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Lebanon's poisoned land: The hidden environmental toll of the Israel-Hezbollah war

NPR | By Ruth Sherlock

Published August 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM CDT

Israel's war against Hezbollah in South Lebanon has poisoned land and destroyed valuable ecosystems for generations to come. NPR takes soil samples of the land.

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A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies

Kristin Wright

New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama.
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A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life

Kat Lonsdorf

The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.
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Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
New book explores the cultural impact of Paul Simon's signature album, 'Graceland'

A Martínez

A new book celebrates the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's signature album, "Graceland." NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ashley Kahn, author of "Days of Miracle and Wonder."
After redrawing congressional map, Alabama voters head to the polls -- again

Debbie Elliott, A Martínez

Some voters in Alabama will be casting ballots for a second time in their congressional primary Tuesday. It's the result of a redistricting effort that followed a Supreme Court ruling.