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The new HBO documentary <em>My Mom Jayne </em>is an effective, empathetic study of love and family.

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Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'

It's natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay' tells a story that is both effective and empathetic.

July 05, 2025
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  • Linda Holmes
A man who witnessed an immigration raid at a junkyard in Montebello, Calif., on June 12, recounted what he saw.

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'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

July 04, 2025
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  • Adrian Florido
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds

President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

July 04, 2025
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  • Jackie Northam
Smoke rises after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, July 4, 2025

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Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began more than three years ago.

July 04, 2025
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  • Jackie Northam
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  • Author Interviews

How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star

Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025.

July 04, 2025
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  • Terry Gross
In this file photo, election workers prepare mail-in ballots for tallying at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on the eve of Election Day, Nov. 4, 2024, in City of Industry, Calif.

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Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows

A new federal survey — taken after every major election — shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.

July 04, 2025
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  • Ashley Lopez

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Protection from sun's cancer-causing UV rays requires more than sunscreen, dermatologists say

On this Fourth of July holiday, dermatologists are reminding folks that everyone's skin — regardless of melanin, or pigment — can develop skin cancer from exposure to the sun.

July 04, 2025
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Georgia programs impacted by education funding freeze

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Federal education funding freeze impacts 27,000 Georgia students and after-school programs

The federal department of education has frozen billions of dollars in school grants, impacting school districts and after-school programs in Georgia. 

July 04, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
An attendee at the US Army's 250th birthday celebration parade holds up a US flag during fireworks in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025.

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What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad

It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to them. And, this one secret will give you the perfect summer pasta salad.

July 04, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton

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17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today's America

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

July 04, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
A North Korean military guard post, loudspeaker, top left, and South Korean army soldiers, bottom right, are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, on June 12.

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North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea

South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.

July 04, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Firefighter uses a hose as the try to extinguish the blaze near the town of Ierapetra on the south coast of Crete island, Greece on Thursday as a fast-moving wildfire prompted authorities to clear villages and coastal areas, officials said.

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Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated

More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from an area along Crete's southern coast. Some people fled into the sea and were rescued by local fishermen and divers.

July 04, 2025
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From an aerial view, the U.S.-Mexico border fence ends with a gap on Jan. 20, 2025 near Sasabe, Ariz. Republicans' tax and spending bill includes $46.5 billion for border wall projects.

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How Trump's tax cut and policy bill aims to 'supercharge' immigration enforcement

The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.

July 04, 2025
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  • Juliana Kim
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., celebrates with fellow House Republicans during an enrollment ceremony following final passage on Thursday.

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DNC chair says Republicans sold 'their constituents out to help billionaires'

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how Trump's massive tax and policy bill will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms.

July 03, 2025
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  • Juana Summers,
  • Mia Venkat,
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The entrance to the headquarters of MI5, Britain's domestic intelligence agency, in London.

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U.K. High Court slams MI5 over informant deception and lack of transparency

A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had repeatedly misled U.K. courts about an informant accused of violence against women.

July 03, 2025
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  • Willem Marx
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