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Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee

7:21pm August 17, 2024

Her family said Victoria Lee, 25, from Fort Lee, N.J., was experiencing a mental health crisis when her brother called 911 for medical help. An officer broke into their apartment and fired at her.

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'Peak Travel' podcast explores the impact of travel on local communities

5:25pm August 17, 2024

An excerpt from WHYY's podcast "Peak Travel," looking at the aftermath of the Lahaina fire and the Hawaiian islands' complicated relationship with tourism from the mainland.

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New real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process

5:23pm August 17, 2024

by Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with NerdWallet's Holden Lewis about how new real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process.

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Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

5:17pm August 17, 2024

by Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with New Yorker editor David Remnick about his recent profile of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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Ukraine's assault on Russia: What do we know?

5:16pm August 17, 2024

by Adrian Ma

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Nick Connolly, who covers Kyiv for German news outlet DW, about the Ukrainian invasion of Russia.

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Burning Man contends with unusually slow ticket sales

5:00pm August 17, 2024

For the first time since 2011, festival organizers are offering rush tickets without requiring preregistration.

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Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal

2:57pm August 17, 2024

The voluntary recall of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets comes following multiple consumer complaints about metal wire found inside the products.

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Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says

1:33pm August 17, 2024

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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OpenAI says Iranian group using ChatGPT tried to sow division ahead of U.S. election

11:49am August 17, 2024

OpenAI said it banned several ChatGPT accounts that generated fake online articles and comments, adding that the content gained little to no reach.

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After six decades living at home in New Jersey, a 99-year old woman makes a change

8:49am August 17, 2024

by Scott Simon

In the third installment of our series on moving house, we visit June Scott, a 99-year-old woman who moved into an assisted living facility outside Baltimore to be closer to family.

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