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What today's interest rate cut means for you. And, a big drop in U.S. overdose deaths

The first interest rate cut since 2020 is expected to be announced today by the Federal Reserve. And, for the first time in decades, U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be plummeting.

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What today's interest rate cut means for you. And, a big drop in U.S. overdose deaths

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Hezbollah vows revenge after exploding pagers injure thousands

New details are emerging on what Hezbollah says was an Israeli covert operation to turn its members’ pagers into bombs. The Iranian-back militant group says large numbers of pagers detonated simultaneously across Lebanon Tuesday, wounding nearly 3,000 people including the Iranian ambassador, according ...

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Hezbollah vows revenge after exploding pagers injure thousands

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Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force

The armed group’s history suggests that the attacks targeting its pagers will not cause it to change course or seek an accommodation with Israel.

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Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force

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China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan

China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force

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China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan

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An Interest Rate Cut

We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.

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An Interest Rate Cut

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Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.

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Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

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Hezbollah Blames Israel for Deadly Pager Attack, and Fed Expected to Cut Rates

Plus, gymnast Jordan Chiles’s Olympic medal fight.

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Hezbollah Blames Israel for Deadly Pager Attack, and Fed Expected to Cut Rates

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Israel’s Pager Attack Has No Clear Strategic Goal, Analysts Say

By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess. But its long-term intent is unclear.

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Israel’s Pager Attack Has No Clear Strategic Goal, Analysts Say

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Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case

Google has won a court challenge against a 1.49 billion euro European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising business

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Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case

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Princess Kate returns to work after completing cancer treatment

Princess Kate returned to light royal duties on Tuesday, in her first work engagement since announcing she had ended her cancer treatment last week.

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Princess Kate returns to work after completing cancer treatment

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A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices

Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might be coming too late to significantly affect the presidential race

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A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices

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Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut

The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.

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Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut

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Lael Wilcox rode around the world and then went for another bike ride

American cyclist Lael Wilcox rode more than 18,000 miles in 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes. She's claiming the record for the fastest woman to ride around the world.

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Lael Wilcox rode around the world and then went for another bike ride

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Fed expected to lower interest rate in bid to firm up labor market

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce Wednesday its first interest rate cut since 2020.

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Fed expected to lower interest rate in bid to firm up labor market

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Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes

A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.

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Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes

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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.

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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

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See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town

Hundreds of costumed "Helens" are cheerfully invading bars across the country in honor of Helen Roper, from the 1970s sitcom Three's Company.

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See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town

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Want to keep good workers? Praise them, a new study finds

New research from Gallup and Workhuman finds that employees who receive recognition on the job are 45% less likely to leave their jobs. Younger workers, in particular, say appreciation is key.

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Want to keep good workers? Praise them, a new study finds

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Man, au pair charged in double murder of wife, man months apart

A grand jury has indicted 39-year-old Brendan Banfield in the stabbing death of his wife and murder of another man in the couple's bedroom 19 months after the killing.

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Man, au pair charged in double murder of wife, man months apart

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering after arrest

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty after he was charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday. Combs has faced several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct in the past year. ...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering after arrest

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Chinese American family meets descendants of the Black couple who rented to them when no one would

The Dong family is selling the historic home and donating $5 million to Black college students — but they wanted the Thompson family to tour the storied home first.

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Chinese American family meets descendants of the Black couple who rented to them when no one would

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Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution

A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.

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Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution

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Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation

The University of North Texas Health Science Center had dissected, studied and leased out the bodies of hundreds of people, even as some families searched for them.

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Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation

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Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote

Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.

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Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote