A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory
- Ukraine uncovers what they say was a sophisticated network of spies working with Russia to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. And in Russia, during a celebration marking the USSR's victory over Germany in World War II, Russia's president again drew parallels between that fight against fascism and the war in Ukraine. We hear from Russians who attended the event.
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Thu, 09 May 2024 17:04:06 -0400
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Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault trial for unsolicited kiss at World Cup
- The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring Hermoso.
Thu, 09 May 2024 16:16:55 -0400
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Barron Trump will serve as a Florida delegate at the GOP convention
- Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His name appears on a list of delegates for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July.
Thu, 09 May 2024 15:14:21 -0400
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RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms
- Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died." Here's a global perspective on these worms.
Thu, 09 May 2024 14:49:24 -0400
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EV batteries hurt the environment but they're still better than gas cars. Here's why
- NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
Thu, 09 May 2024 14:34:13 -0400
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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
- Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
Thu, 09 May 2024 12:46:50 -0400
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Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown
- Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a worsening climate for independent journalism.
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:47:06 -0400
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Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization
- Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:04:26 -0400
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Adult film star Stormy Daniels grilled by Trump lawyer in hush money trial
- Thursday was the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump.
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:48:17 -0400
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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows
- A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools this year were less likely to apply for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion.
Thu, 09 May 2024 08:01:00 -0400
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