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NPR 4h ago

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

by Michael Sullivan

State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that…

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NPR 4h ago

Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'

by Scott Neuman

The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of…

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NPR 4h ago

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

by The Associated Press

A 45-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's…

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NPR 4h ago

It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried

by Phil Galewitz

Starting May 1, many people covered by Medicaid in Nebraska have to prove they are working. It's a requirement most states will have to implement under President Trump's budget…

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NPR 17h ago

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

by Benjamin Swasey

Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial…

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NPR 4h ago

How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

by Alana Wise

The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and…

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NPR 4h ago

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

by Scott Neuman

Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.

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NPR 2d ago

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

by Brittney Melton

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey…

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NPR 1d ago

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

by Nina Totenberg

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians in the country.

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NPR 1d ago

Supreme Court calls Louisiana's House map an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander'

by NPR Washington Desk

The court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, but the decision all but guts a landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement and protected the collective…

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NPR 19h ago

The Onion's bid to take over Infowars hits another snag

by Tovia Smith

A Texas appeals court granted Jones's request to pause a deal that would allow the satirical website The Onion to license the Infowars brand name and turn the show into a mockery…

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NPR 19h ago

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

by Eric McDaniel

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and…

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NPR 2d ago

Supreme Court weighs Trump's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians

by Nina Totenberg

At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or…

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NPR 2d ago

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

by Mandalit del Barco

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke…

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NPR 22h ago

U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people

by The Associated Press

The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the…

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NPR 19h ago

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger

by Lorcan Lovett

The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.

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NPR 3d ago

So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort

by Kerry Sheridan

Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative…

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NPR 2d ago

The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years

by Camila Domonoske

The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.

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NPR 13h ago

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline

by The Associated Press

More state and federal approvals are needed for the 3-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion, which would stretch from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana…

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NPR 4d ago

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

by The Associated Press

Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."

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NPR 3d ago

Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Justice Department announced the first formal charges against the gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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NPR 4d ago

Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court

by Joe Hernandez

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

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NPR 17h ago

Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick

by The Associated Press

President Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over…

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NPR 4d ago

Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinner

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The alleged gunman has been identified as Cole Allen, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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NPR 22h ago

'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

by Elizabeth Blair

Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the…

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NPR 21h ago

Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.

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NPR 17h ago

Will.i.am wants to future-proof a new generation

by Chloe Veltman

The Black Eyed Peas co-founder turned entrepreneur is now teaching a class on "agentic AI" for Arizona State.

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NPR 4h ago

Morning news brief

by Michel Martin

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran at a stalemate, Congress votes to end record DHS shutdown, Trump announces new nominee for surgeon general.

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NPR 1d ago

The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date

by Greg Myre

The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $25 billion over the past two months. In congressional testimony, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not say when the war might end.

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NPR 1d ago

Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

by Hansi Lo Wang

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black…

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NPR 19h ago

In real-world test, an AI model did better than ER doctors at diagnosing patients

by Will Stone

Researchers evaluated how well an AI model could diagnose and make decisions about patient care.

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NPR 2d ago

Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

by John Ruwitch

Musk's lawyers say OpenAI leaders "stole a charity" and Musk warns about the potential dangers of AI: "We don't want to have a Terminator outcome."

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NPR 1d ago

House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline

by Eric McDaniel

The House has approved a three year extension of the surveillance program known as FISA Section 702. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces a difficult path to final…

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NPR 1d ago

How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters

by Terry Gross

New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert says EPA chief Lee Zeldin has rescinded regulations, cut or eliminated departments and terminated the jobs of many scientists. Trump calls…

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NPR 1d ago

The Trump team is quietly eliminating U.S. support for birth control abroad

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Congress has allocated more than $500 million for family planning work internationally. The Trump administration hasn't spent it — and the consequences are already being felt.

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NPR 1d ago

As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight

by Andrea Hsu

As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their…

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NPR 7d ago

Cuba's ambassador to Mexico says U.S. is to blame for island's crisis

by Eyder Peralta

Even as the U.S. threatens military action, Cuba's ambassador to Mexico blames Washington for the country's crisis and says Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy…

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NPR 7d ago

U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid

by Bobby Allyn

It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.

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NPR 7d ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

by Katia Riddle

Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with…

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NPR 7d ago

2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

by The Associated Press

Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as possible," according…

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NPR 7d ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models

by The Associated Press

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is…

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NPR 7d ago

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

by Brittney Melton

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

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NPR 7d ago

French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet

by Bobby Allyn

The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.

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NPR 7d ago

Meta will lay off 10% of its staff

by John Ruwitch

The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.

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NPR 7d ago

How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind

by Ari Daniel

A new study looks at an unexpected force that played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.

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NPR 7d ago

Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know

by Bill Chappell

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and…

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NPR 7d ago

Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists

by Rachel Treisman

The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't…

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NPR 7d ago

At a veteran-led protest on Capitol Hill, grief and dismay reverberate over Iran war

by Juliana Kim

Photos and videos from the protest, which resulted in 66 arrests, have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the…

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NPR 3d ago

Privacy and law enforcement clash as the Supreme Court wrestles with 'geofence' warrants

by Nina Totenberg

In oral arguments at the Supreme Court Monday, most of the justices aimed pointed questions at both sides, with the usual conservative-liberal alignments scrambled like an egg.

