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The journey a number of econ terms recently went through to get into the dictionary

Earlier this month, Merriam Webster added over 300 new words to the dictionary. A number of econ terms were on the list.

The journey a number of econ terms recently went through to get into the dictionary

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Economy

Gen Z is feeling the impacts of high inflation extra hard

Inflation is on everyone's minds right now. Gen Z Americans are experiencing it in different and sometimes surprising ways.

Gen Z is feeling the impacts of high inflation extra hard

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Religion

People of faith are turning out at this clinic in support of abortion rights

A medical clinic in Spokane, Wash., has become a destination for those protesting abortion in the name of God. But some of the clinic's Christians allies are contributing a different theological view.

People of faith are turning out at this clinic in support of abortion rights

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Weather

What the devastation in Florida looks like from above

The extent of Hurricane Ian's damage isn't fully known yet and officials say it could take days if not longer to get a full sense. But the devastation in Florida is apparent when seen from above.

What the devastation in Florida looks like from above

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National Security

Texas Rangers investigate the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another

Texas Rangers are investigating the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another. Two men have been arrested in the attack, which took place on a group walking along a remote highway.

Texas Rangers investigate the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another

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Elections

Crime is in the spotlight in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is in a tight race against Democrat Mandela Barnes in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Rising crime has become a major issue in the campaign for both parties.

Crime is in the spotlight in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin

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Weather

Storm causes 200,000 people in South Carolina to lose power

After exiting Florida and revving up over the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Ian made another landfall, this time in South Carolina. The storm surge and flooding is potentially life threatening.

Storm causes 200,000 people in South Carolina to lose power

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Economy

Americans' incomes rose last month, but spending — due to inflation — grew faster

A new inflation report shows prices rose more than expected last month. The Federal Reserve is likely to keep raising interest rates in an effort to curb demand and bring inflation under control.

Americans' incomes rose last month, but spending — due to inflation — grew faster

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Weather

A view of Hurricane Ian's impact in South Carolina

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Amanda Bryan, who lives in the coastal city of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a little over 30 miles north of where the center of the storm passed.

A view of Hurricane Ian's impact in South Carolina

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Weather

Ian has passed through Fort Myers, but the area is still without water or power

Hurricane Ian pulverized Fort Myers Beach in Florida. The devastation is stunning in its scale and scope. And rescue crews haven't been able to fully assess the situation.

Ian has passed through Fort Myers, but the area is still without water or power

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As hurricanes put Puerto Rico's government to the test, neighbors keep each other fed

Lorraine Arroyo Román serves "asopao" during a protest against LUMA Energy in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on Saturday. Román is illuminated by the lights of police vehicles. Gabriella N. Báez for NPR hide caption

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The Picture Show

As hurricanes put Puerto Rico's government to the test, neighbors keep each other fed

After a pair of devastating hurricanes struck Puerto Rico five years apart, residents of the island have come to rely not on government agencies, but each other.

Vecinos en Puerto Rico se apoyan, mientras huracanes ponen a prueba al gobierno

Lorraine Arroyo Román sirve "asolapo" durante una protesta contra LUMA Energy en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico el Sábado. Lorraine es iluminada por las luces de los carros de policía. Gabriella N. Báez para NPR hide caption

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Vecinos en Puerto Rico se apoyan, mientras huracanes ponen a prueba al gobierno

Después de que un par de huracanes azotaran a Puerto Rico con cinco años de diferencia, los residentes de la isla han llegado a depender en comunidad, no de las agencias gubernamentales.