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'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:14

In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

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Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:59

The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 07:33

Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran, including a strike on a school in the southern city of Minab.

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The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:54

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."

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Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:00

Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.

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Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:02

In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.

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D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:01

The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.

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People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or at least emptied, before they fall?

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Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.

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A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

The driver said he was shaken by a violent encounter at a rest stop, which he described as unprovoked.

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Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.

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Morning news brief

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 03:45

The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.

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OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 01:44

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.

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Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 18:07

No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.

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House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:30

The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.

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You'd expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:20

NPR dug into the upside-down world of FEMA flood insurance in coastal areas, and found many homeowners have no financial choice but to let their homes collapse.

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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:12

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.

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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:55

The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

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The 'burnerverse' exploiting young women in college

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:50

Wired reporter EJ Dickson speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about an online community that targets and harasses young women with their own nonconsensual, sexually explicit images.

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EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:08

The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.

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