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The Polish player emerged victorious after less than an hour of gameplay.
In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster
A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.
No playing Spanish-language music: Many immigrants say they have new rules for driving
As the Trump administration's crackdown continues, traffic stops have become increasingly important tools of enforcement. It has led many immigrants to take alternate modes of transportation.
In the Texas flood zone, volunteers help reunite lost pets with their owners
Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners.
Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
Where to find information about flood risk to your home
Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.
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A plan to force the sale of federal public lands was taken out of President Trump's tax and spending bill but the fight appears far from over.
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With the new album "Raspberry Moon," Hotline TNT evolves from a solo project by Will Anderson into a full band.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mark Kurlansky about his new novel, "Cheesecake." It's a story of New York's restaurant and real estate scenes in the 1980s and, of course, that delectable dessert.
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Trump arrived amid ongoing disaster relief efforts. The area is on edge as more rain is expected this weekend and the first funerals are to be held Saturday.
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One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading? (This story originally aired on July 7 on All Things Considered.)
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Vaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to vaccinate bats.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Vanderbilt University law professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick about class action lawsuits attempting to block Trump administration's policies on birthright citizenship and other issues.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Abdul Feraji, investigative journalist from Afghanistan about the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans in the U.S. on July 14.
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President Trump is ratcheting up pressure on foreign governments over trade and the Federal Reserve over interest rates as he tries to steer the U.S. economy.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with actor Embeth Davidtz about her directorial debut, "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight." It's an adaptation of the book about growing up in Rhodesia before decolonization.
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Christine Brennan tracks Caitlin Clark's rise to becoming an American sports and cultural icon in the new book "On Her Game." Brennan talks to NPR's Scott Simon.
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NPR's Scott Simon remembers some of the 27 young people who perished at Camp Mystic in the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, July 4th.
