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A view of the World Series from Japan, where Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is from
After three straight wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series. In Japan, they favor the Dodgers -- and their star export Shohei Ohtani.
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Why Starbucks is losing sales, and what it's doing about it
Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up change.
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Young women are challenging the stigma of sex and love addiction support groups
On social media, young women are increasingly open about attending 12-step sex and love addiction programs. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous reports 1,200 meetings in more than 50 countries.
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Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought
The world’s longest river is at its lowest levels ever due to devastating drought conditions. The dry conditions in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, have left tributaries and the vital waterway parched, stranding river communities, affecting commerce and livelihoods.
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After months of TV ads, texts and door knocks, what the mood is like in 2 key states
In the final days of the election season, presidential campaigns are focused on motivating their supporters to vote by making frequent trips to key swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania.
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After nearly 4 months, Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' drops from No. 1
Shaboozey had the No. 1 song in the country for the last 15 weeks, but his run at the top has finally been interrupted. We find out what song took its place.
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Morning news brief
VP Harris delivers campaign's closing arguments. If reelected, Donald Trump plans mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Federally funded preschool program struggles to hire and pay staff.
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Trump campaign faces backlash after jokes and comments about Latinos at NYC rally
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rep. Nydia Velazquz of New York, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, about what she's heard from Puerto Ricans in response to the rally comments.
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Laws pass in Israel that may threaten the work of a U.N. aid agency in Gaza
Israeli lawmakers have passed two laws that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil and severing ties with it.
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Tech companies look to renewable energy to power AI
AI is sucking up energy and tech companies are looking at ways to power it. There's been a lot of talk about nuclear, but those projects are years away and AI’s thirst for energy is happening now.
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Ex-police detective is on trial again for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights
Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison, accused of blindly firing shots into Breonna Taylor's apartment in 2020, is on trial again for violating her federal civil rights.
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What happened to paper tickets and why are people paying for souvenir copies?
Professional sports teams and music venues are among those selling souvenir paper tickets for $20 or more to fans who want a tangible memory of a game they attended. Most tickets are digital now.
