Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Keeping Families Together program put on pause
The program is suspended for 14 days but that hold could be extended while the court considers arguments in the case.
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Insurance refused to pay for a Wisconsin woman's abortion, even when her life was at risk
It turns out a federal law was being misapplied.
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'Stories are Weapons' explores propaganda use and its influence
Annalee Newitz' book "Stories are Weapons" breaks down how tall tales have been used to manipulate people.
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Missouri teacher moves from classroom to state house politics
Kem Smith shares why she decided to leave the classroom — a place she loves — to pursue a career in politics.
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How to protect yourself from data breaches
Earlier this month, a notorious hacking group claimed to have hacked a company providing background checks, exposing about 2.9 billion personal records.
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Israeli military reports killing 5 Palestinian militants hiding in West Bank mosque
At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Wednesday’s fighting. The new incursion came a day after Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian man and wounded three others in Bethlehem.
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FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
The action temporarily paused the Polaris Dawn mission, the private flight that was to include the first commercial spacewalk.
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The limits of anger and joy in politics: How emotions play a role in elections
Coming out of last week's Democratic National Convention, the word on the lips of many of the party's politicians was "joy" — a word heard over and over again from speakers at the event. But does that joy translate into electoral votes and political success?
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How a new program aims to reduce single-use plastics at the Grand Canyon
A pilot program is underway at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to offer reusable food containers to visitors.
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Pediatrician weighs in on high-tech baby monitors and toddler formula
New parents are buying up a new generation of baby monitors that measure infants’ heart rates, sleep cycles, pulse and more.
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Flight attendants fight for better wages
United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike, the union representing the workers announced on Wednesday.
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The health care fights ahead on the 2024 campaign trail
At last week’s Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and others honed in on protecting abortion rights — marking a stark contrast to Donald Trump’s campaign.