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DOJ limits enforcement of FACE Act, fueling concerns among abortion providers : NPR

Abortion-rights advocates think the Trump administration’s limits on enforcing the FACE Act give a green light to anyone who wants…

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The time change is here. Here’s how to adjust : NPR

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Before Goodreads, the LA Public Library helped readers find their next novel : NPR

A review card of Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel Mrs. Dalloway, written by a Los Angeles Public Library staff member around…

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New York governor declares state of emergency for brush fires on Long Island : NPR

Firefighters respond to a brush fire in Suffolk County in New York’s Long Island on Saturday. Steve Pfost/Newsday via AP…

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Experts warn that recent school shootings show growth in new radicalization pattern : NPR

An emergency vehicle is parked outside the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., following a shooting on Dec. 16.…

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Pope Francis is showing ‘gradual, slight improvement,’ Vatican says : NPR

Nuns pray for Pope Francis on Saturday in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where the pontiff is…

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A look back at the significance of the Black Lives Matter mural in D.C. : NPR

Black Lives Matter Plaza on 16th Street Washington, D.C., is repainted following the removal of the lettering for a construction…

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Republicans release funding bill to avert government shutdown : NPR

The U.S. Capitol Building on Feb. 10, 2025. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR With just days to…

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USDA releases frozen funds for dairy farmers but uncertainy remains : NPR

Tammy Fritsch, a dairy farmer from Freedom, Wisc., stands next to her cheese vat. She has been waiting on thousands…

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The Picture Show : NPR

(From left) Rev. Ralph Abernathy, James Forman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Jess Douglas lead the voting rights…

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Don’t call this coffee an Americano! : NPR

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Thailand deported Uyghurs to China, just like a decade ago : NPR

Police enter an immigration detention centre in Bangkok on Jan. 22. Chanakarn Laosarakham/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption…

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Why some new space ventures fail : NPR

The booster of SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship is recaptured during a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on…

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portraits of inspiring women : Goats and Soda : NPR

A 19-year-old mechanic in Nigeria who maintains the water supply, a ground-breaking jazz guitarist from Sudan, deep-sea diving women in…

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States sue Trump administration over firings of federal employees : NPR

The Maryland State Capitol building is seen in Annapolis. Maryland is among the states suing the Trump administration for the…

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Trump and Musk’s DOGE are now coming for federal buildings : NPR

The General Services Administration, which manages federal real estate, is identifying property to divest, and the agency has abruptly fired…

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These journal prompts will help you figure out your next big life move : NPR

If you’re ready to make a big decision, grab a pen, some paper and a calendar and answer these journal…

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A South Carolina prisoner is the first executed by a firing squad in 15 years : NPR

Protestors demonstrate outside the scheduled execution of South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. Chris…

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D’Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64 : NPR

D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! peforms onstage after the Agents Power Panel during Day 3 of the IEBA 2014…

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Trump executive action targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness : NPR

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has provided relief for hundreds of thousands of borrowers. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle…

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Hampton Dellinger tells NPR it was “very hard” to drop lawsuit : NPR

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Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what’s bringing them joy : NPR

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Illegal mass eviction of Lagos community : NPR

A woman gestures in front of her demolished house in Otodo-Gbame waterfront in Lagos, Nigeria. Saturday, March 18, 2017. Slums…

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Trump administration cancels $400 million in funding for Columbia University : NPR

Columbia students organize dueling memorials and rallies both for Israel and Palestinians in Gaza on the one-year anniversary of the…

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The soundtrack to King Charles’ life features music from Kylie Minogue : NPR

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Early humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago : NPR

This photo shows a carved bone tool made from an elephant humerus dating back 1.5 million years. CSIC hide caption…

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Authorities say Gene Hackman died of heart disease : NPR

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the 2025 Oscars. Chris…

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Trump reopens detention centers for migrant families : NPR

A security guard poses during a media tour of the Port Isabel Detention Center hosted by ICE in Los Fresnos,…

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Syria imposes curfew after worst clashes since Assad ouster : NPR

Syrian security reinforcements deploy in Latakia, Syria, on Friday. Omar Albam/AP hide caption toggle caption Omar Albam/AP DAMASCUS, Syria —…

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Ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding on FBI Most Wanted list : NPR

Canadian former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, who is a fugitive, is seen top left, with 15 other defendants who…

