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This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest James Gunn and panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Bobcat Goldthwait
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Mark Wilson/Getty Images/Getty Images North AmericaThe U.S. Army announced that 141 of its 236 horses, donkeys, and mules will be put up for adoption, in a move it says will save about $2 million dollars. -
President Trump celebrated another legislative win, clawing back $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. And the fallout continues over the administration's handling of the Epstein case.
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Smith Collection/Gado via Getty ImagesCallers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.
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Moses Sawasawa/APCongo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo that commits them to a permanent ceasefire to be signed in one month.
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Bradford Hollingsworth/The San Diego Natural History MuseumHow do scientists monitor the populations of the threatened California red-legged frog? With careful listening and a little help from AI.
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winterling/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesProtein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins?
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Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesThe USDA has set a deadline of July 30 for states to hand over the sensitive data of tens of millions of people who applied for federal food assistance, while a lawsuit is trying to stop the collection.
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We Are/Getty ImagesSometimes we want to buy things we want, not what we need, and that's OK. When you're unsure whether to swipe that card or walk away, this guide can help you make a mindful decision you won't regret.
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Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT NewsIn Texas, where abortion is banned, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, medical associations, and groups on either side of the issue worked together to clarify when abortion can be used in emergencies.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.
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President Trump and his administration have been studying new sectoral tariffs that could cover a broad part of the American economy. -
Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.
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Postmaster General David Steiner told USPS workers he doesn't believe in privatizing the agency. President Trump has expressed support for such a move, which would likely hurt services in rural areas.
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Venezuela has freed 10 Americans in exchange for Venezuelans whom the United States had sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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After a memorable All-Star game, today we listen back to some favorite baseball interviews from the Fresh Air archives: conversations with Jamie Moyer, Mike Piazza, Tony La Russa and Brad Ausmus.
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Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.
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President Trump has threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal over an article alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, Congress has passed the rescission package affecting public media and foreign aid.
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NPR CEO Katherine Maher answers questions on the future of public radio as Congress strips over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Camps in nature can be great for kids, but they can also expose campers to floods, wildfires and heat. Here are the top questions experts say people should ask camps about safety.
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One hope for reshoring manufacturing is it could help revitalize the heartland. NPR's Planet Money team dives deep into the economic theory and evidence behind this idea.
