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Here's the story of the portrait behind Ruth Bader Ginsburg's postage stamp

"It's like you feel a presence in the photograph," says Philip Bermingham. The striking image he captured became the U.S. Postal Service's reference for the new stamp.

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Latest on Ukraine: U.S. aid stumbles and Slovakia elects a pro-Russia leader

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming

The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.

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Up First briefing: McCarthy's job threatened; how a robot could fight climate change

Congress averted a government shutdown. Now, Speaker McCarthy must avoid losing his job. And, this stinky seaweed-fighting robot could help fight climate change.

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Jeremy Hunt signals axe for HS2’s northern leg as he slams ‘totally unacceptable’ costs

Chancellor questions why it costs ‘10 times more’ to build high-speed rail in UK than France

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The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here's why

The actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is hoping to cut as good a deal with the studios as the writers union, WGA, did last week. But the negotiations, starting Monday, could be more complicated.

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Climate solutions are necessary. So we're dedicating a week to highlight them

When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation? Humans drive global warming; that means humans can find solutions to change the trajectory.

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It's one of the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The Māori see a major flaw

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.

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In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way

Deep in a forest in the Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a castle the medieval way — no motorized machines included.

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Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.

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Inside the workshop where presidential flags are lovingly made, mostly by immigrants

Philadelphia – city of brotherly love, birthplace of American democracy. And the only place in the world where presidential flags are made.

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Janet Yellen says a government shutdown would add to risks of a recession

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is sounding the alarm about the damage a government shutdown could do to the U.S. economy. "It's really reckless and will impose immediate harm," Yellen told NPR.

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Barbara Hoctor Lynch, former NPR host, has died at 77

The former broadcast journalist who spent time hosting NPR's two flagship news shows during the late 70s, died this month.

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Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, aligned with Moscow despite war

Millions of Ukrainians still worship in Orthodox churches deeply influenced by Russian clergy who support Moscow's invasion, sparking a clash of faith and national loyalty.

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North Carolina radio station plans to reject broadcasts of 'inappropriate' Met operas

WCPE says that six contemporary operas being presented this season by the Metropolitan Opera — including ones dealing with violence, race and LGBTQ issues — are "unsuitable" for broadcast.

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What a shutdown would mean for student loan borrowers

October loan payments will still be due, but an extended shutdown could impact customer service.

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Trump's N.Y. business empire is 'greatly at risk' from judge's fraud ruling

Legal and business experts say the ruling in New York state threatens assets such as Trump Tower and also empowers state Attorney General Letitia James, one of Donald Trump's main legal critics.

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Wally the emotional support alligator went to see the Phillies. Then he went viral

Wally doesn't bite, loves hugs and has a sizeable social media following. He made headlines (again) for being denied entry to a baseball stadium — but his owner tells NPR that's not the full story.

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Up First briefing: Effects of a shutdown; health workers may strike; Maui conspiracies

What will stay open if the government shuts down? Kaiser Permanente's health care workers near a nationwide walkout. How conspiracy theories spread in the wake of wildfires in Hawaii.

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Have a complaint about CVS? So do pharmacists: Many just walked out

After a large walkout forced at least a dozen stores to shut down in the Kansas City area, CVS promises change. But critics say the crisis in staffing and unfair pay extends beyond that market.

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The White House chief of staff says it's on House Republicans to avert a shutdown

Jeff Zients has been getting the White House prepared for the first government shutdown of the Biden administration. Here's what the chief of staff told NPR about it.

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On Lampedusa, there's sympathy for migrants — as long as they don't stay

Some 12,000 migrants — more than twice the population of this island — arrived in a single week this month. Islanders showed compassion, but prefer that any newcomers leave as quickly as possible.

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Up First briefing: Biden impeachment inquiry; GOP debate takeaways; get more fiber

Republicans will hold their first impeachment inquiry hearing on Biden. Six takeaways from the second GOP debate. How to add more fiber to your diet.

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FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now

The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.

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How rumors and conspiracy theories got in the way of Maui's fire recovery

Some of the rumors and conspiracy theories were driven by the island's history, but others were pushed by social media influencers and foreign governments.

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