Russia Steps Up Its Battlefield Attacks, and America’s Drinking Drops to Record Low

Plus, a C.I.A. secret up for auction.

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1 hour ago How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for June 15

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for June 15-21, 2025  The Herald-Mail

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2 h. ago Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ D.C., but the Federal Government Already Controls Much of It

The president and his allies have berated local officials. Yet the federal government has often made it harder for those officials to manage the capital.

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2 h. ago Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure

The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.

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2 h. ago A look at the Trump's administration's pledge to crackdown on homelessness in D.C.

NPR speaks with Amber Harding, executive director of The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, about the Trump administration's efforts to crackdown on homelessness in the nation's capital.

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2 h. ago Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits new low, Gallup poll finds

A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.

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2 h. ago Treating Chronic Pain is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.

A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication.

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2 h. ago New detention center in El Paso to start taking in migrants this weekend

A new El Paso immigration detention facility touted by the Trump administration as the largest holding center in the U.S. will start accepting migrants this weekend. It will hold up to 5,000 people.

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2 h. ago Some Houston residents worry about changes under proposed redistricting plan

In one Houston neighborhood, residents worry their problems — and their votes — will go unheard if Republican state lawmakers go ahead with a redistricting plan to give them an edge in elections.

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2 h. ago The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.

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2 h. ago Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum

Critics warn that Trump's demands for business leaders to step down, and for the government to take a cut of sales, threaten American-style capitalism.

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2 h. ago On the freaky, sensual 'BLACK STAR,' Amaarae has never sounded more free

Since 2020, Amaarae has made a case for being the most dynamic avant-pop artist the world over. Her new album BLACK STAR makes it clear that she is tired of waiting for everyone else to catch up.

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2 h. ago Taylor Swift to release her 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on Oct. 3

Taylor Swift is entering a new era with "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift loves to surprise fans with her album rollouts, and this one is no different.

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2 h. ago Four years after Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, life for many has worsened

It's been four since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly.

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2 h. ago Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos

World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.

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2 h. ago President Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska

President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

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2 h. ago Columnist Masha Gessen discusses Putin's larger goals for Russia

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with New York Times columnist Masha Gessen on Russian President Vladimir Putin's larger goal of restoring Russian imperialism.

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2 h. ago Juneau hit by flooding from melting glacier for third year in a row

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

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2 h. ago How mental health practitioners in Gaza are treating themselves and others

How are therapists in Gaza treating themselves and others? NPR speaks with Palestinian journalist Mohammad Mhawish about Gaza's unseen wounds and how people are coping with collective trauma.

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5 h. ago A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration

There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.

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