Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean
Hurricane Erin quickly strengthened to a Category 5 storm, posing significant threats with potential flooding rains and powerful rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.
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Government forces Air Canada flight attendants back to work, into arbitration
A strike by Air Canada flight attendants led to operational halts, impacting thousands of travelers, before the government intervened to force arbitration.
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Video shows prominent Palestinian prisoner for the first time in years
Marwan Barghouti, a key Palestinian figure imprisoned in Israel, was seen in a video for the first time in years, highlighting the ongoing tensions and his symbolic importance in Palestinian-Israeli relations.
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Immigration arrests dip in July, and activists hope they're partly responsible
A decrease in immigration arrests was noted, with activists attributing part of the decline to their efforts, amidst ongoing debates over immigration policies and enforcement.
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State Department halts 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza
The U.S. State Department suspended medical-humanitarian visas for Gazans, citing a need for review, amid criticism over the impact on vulnerable individuals seeking urgent medical treatment.
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As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace
Survivors of atomic bombs in Japan continue their advocacy for nuclear disarmament, as global tensions and arms races threaten to undermine decades of peace efforts.
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Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help
Health care organizations are increasingly addressing elder homelessness, recognizing the critical link between stable housing and health outcomes for aging populations.
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Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive
The Old Fiddler's Convention, a longstanding festival celebrating Bluegrass and Old Time music, continues to foster community and tradition among musicians and fans.
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Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads
Research reveals that chimpanzees learn their communication styles primarily from their mothers, offering insights into the social learning processes shared with humans.
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Opinion: Remembering Ted Clark, great colleague — better friend
A tribute to Ted Clark, a respected NPR correspondent and editor, highlighting his contributions to journalism and his impact on colleagues and the stories he covered.
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