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FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
by Yuki Noguchi on July 21, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.
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How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
by Elissa Nadworny on July 20, 2026 at 9:32 PM
International students could once stay as long as they needed to complete their college degrees, but that’s changing, and the restrictions could cut into college budgets.
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At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18, July 20, 2026 • The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, will hold a funeral for the 18-year-old on Monday. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.
by npr.org on July 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup
by Becky Sullivan on July 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR’s team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.
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India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach People’s Party’ started as satire but is serious about change
by Omkar Khandekar on July 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
They call themselves the “cockroaches” and they’re on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.
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A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup’s first-ever halftime final show
by Anastasia Tsioulcas on July 19, 2026 at 9:29 PM
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.
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MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end
by Becky Sullivan on July 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
In 1994, the last men’s World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?
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Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final
by Becky Sullivan on July 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.
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The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
by The Associated Press on July 19, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.
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ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn’t supposed to have with Palantir
by Jude Joffe-Block on July 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE’s access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
by Jasmine Garsd on July 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.
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Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendencies
by Vanessa Romo on July 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the officer responsible when he called her on Wednesday.
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The new $1 Trump coin doesn’t just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
by Rachel Treisman on July 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
President Trump’s face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation’s 250th birthday. It’s one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking ‘half a pack a day.’ Here’s how to protect yourself
by Alejandra Borunda on July 17, 2026 at 3:24 PM
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here’s what to know.
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Is smoke in your home? Here’s how to make an air purifier using a box fan
by Bill Chappell on July 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
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Photos: When the World Cup came to town
by Meredith Nierman on July 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.
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What will the Pentagon begin screening ‘war fighters’ for? The quiz knows
by Holly J. Morris on July 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Plus: Jurassic Park, U.K. politics, conspiracy theories, Pete Hegseth and numismatics.
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At the World Cup, has ‘VAR’ gone too far? Some fans say it’s ruining the tournament
by Jasmine Garsd on July 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
During this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when fans and teams loved it. What went wrong?
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Flood sirens blare in South Central Texas as rivers reach perilous heights
by Bill Chappell on July 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last year’s deadly Fourth of July floods.
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Hormuz blockade / Trump’s mixed messages / Who is Jay Clayton?
by NPR on July 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The world’s attention is once again on the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. and Iran have resumed strikes and their shaky ceasefire broke.Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with two show regulars, NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre, about President Trump’s policy shifts around the war, and why it’s so hard for him to end the conflict for good. Plus, the president’s pick to lead the intelligence community faced Congress this week.Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.