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China is raising its retirement age, now among the lowest in world's major economies

9:22am September 13, 2024

In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.

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Harris and Trump’s post-debate plans. And, why climate change puts chocolate at risk

8:05am September 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris are campaigning in swing states heavily post their first presidential debate. And, why climate change could put chocolate in danger.

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Post debate: Harris and Trump hit the campaign trail as presidential election nears

7:12am September 13, 2024

by A Martínez

With the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris over, the sprint is on to campaign for votes -- especially in swing states. We examine each campaign’s post-debate strategies.

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Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in California

6:00am September 13, 2024

The next time you shop for a cooking stove, the gas versions might show a health warning label similar to those on tobacco products.

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A man who loves music remembers how drumming changed his life

5:24am September 13, 2024

by Kayla Lattimore

In Philadelphia, drumlines can be found at cookouts and block parties. Tony Royster has led his own for over a decade, and shares his love of playing drums on the city's streets.

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From Clinton to Trump, how talk about crime has changed since a landmark bill

5:15am September 13, 2024

by Carrie Johnson

Crime is a perennial issue in presidential campaigns, but experts say public perceptions of safety and justice are much different today than 30 years ago.

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Ian McKellen relishes Machiavellian role in new film 'The Critic'

5:00am September 13, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Ian McKellen about his starring role as a powerful London theater critic who savages "bad performance" in Anand Tucker's new film The Critic.

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Step inside this legendary shop full of handmade costumes — while you still can

5:00am September 13, 2024

For nearly half a century, Ursula Boschet has run a legendary costume shop in Los Angeles. Now, the 90-year-old is closing up — and everything is for sale.

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Latest Stellantis Contract Proposal To Auto Workers Includes Reviving Idled Illinois Plant

Union autoworkers won big after striking. A year later, some face an uncertain future

5:00am September 13, 2024

Last fall's strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis yielded record contracts for autoworkers. With a slowdown in car sales, Stellantis workers now face job cuts, production slowdowns and uncertainty.

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The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years

5:00am September 13, 2024

At least 16 people have died at the park this year, including five fatalities in August alone. No single factor is to blame, but several deaths have followed stretches of extreme weather.