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Judge delivers mixed ruling on protective order in Trump's Jan. 6 case

A protective order would bar Trump and his attorneys from improperly using any evidence that prosecutors share with the defense team.

August 11, 2023
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  • Carrie Johnson
Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot multiple times outside a campaign event Wednesday.

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  • Latin America

How Ecuador reached the shocking point of a political assassination

Ecuador is in a state of emergency after the assassination of a leading presidential candidate. Here's how the country got to this point.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Ohio voters have approved Issue 1, a referendum which drew higher than anticipated turnout for an August special election.

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  • National

Ohio voters reject measure that would have made it harder to change constitution

Ohio votes down Issue 1, rejecting conservative lawmakers' attempt to change the constitutional amendment process ahead of a vote on reproductive rights this November.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Jo Ingles and
  • Karen Kasler
Matthew López (left) on the set of his new movie, <em>Red, White & Royal Blue</em>.

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  • Movies

In 'Red, White & Royal Blue,' a director centers true queer intimacy on screen

When Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Juana Summers,
  • Alejandra Marquez Janse,
  • and 1 more
"Subspace Rhapsody" is a special musical episode of <em>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. </em>It's episode 9 of Season 2, and most shows wait a bit longer to pull out a stunt like this — but turns out it actually works.

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  • Pop Culture

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading, watching and listening

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy: This week, Burn It Down, Seed&Spark, Brandy Clark, and the musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Cyrena Touros,
  • Joelle Monique,
  • and 2 more

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  • Law

Garland names special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation

David Weiss, a Trump appointee as U.S. attorney who was retained during the Biden administration, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson
Ezekiel Arita, from Kaneohe, Hawaii, calls his hairstyle "Mr. Aloha Mullet." His hairdo makes him feel like a superhero.

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  • Pop Culture

The national kid mullet contest is back — and the hairdos are longer and wilder

The annual USA Mullet Championship recently announced the Top 25 for the kids category. Voting for the final round ends Friday night.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
In this photo illustration, the 502 Bad Gateway message is seen on the Ukrainian Defense Ministry webpage.

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  • World

Inside Russia's attempts to hack Ukrainian military operations

Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.

August 11, 2023
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  • Jenna McLaughlin
The Tennessee Titans' Mike Vrabel announced Monday that Terrell Williams, their assistant head coach and defensive line assistant, will serve as acting head coach Saturday during the Titans' preseason opener in Chicago. Here, Williams is seen during an AFC Wild Card game against the New England Patriots on Jan. 4, 2020, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

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  • Sports

The Titans' Terrell Williams temporarily will be the NFL's 4th Black head coach

Williams, who joined the Tennessee Titans in 2018 as a longtime defensive line coach, will step in for head coach Mike Vrabel during Saturday's pre-season game against Chicago.

August 11, 2023
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  • Jonathan Franklin
T.I.'s 2003 album, <em>Trap Muzik</em>, gave a name to a specific flavor of Atlanta rap that reflected the city's street culture.

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  • Music

The birth of trap music and the rise of southern hip-hop

In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Noah Caldwell,
  • Patrick Jarenwattananon,
  • and 2 more
Retired West Virginia coal miner Terry Lilly, who has black lung, speaks during a public hearing hosted by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration about its draft rule to limit worker exposure on Thursday.

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  • Health

Coal miners say new limits on rock dust 'could save some lives'

Miners and their advocates testify in favor of new silica regulations aimed at preventing black lung disease

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Robert Benincasa
Lahaina's banyan tree has been an iconic part of the historic town center for 150 years. The tree is seen here in 2003.

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  • National

Scorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears still standing

The magnificent tree is the size of a city block, the product of doting efforts by the Lahaina's residents. Aerial footage shows the tree charred but still standing amid a downtown devastated by fire.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley

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  • Music

Hip-hop at 50: A history of explosive musical and cultural innovation

To mark hip-hop's 50th anniversary, NPR's All Things Considered explores five moments that are integral to how the culture grew and evolved.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Juana Summers,
  • Kat Lonsdorf,
  • and 2 more
School librarian Amanda Jones endured harassment and threats after speaking out in defense of a diverse selection of books in the public libraries of Livingston Parish, La.

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  • Books

The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost

No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.

August 11, 2023
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By:
  • Tovia Smith
Fake pill bottles with messages about OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma were displayed during a protest outside the courthouse where the bankruptcy of the company was taking place in White Plains, N.Y. in 2021.

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  • Law

Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

August 11, 2023
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  • Brian Mann
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