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High-speed rail traffic to Paris was disrupted by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
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Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. After the meeting what did she say about the humanitarian crisis and negotiations toward a cease-fire deal?
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We'll hear from some voters: the partisans still dug in through all the changes, and one undecided voter who will make you scratch your head.
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Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life. -
The amount of plastic that we throw out really piles up. A "Morning Edition" staffer decided to find out how hard it would be to not buy any new plastic for a week. How did she do?
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The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO. -
As part of the Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964, civil rights groups ran summer schools to educate Black children. We hear from six former students who look back on their experiences.
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The Paris Summer Olympics "officially" begin Friday with the Opening Ceremony. For the next few weeks, more than 10,000 athletes will compete in more than 30 sports.
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One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords is now in U.S. custody. Authorities in the U.S. announced Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada had been arrested, and will appear before an American judge soon.
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The Olympics opening ceremony gets underway Friday on the River Seine. NPR's Michel Martin talks to the mayor of Paris’s central district about how the event is transforming the city.
