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How are Trump’s tariffs impacting the Nintendo Switch 2 launch? : NPR

Attendees at a New York City event previewing the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo hide caption toggle caption Nintendo U.S. consumers…

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Supreme Court asked to enter case of deported Maryland man : NPR

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during…

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘Doctor Who’ are back on TV this week : NPR

Elisabeth Moss as June in Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale. Steve Wilkie/Disney hide caption toggle caption Steve Wilkie/Disney Each…

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What are they, and when do they happen? : NPR

Employees in the trading room of Nordea Markets follow Monday’s sharp stock market declines in Oslo. The Trump administration’s tariffs…

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‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ tops the ALA’s list of most challenged books in 2024 : NPR

According to the American Library Association, organized groups are behind the push to censor books in libraries. Rebecca Boone/AP hide…

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NIH leaders offered Indian Health Service jobs in Alaska, Montana, Dakotas : Shots

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Wellness Center is an Indian Health Service facility in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This picture…

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They had left their DEI roles. Trump still fired them : NPR

Sherrell Pyatt (left) and Mahri Stainnak were removed from their federal government positions soon after President Trump signed two executive…

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Wall Street leaders warn of harsh tariff consequences : NPR

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, pictured at a meeting in October, warned Monday that tariffs will raise prices, slow economic…

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We want to read more, we just don’t, NPR/Ipsos poll finds : NPR

When was the last time you read a book? According to a new NPR/Ipsos poll, reading is something a majority…

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The AI therapist can see you now : Shots

Researchers hope AI can help with the shortage of mental health providers. Basak Gurbuz Derma/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle…

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The artist behind ‘the worst’ Trump portrait defends her work : NPR

President Trump’s portrait in the Colorado Capitol in August 2019. Thomas Peipert/AP hide caption toggle caption Thomas Peipert/AP After President…

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Netanyahu to meet Trump to talk tariffs, Gaza war : NPR

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 4, in…

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Exercise helps colon cancer survivors live as long as people who never had cancer : NPR

People who exercised the equivalent of about an hour of walking a day, six days a week saw the most…

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Her son got lost in NYC. Then a woman appeared with the boy : NPR

Nancy Willis Nancy Willis hide caption toggle caption Nancy Willis This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series,…

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Why UAW head backs Trump’s tariffs on auto industry : NPR

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), during a campaign event with former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris,…

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How does deportation work, and how much does it cost? We break it down : NPR

NPR spoke to immigration experts and lawyers and reviewed government documents to break down the steps of the U.S. deportation…

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Small business owners are trying to survive Trump tariffs : NPR

Small business owners across the U.S. are crunching numbers how to cover new costs from tariffs on virtually all imports.…

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Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement : NPR

The UConn Huskies defeated the University of South Carolina to win the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship on Sunday in Tampa.…

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Free speech is shifting under Trump. We’re exploring how : NPR

A series from NPR’s Morning Edition will explore who felt censored before President Trump returned to office and who feels…

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Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500 : NPR

Visitors walk near damaged Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, commonly known as the Me Nu Brick Monastery, in the aftermath of…

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Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force : NPR

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, left, reacts with Jordan Bardella during the French far-right party national rally near the…

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Jay North, TV’s mischievous ‘Dennis the Menace,’ dies at 73 : NPR

Jay North, young star of the new Dennis the Menace series, right, attempts to handcuff Dean Martin, center, as they…

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Asian markets plunge with Japan’s Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown : NPR

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange…

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UConn takes 12th NCAA women’s basketball title with dominant win over South Carolina : NPR

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) during the first half of the national…

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 32, mostly women and children : NPR

A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and…

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Severe storms and floods batter South and Midwest, as death toll rises to at least 18 : NPR

Residential streets are flooded by the rising Licking River, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Falmouth, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Carolyn…

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Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record : NPR

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time scoring leader with his 895th goal against…

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Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500 : NPR

A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Julio…

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Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dead at 70 : NPR

FILE – Blind duo from Mali, Amadou Bagayoko, right, and Mariam Doumbia, seen, during a concert in Paris, Monday, Dec.…

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Life in Sudan’s capital after its recapture : NPR

Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum. AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images/AFP…

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1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from missile strike rises to 19 : NPR

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian…

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Yemen Houthi rebels say latest US strikes killed 2, day after Trump posted bomb video : NPR

