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A space capsule with dirt and rocks collected from an asteroid has returned safely to Earth. Scientists eagerly anticipate what the samples could tell them about Earth's origins and the galaxy.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim about his campaign to run for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted on federal corruption charges.
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The 26-year-old Ethiopian athlete ran the 26.2 miles in a time of 2:11:53 — beating the previous women's world record by more than 2 minutes.
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Haley Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry in the first quarter of Division III Shenandoah University's 48-7 home win over Juniata College on Saturday.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, about why Iran's ruling establishment won't compromise on compulsory headscarves.
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Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
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Survivors of the Morocco earthquake grapple with the prospect of long stays in tent cities.
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Without a deal on Capitol Hill, current spending laws expire on Sept. 30. Ahead of a potential government shutdown, Wall Street is gaming out what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O'Connell about giving away free COVID tests again, and issuing grants for U.S. test manufacturers.
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Lots of people are touting the benefits of cold water immersion but is there research to back up these claims? We check with scientists.