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Infertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children: how strangers became family
What defines a family? For a group of strangers, that question took on a profound, unexpected meaning after DNA tests revealed a hidden, decades-old deception. They discovered they were all half-siblings conceived through artificial insemination in the mid-20th century. Their biological father was…
Hunter Biden on addiction and 'the gift of being publicly shamed' | NPR's Newsmakers
Hunter Biden says he has nothing left to hide. He’s been all over the internet in recent months, including appearances with some of his harshest critics, such as ultra-conservative podcasters Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes. In May, he reactivated his long-dormant X account, writing, “You've never…
ICE Shootings Update, Swift Observatory Rescue, World Cup Final Preview
The latest on two fatal shootings involving federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine. An unprecedented rescue mission to save a valuable space observatory before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere. A preview of the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina.See…
Trump Rehashes Election Fraud Claims, Politics Of Trump's Speech, Texas Flooding
President Trump gave a primetime address on election integrity, releasing documents he said proved widespread fraud in the 2020 election, but experts say there’s nothing new, just a rehash of old claims.Trump used his speech to pressure Congress on a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote,…
Blanche Confirmation Hearing, Iran War And Midterm Politics, Clayton ODNI Hearing
Most senators didn't question Todd Blanche's qualifications to lead the Justice Department at his confirmation hearing, they questioned whether the man who spent years as President Trump's personal lawyer would serve the president or the country. President Trump notified Congress that the U.S. is…
Blanche Confirmation Hearing, US and Strait of Hormuz, ICE Vehicle Stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill today for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently. President Trump has talked about the US fully controlling the Strait of Hormuz. But for the US military that means much more than imposing yet…
Memorandum Of Misunderstanding, Fatal ICE Shooting, Paramount Merger Suit
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, despite last month's memorandum of understanding. President Trump says the military will once again blockade the Strait of Hormuz.For the second time in a week, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed an immigrant. A 26-year-old…
US and Iran Trade Attacks Again, Sen. Lindsay Graham Dies, Congress Returns
The U.S. and Iran are continuing to fight over control of the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of heavy strikes, with the U.S. hitting dozens of Iranian targets and Iran firing at American bases in the Middle East. Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71, the South Carolina Republican was…
Should we worry about the end of the world?
From climate change to the rise of AI - it’s hard not to feel like human civilization could be nearing the end. What threats are really worth worrying about? And what can we do to survive a global catastrophe? Today on The Sunday Story, Ben Bradford, host of the new NPR Network podcast Are We…
Election Betting on Prediction Markets, Special Education, Breastmilk Storage
Kalshi's new plan to prevent political campaign staffers from betting on their own campaigns is hardly foolproof. The disability community has concerns about moving special education oversight from the Education Department to the Department of Health and Human Services. Influencers are questioning…
Iran and US Pause Fighting Again, TPS Work Permits, July 4th Teen Death Investigation
It's not clear if peace talks are still on as the funeral for Iran's former supreme leader wrapped up after days of mourning, and the tit-for-tat strikes appear to have stopped in what could be another lull, though Israel says it's ready to go back to war at any moment.More than 300,000 Haitians…
Trump's Whiplash Foreign Policy, Iran War Escalates, Graham Platner Drops Out
President Trump keeps swinging between threats and flattery, calling Iran's leaders rational and smart three weeks ago and scum this week, and he's a similar tactic with NATO allies, going from freeloaders to friends in a single summit.The U.S. struck Iran for a second straight night, hitting some…