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Mark Kelly says USS Lincoln sailors 'can't get basic needs met'

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln and his calls for an investigation into sailors' treatment.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work conducted

Thousands remain displaced after magnitude 7.7 quake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle

Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Will India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement force Modi’s BJP to rethink its politics?

Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake

Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates

For 10 years, a Catholic-run home offered young women an affordable place to live in the nation's capital as they studied and launched careers. Now, that community is saying goodbye.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning it

New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to work

Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules

There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Morning news brief

USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shots

Scheffler's 21st career PGA Tour title earns the American $3.6m for his resounding victory at TPC Southwind.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Outrage as Colombia’s president hands out footballs as residents await aid

Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza plan

The talks come one day after the US president's son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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