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Texas ranchers struggle as they face the worst drought in over a decade

4:59pm August 24, 2022

by Mitch Borden

A months-long drought in Texas has at least one town trucking in water for residents. Ranchers are facing tough business decisions without enough water for their cattle.

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More than two years ago, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden pledged to cancel at least $10,000 in federal student loans. The pledge has followed his administration ever since.

Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients

4:59pm August 24, 2022

President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other borrowers making under $125,000 a year.

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Severe drought means harvests will be smaller in Massachusetts

4:52pm August 24, 2022

by Jill Kaufman

Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.

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Florida Democrats vote Charlie Crist to take on Gov. DeSantis in November

4:44pm August 24, 2022

by Greg Allen

Florida Democrats have selected Charlie Crist as their candidate who they hope will unseat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. They hope his moderate tone and familiarity will appeal to voters.

How an Illinois military base transports an unprecedented flow of weapons to Ukraine

4:44pm August 24, 2022

by Jenna McLaughlin

Moving the people and stuff that the U.S. military needs is a massive puzzle. Aid for Ukraine is being sent from Illinois' Scott Air Force Base, which must deal with logistics and possible threats.

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Uvalde's city manager reflects on where the community is 3 months after mass shooting

4:44pm August 24, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Uvalde, Texas, city manager Vince DiPiazza about where his community is three months after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary.

Could air conditioning help prevent extreme violence in prisons? Research suggests so

4:44pm August 24, 2022

by Grant Blankenship

New research documents what many have long believed: that heat can lead to extreme violence in prisons. Some now want cooling zones or air conditioning installed to help staff and those incarcerated.

Education Secretary Cardona explains Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

4:44pm August 24, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers.

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With less water for lawns, some Californians switch to drought-resistant landscapes

4:17pm August 24, 2022

by Erin Stone

About 6 million households in California face water restrictions this summer. But after years of drought conditions, some residents are adapting by planting yards that use less water.

Classrooms in Columbus, Ohio, are empty on 1st day back as teachers strike

4:17pm August 24, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Fuentes, Columbus Education Association spokesperson, about the teacher's strike over failed contract negotiations between the teacher's union and the school board.

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