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DOJ says no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had a 'client list' or blackmailed associates

2:28pm July 07, 2025

The two-page memo outlines the "exhaustive review" the department conducted of the Epstein files in its possession, and also reiterates that Epstein died by suicide, contrary to some conspiracy theories.

Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas

1:30pm July 07, 2025

The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

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The intended and unintended consequences of wolf reintroduction programs

12:26pm July 07, 2025

by Mallory Yu

Heath Druzin talks about what he learned about coexisting with wolves while making his podcast Howl, from Boise State Public Radio.

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When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust?

12:18pm July 07, 2025

by Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Pien Huang speaks with pediatrician Alexandra Cvijanovich and Professor Jason L. Schwartz about trying to shore up trust about vaccines.

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Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia

12:17pm July 07, 2025

by Terry Gross

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about the latest research into insomnia.

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Death Toll Rises After Flash Floods In Texas Hill Country

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4 things to know about the deadly Texas floods and ongoing search efforts

11:25am July 07, 2025

Search efforts continue for people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.

In Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion

10:47am July 07, 2025

The president of one of Lima's largest parent-teacher associations says at least 1,000 schools in the Peruvian capital are being extorted and that most are caving into the demands of the gangs.

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Deaths Reported After Flooding In Texas Hill Country

The latest on the deadly Texas flash flooding. And, U.S. to send new tariff rates

7:27am July 07, 2025

Local officials are being pressed for answers over the deadly flash flooding in Texas that left dozens dead. And, the Trump administration plans to send letters to countries with new tariff rates.

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Texas lawmaker wants investigation into weather alert system and storm preparedness

6:43am July 07, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

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The latest on the deadly floods in Texas

6:43am July 07, 2025

by Michel Martin

Crews continue to search in central Texas for victims of flash flooding that killed at least 82 people. Officials have been dealing with tough questions about why many were not warned to evacuate.

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