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Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150
It's hard to imagine a piece of clothing that's more wrapped up in American history and mythology than blue jeans. They were invented 150 years ago.
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French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
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Atop Ancient Ruins, A Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Leaves Some Romans Unimpressed
A new musical seeks to present a different side of the emperor, known best for fiddling while Rome burned. But some historians object to what they see as the commercialization of Roman heritage.
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U.S. home prices went through the roof in 2021
Home prices have been on a tear during the pandemic. A new report out Tuesday shows home prices nationally are up 19% in a single year.
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Here's where election-denying candidates are running to control voting
An NPR analysis found at least 20 Republican candidates for secretary of state offices in 2022 who doubt Joe Biden's 2020 victory.
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Turkey Converts Istanbul's Iconic Hagia Sophia Back Into A Mosque
The Byzantine-era architectural marvel has been used as a museum since 1934 and is widely regarded as a symbol of peaceful religious coexistence. A court ruling Friday revoked its museum status.
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Senate Democrats push a voting rights bill that most likely won't pass
They are planning to debate voting rights bills and hold a vote on changing Senate rules to pass them. They are expected to fail despite intense public pressure from the White House.
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Why U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring now
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring. With a potential red wave coming in the midterm election, his move to step down now is about politics and the ideological direction of the court.
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Biden to attend Germany's G-7 meeting this weekend; Blinken talks food security at UN
President Biden will be in Europe for a G-7 meeting in Germany, before he heads to a NATO summit. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Berlin on Friday to join a UN conference on food security.
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As the U.S. Open begins, the golf tournament is caught up in turmoil
Some of the sport's biggest stars are under scrutiny for participating in a breakaway series funded by the Saudi Arabian government.
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