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by Leila Fadel, A Martínez

10 min

Morning news brief

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People rest at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Portland, Oregon, during a record-breaking heat wave in 2021. FEMA has never responded to an extreme heat emergency, but some hope that will change.

People rested at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Portland, Oregon during a record-breaking heat wave in 2021. FEMA has never responded to an extreme heat emergency, but some hope that will change. (Photo by Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images) Kathryn Elsesser/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?

by Alejandra Borunda

3 min

FEMA heat disaster petition

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"The Wizard of Oz" Ruby Red Slippers worn by Judy Garland in 1939 are displayed at a viewing at the Plaza Athenee on December 5, 2011 in New York City.

One pair of Dorthy's slippers, worn by Judy Garland in 1939, are displayed at a viewing at the Plaza Athenee on December 5, 2011 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Judy Garland’s hometown hopes a good witch will help purchase Dorothy’s ruby slippers

by Dana Ferguson | MPR News

4 min

MINNESOTA AND THE RUBY SLIPPERS

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National

Biden to announce a plan to give protection from deportation to certain migrants

by Leila Fadel, Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

3 min

Biden to announce a plan to give protection from deportation to certain migrants

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Lester Shreffler stands near his open garage door at his rental home in Farmersville, Texas.

When Lester Shreffler's rent to EasyKnock went up, he fell behind and received a notice to vacate. He and his daughter scrambled to find this rental home in Farmersville, Texas. His lease is up at the end of July, and he's not sure where he's going to go next. Zerb Mellish for NPR hide caption

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Investigations

'Sale-leasebacks' offer to help homeowners needing cash. Some lose thousands

by Caitlin Thompson

6 min

NPR probe finds getting help from a sale leaseback company can be costly

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As President Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up for their first televised debate, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds them tied among registered voters nationally.

As President Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up for their first televised debate, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds them tied among registered voters nationally. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images; Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Biden vs. Trump remains close, so next week's debate offers them an opportunity

by Ashley Lopez

3 min

NPR June poll

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