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Richard Simmons, who believed fitness is for everyone, dies at 76

With his short shorts, sparkly tank tops, frizzy hair and flamboyant personality, Simmons created a fitness empire. He preached positivity, portion control, moving your body — and having fun.

July 13, 2024
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Pioneering sex expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Westheimer's deep knowledge about human sexual behavior and advocacy of safe sex, along with her pragmatism and sense of humor, catapulted her to national fame in the 1980s.

July 13, 2024
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Palestinians gather near the bodies of their relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, at a hospital morgue in Deir al-Balah, on Saturday.

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Israel targets Hamas commander in airstrikes that kill 90 Palestinians

The powerful Israeli strike was directed at the head of the Hamas military wing, Mohammed Deif. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged he didn't have definitive information on Deif's fate.

July 13, 2024
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Nita Ambani, wife of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, arrives holding a lamp with an image of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, for the wedding of their youngest son, Anant Ambani in Mumbai on Friday.

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Every ceremony at India's star-studded Ambani wedding, explained

Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates and other celebs gathered in Mumbai for the "wedding of the year," the marriage of the son of Asia's wealthiest man. But what are all the ceremonies that they witnessed?

July 13, 2024
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President Biden walks through the Cross Hall of the White House on July 1.

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Biden says he’s staying in the race. Here’s what would happen if he changes his mind

Democrats haven’t faced anything like this in more than 50 years, so they would be dusting off the rulebooks if President Biden were to decide to drop out of the race.

July 13, 2024
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Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action

The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come.

July 13, 2024
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'Wait Wait' for July 13, 2024: With Not My Job guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy Blotnick

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Has Hollywood forgotten #MeToo? ‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ examines Louis C.K.’s return

The documentary produced by the New York Times tracks Louis C.K.’s professional success since admitting to misconduct in 2017.

July 13, 2024
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Colten Brewer, left, celebrates with Dansby Swanson after the Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

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Opinion: From dugout to dislocated, Chicago Cubs' latest injury saga

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the bad fortunes of his beloved Chicago Cubs, now beset with a broken-handed relief pitcher.

July 13, 2024
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President Biden speaks to supporters at Renaissance High School on Friday in Detroit.

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Biden punches at Trump and the press as he tries to revive his campaign

In Detroit, President Biden laid out a plan for the first 100 days of his second term, aggressively slammed his opponent — and blamed the media for covering his stumbles.

July 13, 2024
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A 150 million-year-old fossil of a stegosaurus specimen is shown at Sotheby's in New York. The fossil, dubbed "Apex" by the paleontologist who discovered it, is expected to fetch $4 million to $6 million at auction, making it one of the most expensive fossils ever sold.

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A stegosaurus fossil could fetch $6 million at Sotheby's. Should they be auctioned?

Sotheby's is presenting one of the most complete skeletal remains of a Jurassic creature. But some people say such specimens should not be auctioned.

July 13, 2024
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South Korean comedian Yoon Seong-ho, known as NewJeansNim, wearing monk's robes and performing during an electronic dance music party event for the annual Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the Buddha's birthday in Seoul, on May 12.

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A Buddhist DJ hopes to spin followers toward the faith in South Korea

Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity.

July 13, 2024
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Volunteers with Border Relief Collective provide aid to migrants in the Otay Mountain Wilderness near San Diego, California. Dozens of migrants seeking asylum come through the intensely rugged area each day.

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California heat has immigration activists bracing for a humanitarian crisis

Record-breaking heat exacerbates an already dangerous situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.

July 13, 2024
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Despite the passage of a federal law allocating money to wildfire victims, Yolanda Cruz is still waiting for her FEMA claim to be resolved more than two years after the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history.

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  • National

These New Mexico fire victims are starting to give up on FEMA

As Ruidoso, N.M., starts recovering from a deadly wildfire, people who survived the state's largest fire two years ago say FEMA still isn't giving them what they need.

July 13, 2024
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These governors aren't running for president, but some voters say they wish they were

Trump won Georgia and Michigan in 2016. Biden did the same in 2020. In 2024, some disillusioned voters say they wish Govs. Whitmer of Michigan and Kemp of Georgia were on the ballot instead.

July 13, 2024
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