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JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Ohio residents alarmed by migrants

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2Kby Huo Jingnan / 9h

Local police say they've seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

An Israeli strike on a Gaza humanitarian zone kills at least 19

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The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hamas command and control center in al-Muwasi, west of Khan Younis, and killed three Hamas commanders in the strike. Hamas did not confirm the deaths. (Image credit: Ahmad Salem)

Mauricio Pochettino is named the new coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team

Pochettino faces challenges as USMNT coach

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500+by Becky Sullivan / 3h

The Argentinian manager who has led some of Europe's biggest clubs will now take over the U.S. men's squad with less than two years to go before the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2026. (Image credit: Justin Setterfield)

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Trump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate

Harris challenges Trump on abortion

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by Sarah McCammon / 35min

In Tuesday's presidential debate, former President Donald Trump again falsely claimed that Democrats support abortions "after birth" and "executing" babies. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)

What to know about Project 2025, as Harris hits Trump over the controversial plan

by Franco Ordoñez / 35min

Vice President Kamala Harris quickly attacked former President Donald Trump on his association with the architects of Project 2025 in the presidential debate on Tuesday night. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Who is Laura Loomer, the far-right activist who flew with Trump to the debate?

by Jude Joffe-Block / 1h

Loomer is known for promoting conspiracy theories as well as anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim views. (Image credit: Chris Szagola)

Cooking for the most powerful person in the world

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There's an old line: "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are?" Well if it's true, then Cristeta Comerford knows the last five Presidents better than almost anyone. She just retired after nearly 30 years as White House chef. Comerford cooked for Presidents from Clinton to Biden...making everything from family snacks to state dinners. She is the first woman and the first person of color

Man accused of killing a Ugandan Olympian by setting her on fire, dies of burn wounds

Ugandan athlete dies from burns

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300+by Bill Chappell / 7h

Fellow athletes say that the tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, who was reportedly set on fire, highlights an unsettling trend of violence against female runners in particular and women overall. (Image credit: FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images)

A Delta plane's wing damages another airliner on Atlanta airport runway

Delta planes collide at Atlanta airport

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100+by Jonathan Franklin / 7h

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate the incident, in which no injuries were reported. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says it is working to re-accommodate passengers on both flights. (Image credit: Charlie Riedel)

Francine becomes a hurricane as it approaches Louisiana

Tennessee Task Force 1 aids Louisiana

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500+by James Doubek / 7h

Residents are being urged to finish storm preparations. Francine is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Louisiana, Mississippi, southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle. (Image credit: NOAA)

Mexico is on the verge of changing its constitution. Here's what you need to know

100+by Eyder Peralta / 8h

The constitutional reform is controversial because it would completely remake Mexico's judiciary. One side says it would end corruption, the other that it would end judicial independence. (Image credit: Felix Marquez)

Constitutional sheriffs wield unchecked power across America, journalist says

by Tonya Mosley / 10h

Jessica Pishko says a group of sheriffs have become a flashpoint in the current politics of toxic masculinity, guns, white supremacy and rural resentment. Her book is The Highest Law in the Land .

Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?

100+by Julia Simon / 10h

Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called “regenerative agriculture.” But while scientists say some of these farming practices do reduce planet heating pollution, for others the science is less clear. (Image credit: Julia Simon/NPR)

They won their immigration cases. But months later, they still await release

400+by Juliana Kim / 11h

Immigrant rights groups say ICE has a pattern of keeping immigrants detained for months, and even years, after they have won their immigration cases, putting a toll on them and their families. (Image credit: Ted S. Warren)

Life coach or therapist? Know the differences

85by Emily Hemendinger / 13h

There's multi-billion dollar market in the U.S. for life and health coaching. Many Americans are looking for alternatives to traditional mental health care. But unlike therapy, coaching is unregulated. (Image credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images)

Guide to vital Harris-Trump debate. And, bodycam vid shows NFL star's traffic stop

Harris Trump debate preparations underway

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by Brittney Melton / 14h

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off tonight in their one-and-only scheduled debate. And, police bodycam video of NFL star Tyreek Hill's shows escalated traffic stop. (Image credit: Grace Widyatmadja/NPR; Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war

Jordan holds historic parliamentary elections

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36by Jane Arraf / 15h

For the first time, political parties in Jordan are enabled to play a bigger role, relying on their platforms, amid fears of a wider war in the region. (Image credit: Jordan Pix)

Trump and Harris will meet face-to-face for the first time on the debate stage

Harris leads Trump among youth

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300+by Rachel Treisman / 15h

Trump and Harris didn't directly interact while he was in the White House and she was in the Senate. She debated fellow vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in 2020. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Can better bread be a climate change solution? These bakers think so

500+by Alejandra Borunda / 16h

A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious. (Image credit: Ryan Kellman)

Indian migrants drive surge in northern U.S. border crossings

400+by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán / 16h

Unauthorized crossings through the U.S. northern border have surged due to an influx of Indian migrants. Many leave Canada in search of better economic opportunities. (Image credit: Sergio Martínez-Beltrán/NPR)

Bank of America raises minimum hourly pay to $24, as tellers flee the industry

Bank of America raises minimum wage

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6Kby Maria Aspan / 16h

Bank of America will pay hourly workers at least $24 per hour — a big jump from early 2019, when it paid $15 per hour. It has launched a series of pay raises as the industry struggles to fill bank teller jobs. (Image credit: Spencer