A Yemeni girl visits the graves of Houthis during Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy fasting month of…

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Online shoppers will pay more for cheap Chinese goods : NPR

President Donald Trump’s new trade levies include a broadside against e-commerce. His executive order extinguishes a tariff exemption for packages…

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Trump paused a program to upgrade aging affordable housing : NPR

Linda Morgan on March 28 in her sister’s apartment at Trinity Woods senior living in Emporia, Va., where they both…

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At least 16 dead as storms slash from Texas to Ohio : NPR

A flooded home is seen from the banks of the Ohio River on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. Jon Cherry/AP hide…

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See demonstrators around the country rally in ‘Hands Off!’ protests : The Picture Show : NPR

Thousands of protesters marched in Portland, Ore., protesting President Trump’s administration, April 5, 2025, part of “Hands Off” protests taking…

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How automakers are moving in response to the tariffs : NPR

A person looks at a new vehicle at a Toyota dealership in El Monte, Calif., Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP…

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Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests erupt against Trump and Musk : NPR

Protesters attend a “Hands Off” rally Saturday to demonstrate against President Trump on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Anna…

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‘Oliver and Amanda Pig’ series children’s book author Jean Van Leeuwen dies : NPR

Jean Van Leeuwen wrote 20 Oliver and Amanda Pig books, and many other titles aimed at young audiences. Ann Schweninger/Penguin…

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Defrocked former D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94 : NPR

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick speaks during a memorial service in South Bend, Ind., on March 4, 2015. The once-powerful Catholic cardinal,…

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More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest : NPR

Cars sit in a flooded street in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Friday. George Walker IV/AP hide caption toggle caption George Walker…

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Video shows Gaza rescue crews under Israeli fire, medics say : NPR

Mourners gather around the bodies of eight Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack,…

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Cory Booker, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd : NPR

From left: Sen. Corey Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and Jasmine Mooney. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images; NPR; Liz Rosa/Jasmine Mooney hide…

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Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda : NPR

Senate Republicans have approved a new framework for a sweeping multi-trillion dollar plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax…

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TikTok creators express fatigue over app’s future : NPR

The chaos surrounding TikTok in recent months has sent creators on the platform into an emotional spiral. Matt Slocum/AP hide…

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real-world tips from speech pathologists : NPR

Some parents worry that teaching their child multiple languages will set them back or confuse them. But that’s a myth,…

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The Yankees’ big win was more about their team than torpedo bats : NPR

Austin Wells of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning of the Yankees’ game against…

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Chaotic HHS layoffs leave employees at CDC, FDA and NIH reeling : Shots

A worker wheels out the belongings of a fellow employee who was dismissed, outside of the Mary E. Switzer Federal…

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Ukrainians face fears during the country’s darkest nights : NPR

Hanna and Arkadii Rubin try to convince their daughter Leya, 2, to go to bed, although she doesn’t want to.…

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White House visit not an easy call for Mookie Betts : NPR

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves…

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Alex Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s record for most NHL goals : NPR

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in Washington, D.C. Nick Wass/AP hide…

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Deadly storms devastate parts of the U.S. South and Midwest : NPR

William Fraser takes photographs inside the warehouse of a damaged building of Specialty Distributors after severe weather passed through an…

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10 grocery items likely to see higher prices due to tariffs : NPR

Indonesian fishermen unload their catch at the port in Jakarta on May 5, 2019. Goh Chai Hin/AFP via Getty Images…

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Supreme Court sides with administration over Education Department grants : NPR

The Supreme Court Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday sided…

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He’s a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him : NPR

Jose Barco in Iraq in 2007. Tia Barco hide caption toggle caption Tia Barco This week several dozen Venezuelan nationals…

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Goats and Soda : NPR

The main campus of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Thousands of its employees were…

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Judge orders the Trump administration to return man who was mistakenly deported : NPR

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during…

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Michael Hurley, a godfather of underground folk, has died : NPR

Thought he spent time around the folk revival scene of the 1960s, Michael Hurley quickly cut a unique path for…

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Trump issues another TikTok ban extension : NPR

The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., on Tuesday, Feb.…

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What made you decide to adopt a shelter pet and why? : NPR

A dog looks out from a cage at Auntie Ju’s shelter for stray dogs on the outskirts of Bangkok on…

