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At the Olympics, reusable plastic cups are a gambit to reduce waste. Are they working?
At the Olympic Games, concession stands serve drinks in reusable plastic "eco-cups." It's a sustainability measure, Olympic organizers say, but environmentalists say they increase waste.
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A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board
A passenger plane carrying four crew members and 57 passengers crashed in a residential area outside São Paulo. Authorities say there are no survivors of the crash.
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Rare weather events like tornadoes in New York may be more common with climate change
New York State has seen a record number of tornadoes this year. Communities are wondering if they need to prepare for more as climate change affects weather patterns. But the science is complicated.
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Longtime running buddies will compete tomorrow in the streets of Paris
NPR's Juana Summers talks with USA men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course.
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Swifties sing in protest after concert cancelations in Vienna
Fans of Taylor Swift have been taking to the streets of Vienna to sing in protest at the cancelation of her concerts this week owing to security threats
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10 years after the killing of Michael Brown, mayor says Ferguson still has work to do
Residents of Ferguson, Mo., reflect on how the city has changed since a white police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. The death of Michael Brown sparked huge demonstrations.
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Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia
Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Videos are emerging of burned out Russian vehicles, Russians surrendering and long lines of Russian cars fleeing.
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Russian allies in West Africa cut ties with Ukraine
Two West African countries have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine. This follows claims that Ukraine helped anti-government rebels in Mali battle and possibly kill Malian soldiers and Russian forces.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY - 8.9
It’s New Music Friday — and this week we’ve got early Aughts nostalgia… lizards and wizards… and, fittingly for a Friday, some advice about enjoying a sunny day and leaving your work behind.
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The Navy is settling with Marines and families exposed to toxins at Camp LeJeune
Almost 400,000 Marine Corps veterans and family members have filed claims against the government in one of the biggest toxic exposure cases in history.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in as interim leader of Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus becomes interim leader days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
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Decoding 'Minnesota nice': A culture of kindness gives weight to words like 'weird'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been all over the news, as has the term "Minnesota nice." It’s a stereotype born from a culture of kindness and politeness and gives words like "weird" extra weight.