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World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 04:00
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A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.

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In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 04:00

Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.

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The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 04:00

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

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Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 04:00

President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.

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Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 04:00

Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.

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Morning news brief

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:53

SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress after Colorado primary, some World Cup matches will contend with major U.S. heat wave.

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Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 02:11

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.

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Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 00:00

The U.S. men's team is favored in Wednesday's must-win Round of 32 match — but they haven't beaten a European team since 2021, nor won a World Cup knockout game since 2002.

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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 23:06

Kiros, a political newcomer, topped 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, a reliably blue House seat.

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What the Supreme Court did on the final day of its term

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:46

The Supreme Court upheld the right of children born on U.S. soil to automatic American citizenship. In so doing, the court rejected President Trump's most aggressive attempt to limit immigration.

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NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:06

All Things Considered host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's editor-in-chief Thomas Evans and Nina Totenberg about her reporting on the final day of the Supreme Court term.

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Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 15:33

Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Now Meta is making its own prediction market app.

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FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 13:32

Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them later this month.

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It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:26

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.

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Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:29

The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.

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Law professor discusses Supreme Court's final rulings this term

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 10:29

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kim Wehle {WAIL-ee}, professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, about the Supreme Court's final decisions this term.

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Editor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito story

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:51
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:38

The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.

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Supreme Court strikes down limits on political party spending

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:28

At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.

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Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:07

Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.

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