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Sean Combs indicted on additional sex trafficking charges : NPR

US producer-musician Sean “Diddy” Combs poses with the Global Icon award in the press room during the MTV Video Music…

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Employees at National Endowment for the Humanities put on leave : NPR

Staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities were put on administrative leave late Thursday night. Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA via…

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Liquid eggs recalled over bleach concerns : NPR

Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling several brands of liquid egg products that it says may have been distributed nationwide. USDA…

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Stocks sink in another brutal day over Trump tariffs shock : NPR

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, which saw the worst markets selloff in…

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National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer : NPR

The head of the National Security Agency, Gen. Timothy Haugh, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in 2024. Haugh is…

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Russell Brand is charged with rape and assault : NPR

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is facing criminal charges in England over rape and sexual assault allegations that span some…

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Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods : NPR

The U.S. and China are engaged in an escalating trade war again. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption…

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The jobs market remains solid. A tariff storm could upend it : NPR

U.S. employers continued to add jobs in March. But uncertainty over trade policy and softer spending by consumers could soon…

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Blockbuster deal to wipe out $30 billion in medical debt. : Shots

Undue Medical Debt is retiring $30 billion in unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. DNY59/Getty Images/E+ hide caption toggle…

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In U.S. retreat, China’s America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls : NPR

Sunrise turns the sky orange behind the U.S. Capitol building as it illuminates the U.S. flags circling the base of…

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The history of filibustering, before Cory Booker’s speech : NPR

Sen. Cory Booker speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate chamber after delivering a record-setting floor speech on Tuesday.…

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The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses : NPR

Horses are exceptional athletes, able to push their large bodies farther and faster than many other animals. Darrell Gulin/Getty Images/The…

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A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune : NPR

Microsoft Co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen pose for a portrait in 1984 in Seattle, Washington. Doug Wilson/Getty Images hide…

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The price of what hit record highs this week? Find out in the quiz

This week inspired questions of self-reflection, like “could I talk for 25 hours straight?” and “do I feel liberated?” and…

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile on their collaboration : NPR

Singer/songwriters Brandi Carlile and Elton John Peggy Sirota/Universal Music Group hide caption toggle caption Peggy Sirota/Universal Music Group Almost as…

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Former Costa Rica president Óscar Arias talks visa, Trump : NPR

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and two-time Costa Rican President Oscar Arias looks at the media during the opening ceremony of…

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NCAA president on NIL settlement for college players : NPR

NCAA president and former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker is interviewed by Boston Globe Sports writer Chris Gasper at the Globe…

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Takeaways from the week : NPR

President Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a trade announcement event in the White House Rose Garden on…

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Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff : NPR

President Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April…

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Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief : NPR

Police hang off a truck as authorities work to end a protest against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa on Feb. 19,…

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Death toll rises as devastating spring storms batter the South and Midwest : NPR

A home is in ruins after severe weather passed through Lake City, Ark., on Thursday. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz) Adrian Sainz/AP/AP…

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South Korea president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law : NPR

People react after hearing the news that President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday,…

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Athens Georgia welcomes R.E.M. fans 45 years after the band started there : NPR

Paul Butchart gives tours of musical landmarks all over Athens, Ga. In his hands is R.E.M.’s 1983 Murmur album, with…

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19 states sue over Trump’s voting executive order : NPR

People fill out their ballots in voting booths at the Green Street Community Center in Concord, N.H., on Nov. 5,…

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Judge considers ‘contempt’ after Trump officials stonewall ruling on migrant removal flights : NPR

James Boasberg, chief judge of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, attends a panel discussion at the…

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HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts : Shots

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing spending as well as staffing cuts. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle…

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Hegseth’s use of Signal to be investigated by Pentagon inspector general : NPR

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a tariff announcement in the Rose Garden on Wednesday. A Defense Department inspector general…

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Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated : NPR

In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in…

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War-torn DRC first stop for Trump’s new Africa czar : NPR

Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, sits for a portrait at a hotel in New York on Sep 4, 2024. Jeenah…

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How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump’s economists just revealed their answer : NPR

President Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Trump administration warns K-12 schools over DEI : NPR

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks to reporters at the White House. The Education Department sent a letter to state…

