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Hurricane Debby washed ashore $1 million worth of cocaine onto Florida beaches

5:00am August 20, 2024

The packages, which were discovered along two beaches in Florida, are reported to have weighed over 100 pounds in total with an estimated street value of over $1 million, authorities said.

Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to make history next week

5:00am August 20, 2024

The planned spacewalk — a first for a private mission — will rely on simply opening the spacecraft’s hatch.

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How are pro-Palestinian Democrats balancing opposition to the U.S. Gaza policy?

4:49am August 20, 2024

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez asks Georgia state Representative Ruwa Romman about balancing support for Vice President Harris and opposing the administration's policy toward the war in Gaza.

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Shortly after ending his reelection bid, Biden delivers convention keynote address

4:46am August 20, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was a tribute to President Biden's accomplishments in office, roughly one month after he ended his re-election bid.

Trying to sell Russian oligarch's seized luxury assets is running into trouble

4:31am August 20, 2024

by Jackie Northam

After Western governments seized millions in assets from Russian oligarchs, a question remains: What should be done with their yachts?

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'No stone unturned': Vietnam's new party boss extends his anti-corruption campaign

4:06am August 20, 2024

The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.

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A new twist on the saying: one person’s trash is another person’s treasure

3:57am August 20, 2024

Workers at a landfill in California have started rescuing items, cleaning them up, and reselling them at a new shop on the premises. The proceeds support various recycling projects.

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Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

3:53am August 20, 2024

Eagle Pass, Texas, has been center stage in a border conflict between federal authorities and the state. A new art exhibition aims to reframe the city's image.

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6 months after Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting, survivors have emotional scars

3:45am August 20, 2024

Children who were injured in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade six months ago have healed physically, but the memory of that violent day remains.

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Morning news brief

3:36am August 20, 2024

by A Martínez

The first night of the Democrat's convention is in the books. Police arrest protesters outside the convention. Secretary of State Blinken is due in Egypt and Qatar for Gaza cease-fire talks.

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