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Dolly Parton’s new song ‘If You Hadn’t Been There’ honors late husband Carl Dean : NPR

“You made me drеam / More than I dared,” Parton sings on the song. “And I wouldn’t be hеre /…

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Democrats ask Rubio for answers about Tesla plans : NPR

Visitors look over a 2024 Cybertruck in the Tesla display at the Electrify Expo, last July. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption…

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In ‘Eternal Reverie’, TOKiMONSTA celebrates her younger self : NPR

Electronic music producer and DJ Jennifer Lee — aka TOKiMONSTA. Nolwen Cifuentes for NPR hide caption toggle caption Nolwen Cifuentes…

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26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon’s DEI purge : NPR

Pfc. Christina Fuentes Montenegro prepares to hike to her platoon’s defensive position during patrol week of Infantry Training Battalion near…

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How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town : NPR

A van is seen at the site of a measles testing location in the parking lot of Seminole Hospital District…

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She was fired from her dream job at CDC, then got it back. But she’s moving on : Shots

Bri McNulty does public health outreach at a conference in Iowa. Liz Orton hide caption toggle caption Liz Orton Cancer…

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Bong Joon Ho’s farcical vision of the future : NPR

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The jobs market is still solid — but warning signs loom : NPR

U.S. employers continued to add jobs last month, but layoff notices have also increased to their highest level since the…

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Elon Musk’s emails are stressing out VA mental health workers : NPR

Mental health professionals at the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by the Trump administration’s actions is negatively impacting…

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How companies avoid tariffs, from exemptions to engineering : NPR

Shipping containers sit at the Port of Houston in Texas last month. A raft of new tariffs on imports from…

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Tariffs will likely hurt farmers, Trump’s biggest supporters : NPR

Harvested corn grain is dumped into a grain wagon on Oct. 10, 2023, at a farm near Allerton, Illinois. Joshua…

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Supergroup Astropical, featuring Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana, talks about debut album : NPR

Astropical’s self-titled album, out March 7, is a euphoric exploration of South America’s coastal sounds. Maria Jose Govea hide caption…

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What’s next for the U.S. Postal Service as Trump proposes merger : NPR

U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb., on Aug. 18, 2020. Nati…

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Trump says nobody has heard of Lesotho. Can you answer our quiz question about it? : NPR

From left: British royalty, NBA royalty, Hollywood royalty. Unique Nicole/Getty Images; Ronald Martinez/Getty Images; Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide…

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Prepare for daylight saving time with our sleep newsletter : NPR

Clocks spring forward this weekend when daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Protect your sleep through the…

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What is Trump’s White House crypto summit? : NPR

President Trump embraced cryptocurrency during his campaign, including during this visit to a cryptocurrency-themed bar called Pubkey in New York…

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RFK Jr’s response to a deadly measles outbreak has doctors worried : NPR

A second death has been confirmed in the measles outbreak in west Texas. An unvaccinated adult tested positive for the…

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‘Queen of the Ring’ lead talks playing Mildred Burke : NPR

Emily Bett Rickards, right, plays the lead role of 20th century women’s wrestling champion and trailblazer Mildred Burke in Ash…

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A spellbinding family melodrama : NPR

Susan Chardy as Shula in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl. Chibesa Mulumba/A24 hide caption toggle caption Chibesa Mulumba/A24 Filmmaker Rungano…

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The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week : NPR

President Trump arrives for a joint session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4. Win…

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China’s foreign minister slams Trump’s ‘two-faced’ policies : NPR

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on the sideline of the National People’s Congress in Beijing…

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Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail : NPR

A TV screen shows footage of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s address at the final hearing of his…

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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion : NPR

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Arts groups launch lawsuit against NEA’s ‘gender ideology’-related grant restrictions owing to Trump executive order : NPR

The National Queer Theater’s 2024 Criminal Queerness festival put on a production of The Survival, seen here. The company is…

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SpaceX loses contact with spacecraft during Starship test flight : NPR

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Eric Gay/AP hide caption…

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Trump says his Cabinet, not Musk, is in charge of agency cuts : NPR

President Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office on Thursday. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption…

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Butterflies are disappearing from the U.S. at an alarming rate : NPR

A new report finds butterfly populations are declining in the U.S. twomeows/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle caption twomeows/Getty Images/Moment…

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5 takeaways from the confirmation hearing for Trump’s FDA nominee : Shots

Dr. Marty Makary testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on his nomination to become Food and…

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California man charged with theft of $25,000 in bricks : NPR

Were these Legos the victims of kidnapping? Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images You know the…

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Pentagon aide’s past comments criticized as antisemitic : NPR

Members of Congress and Jewish civil rights organizations are criticizing the new deputy press secretary at the Department of Defense,…

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National Endowment for Democracy sues Trump administration : NPR

President Ronald Reagan during a state visit to London in June 1982. Reagan laid the rhetorical foundations for the National…

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Trump says 'male circumcision in Mozambique' is a 'scam.' What's the program about?

