International
Americans face the Netherlands in World Cup round of 16
The United States is trying to get to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 and continues to delight the American audience.
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Pulisic goal advances U.S. in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
The Americans play the Netherlands on Saturday with the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
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WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigma
"Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year to make the change.
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U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.
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U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.
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U.S. draw 1-1 in team’s World Cup opener after Bale’s late penalty
Tim Weah scored after a pass from Christian Pulisic in the first half.
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Biden urges U.S. World Cup team to `let’s go shock ’em all’
The team opens against Wales on Monday, then meets England on Friday and closes group play against Iran on Nov. 29.
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Did the world make progress on climate change? Here’s what was decided at global talks
Delegates reached a last-minute deal to pay vulnerable countries for damages caused by climate change.
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all
The soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.
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Penn Museum unveils a new look at the ancient Mediterranean world
The new Eastern Mediterranean gallery at Penn Museum updates the ancient “crucible” that gave rise to the pillars of our modern world.
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Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup
The choice, made in 2010, sparked instant criticism – over logistics, allegations of bribery and corruption, and concerns about human rights abuses.
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Facing climate change: action and optimism
A look at the negotiations and possible global action coming out of the UN climate summit and a leading climatologist on tackling climate change with optimism and agency.
Air Date: November 16, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2
The Polish government said in a statement that Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau summoned the Russian ambassador and “demanded immediate detailed explanations.”
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What Russia’s retreat means for the war in Ukraine
Russian troops withdrew from Kherson last week, a major victory for Ukraine. We'll talk about what it signals about Russia's military and strategy and where the war is headed.
Air Date: November 15, 2022 10:00 am
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