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Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
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Democratic strategist says transparency is Platner's 'only path forward'

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state levels urging Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine's U.S. Senate race.
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Ukraine to press NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after latest Russian attacks

Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.
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Graham Platner faces calls to end his Senate bid after sexual assault allegation, NATO summit begins in Turkey, U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with loss to Belgium.
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Gov. Sherrill ran on freezing electricity rates. Can she bring relief to New Jersey?

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, campaigned on freezing electricity rates in New Jersey. Six months into her term, can her campaign promises bring relief to the high cost of power in the Garden State?
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How a tiny fleck of gold changed American history

The Gold Rush lured hundreds of thousands of people to California and changed American history. It all started with a tiny gold flake.
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Pastor Doug Wilson on why he believes the U.S. should be a Christian theocracy

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Pastor Doug Wilson, who recently gave a sermon at the Pentagon, why he wants the U.S. to become a Christian theocracy.
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Preliminary hearing begins for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk

A hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has begun. The prosecution aims to show it has enough evidence for charges that could result in the death penalty.
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Egypt takes on defending champs Argentina on Tuesday

Egypt takes on World Cup defending champion Argentina Tuesday. Their success in making it to the round of 16 has electrified fans throughout the Middle East.
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Gen Z protesters in India demand political reform and accountability

Indian Gen Z protesters in Delhi, calling themselves "cockroaches" after a judge's insult, demand political and job reforms from Modi's government amid rising youth unemployment.
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