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Linda McMahon has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education : NPR

Linda McMahon, pictured here at her Senate confirmation hearing in February, previously led the U.S. Small Business Administration and World…

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NASA’s new telescope launch hopes to answer some existenial questions : NPR

Concept art for the SPHEREx Spectro-Photometer  NASA/JPL-Caltech hide caption toggle caption NASA/JPL-Caltech Sometimes, space missions aim to answer the simple,…

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Silvopasture for cows could help reduce deforestation in Colombia : NPR

A herd of brown cows gather under trees at the El Hatico farm near Cali, Colombia. Researchers think that this…

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Pop needs freaks. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is back : NPR

Early in her career, Lady Gaga’s antagonistic, transgressive pop sometimes took on political overtones. Early songs from her latest album,…

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Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead, he says : NPR

President Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 after announcing that Taiwan Semiconductor…

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Is ‘Flow,’ the animated Oscar winner, scary for young kids? : NPR

A capybara, a lemur, a dog and a cat forge an unlikely alliance in the Oscar-winning animated feature film Flow.…

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Elon Musk’s Starship rocket prepares to fly again : NPR

Visitors watch as SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship is prepared for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Sunday,…

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Pope Francis has 2 episodes of acute respiratory crisis : NPR

Flowers, balloons, candles and other items are laid outside Gemelli hospital in Rome, on Feb. 26, where Pope Francis is…

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Kroger CEO resigns after investigation : NPR

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an investigation into his “personal conduct” found it counter to the company’s ethics…

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In ‘Shattered,’ Hanif Kureishi revisits the fall that left him paralyzed : NPR

Hanif Kureishi says his fall in 2022 didn’t rob him of his ability to function or be creative: “In fact,…

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Top FBI official Dan Bongino pushed conspiracies on podcast : NPR

Dan Bongino speaks onstage during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon hide caption toggle…

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Blood donor James Harrison, who saved 2 million babies, has died : NPR

James Harrison looks at 8-month-old Layla and her mother, Beth Ismay, in Sydney, Australia, in May 2018. It was the…

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A son’s unsung hero is the company that gave his father a job : NPR

Richard Cotter Bonnie Cotter hide caption toggle caption Bonnie Cotter This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series,…

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Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss on the Netflix comedy based on her life, “Running Point” starring Kate Hudson : NPR

Jeanie Buss attends Netflix’s “Running Point” LA Premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 13, 2025 in Los Angeles,…

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Palestinian-Israel film’s Oscar win draws criticism and acclaim : NPR

From left: Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham pose with their Oscar awards for best documentary for…

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Gymnast Jordan Chiles shares what’s next after 2024 Olympics : NPR

Jordan Chiles of Team USA reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars during the Olympic Games in Paris…

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What time is Trump’s speech to Congress? : NPR

President Trump during his last State of the Union address on Feb. 4, 2020. Trump will return to Capitol Hill…

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To solve for doctor shortages, states ease licensing for foreign-trained physicians : Shots

Zalmai Afzali, an internal medicine doctor in northeastern Virginia, had to complete a residency program in the U.S. after having…

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Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate : NPR

Members of the Ukrainian community in Taiwan, alongside Taiwanese supporters, gather outside Moscow’s representative office in Taipei to protest the…

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Trump wants Palestinians out of Gaza. Here are Egypt’s plans to keep them there : NPR

Children look on as a man hangs decorations ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Khan Younis in…

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Poll finds most think Trump is rushing change ahead of joint address : NPR

President Trump takes a question from a reporter before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House…

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Foriegn students are nervous about Trump’s executive orders : NPR

Pro-Palestinian students hold up Palestinian flags during UMass Amherst graduation ceremonies in May 2024. They left the graduation event in…

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Oscars best picture ‘Anora’ is an indie film — what does that mean? : NPR

Alex Coco, left, Sean Baker and Samantha Quan pose in the press room with their Oscars for Anora. Mike Coppola/Getty…

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Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid gusty winds : NPR

People move from an area where crews work to contain a fire in the Carolina Forest area west of the…

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It was Anora’s night : NPR

Sean Baker, who won Oscars for directing, film editing, original screenplay and best picture for Anora, poses in the press…

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‘Anora’ wins best picture : NPR

Cast and crew led by director Sean Baker accept the best picture award for Anora at the Oscars. Kevin Winter/Getty…

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Angie Stone, neo-soul singer, dies at 63 : NPR

Angie Stone, pictured at the 2009 Soul Train Awards in Atlanta, died in a car accident on Saturday. Gregory Smith/AP…

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The complete winners list : NPR

Conan O’Brien is hosting the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via…

