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Trump Venezuela Oil Deal, US & Iran Renew Strikes, House Back From Recess

President Trump announced a new oil partnership that would give the U.S. majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves, even as the deal raises questions about Washington’s goals for democracy there.

Trump Venezuela Oil Deal, US & Iran Renew Strikes, House Back From Recess

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A Wild West revenge tale and the Black roots of cowboy culture
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A Wild West revenge tale and the Black roots of cowboy culture

Country singer and rapper Shaboozey is probably best known for his features on Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” album, or for his viral, chart-topping single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Now he has returned to the scene with a new, star-studded record about an outlaw out to avenge her father’s death. 

A Wild West revenge tale and the Black roots of cowboy culture

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Super El Niño, Measles, Iran War Stalemate

An unusually strong El Niño is disrupting the weather around the globe, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccination crusade is muddled after two deaths from measles complications, and it's been six ugly months since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

Super El Niño, Measles, Iran War Stalemate

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Nepal-Tibet Flood Rescue, Fed Chair Speech, Kennedy Center Renaming Hearing

The flood disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border is far worse than first known, with hundreds now dead and more than a thousand missing, including dozens of Americans, as a lake swelling behind the debris raises fears of a second flood and rescuers race to reach survivors.

Nepal-Tibet Flood Rescue, Fed Chair Speech, Kennedy Center Renaming Hearing

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Trump Midterm Pressure, Meta Settles In Social Media Case, Nepal & Tibet Flash Floods

President Trump has spent the week picking fights with Iran, China, Canada and even his own party, putting Republicans on the ballot in a tough spot ahead of the midterms.

Trump Midterm Pressure, Meta Settles In Social Media Case, Nepal & Tibet Flash Floods

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Dolly Parton Remembered, Canada Hits US With Tariffs, US Visa Revocations

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a recent cancer diagnosis. She is remembered as a country legend who became a true American icon.

Dolly Parton Remembered, Canada Hits US With Tariffs, US Visa Revocations

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Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting

The Trump administration rolled out what it calls the biggest economic offensive ever aimed at a country, naming 60 targets while warning others to cut ties with Iran or face U.S. sanctions of their own, though the toughest measures are still being held in reserve.

Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting

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New Economic Pressure On Iran, Iran Warns Neighbors, Tariff War With Canada

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to unveil new economic pressure measures on Iran today as President Trump pushes an “Economic D-Day” aimed at cutting off any country that still provides Tehran a lifeline.

New Economic Pressure On Iran, Iran Warns Neighbors, Tariff War With Canada

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A visit to the remote Pacific island ecosystem losing protections

Palmyra Atoll, as seen from above. The atoll is home to a rare and thriving Pacific ecosystem. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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A visit to the remote Pacific island ecosystem losing protections

A thousand miles south of Hawaii, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a series of tiny islands form an atoll, called Palmyra. Palmyra Atoll is part of four protected U.S. marine monuments, forming the country’s largest environmental conservation area. It is also home to a thriving ecosystem of birds, marine life, and one of the most pristine coral reefs in the world.

A visit to the remote Pacific island ecosystem losing protections

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IndyCar in DC; Fresh Tariffs on Canadian Goods; National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

The IndyCar Grand Prix comes to the nation's capital. And, Canada's prime minister suspended trade talks with the U.S., bringing new 50 percent tariffs on a host of Canadian imports. Plus, we'll look at the national debt, which hit $40 trillion earlier this week.

IndyCar in DC; Fresh Tariffs on Canadian Goods; National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

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