In his Tuesday address to Congress, President Trump listed U.S.-funded programs that he considers an “appalling waste” — including “$10…

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That galaxy next door? It’s home to a monster black hole : NPR

An artists impression of a black hole flinging a hypervelocity star out of the Large Magellanic Cloud. CfA/Melissa Weiss hide…

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In ‘Last Breath,’ Simu Liu dives into a real-life underwater rescue : NPR

Simu Liu stars as saturation diver Dave Yuasa in Last Breath, trying to rescue his stranded teammate. Courtesy of Focus…

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Trump is giving Mexico a break on tariffs until April 2 : NPR

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on March 6,…

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‘Hamilton’ cancels Kennedy Center performances : NPR

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton perform at the Tony Awards in 2016. The show has garnered near-universal acclaim…

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At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs

The Inspired Home Show in Chicago draws housewares industry insiders from all over the country to network and show off…

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Intuitive Machines attempts to land probe near lunar south pole : NPR

A view of the moon from Intuitive Machine’s Athena Lander. Intuitive Machines hide caption toggle caption Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines,…

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House votes to censure Texas Democrat Al Green for protest during Trump address : NPR

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was censured by the House on Thursday. The vote was in response to Green’s protest on…

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Trump administration federal spending freeze blocked by a second U.S. judge : NPR

President Trump walks to the Residence after arriving to the White House on Feb. 22. The administration is facing legal…

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South Korea fighter jets accidentally drop bombs in Pocheon, hurting 8 : NPR

Rescue members work at a bomb accident site where a South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian…

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Zadie Smith believes there’s more to life than writing books : NPR

A note from Wild Card host Rachel Martin: I want you to think back to when you were 19 years…

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Did tariffs cause the Great Depression? Here’s what to know : NPR

Crowds outside the New York Stock Exchange during the Wall Street Crash in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New…

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Freed Palestinians say Israel harasses them and relatives : NPR

Ashraf Zeghayer (center), a Palestinian who was released from Israeli prison during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, hugs his…

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European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support : NPR

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, and European Council President Antonio Costa, center…

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Trump administration’s potential NOAA overhaul raises concerns : NPR

Brad Reinhart, senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, tracks Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 season,…

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Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires : NPR

NEW YORK: Steve Carell attends the “Despicable Me 4” New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 09,…

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DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. Why that would be tough : NPR

Elon Musk stands as he is recognized by President Trump during the latter’s address to a joint session of Congress…

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State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why? : NPR

Attendees applaud as Brad Schimel announces his run for Wisconsin State Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Waukesha,…

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Twitter workers unpack Musk’s obsession with ‘ghost employees’ : NPR

Elon Musk delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting held by President Trump at the White House on Feb. 26. Andrew…

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How the U.S. federal workforce differs from those in other countries : NPR

The Trump administration’s plans for mass firings are sparking protests and challenges in court. Here, supporters of the U.S. Agency…

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Trump rhetoric on Canada could harm tourism to the U.S. : NPR

People take pictures with the Las Vegas sign in that city on July 29, 2023. Tourism industry leaders warn that…

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Trump to order dismantling of Education Department : NPR

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon leaves the House Chamber after President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Jose…

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Trump administration can remove ethics watchdog Hampton Dellinger, court rules : NPR

President Trump leaves the chamber after addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The administration is locked in a…

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Roy Ayers, of ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ fame, dies at 84 : NPR

Roy Ayers poses for a portrait in 1970. Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images…

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The 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show, a first : NPR

Fireworks go off after Argentina’s victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail City, Qatar. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images hide…

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Born Again,’ there’s not as much Daredevil as you might expect : NPR

Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) in Daredevil: Born Again. Giovanni Rufino/Marvel hide caption toggle caption Giovanni Rufino/Marvel Here’s the thing about…