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Sees the stars : The Picture Show : NPR

Ariana Grande Monica Schipper/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Monica Schipper/Getty Images Stars are arriving on the red carpet for…

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UK says Europe will take lead in securing Ukraine peace deal : NPR

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) head to a private room to hold a…

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Looking back at Trump’s last State of the Union : NPR

President Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives…

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UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine : NPR

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, shake hands during a meeting at 10 Downing…

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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon : NPR

This image provided by Firefly Aerospace on Feb. 26, 2025 shows Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander orbiting the moon.…

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Israel stops the delivery of aid to Gaza until Hamas accepts ceasefire extension : NPR

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid drive through Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip after entering from the Kerem Shalom crossing…

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ACLU and other advocates sue to block migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay : NPR

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hudner (DDG 116) during his…

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Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says his firing was unlawful : NPR

President Donald Trump, left, gestures as is escorted by Air Force Col. Angela Ochoa, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing,…

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Trump executive order makes English the official language of the U.S. : NPR

President Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House…

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Will the Kurdish militant group PKK’s ceasefire hold? : NPR

A woman waves a flag bearing a picture of the founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, as…

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Trump will address Congress. Why isn’t this first speech called a State of the Union? : NPR

Members of Congress participate in a joint session to ratify the 2024 Presidential election at the U.S. Capitol. Chip Somodevilla/Getty…

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Up to 3,000 more U.S. troops ordered to southern border : NPR

U.S. Army snipers and security personnel take up defensive positions as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, as they…

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Can a Faith Kipyegon break a four-minute mile? Scientists say yes. : NPR

Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya celebrates winning the Gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 1500m…

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Remembering Gene Hackman : NPR

Gene Hackman as coach Norman Dale on the set of 1986’s Hoosiers. Tom Strickland/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Tom Strickland/AP/AP…

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David Johansen, who fronted the New York Dolls, dies at 75 : NPR

David Johansen as Buster Poindexter performs onstage at The Daily Front Row’s celebration of the 10th Anniversary of CBS Watch!…

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Dr. Francis Collins, legendary former NIH director, retires : Shots

Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health for more than a decade and continued his career at…

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Dr. Frances Collins, legendary former NIH director, retires : Shots

Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health for more than a decade and continued his career at…

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ICE is making more arrests, but some claims don’t add up : NPR

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem oversaw immigration enforcement operations in New York City in January. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/via…

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Alaska National Park workers say their firings were illegal : NPR

Eileen and James Kramer in Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park where they’ve worked for about the past decade. After getting…

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Alabama governor commutes a death row inmate’s sentence to life in prison : NPR

Alabama death row inmate Robin “Rocky” Myers was convicted in the 1991 killing of his neighbor, Ludie Mae Tucker. (Alabama…

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European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s stormy meeting with Trump : NPR

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves the White House after meeting with President Trump, in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Saul Loeb/AFP…

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Hamas rejects Israel’s request to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire : NPR

Hamas fighters stand guard as an International Red Cross vehicle arrives at the site of the handing over of two…

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Federal workers get a new email demanding their accomplishments : NPR

Leader of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk wears a shirt that says “Tech Support” as he speaks during…

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Federal law court clerks grapple with bullying and abuse : NPR

An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial…

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DOGE’s savings page fixed old mistakes — and added new ones : NPR

Billionaire and presidential adviser Elon Musk speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb.…

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Voice of America bias inquiry sparks concerns of political meddling : NPR

File photo shows the Voice of America building in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP The Voice…

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It’s the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic and we want to hear your experiences : NPR

We want to hear from you. Katherine Du hide caption toggle caption Katherine Du We want to hear from you.…

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Pope Francis experiences respiratory relapse : NPR

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.…

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The Picture Show : NPR

Thornetta Davis, also known as “Detroit’s Queen of Blues,” performed as Bessie Smith for Sky Covington’s “Satin Doll Revue,” produced…

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Gene Hackman’s pacemaker activity suggests he died several days before being found : NPR

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1986. Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption…

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USDA’s $1 billion plan to cut egg costs : NPR

Eggs for sale at 66 cents each from a supermarket in Monterey Park, Calif., on Feb. 10. Frederic J. Brown/AFP…

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Train thieves target BNSF : NPR

Thieves have targeted trains known to be carrying valuables like electronics and high-end footwear. Tom Pennington/Getty Images North America hide…

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Black gospel music preserved in world’s largest digital archive : NPR

The Black Gospel Archive houses records, cassettes and other artifacts from the “golden era of gospel.” The archive, inside Baylor…

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Microsoft will end once-popular Skype in May : NPR

