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A NY hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back

Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market

Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already driven out many.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work

A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case

Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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Made in America: How AI is keeping this U.S. factory competitive

GE Appliances is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency on the factory floor.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv

Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground

Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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As Democratic-led states block ICE cooperation deals, local sheriffs push back in court

President Trump's ambitious deportation goals depend on the cooperation of local law enforcement, but some states don't want to take part. Now, sheriffs who want to cooperate with ICE are suing.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central Station

The Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Nepal buries unidentified flood victims as families await answers

Nepal authorities are burying unidentified flood victims in temporary graves.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.

NPR News · 1 Sept 2026
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Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps

After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Luxembourg drops approval for Israel bonds issue: What that means

Israel’s future borrowing in EU markets remains uncertain as Luxembourg moves to let bond prospectus expire.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers

Messi retires as one of the greatest players of all time after a glittering and decades-long career for Argentina.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Death toll from devastating floods in China and Nepal surpasses 1,000

Rescue efforts continue to focus on hydropower sites, where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000

The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000, as rescue teams continue search for survivors.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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Moment motorcyclist flies through bus door, avoiding deadly crash

This is the moment a motorcyclist slammed into the side of a bus at a busy intersection in western Colombia.

Al Jazeera · 1 Sept 2026
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