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NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
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Street closures will take place on Saturday, July 4
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David Courvelle, 56, a former Contract Detention Officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana, was sentenced to three years in federal prison. -
The pavilion brings together state agencies, businesses, regional economic development organizations, higher education institutions and community partners from across Louisiana to present a unified story about the state's strengths. -
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Jack Montoucet, 78, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by soliciting and accepting kickbacks in return for awarding a state contract.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers. -
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas. -
The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.
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A member of the Louisiana Tech faculty since 2013, Jamie Newman most recently served as the director of the School of Biological Sciences
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Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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