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The high number of U.S. measles cases this year has been fueled by a Texas outbreak. Three people have died.

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U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports

The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.

July 09, 2025
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  • Maria Godoy
This aerial view show trucks loading sand from a quarry on the outskirts of Nouakchott, Mauritania, on March 14, 2023.

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  • Africa

What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?

President Trump is hosting 5 African leaders in Washington this week — a mini summit that's raising eyebrows over who was invited, what's on the table, and what it signals about U.S. rivalry with China and BRICS in Africa.

July 09, 2025
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  • Jewel Bright
Diddy performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

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  • Music

Sean Combs' sentencing date is set

Last week, a federal jury in Manhattan found Combs guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution while acquitting him on more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

July 09, 2025
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  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
In the visitor center in the town of Civitella Alfedena inside Italy's National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise, you can see wolves rescued inside the park.

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  • World

A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again.

July 09, 2025
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  • Ruth Sherlock

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  • World

Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post-Assad revelers

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

July 09, 2025
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  • Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Researchers put on a "science fair for canceled grants" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to highlight cuts to federal funding for science.

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  • Science

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.

July 09, 2025
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  • Scott Neuman
Edith Johnson and Dorothea Lambert Chambers face off in the 1910 Wimbledon tournament in London. Lawn tennis — the game we know today — started in the late 19th century but has its roots in a medieval sport.

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  • Sports

Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.

July 09, 2025
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  • Rachel Treisman
Phillipa Munari suffered nerve pain and exhaustion after she stopped taking antidepressants. She struggled to train her horse, Bella, and "could barely walk because of the withdrawal," said Munari. "I spent 20 hours in bed most days for two years."

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  • Health

After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms

The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs. Patients are pushing for recognition and more research.

July 09, 2025
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  • Emily Corwin
A damaged house is seen near the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, following severe flash flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend.

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  • News

Over 160 people still missing after Texas floods. And, federal layoffs can now resume

The death toll for the Texas floods tops 100 as the search and rescue efforts continue for over 160 missing people. And, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

July 09, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Volunteers clean up a house after flooding in Kerrville, Texas. The state's governor and top emergency official are on a board considering options to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of President Trump.

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  • Climate

Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

July 09, 2025
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  • Rebecca Hersher
Consumers can still get hit with surprise bills from ground ambulance rides, as protection from such charges wasn't covered in the federal No Surprises act.

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  • Health

State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers

Policymakers agree patients shouldn't be stuck in the middle when an ambulance service charges more than what an insurer will pay. But they can't settle on what price is fair.

July 09, 2025
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  • Rae Ellen Bichell and
  • Katheryn Houghton
Debris lays along the Guadalupe River on Tuesday after it was swept up in the flash flooding in Ingram, Texas. More than 100 fatalities were reported after heavy rainfall caused flooding along the river in central Texas.

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  • National

In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

July 09, 2025
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  • Greg Allen
Diego Luna, #10, of the United States dribbles the ball in the first half of the Gold Cup 2025 Quarterfinals match against Costa Rica on June 29 in Minneapolis. Luna had a standout tournament and improved his chances to make the U.S. roster for next year's FIFA World Cup team.

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  • Sports

How a broken nose kickstarted Diego Luna's star-making run with the USMNT

The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake midfielder, with his bleached hair and dozens of tattoos, stands out on the soccer field. But it's his attitude that has won praise from his coach, teammates and fans.

July 09, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with President Trump in the Oval Office on May 30.

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  • Politics

Elon Musk wants to launch a competitive third party. It likely wouldn't be easy

After his split with President Trump, Elon Musk says he's forming a new political party, perhaps to compete for key congressional contests. It likely wouldn't be easy.

July 09, 2025
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  • Ashley Lopez
President Trump is again threatening to impose steep import taxes starting Aug. 1.

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  • Economy

Confused about where things stand with Trump's tariffs? Here's a handy primer

President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here's what to know about the latest on his tariff policy.

July 09, 2025
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