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Georgia's largest teacher organization shares policy recommendations after shooting
Teachers in Georgia are getting ready to lobby for school safety following a deadly school shooting that killed two teachers and two students earlier this month.
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Prolific songwriter and musician John David 'JD' Souther dies at 78
Singer-songwriter JD Souther -- who co-wrote hits for The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many others within Southern California's fruitful country-rock scene -- has died at age 78.
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Morning news brief
For a second day devices were turned into bombs in Lebanon. The explosions are the latest in a series of attacks attributed to Israel. The Teamsters are not endorsing a 2024 presidential candidate.
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Shaboozey's hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' just logged its 10th week at No. 1
A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.
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Secret Service is back in the spotlight after an apparent attempt on Trump's life
The second apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is raising more questions about the Secret Service. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.
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Lebanon blames Israel for thousands of pagers that were turned into little bombs
There were thousands of causalities when pagers carried by members of Hezbollah exploded in crowded stores and streets. The method of attack was highly unusual -- if not unprecedented.
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Morning news brief
Electronic pagers belonging to members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were attacked. The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Drug overdose deaths dropped in the U.S.
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Testimony continues in trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Another former officer, who pleaded guilty to federal charges, testified that the assault occurred after a traffic stop and afterwards the officers lied about using excessive force.
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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
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Want to keep good workers? Praise them, a new study finds
New research from Gallup and Workhuman finds that employees who receive recognition on the job are 45% less likely to leave their jobs. Younger workers, in particular, say appreciation is key.
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See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town
Hundreds of costumed "Helens" are cheerfully invading bars across the country in honor of Helen Roper, from the 1970s sitcom Three's Company.
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After years of criticism, Instagram features aim to boost child safety
Meta introduces rules for how teens use Instagram as the company faces scrutiny over child safety on its platforms. The company is rolling out teen accounts, which it says will be guided by parents.