The Skype logo is pictured at Skype headquarters in Luxembourg on May 10, 2011. Microsoft says the free video calling…

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

A scene from the Oscar-nominated animated film Flow. Janus Films hide caption toggle caption Janus Films This week, the Screen…

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The Social Security Administration braces for workforce cuts : NPR

Union leaders say staffing at the Social Security Administration is at a 50-year low. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Bezos’ changes to ‘Washington Post’ lead to more cancellations : NPR

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, center, shown at the inauguration ceremony of President Trump at the U.S. Capitol in January.…

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Trump took down police misconduct database states can run background checks : NPR

President Donald Trump signs an executive order at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. Matt…

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DOJ releases Epstein files, accuses FBI of withholding more : NPR

(From L) Political commentator Rogan O’Handley, aka DC Draino, TikToker Chaya Raichik, conservative activist Scott Presler, commentator Liz Wheeler and…

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Trump and Zelenskyy meeting turns into heated argument : NPR

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., Friday.…

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Westside Gunn’s hustle raps embrace both the real and absurd : NPR

Hustler rappers like Gunn traffic in street tales that feel larger than life. That doesn’t mean they’re not “real” Westside…

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Trump’s cuts to CDC and NIH already are hitting Iowa’s efforts to control cancer : Shots

Bri McNulty pictured when she was in Atlanta for training in the CDC’s Public Health Associate Program. She and all…

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Recipes for each best picture nominee : NPR

Defy expectations with this massive bowl of plain mashed potatoes to represent Wicked. Cris Cantón/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption…

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As measles spreads in Texas, low vaccination rates affect transmissibility : Shots

As an outbreak of measles continues to spread in west Texas and New Mexico, many people are wondering, how bad…

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Panda Bear’s new album ‘Sinister Grift’ navigates middle age : NPR

Panda Bear’s eighth album Sinister Grift finds the now 46-year-old Noah Lennox facing shifting relationships and unfulfilled hopes. Chris Shonting…

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Trump, Zelenskyy to talk minerals deal at White House : NPR

Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during their meeting at Trump Tower, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York.…

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Who's in charge of DOGE? (It's not these women. Or the owl.) Find out in the quiz

Which stores closed and which shows were canceled? Who (or what) was reborn after being hit by a Cybertruck? And…

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Businesses brace for immigration-related workplace raids : NPR

Farmworkers pick cilantro in a field early in the morning mist in Southern California in July 2024. Etienne Laurent/AFP via…

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Black modernist architects recognized for their work : NPR

Pioneering Black architect Robert Kennard led the team that designed Carson City Hall in Carson, Calif., which opened in 1976.…

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Oscar winner predictions from NPR critics : NPR

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place Sunday, March 2. Above, Oscar statues are pictured ahead of the awards…

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AOC talks to NPR about Trump’s political tipping point : NPR

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to find her party’s path back into power. The New York Democrat is a more seasoned…

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Israeli investigation cites failures ahead of Oct. 7 attack : NPR

A woman grieves at a memorial for those killed and abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border attack by Hamas…

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Dealers didn’t correctly report sales : NPR

Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles sit in a long row at a dealership on Jan. 21, 2024. Some customers who bought…

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1 thing that upended years of U.S. foreign policy — and other big Trump developments : NPR

President Trump looks on during a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the East Room at…

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Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S. : NPR

In this image released by the FBI shows the wanted posted for Rafael Caro Quintero. AP/FBI hide caption toggle caption…

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A movement is calling for an ‘economic blackout’ on Friday. Here’s what to know : NPR

Amazon logo is seen outside Amazon delivery station in Skokie, Illinois on Dec. 19 2024. Kamil Krzacynski/AFP via Getty Images…

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Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion who lost to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88 : NPR

Reigning chess world champion Boris Spassky, left, of Russia, and international grandmaster Bobby Fischer of the United States, are seen…

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No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman’s death : NPR

“It’s always more fun to play heavy than it is to play a good guy,” Gene Hackman told Fresh Air‘s…

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The CFPB drops a major lawsuit against Capital One : NPR

Jonathan McKernan, nominee for Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday in…

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2 years after Greece’s deadliest train crash, victims await answers : NPR

Wrecked wagons and mangled pieces of metal are seen near the tracks after a train accident in the Tempi Valley…

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Trump says new tariffs with cut fentanyl deaths, but overdoses are already plummeting : NPR

President Donald Trump says rampant drug smuggling and overdose deaths are largely the fault of three countries – Canada, China…

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Alzheimer’s was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug : Shots

Myra Solano Garcia in Upland, California, 2024. Garcia has been living with Alzheimer’s disease and is taking one of the…

