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South Africa’s ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift

9:30pm June 14, 2024

by Kate Bartlett

The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity.

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Politics & Government

What's next for uncommitted movement?

9:30pm June 14, 2024

Uncommitted delegates are planning how to influence the Democratic National Convention in August after voters cast primary ballots to protest President Biden's handling of the war in Gaza.

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Sports

The U.S. Advances in the Cricket World Cup

9:30pm June 14, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Heavy rain in south Florida this week saturated the field where the U.S. cricket team had been scheduled to play a Friday match. Officials called it off, automatically sending the U.S. to the next stage.

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Economy

What are "ghost jobs"?

9:30pm June 14, 2024

A vexing phenomenon is plaguing the labor market. "Ghost jobs" refer to listings by employers that either aren't real or have already been filled but never lead to an actual hire. This is frustrating not only to job seekers but also to the Federal Reserve, which is trying to steer the economy to a stable place.

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The FAFSA rollout left many students in limbo. Some colleges feel the effects, too

9:30pm June 14, 2024

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Eric Hoover, reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, about how last year’s chaotic rollout of the FAFSA is affecting colleges and universities.

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What the bump stock ban could mean for guns in the U.S.

9:30pm June 14, 2024

by Martin Kaste

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on the devices, which could have wider implications for what qualifies as a machine gun.

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World News

A Gaza zoo owner had to flee amid war... leaving some animals behind

9:30pm June 14, 2024

by Daniel Estrin

A Gaza zoo owner is calling for help rescuing three lions left behind in Rafah, amid an Israeli offensive on Hamas in the city.

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Politics & Government

Milwaukee reacts to Trump comments

9:30pm June 14, 2024

by Evan Casey

Milwaukee residents are defending their city after reports Donald Trump called the city "horrible." But a Trump spokesperson say the comments were falsely characterized and he was talking about crime.

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National

Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon

7:50pm June 14, 2024

by Associated Press

The hikers were visiting a popular Arizona tourist destination that features towering blue-green waterfalls on the Havasupai reservation deep in a gorge neighboring Grand Canyon National Park.

Senate Holds Hearing On Online Advertising And Consumer Security And Privacy

A major disinformation research team's future is uncertain after political attacks

6:42pm June 14, 2024

by Shannon Bond

The Stanford Internet Observatory studied how social media platforms are abused. Now, its top leaders are out and future funding is uncertain amid attacks on its work by conservatives.