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6 takeaways (so far) from the Democratic National Convention

8:50am August 22, 2024

As Democrats wrap their third night in Chicago, the Democratic National Convention continues its message of freedom and readies itself for its final night: the speech from Vice President Harris.

2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 3

Not Joe Biden’s DNC: 6 takeaways so far. Plus, new COVID-19 vaccines on the way

8:08am August 22, 2024

Tim Walz stepped into the spotlight last night at the DNC giving the crowd a pep talk. Here are five other takeaways from the convention so far. And, new COVID-19 vaccines are on the way.

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National Women’s Soccer League and its players agree to a new contract deal

7:53am August 22, 2024

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ali Krieger, former U.S. Women's National Team star, about the new collective bargaining agreement between players and the National Women's Soccer League.

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Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard offers to buy the parent of 7-Eleven

7:20am August 22, 2024

by Anthony Kuhn

The possibility of a Canadian company buying 7-Eleven is sure to attract the attention of the government, investors and consumers in Japan, where the convenience chain is a staple of everyday life.

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Both major presidential campaigns indicate a desire to expand the child tax credit

7:15am August 22, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at accounting firm RSM US, about the economic plans of presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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All eyes at the DNC turn to Harris for her turn to address delegates

7:12am August 22, 2024

by Leila Fadel

Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz introduced himself to the nation in a primetime address at the convention. Kamala Harris will give the convention's keynote address on Thursday night.

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Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says

5:49am August 22, 2024

Hundreds of products failed to reach adequate recommendations for macronutrients like protein and calories, but exceeded the recommended sugar content.

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In York, Pennsylvania

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Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

5:11am August 22, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's rallies often resemble rock concerts, full of his greatest hits. But the former president has struggled to change his tune to run against Vice President Harris.

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Investigating the story of a prominent Chinese dissident accused of being a con artist

5:07am August 22, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

An example of how journalism sometimes works: a team investigates one story, one narrative, and if they keep an open mind and dig into the facts, they discover the real story is entirely different.

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COVID-19 Omicron Booster Shots Administered Along With Other Vaccines At Chicago Senior Center

The new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to know

5:00am August 22, 2024

Two of the updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at pharmacies all over the country. On Friday, the FDA authorized the Novavax shot, which is also expected to be available in the coming days.

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