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Week in politics: Arizona Grand Jury indictments, aid for Israel amid Gaza protests

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Gaza solidarity encampments sweep college campuses, police responses heighten

by Scott Simon , Jasmine Garsd

Gaza solidarity encampments sweep college campuses, police responses heighten

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Opinion: We do anything to make our kids smile

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Opinion: We do anything to make our kids smile

by Scott Simon

Opinion: We do anything to make our kids smile

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Former National Enquirer publisher testifies about his role in helping Trump in 2016

by Scott Simon , David Folkenflik

Former National Enquirer publisher testifies about his role in helping Trump in 2016

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Abortion rights on the ballot may not be bad news for Republicans everywhere

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Abortion rights on the ballot may not be bad news for Republicans everywhere

by Jason Rosenbaum

Abortion rights on the ballot may not be bad news for Republicans everywhere

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Abortion rights on the ballot won't necessarily sink Republicans in GOP-led states

by Jason Rosenbaum

Abortion rights on the ballot won't necessarily sink Republicans in GOP-led states

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National

He runs an internet cafe on a military base. He wants to be deployed to the field

by Scott Simon

He runs an internet cafe on a military base. He wants to be deployed to the field

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A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

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Middle East crisis — explained

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

by Becky Sullivan , Anas Baba

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

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National

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to give local law enforcement power over immigration

by Lionel Ramos

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to give local law enforcement power over immigration

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Africa

How South Africa's 'Born frees' — those born after apartheid — could impact its election

by Kate Bartlett

How South Africa's 'Born frees' — those born after apartheid — could impact its election

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Movie Interviews

'The Old Oak' follows a small English community amidst the arrival of Syrian migrants

by Scott Simon

'The Old Oak' follows a small English community amidst the arrival of Syrian migrants

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Law

A recap of Trump's trial in NYC, and why a delay in the Jan. 6 case is likely

by Scott Simon , Carrie Johnson

A recap of Trump's trial in NYC, and why a delay in the Jan. 6 case is likely

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Europe

Germany's far-right AfD is using TikTok to vie for the immigrant vote

by Esme Nicholson

Germany's far-right AfD is using TikTok to vie for the immigrant vote

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Animals

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington after no sightings in almost 20 years

by John Ryan

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington after no sightings in almost 20 years

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National

New Mexico becomes the latest state to require waiting periods for gun purchases

by Megan Myscofski

New Mexico becomes the latest state to require waiting periods for gun purchases

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Middle East

A small museum of Palestinian embroidery in Jordan keeps ancient heritage alive

by Jane Arraf

A small museum of Palestinian embroidery in Jordan keeps ancient heritage alive

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Reggie Bush gets Heisman Trophy back; Chicago's new football star

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: Reggie Bush gets Heisman Trophy back; Chicago's new football star

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The Americas

At this annual festival in Colombia, donkeys play dress up

by John Otis

At this annual festival in Colombia, donkeys play dress up

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Health

What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S. healthcare system

by Scott Simon

What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S. healthcare system

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Books

Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel' is a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Paris

by Scott Simon

Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel' is a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Paris

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Week in politics: Arizona Grand Jury indictments, aid for Israel amid Gaza protests

Gaza solidarity encampments sweep college campuses, police responses heighten

Opinion: We do anything to make our kids smile

Former National Enquirer publisher testifies about his role in helping Trump in 2016

Abortion rights on the ballot may not be bad news for Republicans everywhere

Abortion rights on the ballot won't necessarily sink Republicans in GOP-led states

He runs an internet cafe on a military base. He wants to be deployed to the field

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to give local law enforcement power over immigration

How South Africa's 'Born frees' — those born after apartheid — could impact its election

'The Old Oak' follows a small English community amidst the arrival of Syrian migrants

A recap of Trump's trial in NYC, and why a delay in the Jan. 6 case is likely

Germany's far-right AfD is using TikTok to vie for the immigrant vote

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington after no sightings in almost 20 years

New Mexico becomes the latest state to require waiting periods for gun purchases

A small museum of Palestinian embroidery in Jordan keeps ancient heritage alive

Saturday Sports: Reggie Bush gets Heisman Trophy back; Chicago's new football star

At this annual festival in Colombia, donkeys play dress up

What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S. healthcare system

Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel' is a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Paris

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