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How a migrant aid group got caught up in a right-wing social media thread

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How a migrant aid group got caught up in a right-wing social media thread

A conservative group posted a social media thread showing flyers in a border encampment in Mexico urging migrants to vote for Joe Biden. Now, the woman caught up in it, speaks to NPR.

How a migrant aid group got caught up in a right-wing social media thread

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How this Girl Scout troop offers community to migrant children

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How this Girl Scout troop offers community to migrant children

The Girl Scouts have been part of American childhood for generations. And now that quintessential experience is helping young girls, who are new to the United States get a sense of belonging. It comes through a Girl Scout troop based in one of New York City's largest migrant shelters.

How this Girl Scout troop offers community to migrant children

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Have the new weight-loss drugs changed what it means to be body positive?

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Have the new weight-loss drugs changed what it means to be body positive?

America is a land of contradictions; while we're known as a nation that loves to eat, we also live within a culture that has long valued thinness as the utmost beauty standard.

Have the new weight-loss drugs changed what it means to be body positive?

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He may be a longshot, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could impact the election

Robert Kennedy, Jr., 2024 Presidential hopeful, meets with people at the New Hampshire State House Visitor Center, in Concord, New Hampshire, on June 1, 2023. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images) JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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He may be a longshot, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could impact the election

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have turned their attention on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently. And the fact that the major party candidates are either trying to criticize him or praise him is a sign that his independent candidacy could have a real impact.

He may be a longshot, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could impact the election

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Critics hated 'The Phantom Menace.' It might be time to reconsider

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Critics hated 'The Phantom Menace.' It might be time to reconsider

When Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace hit screens across the country in 1999, Return of the Jedi felt like ancient history to Star Wars fans. But after 16 long years, the movie let down fans and critics alike. Twenty-five years have changed how a lot of people feel. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

Critics hated 'The Phantom Menace.' It might be time to reconsider

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From utility man to one of California's foremost journalists

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From utility man to one of California's foremost journalists

Louis Sahagún first arrived at the Los Angeles Times in his early twenties as a utility worker, sweeping lead dust around the printing machines.

From utility man to one of California's foremost journalists

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Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating

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Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating

The Biden administration has put a hold on an arms shipment to Israel. A senior administration official speaking on the condition of anonymity told NPR it was due to concerns the bombs could be used in Rafah.

Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating

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Brittney Griner shares her experience behind bars in Russia

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Brittney Griner shares her experience behind bars in Russia

Brittney Griner didn't know the flight she was taking to Moscow in February 2022 would upend her life. But even before she left for the airport, Griner felt something was off.

Brittney Griner shares her experience behind bars in Russia

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What's behind the 'outside agitator' narrative

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What's behind the 'outside agitator' narrative

The term "outside agitator" has staying power.

What's behind the 'outside agitator' narrative

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NASA chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first

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NASA chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first

On Friday, China launched its Chang'e-6 mission carrying a probe to the far side of the moon to gather samples and bring them back to Earth. If successful, it would be a first, for any country.

NASA chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first

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