North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
NPR
World News
2026-08-19 13:24:45
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran - BBC
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran - BBC
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2026-08-19 13:13:18
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran BBCIran war live: Tehran says Trump’s ‘economic warfare’ will fail Al JazeeraChina Says Trump’s Economic Warfare Won’t Solve Iran Crisis Bloomberg.comTrump has a new plan to crush Iran’s economy. But will
Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv - Al Jazeera
Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv - Al Jazeera
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2026-08-19 13:12:46
Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv Al JazeeraRussian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv, spark fires ReutersAt least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages BBCRussia again exploits Ukrainian air defense shortages
Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.
Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-19 13:00:09
Polling misses have been common – and sometimes egregious – during the current primary season. This has a real impact on campaigns, as polls shape media coverage, affect fundraising, and give cues to candidates honing their positions.
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
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NPR National
2026-08-19 13:00:00
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
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NPR National
2026-08-19 13:00:00
Maryland has one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country. But privacy advocates allege data brokers are violating the law by selling data to police and federal immigration agencies.
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
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World News
2026-08-19 13:00:00
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
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World News
2026-08-19 13:00:00
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan - CNBC
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan - CNBC
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2026-08-19 12:57:47
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan CNBCAn alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again AP NewsBonds recover after US Treasury comes to the rescue ReutersStock Market Today: Bond Market Steady After Treasury Intervention, Nasdaq Futures
The Navajo Nation wants to expand a coal mine. The plan could displace some families
The Navajo Nation wants to expand a coal mine. The plan could displace some families
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NPR National
2026-08-19 12:45:57
Coal mining has been a big part of the Navajo Nation's economy for decades. As mines and power plants have been closing, the tribe is trying to expand one of its largest mines.
APOD: 2026 August 20 – The Elephant’s Trunk in Cepheus
APOD: 2026 August 20 – The Elephant’s Trunk in Cepheus
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2026-08-19 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 20 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
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Politics
2026-08-19 01:27:51
A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned.
Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine
Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-19 01:00:10
The banning of Russia’s Yabloko party from upcoming elections may hint that public anti-war sentiments are larger than the Kremlin is comfortable with.
Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine
Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-19 01:00:10
The banning of Russia’s Yabloko party from upcoming elections may hint that public anti-war sentiments are larger than the Kremlin is comfortable with.
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
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Politics
2026-08-19 00:44:46
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angie Nixon, a progressive democrat who won her U.S. Senate primary in Florida despite being massively outmatched in terms of spending.
An Africa that prizes economic – and political – freedoms
An Africa that prizes economic – and political – freedoms
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-18 23:59:25
The landlocked nation of Zambia has worked to strengthen fiscal discipline and foreign investment. Its newly reelected president may need a similar passion for democratic traditions.
The Orbital Clarity Challenge — the sixth in the NASA TechLeap Prize series — is a collaborative effort between NASA’s Heliophysics Division, Flight Opportunities program, and Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation. The Heliophysics Division studies space weather, including
NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission
NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission
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Breaking News
2026-08-18 22:08:25
Due to an ongoing commercial spacecraft attitude control issue, NASA and Katalyst Space announced Wednesday the LINK spacecraft will not capture or boost an agency satellite to a higher altitude to extend its science mission as planned. However, LINK still will attempt to conduct
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
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Politics
2026-08-18 13:00:00
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