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Katy Perry will be among Blue Origin all-female space crew : NPR

Katy Perry performs during the Super Bowl halftime show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale,…

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USAID workers clear desks, as Trump dismantles aid agency : NPR

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supporters hold banners as USAID workers retrieve their personal belongings from the USAID’s…

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Tesla sales drop in Europe : NPR

Clouds loom over Tesla’s gigafactory near Berlin, in November 2024. Data released this week by a European trade group shows…

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Martin Marty, leading scholar of American religion, dies at 97 : NPR

Martin Marty, noted scholar of American religion. Photo courtesy University of Chicago. hide caption toggle caption Photo courtesy University of…

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ICE will reopen a major detention center in New Jersey : NPR

Caleb Vitello, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, during operations in New York City last month. ICE…

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Trump’s mass firings of federal workers goes before court : NPR

A protester with a sign saying “Federal Employees Don’t Work for Kings” demonstrates in support of federal workers and against…

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Pentagon plans to begin removing trans service members next month : NPR

President Trump looks on as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday.…

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Trump says he doesn’t see need for U.S. security guarantees to end Ukraine-Russia war : NPR

President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office on Thursday. Starmer is on his…

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U.S. quietly unfreezes millions in Taiwan aid, annoying China : NPR

A man stands in front of Taiwanese navy ships anchored at the harbor in Keelung, near Taipei in northern Taiwan,…

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Goats and Soda : NPR

A member of a medical team at Mulago Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, administers a dose of a trial Ebola…

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Andrew Tate, brother arrive in Florida from Romania : NPR

Andrew Tate (foreground) and his brother Tristan arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday, after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions…

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Syrian Jews return to Damascus, hoping to build bridges : NPR

Rabbi Yusuf Hamra steps into the more than 500-year-old Faranj synagogue in Damascus for the first time in more than…

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Sen. Josh Hawley talks data privacy, censorship and DOGE : NPR

Sen. Josh Hawley delivers remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown…

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China, activists say : NPR

Police stand outside an immigration detention center of the Immigration Bureau where Uyghur detainees were held in Bangkok in January.…

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Why the job cuts at bank regulator FDIC are raising alarms : NPR

A man walks past a branch of Signature Bank in New York City on March 13, 2023. After Signature Bank…

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Pulitzer winner Cristina Rivera Garza on subverting gender violence : NPR

“I have a lot to think about the relationship between mourning, between grieving, and between pain, generally speaking, and bilingualism…

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Trump sows further confusion on tariffs on Canada and Mexico : NPR

President Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. During the meeting, Trump said he…

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The Oscar winner thrived playing the tough guy : NPR

“It’s always more fun to play heavy than it is to play a good guy,” Gene Hackman told Fresh Air‘s…

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4 questions to help you get in touch with your spiritual side : NPR

“You’ll never regret being connected to your own life and being true to the questions and longings that are there,”…

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A rare ‘parade’ of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week : NPR

This chart of the night sky from NASA shows Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in a “planet parade” in January…

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How Trump’s immigration crackdown plays into misperceptions : NPR

The Department of Homeland Security released photos of migrants as they boarded planes for Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. DHS hide caption…

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Hamas returns bodies of four hostages and Israel releases hundreds of Palestinians : NPR

Freed Palestinian prisoners react as they arrive in the Gaza Strip after being released from an Israeli prison following a…

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Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown : NPR

People from China, Vietnam, Ethiopia believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers after they…

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Trump cuts Venezuela’s permit to export oil to U.S. : NPR

Chevron President in Venezuela, Javier La Rosa, left, attends a signing agreement ceremony between Venezuela and the California-based Chevron, in…

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Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast : NPR

In this image taken off a video released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a member of Taiwan Navy…

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A year of trying to save my father from conspiracy theories : NPR

Reporter Zach Mack and his dad are living in separate realities, and it’s tearing their family apart. Anna Kim for…

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Goats and Soda : NPR

LoveYourself, a nonprofit providing free HIV testing and treatment services in the Philippines, has suspended services due to the Trump…

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Amy Gleason is the acting administrator of DOGE, the White House says. Who is she? : NPR

The White House is seen on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP The…

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NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research : Shots

People protested funding cuts to research institutions at the University of Chicago last week. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Musk says federal workers should expect another round of ‘pulse check’ emails : NPR

President Trump delivers remarks during his first Cabinet meeting of his second term at the White House on Feb. 26,…

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The search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 has resumed once again : NPR

More than 10 years later, the search for Malaysia Airlines flight M370 is still on. Rahman Roslan/Getty Images/Getty Images AsiaPac…

