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‘Washington Post’ reviews star columnist Taylor Lorenz's 'war criminal' jab at Biden

7:55pm August 15, 2024

The Washington Post is reviewing star tech columnist Taylor Lorenz's private chat in which she posted a photo of herself near President Biden — and the caption "war criminal."

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Puerto Rico cleans up after storm Ernesto knocked out power for 700,000+ customers

5:02pm August 15, 2024

by Adrian Florido

Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ernesto dropped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of the island. Crews are working to restore power to more than 700,000 customers left in the dark.

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How a talent agent started Famous Amos cookies — with a little help from Marvin Gaye

4:57pm August 15, 2024

by Andrew Limbong

The entrepreneur of the Famous Amos cookie brand has died. His business got started with the help of an investment from music legend Marvin Gaye. Amos had spent some time as a music talent agent.

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Montana’s Libertarian candidate for Senate says GOP is a sending message to drop out

4:57pm August 15, 2024

Jon Tester's three US Senate race wins have all come with razor thin margins, meaning third party candidates can tip races. Now a Libertarian candidate says he thinks Donald Trump is pressuring him to drop out.

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The shadow of Chicago’s 1968 DNC, marred by violence, looms as the convention returns

4:49pm August 15, 2024

by Odette Yousef

Democrats are preparing to gather in Chicago next week. the shadow of the chaotic 1968 DNC there looms large. Some hope police will model a different approach to expected protest activity.

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Gazans are caught in a cycle of displacement by the Israeli military

4:49pm August 15, 2024

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

As ceasefire talks hang in the balance, Palestinians in Gaza seem to be caught in an endless cycle of displacement as the Israeli military pushes into areas they have previously been.

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Campus protests prompt the question: Who wants to be a college president?

4:47pm August 15, 2024

by Ari Shapiro

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Rosenberg, who spent 17 years as president of Macalester College in Minnesota, about the difficulties of being a college president, especially during protests.

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More young Black voters may be leaning Republican, surveys show

4:47pm August 15, 2024

by Bria Suggs

People tend to grow more conservative as they age. But among Black voters, younger generations may actually be the more conservative ones.

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Biden and Harris celebrate 'landmark' move to lower prescription drug prices

4:44pm August 15, 2024

by Sydney Lupkin

President Biden and Vice President Harris are using their first recent joint appearance to talk about prescription drug prices.

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Some Christians have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on Trump

4:43pm August 15, 2024

by Lisa Hagen

Some in Christian communities have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on former President Trump. A key Trump ally has helped prepare the way.

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