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The U.S. Advances in the Cricket World Cup
Heavy rain in south Florida this week saturated the field where the U.S. cricket team had been scheduled to play a Friday match. Officials called it off, automatically sending the U.S. to the next stage.
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Readings scores rise for Chicago kids
When it comes to large school districts—Chicago has seen vast improvement with reading scores for elementary school students exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
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Milwaukee reacts to Trump comments
Milwaukee residents are defending their city after reports Donald Trump called the city "horrible." But a Trump spokesperson say the comments were falsely characterized and he was talking about crime.
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A new building blocked famous Mt. Fuji. The developer opted for a shocking solution
A new building in Japan obstructed views of Mt. Fuji. The neighbors were not happy.
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How Bad Boys: Ride or Die became this year's summer blockbuster
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is this summer's first blockbuster. But, what makes it a runaway hit?
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Review: House of the Dragon season 2 returns to Westeros
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon returns for its second season Sunday. NPR's Eric Deggans says it's a poignant story, if you can sort through all the names and backstory to keep up.
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The FAFSA rollout left many students in limbo. Some colleges feel the effects, too
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Eric Hoover, reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, about how last year’s chaotic rollout of the FAFSA is affecting colleges and universities.
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A Gaza zoo owner had to flee amid war... leaving some animals behind
A Gaza zoo owner is calling for help rescuing three lions left behind in Rafah, amid an Israeli offensive on Hamas in the city.
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What are "Ghost Jobs"?
A vexing phenomenon is plaguing the labor market. "Ghost jobs" refer to listings by employers that either aren't real or have already been filled but never lead to an actual hire. This is frustrating not only to job seekers but also to the Federal Reserve, which is trying to steer the economy to a stable place.
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What's next for uncommitted movement?
Uncommitted delegates are planning how to influence the Democratic National Convention in August after voters cast primary ballots to protest President Biden's handling of the war in Gaza.
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Indigenous Makah tribe in Washington allowed to resume whaling tradition
The Makah tribe in Washington state will be able to resume their longstanding tradition of whaling, after NOAA Fisheries decided Thursday to give them a waiver for a hunt.
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SCOTUS upholds Mifepristone access. What's next for the anti-abortion movement?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kristen Waggoner, CEO and general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, about Supreme Court preserved access to Mifepristone.