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Web sites highlighting transgender activists removed by NPS : NPR

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Trump said ‘nobody’ heard of Lesotho. Here are things to know : NPR

JOHANNESBURG — In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Trump defended his administration’s humanitarian aid cuts to countries around…

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Does LeBron James’ new points record shake up the GOAT debate? : NPR

LeBron James is hovering at or above his career stats in several key metrics for the Los Angeles Lakers this…

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Trump gives Big 3 automakers a 30-day reprieve on tariffs : NPR

President Trump has given the Big Three U.S. automakers a temporary break from the 25% tariffs he imposed this week…

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U.S. and Hamas hold direct talks on hostages, in policy shift : NPR

Israeli-Russian hostage Sasha Trupanov (second right) and fellow captive, Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen (second left), stand on stage next to Palestinian…

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Sesame Workshop announces layoffs : NPR

Sesame Street characters pose under a “123 Sesame Street” sign in celebration of their 40th anniversary in 2009. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty…

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Canadians’ ‘grandparent scam’ cost Americans $21 million : NPR

Prosecutors say 25 Canadians have been charged in connection with a multimillion dollar “grandparent scam” targeting elderly Americans nationwide. Bernd…

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In new book, ‘SNL’ photographer shares iconic celebrity portraits : NPR

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1925-1949 : World Cafe : NPR

Clockwise, from top left: Marian Anderson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Maybelle and Sara Carter, and Helen Kane Photo illustration by Miguel…

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More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump to get jobs back, MSPB rules : NPR

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Women’s soccer docuseries looks back at NWSL 2024 playoffs : NPR

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chaŵinga and Portland Thorns FC defender Reyna Reyes in March 2024. Reed Hoffmann/AP hide caption…

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NIH nominee Bhattacharya faces Senate scrutiny : Shots

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor, is President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health. Taylor Hill/Getty…

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How an anthem helped inspire Syria’s revolution : NPR

A flag with a photo of Abdel Basset al-Sarout is seen in Homs, Syria, on Jan. 31. Yahya Nemah for…

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How are the Grammys’ rock nominations decided? : NPR

While other categories embrace new voices, rock nominations are often dominated by the same handful of names. The Beatles and…

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Supreme Court upholds lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors : NPR

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

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Israel spy agency lists failures in preventing Oct. 7 attack : NPR

Freed hostage Ilana Gritzewsky holds a smoke torch as protesters set a fire during a demonstration calling for the release…

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Cruise ships in Key West stir up lots of sediment : NPR

Tests show the amount of sediment stirred up by large cruise ships often exceeds EPA standards and can damage the…

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A poignant Ash Wednesday after LA wildfires : NPR

A sign at Palisades Presbyterian Church sits among the charred remains of the buildings. Jason DeRose/NPR hide caption toggle caption…

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Consumers can buy weight-loss drug Zepbound from Eli Lilly if they pay cash : Shots

Eli Lilly is selling Zepbound in vials (rather than injector pens) for a discount. Tetra Images/Tetra images RF/Getty Images hide…

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How do I get my friend to stop texting me so much? : NPR

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6 takeaways from President Trump’s address to Congress : NPR

President Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images…

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China’s parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwinds : NPR

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left, chats with his Premier Li Qiang as leaders and delegates prepare to leave after…

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Rep. Adriano Espaillat responds to immigration claims in Trump’s address : NPR

Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on immigration and border priorities, on…

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Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift shows, prosecutors say : NPR

Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” on Dec. 6, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lindsey Wasson/AP hide caption toggle…

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Key moments from Trump’s address to Congress : NPR

President Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Trump’s speech is longest joint address to Congress in recent history : NPR

President Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on March…

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Texas Democrat, Rep. Al Green, removed from Trump’s speech to Congress : NPR

Rep. Al Greene, D-Texas, disrupts President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on…

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Follow NPR’s annotated fact check of President Trump’s address to Congress : NPR

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on March 4. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide…

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Blizzards, wildfires and thunderstorms are expected across the nation on Wednesday : NPR

Severe weather is expected across the U.S. Wednesday. National Weather Service hide caption toggle caption National Weather Service A widespread…

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In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings : NPR

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. Alyssa Pointer/The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alyssa…

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Trump administration signals it will let Idaho enforce its restrictive abortion ban : NPR

People march in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 2022, in response to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court could be…

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How to watch Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress : NPR

