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Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.

by Chris Arnold

The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien."

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NPR 16h ago

Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big…

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NPR 18h ago

How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

by The NPR Network

The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the…

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NPR 15h ago

Opinion: Remembering Dolly Parton

by Scott Simon

She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely…

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NPR 1d ago

Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

by The Associated Press

President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped…

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NPR 11h ago

Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

by The Associated Press

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

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NPR 1d ago

Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

by Stephan Bisaha

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

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NPR 1d ago

Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms

by Eric McDaniel

As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from…

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NPR 1d ago

A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

by Ava Berger

As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

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NPR 1d ago

Fed's Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high, sparking bets rate hikes are coming

by Scott Horsley

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a…

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NPR 1d ago

Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address

by Brittney Melton

As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give…

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NPR 1d ago

Morning news brief

by A Martínez

Over 400 people were killed by the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to give a speech Friday, Judge hears argument in fight to restore Trump's name to Kennedy…

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NPR 1d ago

4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image

by Malaka Gharib

Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with…

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NPR 1d ago

New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

by Manoush Zomorodi

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a…

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NPR 1d ago

The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue

by Ashley Lopez

Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to…

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NPR 1d ago

Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon

by Juliana Kim

His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through…

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NPR 1d ago

'It's essentially been one long day': A daughter details search for parents in Nepal

by Steve Inskeep

Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.

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NPR 1d ago

U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagree

by Jane Arraf

Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.

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NPR 1d ago

So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg

by Chloe Veltman

Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.

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NPR 1d ago

NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

by Joe Palca

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.

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NPR 15h ago

The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds

by Fatma Tanis

A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.

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NPR 18h ago

Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?

by Odette Yousef

The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national…

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NPR 1d ago

This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

by Marissa J. Lang

A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of…

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NPR 12h ago

Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal

by NPR Staff

Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are…

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NPR 1d ago

This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it

by Holly J. Morris

The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.

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NPR 17h ago

The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them

by Katia Riddle

The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been…

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