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Jason Isbell reflects on divorce in ‘Foxes in the Snow’ : NPR

Jason Isbell says his latest album, Foxes in the Snow is about “growing and changing … and not about accusing…

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Judge: Alabama can’t prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere : Shots

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks during inauguration ceremonies on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. on…

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‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ are in theaters Friday : NPR

Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett and Sebastian Hansen as Henry in A Minecraft Movie, out Friday. Warner…

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Everything you need to know : NPR

A Nintendo Switch 2 console playing Mario Kart World at a hands-on event in New York City. NPR hide caption…

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Hungary says it will leave ICC as Netanyahu visits : NPR

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, talk after a welcoming ceremony with a…

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Dow drops over 1,200 points at open on trade war fears over new tariffs : NPR

Stocks fell sharply in response to President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement Wednesday. The U.S. will impose a minimum 10% tax…

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More homes are finally hitting the market this spring. Will buyers take the plunge? : NPR

A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a home for sale last month in Pasadena, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty…

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Misinformation about fentanyl threatens to undermine overdose response : Shots

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/Moment RF Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up…

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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda : Shots

Sugary drinks including soda are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. RapidEye/Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Elizabeth Olsen wants her work to better reflect her taste : NPR

A note from Wild Card host Rachel Martin: Being a supervillain is exhausting. You spend a lot of energy thinking…

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Scientists in New Zealand discovered rig sharks make a clicking sound : NPR

The rig shark is a small species of shark, growing to just about 5 feet in length. Scientists found it…

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Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on : NPR

IN this 2018 photo Minnesota soybean farmer Michael Petefish holds soybeans from his farm in southern Minnesota. At that time…

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Who to watch for in this weekend’s Final Four games : NPR

Workers make final preparations around the Men’s NCAA Final Four college basketball court at the Alamodome, Monday in San Antonio.…

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How the Education Department helps enforce special education laws : NPR

Kellen Hedler leads his fellow classmates at Frontier Elementary School near Oklahoma City. Kellen has Down syndrome, a genetic condition…

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Public records offices gutted in HHS layoffs : Shots

Among the thousands of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week were many staff who…

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Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire to ease quakas deaths pass 3,000 : NPR

A damaged pagoda is seen in the aftermath of Friday’s earthquake in Amarapura township, Mandalay, Myanmar on Wednesday. AP/AP hide…

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Central U.S. braces for powerful tornadoes and flash floods : NPR

Beginning on Wednesday, a large stretch of the central U.S. from Texas to the Great Lakes is at risk of…

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Boeing CEO admits “serious missteps” : NPR

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Wednesday about current and planned…

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White House reviewis proposal to lease TikTok algorithm : NPR

A 2024 file photo of TikTok’s offices in Culver City, Calif. The popular social app’s fate could be decided in…

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Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed : NPR

Alliance Defending Freedom lawyer John Bursch, representing South Carolina, speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court as oral arguments are delivered…

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Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player’s death : NPR

Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after…

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Senate Republicans share budget plan to promote Trump’s domestic agenda : NPR

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Senate Republicans have unveiled a…

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Cory Booker on his record-breaking, 25-hour Senate floor speech : NPR

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks to the press at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Booker spoke for more…

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Smithsonian art exhibition is ‘divisive’ or ‘eye-opening’ — it depends who you ask : NPR

John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres, Jamese Jefferson and Gloria Bollock, 1992, acrylic on Hydrocal plaster life cast Anacostia Community Museum/Smithsonian…

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From ‘Top Gun’ to ‘The Doors,’ remembering Val Kilmer’s many onscreen moods : NPR

Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. He’s pictured above in the 1999 film At First Sight. Hulton Archive/Getty…

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Before Cory Booker’s 25-hour Senate speech there was ‘Mr. Smith’ : NPR

Jimmy Stewart as Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, directed by Frank Capra, 1939. Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images…

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Scowl talks ‘Are We All Angels’ industry plant discourse and future of hardcore : NPR

In recent years, hardcore has transformed from an underground subculture into a mainstream phenomenon. Scowl is one of the unwitting…

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As ICE arrests international students, a legal scholar weighs in : NPR

Signage and flowers are placed on a tree next to where ICE agents apprehended Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Öztürk…

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Musk’s Trump alliance blamed for Tesla’s anemic 1st quarter sales : NPR

