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Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence

In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine

The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US

Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told

Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile

Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest

Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo

The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance

The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why

There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'

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.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Breastfeeding in Gaza: Mothers seek help to provide for their babies

Breastfeeding mothers in Gaza struggle to feed their babies amid hunger, displacement, stress and living conditions.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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FCC head Brendan Carr says Disney free speech lawsuit is 'without merit'

ABC and its corporate parent, The Walt Disney Co., filed a lawsuit against the FCC Tuesday, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights.

NPR News · 19 Aug 2026
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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed

Bayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug 2026
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