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Latest Episodes
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Fentanyl made from Chinese chemicals is killing tens of thousands of Americans. A House committee report found new evidence the Chinese government supports tax breaks to subsidize the drug trade.
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A civilian oversight board in Chicago is investigating the fatal police shooting of a 26-year-old Dexter Reed Jr. during a traffic stop.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Jameson Dow at Electrek about what's behind the layoffs at Tesla.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks with GOP strategist Brendan Buck about House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to hold separate votes on Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan aid.
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Right in the middle of Billy Joel's signature tune "Piano Man" the network cut away for local news in the Eastern and Central time zones. CBS will rebroadcast the whole show this Friday night.
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College basketball's all-time leading scorer was selected by the Fever as the first pick in the draft. It's hoped her popularity can lead to increased viewership for the nearly 30-year-old league.
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Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.
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In Michigan on Tuesday, two special elections could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state's House of Representatives.
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Iran says its attack against Israel was a success. The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine. Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute Jan. 6 defendants.
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To help ensure the integrity of the November elections, federal officials are advising local elections offices to upgrade websites — but many are not doing it.