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Are robotaxis finally here?

Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities.

15th August 2026 21:30
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State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.

15th August 2026 21:20
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The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.

15th August 2026 20:04
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Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.

15th August 2026 18:21
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Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals

The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.

15th August 2026 17:25
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Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead

Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.

15th August 2026 17:04
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ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis

Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.   

15th August 2026 10:10
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5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

15th August 2026 09:04
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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.

15th August 2026 09:00
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

15th August 2026 08:29