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Tiny Desk Premiere: Chaka Khan

The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.

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A Venezuelan family traveled for 3 months, only to be denied asylum claim at the border

President Biden’s executive actions that temporarily halt most asylum claims at the southern border are leaving many immigrant families in limbo, hoping they’ll be eligible to reunite with their loved ones.

How Biden's asylum policy is affecting one Venezuelan family

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Boeing’s woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kan., the 'Air Capital of the World'

Troubled plane maker Boeing wants to buy Spirit AeroSystems, the Kansas supplier that builds the body of the 737. The deal could have big implications for Wichita, a city with deep ties to aviation.

Wichita Air Capital

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Apple doubles down on artificial intelligence, announcing a partnership with OpenAI

Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon.

OPEN AI TECH ON APPLE DEVICES

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President Biden meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Friday, June 7, 2024. Biden announced another $225 in weapons for Ukraine, part of the recently approved package of $60 billion in military assistance. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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How 2 unexpected wars are defining Biden's presidency

President Biden pulled U.S. troops out of Afghanistan and showed no desire for other military adventures. But the unexpected wars in Ukraine and Gaza have become defining issues of his presidency.

Biden's Two Wars

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In this image provided by the Baker County Sheriff's Office, responders aid in rescue efforts after a vehicle went into an embankment on U.S. Forest Service Road 39 on June 3, 2024, in Oregon. A dog helped his owner get rescued after the crash by traveling nearly four miles to the campsite where the man was staying with family, which alerted them that something was wrong, authorities said. (Baker County Sheriff's Office via AP) AP/Baker County Sheriff's Office hide caption

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A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine

The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 05: Lights in the U.S. Capitol glow at dawn on November 5, 2008 in Washington, DC. The nation's capitol awoke this morning along with the rest of the country to news that Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) had been elected president of the United States. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption

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U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that

The number of Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad has increased in the last decade. If they’re able to return to the U.S, they face bureaucratic hurdles to getting their lives back on track.

U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that.

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Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them

Forget names like "Dumbo"—wild elephants appear to have their own unique names that other elephants use while talking to them in low rumbles.

Wild elephants may have names

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield (center) votes during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at U.N. headquarters on Monday. The Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting a cease-fire plan in Gaza. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The U.N. Security Council endorses the U.S. cease-fire plan to end the war in Gaza

The council voted 14-0 to support President Biden’s step-by-step plan for a cease-fire, an exchange of hostages and prisoners and an end to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Caitlin Clark, the heralded Indiana Fever rookie, signs autographs after a game against the Washington Mystics that was attended by more than 20,000 fans, the highest attendance for a WNBA game in 17 years. Greg Fiume/Getty Images hide caption

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The WNBA, capturing excitement around Caitlin Clark, boasts more viewers than ever

With record attendance and viewership, the WNBA seems to have capitalized on the explosion of interest in women's basketball driven in large part by Clark, who is now a rookie with the Indiana Fever.

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These are the 19 movies we're most excited about this summer

Comedies, action-adventures, coming-of-age tales, animation — plus that sweet, sweet movie theater air conditioning. There's something for everyone at the multiplex; our critics can help you choose.

Nurses Lisa Stambolis and Ashley Gresh of the Neighborhood Nursing team talk with Percy Jones. Members of the nursing team visit his apartment building weekly, and Jones credits them with easing his worries about recovering from a hernia surgery when he couldn't get a timely appointment with his doctor. Dan Gorenstein/Tradeoffs hide caption

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In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood

TRADEOFFS

A cadre of Johns Hopkins nurses are adapting a model for primary care that's been successful in Costa Rica. They will visit every household in a Baltimore community to assess health care and social needs at least once a year.

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Tell us your favorite line from the Declaration of Independence

Ahead of the Fourth of July, let's discuss the nation's founding document: The Declaration of Independence? What's your favorite line, phrase or word from the document?

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