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U.S. officials say Russia is embracing AI for its election influence efforts

7:01pm September 23, 2024

The cutting-edge technology makes it easier for Russia as well as Iran to quickly and more convincingly tailor polarizing content aimed at swaying American voters, intelligence officials said.

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How the U.S. is working to keep Chinese-made cars from spying on Americans

5:19pm September 23, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

The Department of Commerce is working on rules to keep Chinese-made vehicles from spying on Americans. Very few cars made in China are sold in the U.S., and the White House wants to keep it that way.

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Birmingham police are still searching for suspects in Saturday's mass shooting

5:15pm September 23, 2024

Law enforcement in Birmingham, Ala., have put up a record $100,000 reward to help identify those who killed four people and injured 17 Saturday night.

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Aurora mayor wants Trump to visit so he can see what’s actually happening there

4:47pm September 23, 2024

Donald Trump has promised to visit Aurora, Colo., where he has claimed that Argentinian gangs have taken over apartment buildings. The Republican mayor is welcoming Trump to show him otherwise.

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After a 32-year run, United Airlines will stop printing its inflight magazine

4:15pm September 23, 2024

by Ailsa Chang

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ellen Carpenter, who edited United Airlines' Hemispheres magazine from 2017-2024. The magazine published its final printed edition in September after a 32-year run.

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California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling

2:27pm September 23, 2024

California’s lawsuit alleges that ExxonMobil has known for decades that recycling would not effectively stem the flow of plastic waste.

'I didn't want it to end.' Why director Todd Phillips came back with another 'Joker'

2:09pm September 23, 2024

After the 2019 Joker wrapped, Phillips knew he wanted to do more with Batman's archnemesis. Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

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Octopuses and fish share leadership — and enforcement — in group hunting

12:59pm September 23, 2024

When octopuses and fish hunt in groups in the Red Sea, the leadership roles are more dynamic than researchers knew — as are some ways the animals enforce cooperation.

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Shooting - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 7

Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course

12:33pm September 23, 2024

Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.

Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election

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Crime in the U.S. fell in 2023, FBI data show

12:14pm September 23, 2024

New data released by the FBI show violent crime and property crime both fell in 2023 compared to the previous year.