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Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

Eric McDaniel

The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.
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In 'Etna,' a canine narrator delivers a poignant anti-war message

Maureen Corrigan

Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity.

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DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices

Jude Joffe-Block

Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE in January.
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Sen. Mark Kelly says USS Lincoln sailors 'can't get basic needs met'

Sacha Pfeiffer

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln and his calls for an investigation into sailors' treatment.
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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

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A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series Nashville.
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Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters

Hansi Lo Wang

New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.

Sara Andreasson for NPR

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Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

Will Stone

In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.

Three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., including the Old Trails Fire, destroyed more than 800 homes and buildings. For years, Washington has debated adopting statewide rules to help protect communities during wildfires.

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As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules

Lauren Sommer

Former residents, current residents and friends of Anne Montgomery House begin a traditional Greek dance at the farewell celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 2026. The community house, run by Society of the Sacred Heart, is closing after a decade.

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Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates

Windsor Johnston

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Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

Reynaldo Leaños Jr.

Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.
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Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

John Ruwitch

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
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Missed shifts were costly to this McDonald's. An app has fixed the problem

Andrea Hsu

Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

The Associated Press

President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
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Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana

Chandelis Duster

Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.