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Private Criminal Defense Attorneys Play Critical Role In Overtaxed System
Research Shows Defendants Suffer Without Private Defense One of the major guarantees of our justice system in the United States is legal representation, a right established in the case Gideon v. Wainwright in 1963. In order to facilitate such representation, though,...
2017’s Safest Cities in America
With fears of falling victim to cybercrime and mass shootings topping the list of crime worries among Americans, according to the most recent Gallup polls, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017's Safest Cities in America. To determine...
Alabama’s Medicaid Expansion By The Numbers
How is Medicaid growing in Alabama? It’s double digit growth and here are the numbers:
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3 Reasons to Request a Basement Waterproofing Company Estimate
Basement waterproofing is the easiest way to protect your home. Moisture and water have many entryways into your home, where damage starts the very moment it reaches the soil. Over time this water can cause substantial damage to the foundation of your home....
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Trade tensions shake up Brazil’s caipirinha spirit
U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.(Image credit: Alan Diaz) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
“If you are alive, make any noise”: Venezuela searches rubble on day four
In Venezuela, rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.(Image credit: Miguel Medina) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
‘Every person saved is a miracle’: Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Diko Betancourt/Anadolu via Getty ImagesNicole Kolster, BBC News Mundo, La Guaira, Venezuela and Alicia Hernández, London27 June 2026Bare hands and shovels shift through the rubble, while a drone scans overhead. Every moment, every action matters. It is a race against...
Trump’s face is added to select US passports for America’s 250th birthday
US State DepartmentGrace Eliza Goodwin27 June 2026The Trump administration has unveiled a new limited edition US passport design featuring a photo of President Donald Trump to commemorate America's 250th birthday. In a post on social media on Friday, Trump shared a...
Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
AFP via Getty ImagesKwasi Gyamfi Asiedu26 June 2026Updated 27 June 2026A Texas education panel has approved plans to make Bible stories mandatory for all five million public school students in the state, sparking a row about separation of church and state.The required...
Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother – or her controversial bloodline
Sangmi HanBBC News Korean, Seoul7 hours agoAmong the many mysteries shrouding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the secrecy around his mother stands out.In his 15 years of rule, he has never once publicly mentioned her by name. The legitimacy of Kim's dictatorship...
Venezuela races to find survivors
The search for survivors is entering a critical stage in Venezuela. NPR'S Eyder Peralta reports from La Guaira where rescue crews are still hoping to find people alive. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
New strikes test the Iran ceasefire
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is being tested after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Mideast expert Paul Salem explains what's happened and whether the deal can still hold. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Reporter’s Notebook: What its like to report from an Ebola outbreak
Covering an Ebola outbreak means taking extra precautions. In this Reporter's Notebook, NPR's Emmet Livingstone takes us behind the reporting in eastern Congo. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."(Image credit: Ashley Landis) Article Attribution |...
A historian analyzes whether Ukraine has a localized advantage in modern combat power
NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of St Andrew's University in Scotland about whether Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the fight against Russia. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia
Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.(Image credit: Serhii Korovvayny for NPR) Article...