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5 minerals in Ukraine that are part of a deal with the U.S. : NPR

A man shows lithium stone from an illegal mining site in Paseli, north central Nigeria, Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024. Sunday…

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Trump suspends testing official at Education Department : NPR

Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, speaks about the testing program known as “The Nation’s Report…

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Duolingo revives owl mascot, Duo : NPR

Two weeks after killing off its owl mascot, Duolingo says Duo is back from the dead — thanks to users…

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Goats and Soda : NPR

Dean Karlan, professor of economics and finance at Northwestern University and former chief economist for USAID, in his office at…

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Jeff Bezos revamps Washington Post opinion section, leading editor to quit : NPR

The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos attends a luncheon following the inauguration of President Trump in January. Bezos says the…

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Michelle Trachtenberg, of ‘Harriet the Spy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ has died at 39 : NPR

Michelle Trachtenberg starred as Georgina on the CW show Gossip Girl and Dawn in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series.…

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After slavery, families placed ads looking for loved ones : NPR

In 2017, historian Judith Giesberg and her team of graduate student researchers launched a website called Last Seen: Finding Family…

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A pattern emerges in Elon Musk’s federal government shakeup : NPR

Elon Musk, who oversees the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, wears a shirt that says “Tech Support” as he…

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NPR diversity officer to retire, with DEI in political spotlight : NPR

NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced his retirement on Wednesday. He has been at NPR since 2010. Allison Shelley/NPR…

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What to know about Keir Starmer’s White House visit : NPR

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on defense spending at Downing Street on Tuesday in London, ahead of his…

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U.S., Ukraine close to minerals deal, Zelenskyy to meet Trump Friday : NPR

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption…

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Child dies in Texas measles outbreak : Shots

Vials of the vaccine known as MMR. It protects against measles, mumps and rubella diseases. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption…

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National Park Service layoffs, hiring delays impact visitors : NPR

A ranger gives a tour to visitors at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday. The National Park Service is dealing…

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The 2025 Oscars’ best original song nominees, cruelly ranked : NPR

Zoe Saldaña performs “El Mal” in the film Emilia Pérez. The song is one of two from the musical that…

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Trump’s AI-generated Gaza video has glitz, gold and ‘TRUMP GAZA’ resort : NPR

A composite made from an AI-generated video President Trump posted to social media on Tuesday night. Screenshots via Instagram. Annotation…

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Meet the ‘wooly devil,’ a new plant species discovered in Texas : NPR

A close-up view of the wooly devil, a new species and genus identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas.…

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Pew Religious Landscape Study Christianity : NPR

A college student looks through her prayer book. A new study found a decline in Christianity in the U.S. (AP…

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Tablet devices for toddlers? Study says 40% of 2 year-olds have their own : Shots

An 8-month-old baby watches a cartoon on a tablet. A survey by Common Sense Media found that 80% of parents…

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Lunar Trailblazer sets out to find water on the moon : NPR

This artist’s concept depicts NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer in lunar orbit about 60 miles from the surface of the moon. The…

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For Women’s History Month, who made an impact in your life? : NPR

‎ Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images For Women’s History Month 2025, the Up First newsletter…

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Israelis hold a mass funeral for Shiri Bibas and her sons : NPR

Mourners gather around the convoy carrying the coffins of slain hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir,…

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Attorneys answer befuddling tax questions from NPR’s audience : NPR

Tax Day is April 15. We posed six common tax questions to New York-based tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo…

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Did an Alzheimer’s drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe : Shots

Ken and Susan Bell, September, 2024 in St. Charles, Mo. Michael B. Thomas/NPR/@miketphotog hide caption toggle caption Michael B. Thomas/NPR/@miketphotog…

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How ‘Anora’ breakout star Yura Borisov shaped the Oscar best picture contender : NPR

Yura Borisov as Igor in Anora. NEON hide caption toggle caption NEON Russian actor Yura Borisov doesn’t have much dialogue…

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Trump White House tightens grip on press access : NPR

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White…

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Some Trump voters want him to curb health care costs and medical debt : Shots

People hold up signs before Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally Nov. 4, 2024…

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Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another ‘restful night’ : NPR

A woman prays for Pope Francis on Wednesdays in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, where the Pontiff…

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Israel and Hamas agree on a new exchange, leaving a fragile ceasefire intact : NPR

People line the street to watch the funeral procession carrying the caskets of Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas…

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A sweeping power blackout leaves most of Chile in darkness : NPR

A man walks in a parking garage during a power outage, in Santiago, Chile, on Feb. 25, 2025. Matias Basualdo/AP…

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