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, 2017. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J.…

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OPM alters memo but doesn’t reverse probationary worker firings : NPR

The Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is seen on February 3, 2025 in…

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Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’ : NPR

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, listens as President Trump, left, meets with France’s President Emmanuel Macron in the White…

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State Dept. sends mixed messages on recruiting international students : NPR

A screenshot from the Youtube video from EducationUSA entitled, “What is Unique about a women’s college?” U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe/Screenshot by…

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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Mexico’s arguments against U.S. gunmakers : NPR

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide…

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A new collection of Harper Lee’s writing is coming later this year : NPR

Pulitzer Prize winner and To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee smiles before receiving the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom…

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Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The team working on that just got slashed : Shots

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. Evan Vucci/AP hide…

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South Carolina plans to execute a man by firing squad indoors. Is it safe? : NPR

This photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows the state’s death chamber in Columbia, S.C., including the…

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American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite : NPR

President Trump imposed tariffs of up to 25% today on imports from Mexico and Canada, two of the United States’…

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Here are the guests are attending Trump’s address to Congress : NPR

The view as President Trump delivered a State of the Union address in the chamber of the U.S. House of…

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The CFPB drops its case against payment app Zelle : NPR

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its lawsuit against the payment network Zelle and three of its owner banks.…

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Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ tops Billboard albums chart : NPR

The pop star Tate McRae, who first caught the public’s attention as a finalist on the 13th season of So…

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JD Vance is under fire for comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine : NPR

Vice President Vance speaks during a meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on…

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U.S. stock market plunge as Trump’s tariffs spark trade war fears : NPR

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Financial District in New York City…

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Canada, China say fentanyl is only a “pretext” for President Trump’s tariffs : NPR

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described President Trump’s fentanyl accusations as false and said his country would retaliate with trade…

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The 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize goes to Liu Jiakun : NPR

Liu Jiakun is the winner of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Above, Liu’s West Village commercial complex, built in Chengdu…

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Chappy, seal rescued from New Haven, Connecticut, dies : NPR

The Mystic Aquarium announced the death of Chappy, who was rescued from downtown New Haven, Conn., in mid-February. Caitlin Zerella/New…

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Europe considers big defense package as Trump signals disengagement : NPR

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference on a defense package in Brussels, Tuesday. Virginia…

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Hoping to revive woolly mammoths, scientists start with ‘woolly mice’ : Shots

A woolly mouse, a breed created by scientists using genetic engineering. The development is a first step toward reviving a…

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Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next? : Planet Money : NPR

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82 : NPR

Dolly Parton performs during an event in August 2023 celebrating the Kansas statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in…

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Trump agencies accused of letting companies off the hook : NPR

Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget and now acting director at the Consumer Financial Protection…

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What to know about Trump’s ‘crypto strategic reserve’ plan : NPR

A photo illustration shows a representation of cryptocurrency coins with the $Trump meme coin (collection coin) in Brussels, Belgium, on…

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Mexico faces off with U.S. gunmakers at the Supreme Court : NPR

Mexico is arguing at the Supreme Court that U.S. gun manufacturers are aiding and abetting an illegal invasion of guns…

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As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow : NPR

An American flag (L) and Mexican flag (R) fly along the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas in January 2025.…

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Stress reduction skills can boost mood and reduce anxiety : NPR

Want to feel more positive, even if you’re stressed by what’s happening around you? Turns out, you can be taught…

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‘I have always longed to be known’ : NPR

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on the themes of her new novel, Dream Count: “I wanted to write about women’s lives. And…

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Alaska has ignored hundreds of requests to fix crumbling schools : NPR

For nearly two decades, children in Sleetmute, Alaska, have been going to school in a building with a leaking roof.…

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President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid : NPR

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their Oval Office last Friday. Zelenskyy left the contentious meeting without a…

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Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked ‘multi-hazard,’ expected nationwide : NPR

This graphic by the National Weather Service shows forecasted weather conditions across the U.S. for Tuesday, March 4, 2025. NWS/NOAA/weather.gov…

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Richard Haass says Trump has put world order ‘on life support’ : NPR

Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. Kaveh Sardari/Council on Foreign Relations hide caption toggle caption Kaveh…

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Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will hurt automakers : NPR

A car carrier trailer drive to cross to the U.S. at Otay Commercial port in Tijuana, Mexico on January 31.…

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