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Men, Beef and a Climate Solution

Not all Americans eat beef equally. Research finds the nation's biggest beef eaters are disproportionately men. KucherAV/Getty Images hide caption

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Men, Beef and a Climate Solution

Eating less beef could make a large dent in Americans' climate pollution. But data show it's men who are disproportionately eating beef. Now food and climate researchers are thinking about how to impact climate pollution through the lens of gender. But for many U.S. men, eating fewer burgers or steaks can require overcoming some big obstacles.

Men, Beef and a Climate Solution

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U.S. Missile Policy for Ukraine; UAW Strike Anniversary; Civilian Space Tourism

Ukraine has been asking for permission to use Western-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep within Russian territory. The Biden administration has not given Ukraine the green light on that — we'll look at what that means in this protracted conflict. Also, it's been a year since a massive and coordinated United Auto Workers Strike secured better pay for workers - but a year on, workers are worried about job security. Plus, a new era in space tourism, with a civilian taking a space walk. He didn't have any NASA astronaut training, but we'll tell you what he DID have.

U.S. Missile Policy for Ukraine; UAW Strike Anniversary; Civilian Space Tourism

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Post-Debate Campaigning, Boeing Strike, Transatlantic Tension, Gas Stove Warning

Former President Donald Trump said he wont debate Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidates hit the campaign trail in key swing states. Boeing is facing a major strike after more than 30,000 machinists overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer, adding to the airline maker's ongoing struggles with safety and financial challenges. President Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may decide to give Ukraine long-range weapons when they meet at the White House today. And, California is moving forward with a bill that requires health warning labels on gas stoves, raising concerns about the impact of cooking emissions on air quality.

Post-Debate Campaigning, Boeing Strike, Transatlantic Tension, Gas Stove Warning

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Inside War-torn Sudan, Corporate Grocery Profits, Memphis Officers On Trial

NPR gets a rare look inside Sudan where fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces has left millions displaced and struggling for survival. As grocery prices remain high, new data examines whether profits are outpacing rising costs. And the trial of three Memphis police officers begins with disturbing footage of the fatal traffic stop of 29 year-old Tyre Nichols.

Inside War-torn Sudan, Corporate Grocery Profits, Memphis Officers On Trial

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Morning After Debate, Congress Spending Bill, Blinken In Kyiv

Vice President Kamala Harris took the fight to former President Donald Trump as they faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing over the economy, abortion, immigration, and other issues. Congress is heading towards a potential government shutdown as House Republicans push a controversial bill, which faces opposition from both Democrats and some within their own party. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the UK's foreign secretary are in Kyiv, discussing lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons as Ukrainian leaders push to strike military targets in Russia.

Morning After Debate, Congress Spending Bill, Blinken In Kyiv

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Presidential Debate Preview, Gaza Strike, NFL Player Arrest Bodycam

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first, and possibly only, debate of the presidential campaign. An Israeli airstrike killed dozens and wounded many in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza, raising concerns about civilian casualties and the escalating conflict. And bodycam footage shows NFL star Tyreek Hill being forcibly removed from his car by Miami police before Sunday's game.

Presidential Debate Preview, Gaza Strike, NFL Player Arrest Bodycam

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Georgia School Shooting Investigation, Venezuela Opposition, NFL Player Arrested

New details have emerged about the Georgia school shooting, including a phone call from the alleged gunman's mother warning the school just before the attack. Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, believed to have won the presidential election, has fled to Spain. And, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police just hours before the first Sunday of the NFL season, raising questions about his treatment during the encounter .

Georgia School Shooting Investigation, Venezuela Opposition, NFL Player Arrested

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Wilderness in the Age of Climate Change

A photographer walks inside the trunk of a burned out Giant Sequoia tree in the Redwood Mountain Grove in Kings Canyon National Park on the western slope of California's Sierra Nevada mountains, on August 24, 2023. Sections of the grove burned at a high severity in the 2021 KNP Complex Fire, killing a large number of the normally fire-tolerant Giant Sequoia trees. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Wilderness in the Age of Climate Change

Wilderness is a designation of an area intended to be free from human intervention unless it's deemed absolutely necessary. But as climate change increases the frequency and severity of wildfires when does it become necessary for land stewards to intervene?

Wilderness in the Age of Climate Change

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Glitchy Starliner Returns Without Its Crew; Foreign Policy in The Elections

What can NASA and Boeing engineers are learn from the trouble-plagued Starliner capsule, which has just returned back to Earth without its crew? Plus, a look at where Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump stand on key foreign policy issues.

Glitchy Starliner Returns Without Its Crew; Foreign Policy in The Elections

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Arlington Cemetery Incident, Georgia School Shooting, Jobs Report Preview

While former President Donald Trump denies the incident, NPR has confirmed new details about the altercation at Arlington National Cemetery involving two of his campaign staffers. The father of the teenager accused in the Georgia school shooting now faces charges for allowing his son access to a firearm. And, the August jobs report is expected to shed light on whether strong hiring is driving up inflation, something the Federal Reserve is closely monitoring.

Arlington Cemetery Incident, Georgia School Shooting, Jobs Report Preview

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