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The 2024 Country Music Awards were handed out Wednesday night in Nashville. Hear about the winners and those who were snubbed.
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A California couple's relationship was tested when one of them started embracing QAnon conspiracy theories. Find out how they managed to stay together — and find common ground.
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Netflix says more than 100 million people tuned in to watch a boxing match last week, and many people reported problems with the stream. What is needed for streaming to serve huge live audiences?
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The turnout rate in this year's presidential election was relatively high — and Republicans did really well, contradicting conventional political wisdom that high turnout benefits Democrats.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Operations veteran Jessica Yahn about the impact of anticipated cuts to women's combat roles in the military during Trump's second presidential term.
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Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations.
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Russia's military is on the offensive, putting tremendous pressure on Ukraine's smaller forces. Yet Ukraine keeps fighting back is with inexpensive, homemade drones capable of deadly attacks on the frontline … and deep inside Russia.
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Many Ukrainians say they're relieved that Ukraine now has more firepower from the U.S. to defend itself against Russia. But residents in the capital Kyiv say their everyday lives remains unchanged.
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The guy who ran the Floyd's Barbershop chain has a new barbershop that employs formerly incarcerated people. His goal is to help them stay free, and help customers get over bias.
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Doctors Without Borders has suspended activities in Port Au Prince, Haiti, after receiving threats from local police forces. Director of Mission Christophe Fournier provides an update.
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