85 m. ago The Contenders, Vol. 15: Wisp, Blonde Redhead, Sherelle, more

Brittany Luse, host of NPR's It's Been A Minute, joins us to update our running list of the year's best songs, including new shoegaze from Wisp, heart-thumping dance beats from Sherelle and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Sherelle & George Riley: "Freaky (Just My Type)," from 'With A Vengeance' 2. Blonde Redhead: "Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)," from 'The Shadow Of The Guest'3. Natanya: "Moviestar," from 'Feline's Return'4. Wisp: "Save Me Now," from 'If Not Winter'5. Ekathé and El Mundo Limón: "Baba" (single)'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2019Weekly reset: Taiko and fireworks, Toyohashi, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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3 h. ago Construction adds to congestion near ticketing as SEA Airport sees record passenger numbers this year

Construction adds to congestion near ticketing as SEA Airport sees record passenger numbers this year  KING5.com

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3 h. ago Score Prime Day deals on men's walking shoes from Sketchers, Cole Haan and more

Whether it be on vacation or during everyday life, walking shoes prevent blisters, instability and stress on the feet, ankles, knees and hips. We found early Prime Day deals on top picks.

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3 h. ago Grab Prime Day deals: Smart home devices, kitchen appliances, clothes and shoes for less than $50

Get ready for Amazon Prime Day with early deals on tech, kitchen, clothes and more for less than $50.

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4 h. ago Passengers will no longer have to take their shoes off at the airport

TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.

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5 h. ago Body of missing cruise passenger found near hiking trail, officials say

Body of missing cruise passenger found near hiking trail, officials say  KBTX News 3

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7 h. ago TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints

Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs.

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7 h. ago Body of missing cruise ship passenger found in Alaska mountains

Body of missing cruise ship passenger found in Alaska mountains  AsAmNews

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11 h. ago Pilot and 3 passengers seriously injured in weekend crash of floatplane at Katmai National Park

Pilot and 3 passengers seriously injured in weekend crash of floatplane at Katmai National Park  Anchorage Daily News

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11 h. ago TSA reveals the surprising reason people might set off security alarms during screening

A TSA passenger shared an experience of being flagged during security screening, with Reddit users and the TSA confirming that sweat can trigger alarms in airport scanners.

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14 h. ago Tourist who missed Norwegian cruise ship discovered dead on mountain trail in Alaska

UK HealthCare doctor's body recovered near Gold Ridge in Juneau after she missed her Norwegian cruise ship departure following a solo hiking excursion.

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16 h. ago Man Who Opened Fire on Texas Border Patrol Building Is Fatally Shot

The man, who was armed with an assault rifle, opened fire on the building in McAllen, Texas, on Monday and was shot dead by federal officers, the police said.

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20 h. ago United States Border Control Surge Triggers Harvard’s Travel Advisory Urging International Students To Skip Boston Logan Airport Amid Heightened Security

United States Border Control Surge Triggers Harvard’s Travel Advisory Urging International Students To Skip Boston Logan Airport Amid Heightened Security  Travel And Tour World

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41 h. ago 'Poop cruise' documentary exposes 2013 ship nightmare featuring chaos, gross conditions

New Netflix documentary explores the infamous 2013 "poop cruise" incident in which Carnival Triumph passengers were stranded without power, using biohazard bags for waste.

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42 h. ago Forget LAX: Fly To Los Angeles' Most Underrated Airport Instead

Forget LAX: Fly To Los Angeles' Most Underrated Airport Instead  Simple Flying

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48 h. ago Passenger's revenge on entitled 'Karen' sparks heated debate about airplane etiquette

Passenger's Reddit story about airplane seat reclining confrontation ignites heated debate about travel etiquette, passenger rights and airline responsibility for cramped conditions.

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59 h. ago Body of cruise passenger is discovered after she failed to return to the boat at Alaska port

Body of cruise passenger is discovered after she failed to return to the boat at Alaska port  Daily Mail

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62 h. ago Missing cruise passenger found dead near Juneau after Alaska hike

Missing cruise passenger found dead near Juneau after Alaska hike  MyNorthwest.com

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64 h. ago The 55 Best Deals From REI’s July 4 Outdoor Gear Sale (2025)

Whether you need a camp chair, sleeping pad, running shoes, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

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68 h. ago WATCH: JetBlue plane veers off taxiway, nose gear goes into grass in Orlando

Frightening moments onboard a Jet Blue flight at Orlando International Airport after the plane’s nose gear veered off the taxiway into the grass during departure.

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