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Policy and Politics

Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race

Elena Moore

The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of the nation's most high-profile Senate contests this year -- and may ultimately be decided by an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.

President Trump has once again warned Fed Governor Lisa Cook that he wants to remove her from the central bank's governing board, over untested allegations of mortgage fraud. An earlier effort to fire Cook was blocked by the Supreme Court.

Kevin Dietsch

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Business & Economy

Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Scott Horsley

Construction has continued on the White House ballroom all summer, as seen on Wednesday.

Tierney L. Cross

Policy and Politics

Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review

Rachel Treisman

Weather, Environment, & Infrastructure

Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91

Terry Gross

Before his death, Lindsey Graham was one of the most vocal advocates in Congress for new sanctions on Russia. The South Carolina Republican helped champion legislation that was passed by the Senate on Friday.

Heather Diehl

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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

Claudia Grisales

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EU tensions rise over migration as Spain faces influx from Morocco

European Union nations are downplaying tensions after tens of thousands of people entered Spanish territory from Morocco last week and as right-wing parties try to capitalize on anti-migration sentiment.
Puerto Rican government begins rationing water as supply runs dry

A severe drought and a slew of infrastructural issues have led to the water supply in Puerto Rico becoming extremely limited.
John Vizcaino

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Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups

Manuel Rueda

A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.
Kevin Dietsch

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Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support

Barbara Sprunt

A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.

From All Things Considered

The U.S. labor market softened in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs. Construction companies and factories continued to add workers, but retailers and restaurants shed jobs.

Joe Raedle

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Business & Economy

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

Scott Horsley

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

A medical illustration depicts the Shigella bacteria, a leading cause of diarrheal disease.

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Health and Sports

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

Joseph Kim

President Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026.

Aaron Schwartz

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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

Brittney Melton

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Everyone's talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?

Mara Gordon

For years, doctors advised against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on?
Fred Tanneau

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Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'

Bobby Allyn

Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.
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Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knows

Holly J. Morris

Plus, if you know what "TMZ" stands for, you'll get at least on question right this week!
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Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood

Jennifer Ludden

Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it hurts their own finances.