A man holds a sign depicting Elon Musk during a protest against Musk and Tesla on Saturday in Seattle. Lindsey…

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Cory Booker’s record-breaking moment : NPR

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks to journalists at the Capitol on Tuesday. Booker obliterated a record long held by the…

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Cory Booker’s record-breaking moment : NPR

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks to journalists at the Capitol on Tuesday. Booker obliterated a record long held by the…

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5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections giving Republicans cause for concern : NPR

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., wears a cheese head hat while arriving for an America PAC town…

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Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams : NPR

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a news conference in Brooklyn, New York on March 29, 2025. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty…

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The U.S. already has some tariffs. It hasn’t gone that great : NPR

Since the 1960s, the U.S. has charged a 25% tariff on imported pickup trucks. The extra protection from foreign competition…

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10 books we’re looking forward to this spring : NPR

Spring is here – the perfect season to sit in the grass and read a book. Or maybe the pollen…

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Baseball physicists explain torpedo bats : NPR

The New York Yankees’ Austin Wells hits a home run using a torpedo bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee…

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Latest Alzheimer’s lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques : Shots

New tests of blood and spinal fluid could help doctors quickly identify patients who would most benefit from treatment. Andrew…

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States say Trump’s freeze on FEMA aid violates a court order : NPR

The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR Erin McMahon says…

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Can states strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds? : NPR

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that tests whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from…

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What to know about driving in high winds, tornadoes and dust storms : NPR

Cars drive under a tree toppled by wind in Ventura, Calif. on Jan. 19, 2021. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption…

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What does Trump’s Liberation Day mean for tariffs and prices : NPR

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a chart showing tariffs on American goods as she speaks with reporters…

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Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children : NPR

Immigrants line up in the dining hall at a U.S. government holding center for migrant children, July 9, 2019, in…

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Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ star with an intense approach, dies at 65 : NPR

Val Kilmer poses for a portrait, Jan. 9, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP…

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Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory : NPR

A boat rides through a frozen sea inlet outside of Nuuk, Greenland on March 6. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle…

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Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil over espionage revelations : NPR

Paraguay Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano speaks during a press conference during his visit in Taipei, Taiwan. Chiang Ying-ying/AP hide…

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Liberals keep Wisconsin Supreme Court despite Trump and Musk : NPR

Susan Crawford, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate, receives her ballot to cast her vote in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election in…

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GOP retains two House seats in Florida congressional election : NPR

A sign directs voters to cast their ballots at a polling station set up at the Flagler County Public Library…

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Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar top charts, but Morgan Wallen looms : NPR

Left: Playboi Carti’s supersized blockbuster MUSIC holds at No. 1 on the album chart in its second week of release,…

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Why gold prices are surging to record highs : NPR

Gold prices have been hitting record highs. Pictured are gold bullion bars in Birmingham, England on Dec. 13, 2023. Christopher…

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Aging, disability and poverty-fighting agencies gutted amid HHS layoffs : Shots

Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to homebound seniors, is among the programs for the elderly and disabled now at…

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Scientists say Trump policies are causing a ‘climate of fear’ in research : NPR

A lab manager in the molecular diagnostic lab prepares milk samples for testing at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at…

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The NFL goes high-tech to measure for first downs : NPR

Referee Bill Vinovich (52) watches as the officiating crew takes a measurement during the second half of an NFL football…

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Plan to allow proxy voting for new parents brings House to a halt : NPR

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., looks on during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Luna has been leading…

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Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake : NPR

In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, guards escort a newly admitted inmate inside a cell at CECOT…

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Forbes unveils the 2025 billionaires list. Here are the top 10 : NPR

Elon Musk. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marc Piasecki/Getty Images The world’s billionaires are richer than ever, according…

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Layoffs begin at HHS, affecting thousands of staff and leadership : Shots

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is cutting 10,000 jobs. Employees started getting termination notices Tuesday. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty…

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What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

The White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake…

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Thyme for some healing soup recipes from around the world

<img src=' alt='Angela Farre Palacin, 87, adds thyme to the boiling water for sopa de farigola, a traditional soup in…

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Cory Booker speaks overnight in Senate against Trump : NPR

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., pictured in March, started speaking on the Senate floor on Monday night in protest of the…

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