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Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers

Three Mile Island to restart for Microsoft

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4Kby C Mandler / 9h

Three Mile Island, the Pennsylvania power plant that was the scene of the worst commercial nuclear accident in American history, will reopen and sell power to Microsoft. (Image credit: Jeff Fusco)

Harris says strict abortion laws lead to ‘predictable’ suffering for women

1Kby Stephen Fowler / 5h

Speaking in Atlanta Friday, Vice President Harris called tougher abortion laws “immoral” and slammed Republicans for what she called “longstanding neglect” around maternal mortality. (Image credit: Brynn Anderson)

Trump tells Jewish voters they have 'no excuse' for supporting Harris

Trump challenges Harris on Hamas

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1Kby Sarah McCammon / 12h

In a speech to the Israeli-American Council, Trump described himself as Israel's "protector" and warned Jewish voters against voting for Harris. His remarks have sparked pushback from Jewish groups. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

Today

The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting

300+by Ximena Bustillo / 6h

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Israel's Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Continue

Hezbollah fires 150 rockets Israel

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by Jane Arraf / 6h

A building in a residential neighborhood in Beirut was struck by Israel, killing a senior commander with the militant group Hezbollah and ten other fighters, according to the Israeli military. It was the deadliest attack in Beirut in nearly two decades and it comes in the same week Hezbollah militants were targeted by Israel with thousands of exploding pagers and radios. We go to the scene of the

Philip Morris sells asthma inhaler company, citing ‘unwarranted opposition’ to its goals

Marlboro owner sells inhaler firm

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by Bill Chappell / 7h

Three years ago, the cigarette giant acquired Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers, raising health groups’ ire. Now, it’s selling the business for almost $200 million. (Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini)

No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine

FDA approves FluMist for self-administration

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1Kby Alana Wise / 7h

The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu. (Image credit: Jeff Gritchen)

The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting

300+by Ximena Bustillo / 8h

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Georgia's Republican-led election board OKs controversial rule to hand-count ballots

400+by Sam Gringlas / 8h

Republicans advanced the ballot hand-counting measure over the opposition of Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general and dozens of local election officials. (Image credit: Mike Stewart)

Did exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon violate international law?

Exploding pagers kill dozens in Lebanon

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500+by Willem Marx / 9h

The series of explosions that rocked Lebanon this week, killing dozens and wounding thousands, has prompted debate among legal experts on international humanitarian law. (Image credit: Anwar Amro)

A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning fans

Pesto the giant penguin goes viral

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1Kby Rachel Treisman / 10h

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal. (Image credit: Rod McGuirk)

Israel says it took out a Hezbollah commander in a Beirut strike that killed 14

Israeli airstrikes escalate against Hezbollah

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200+by Jane Arraf / 12h

The airstrike follows a deadly week of attacks that have intensified nearly a year of fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. (Image credit: Mohamed Azakir)

Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot

Supreme Court denies Jill Stein ballot

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1Kby Nina Totenberg / 12h

The court’s action upheld a decision of the Nevada Supreme Court. (Image credit: Mattie Neretin)

Magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi is on leave over an alleged relationship with RFK Jr.

Olivia Nuzzi on leave after RFK Jr. relationship

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500+by Rachel Treisman / 12h

New York Magazine New York Magazine said Nuzzi's relationship with a former subject violates its conflicts of interest standards. She said the relationship "was never physical," but apologized for not disclosing it.

Announcing NPR's fourth annual College Podcast Challenge

100+by Janet W. Lee / 13h

NPR's national podcasting contest for college students is now open for entries. Submit for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Deadline is January 10.

Lack of facts doesn't deter influencers from looking into debunked Springfield claims

by Huo Jingnan / 13h

Right-wing online influencers keep trying to find evidence to back ex-President Trump’s claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. The claims have been repeatedly debunked.

Election officials on edge as voting begins. And, Haitians suffer from Trump's claims

by Brittney Melton / 15h

General election voting for 2024 is commencing as election officials worry about the threat level they face. And, the Haitian community is suffering from Trump's false claims that they eat pets. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)

A 'golden age' of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

200+by Nathan Rott / 15h

Rat and human lives have long intersected, but there's relatively little research about them. Thanks to advances in genomics and paleoarcheology, a lot more study may be on the horizon. (Image credit: Gary Hershorn)

Yesterday

2 former migrant farmworkers reflect on their journey together

by Jo Corona / 17h

Emma and Rogelio Torres reminisce about how unlikely a pairing they were when they first met as migrant farmworkers in Arizona. They met in the 80s near Yuma — with love the last thing on their minds.

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

400+by Katheryn Houghton / 18h

More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child. Montana is one of the states improving screening and treatment. (Image credit: Thom Bridge for KFF Health News)

Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns

500+by Hansi Lo Wang / 18h

Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots. (Image credit: Nati Harnik)

Turkey wants to regulate Germany's beloved döner kebab street food

69by The Associated Press / 20h

Under Turkey's proposal, beef would be required to come from cattle that is at least 16 months old, and be marinated with specific amounts of fat, yogurt or milk, onion, salt, thyme, and pepper. (Image credit: Ebrahim Noroozi)

An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return

Churchill portrait stolen recovered Italy

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by The Associated Press / 21h

Canadian and Italian dignitaries marked the successful recovery of a portrait of Winston Churchill known as "The Roaring Lion," stolen in Canada and recovered in Italy after a two-year search. (Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

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