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Stories
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Environment
The last member of a tribe in Brazil has died, pulling Indigenous rights into focus
The "Man of the Hole" lived in isolation and resisted contact for decades after the rest of his tribe was massacred. His death precedes Brazil's elections, where Indigenous rights are on the ballot.
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National
Can a teen be too immature to choose abortion? This court case shows the complexities
A Florida court ruled that a parentless 16-year-old seeking an abortion was not "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. The case highlights the longstanding challenges of parental consent laws.
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Politics
States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows
Many of the states that are moving to ban abortion tend to have less access to health care, worse maternal and infant health care outcomes and weaker social supports for children and families.
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World
A lethal U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan points to a new approach
The U.S. targeted the top al-Qaida leader, showing it could track down and strike against a hard-to-find extremist figure even in a country where the U.S. has no military or diplomatic presence.
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Sports
Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest
The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.
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National
As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people
While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise.
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National
How people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat
Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.
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National
The pandemic pushed people to reevaluate their jobs. Meet 5 who reinvented themselves
Morning Edition spoke with people who changed their jobs and transformed their lives as a result of the pandemic, from a Broadway actor who entered the tech world to a mom who set more boundaries.
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World
Abe's assassination shocks Japan, where gun control is strict and shootings are rare
Japan, with famously strict laws, has among the world's lowest rates of gun ownership and gun violence. In 2018 there were just nine firearm deaths reported in Japan, compared with 39,740 in the U.S.
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National
How to help those impacted by the Highland Park parade shooting
One way to help is by donating, whether to official community funds or verified fundraisers set up by families of those hurt or killed. Just be wary of scams, a city official warns.