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For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo. New York Judge Juan Merchan has delayed former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money fraud case to November 26th, after the presidential election. In May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This is the second time sentencing has been delayed.

Trump hush money sentencing postponed until after the election

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A New York judge on Friday delayed the sentencing in a criminal case against former President Donald Trump in order to ensure the court is seen as politically impartial. Judge Juan Merchan set the new sentencing date for Nov. 26, a few weeks after the election. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to hide payments to an adult film star.

Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election

Since the era of TV debates began in 1960, there have been 17 presidential election cycles and all but three have featured at least one televised faceoff between the nominees of the major parties. When Vice President Harris takes the stage in Philadelphia Tuesday night on ABC with former President...

Debates have proved a tough test for vice presidents running for president

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Then-Senator Kamala Harris of California (left) speaks to the press following the Democratic Presidential Debate on Oct. 15, 2019. Harris is now the first woman of color to be the Democratic candidate for president, having served as the United States’ vice president since January 2021. Credit: Casey Cascaldo | Lantern File Photo.

A summer to remember: Political experts unpack Harris being the first woman of color on US presidential ticket and its effects on young voters

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Lilla Lanivich and her service dog, Lopez, do everything together. While Lilla works, paints, sleeps, and learns, Lopez sits quietly and attentively at her feet. Her rainbow-dyed hair and colorful nails match his rainbow-dyed tail and cream-colored fur. "I do rainbow makeup, I do rainbow outfits, I love color," says...

Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back

Audio will be available later today. The Labor Department reports Friday on employment and unemployment for the month of August. The Federal Reserve is watching closely as it weighs how much to cut interest rates later this month.

The stakes are high as the monthly jobs report for August is released

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's new memoir, Lovely One, gives us a rare glimpse into her legal mind. And she gets personal about her childhood, marriage and her time as a public defender. Also, we hear from writer Danzy Senna, who writes about the experiences of being biracial in...

Best Of: SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson / Novelist Danzy Senna

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

It's the TED Radio Hour from NPR. I'm Manoush Zomorodi. On the show today, the State of Fashion, which, of course, includes shopping. And for many of us today, that means shopping online. APARNA MEHTA: I have shopped for every single thing online. Anything and everything that I can purchase,...

What really happens to the clothes we send back

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Tim Walz addressed something head-on at the Democratic National Convention last month, as he accepted the party's nomination for vice president — it was guns. “Look, I know guns. I'm a veteran. I'm a hunter. I was a better shot than most Republicans in Congress and I have the trophies to prove it," he said. "But I'm also a dad. I believe in the Second Amendment, but I also believe that our first responsibility is to keep our kids safe.”

Tim Walz's NRA rating went from A to F. It's part of a shift from Democrats on guns

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

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Audio will be available later today. NPR's A Martinez talks with Lucy Sorensen, an associate professor of public policy at the University of Albany, about the role of armed school resource officers.

Examining the effectiveness of armed school resource officers

Lot of investors were holding their breath this morning for a jobs report which is now out. The report shows that employers added 142,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%. So what does all that mean? NPR's Scott Horsley joins us now, as he often does. Scott, good morning.

The highly anticipated August jobs report ended up being mixed

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, protests erupted across the country, calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. As tens of thousands took to the streets some of America's largest corporations joined the call for racial justice and reacted by incorporating the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, retaining and promoting talent.

The rise and fall of the DEI movement

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Audio will be available later today. The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.

Lilla Lanivich, 13, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest

E-cigarettes hit the market about 20 years ago. They became all the rage among teenagers, and vaping became a verb. Now a new survey, out just yesterday, shows far fewer teens used e-cigarettes over the past year. NPR's Yuki Noguchi has more. YUKI NOGUCHI, BYLINE: Regulators like Brian King are...

E-cigarette use is declining — even as the industry eyes teens for new products

Whether you love or hate fashion, we all have to get dressed in the morning. And the industry affects us in complex ways. This hour, the outrageous, environmental and seedy sides of fashion. Guests include designer Machine Dazzle, supply chain expert Aparna Mehta, journalist Amanda Mull and supermodel Cameron Russell.

The state of fashion

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Trump says he 'didn't know' Harris was Black at NABJ convention

Former President Donald J. Trump did a question and answer session at the 2024 National Association of Black Journalists conference this week. Earlier today at a...

Trump says he 'didn't know' Harris was Black at NABJ convention

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