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Black lung rates in Appalachia are high as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick

Rates are now the highest they've been in nearly 50 years among veteran coal miners. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, ...
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Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more ...
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As ongoing wars create strain, a look at how Americans and Israelis view one another

With the Gaza and Iran wars, the relationship between Israel and America is the most fraught in decades. Attitudes are changing. What do Americans and Israelis think of the other?
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Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children

The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump administration.
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Senator Bernie Sanders on the results of this week's primaries

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) about what voters can take away from the results of this week's primaries, including a major win for progressives in Michigan.
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$150 million contract to represent migrant children awarded to Trump connected Texas law firm

A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a $150 million contract to represent children who cross the border without guardians.
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Today is the day after Ray Bradbury's post-apocalyptic world

The famous author's short story, 'There will come soft rains' predicted a world where machines would take over after August 4th, 2026.
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New Mexico is investigating Epstein's activities within state lines

The New Mexico attorney general is suing the U.S. Department of Justice for more information about Jeffrey Epstein and his activities at a ranch near Santa Fe.
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Despite political headwinds, Republicans have some structural advantages in midterms

While Republicans face political headwinds in this fall's midterm elections, the party also maintains important structural advantages that could help them preserve their majorities in Congress.
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FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine

The FDA will soon decide whether to approve the first flu vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology as COVID-19 shots. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long questioned mRNA vaccines.
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5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections

Five states held primary elections Tuesday that could play a decisive role in which party controls Congress in the midterm elections. A look at the results and the race that's too close to call.
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House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegations that have swirled around his reelection bid.