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The immigrant population in the U.S. is climbing again, setting a record last year

Census Bureau data show the number of foreign-born people rose by nearly a million in 2022 after years of little growth. Experts say the increase coincides with a gradual reboot of legal immigration.

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Seattle officer recorded joking about woman's death, saying 'she had limited value'

In bodycam footage, the officer is heard making callous remarks about a woman who died after being hit by a police cruiser. He reportedly told investigators he was mocking what city lawyers might say.

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Top Biden adviser was advising Madigan on #MeToo crisis while her firm was helping woman suing former speaker

A prominent communications firm that helped launch a high-profile effort to assist victims of sexual harassment, rape and assault was also a paid adviser to then Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan while he was being sued by Alaina Hampton, one of those victims.

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San Francisco considers lifting the Ferry Building by 7 feet to save it from the sea

The Ferry Building has been a beacon to incoming ferry riders since the late 1890s. Threatened by rising sea levels, the waterfront city is considering drastic measures to save its historic shoreline.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of 'Beetlejuice' over reports of rude behavior

The Colorado Republican said she was guilty of laughing and singing too loud. A report from the theater, citing four complaints from the audience, said she was also vaping and recording video.

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Up First briefing: Biden impeachment inquiry; Libya flood; ineffective decongestants

Republicans begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Aid groups rush to Libya after catastrophic flooding. FDA advisers say a decongestant in common cold medicines doesn't work.

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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

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Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines?

Lower-income countries did not get the COVID vaccines they needed. So the World Bank and other partners tapped a South African company to cook up the (undisclosed) recipe for the Moderna mRNA vaccine.

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US Energy Secretary's Staff Blocked Charger With ICE Car On EV Road Trip

The incident happened this summer during an EV road trip between Charlotte (NC) and Memphis (TN) aimed at promoting the White House's green energy investments.

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They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker's life instead

Viewers of the Katmai National Park bear cameras caught more excitement than they may have hoped for last Tuesday when a hiker wandered into view, mouthing the words "help me."

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Up First Briefing: Google on trial; Kim Jong Un in Russia; green comet sighting

The U.S. antitrust case against Google begins today. Kim Jong Un is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia. See green comet Nishimura this week before it vanishes for 400 years.

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These kids used to get the bill for their own foster care. Now that's changing

States routinely took the benefits checks of children in foster care who were orphans or disabled. After an NPR/Marshall Project investigation, there's reform.

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Owner reunited with her dog that roamed the Atlanta airport for 3 weeks

Maia the dog escaped from her carrier last month while being loaded onto a plane at the busiest airport in the world. An online community banded together to reunite her with her owner.

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Up First briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on prenups

More than 2,000 are dead after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck near Marrakech on Friday. The FDA could approve new COVID boosters any day now. What to know if you're considering signing a prenup.

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How Google altered the world

Google has kicked off a month of celebrations to mark the search engine’s founding a quarter of a century ago.

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Electric cars have a road trip problem, even for the secretary of energy

A road trip I took with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm confirmed one thing: The U.S. is wrestling with an inadequate charging network (unless you're a Tesla driver).

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What to know about Florida's 'classic' alternative to the SAT

Florida's state universities will start accepting an alternative to the SAT exam that's known for its Christian and conservative backing.

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For a new generation of Marines, 9/11 is history

For many Americans, 9/11 is now simply a date to mark, much like December 7th and the Pearl Harbor attacks. Even the military war colleges are moving on.

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Pop-up houses create a new village after Maui fire disaster

In Hawaii, people who lost their homes to wildfires could soon be living in a pop-up village, with space for around 250 people.

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Celebrity couples keep breaking up. Why do we care so much?

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the latest high-profile pair to announce their split in what some have deemed "the year of the celebrity breakup." Experts explain why people get so invested from afar.

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I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before

NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee visited a hit London museum show called "The Offbeat Sari." It showed her how the garment has changed — and made her reflect on what the sari means to her.

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Flamingos spotted as far north as Ohio after being blown off course by Idalia

Sightings of birds, which appear to have come from Yucatán in Mexico, reported in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and the Carolinas

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Up First briefing: Hurricane Lee grows; Danny Masterson sentenced; Maui needs tourism

Forecasters say the Category 5 hurricane could see "remarkable rates of intensification." That '70s Show actor Masterson faces 30 years to life for rape. Without tourism, unemployment surges in Maui.

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Nepal fortunate to have neighbours like India: Foreign Minister Saud

Nepal Foreign Minister Saud & India's Ambassador Srivastava jointly inaugurated a new building of Himalaya Kiran Public Campus in eastern Nepal, built under Indian grant assistance. It has enrolled 600 students, 60% of which are girls. Saud noted Nepal was fortunate to have India's support for its development. India committed…

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Up First briefing: Sudan's humanitarian crisis; Texas floating border; office jargon

The U.N. says 400,000 have fled from Sudan to Chad. A judge rules floating border barrier in Texas must be removed. Circling back to the most annoying office jargon.

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