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NPR 1d ago

The Austrian nuns who fled their care home are now in Rome and visited the Vatican

by Esme Nicholson

The three octogenarian nuns, who made headlines last year after they broke back into their convent, joined others at St. Peter's Square for a general audience with Pope Leo XIV on…

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NPR 7d ago

Kushner and U.S. envoy Witkoff will head to Pakistan for new Iran talks

by NPR Staff

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad, and the White House says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will go there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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NPR 8d ago

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

by Brittney Melton

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out…

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NPR 1d ago

'8647' got James Comey indicted. What exactly does it mean?

by Rachel Treisman

A grand jury charged Comey with threatening Trump's life through his since-deleted 2025 post of seashells forming "8647." Trump is the 47th president, and the term "86" has a few…

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NPR 7d ago

Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz

by Jackie Northam

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

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NPR 1d ago

These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

by Rafael Nam

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the…

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NPR 1d ago

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

by Ari Daniel

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives and positives. A new test is more accurate and takes…

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NPR 1d ago

Florida lawmakers pass a voting map that could help Republicans flip 4 House seats

by Tristan Wood

The map drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis boosts President Trump's effort to reshape voting before the midterm elections. The GOP likely holds a slight edge over Democrats in…

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NPR 1d ago

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

by The Associated Press

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the…

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NPR 1d ago

How a father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

by The Associated Press

A father and daughter in New Jersey have pleaded guilty to running a years-long counterfeiting scheme to trick art galleries and auction houses into buying forged paintings

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NPR 1d ago

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' theme park, where the rides are no fun

by LA Johnson

From the Emotional Roller Coaster to the Worry-go-round, cartoonist Gemma Correll walks us through her brain's not-so-amusing amusement park in a darkly funny memoir .

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NPR 1d ago

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI's leaders of 'looting the non-profit' in court testimony

by John Ruwitch

In his second day on the stand in the trial he launched against OpenAI, Elon Musk said the AI start-up he'd helped found had strayed from its charitable mission.

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NPR 6d ago

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

by NPR Staff

Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward…

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NPR 1d ago

Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT

by Geoff Brumfiel

The lawsuits claim OpenAI was negligent for failing to report the shooter to authorities after her account was flagged for "gun violence activity and planning."

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NPR 5d ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

by Nina Totenberg

Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether…

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NPR 2d ago

Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kids

by Maria Godoy

By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later…

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NPR 2d ago

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

by The Associated Press

The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites…

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NPR 2d ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

by The Associated Press

Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet…

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NPR 2d ago

Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

by Jonaki Mehta

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.

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NPR 2d ago

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

by Andrew Jones

People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for lawmakers to ease access to…

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NPR 1d ago

How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires

by Austin Amestoy

The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of…

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NPR 3d ago

The MAHA movement is mad about glyphosate and Trump's EPA

by Will Stone

Some people in the MAHA movement are angry with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins — including its current support for the maker of the pesticide glyphosate.

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NPR 3d ago

'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC

by Emmet Livingstone

15 South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the U.S. to the DRC are now living in uncertainty in a country an with ongoing armed conflict, where they have no ties.

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NPR 7d ago

Author details the spy network that took on America's post-WWII Nazi groups

by Terry Gross

In The Secret War Against Hate , Steven J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to…

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NPR 2d ago

How a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs

by Leslie Walker

The justices are set to hear Hikma v. Amarin , a battle over drug patents that could raise costs for patients and change the way generic companies do business.

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NPR 3d ago

Here's a look inside security at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

by Tamara Keith

Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner raised questions about how close the alleged gunman got to the president and what the Secret Service…

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NPR 4d ago

Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke

by Vanessa Romo

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions…

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NPR 4d ago

Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank

by The Associated Press

Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential…

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NPR 5d ago

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

by Eric McDaniel

President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in…

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NPR 7d ago

Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies

by Joel Rose

The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies…

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NPR 4d ago

Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants

by Nina Totenberg

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

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NPR 2d ago

Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

by Greg Rosalsky

Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core…

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NPR 2d ago

Like soap operas, 75 feet up: How bald eagle nest cams hook online communities

by Ava Berger

Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake…

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NPR 2d ago

King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress

by Elena Moore

In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and…

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NPR 3d ago

WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

by Brittney Melton

Cole Allen, the man who tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. And, King Charles III is set to address…

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NPR 3d ago

Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story

by Michael Copley

Millions of home in the U.S. are uninsured, partly because insurance costs have soared in recent years. NPR wants to hear about the coverage decisions you're making as premiums…

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NPR 3d ago

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

by The Associated Press

Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday, weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the…

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NPR 3d ago

Stuck in limbo: millions of professionals risk losing legal status under Trump pause

by Ximena Bustillo

Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass…

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NPR 3d ago

College classmate speaks about alleged correspondents' dinner attacker

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Eliza Terlinden, who was in the same Christian fellowship group in college as the suspected attacker at the White House Correspondents dinner.

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NPR 2d ago

It's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair -- as a big change looms

by Scott Horsley

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, at what's likely to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair — with Kevin Warsh looking set to replace him.

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NPR 3d ago

Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

by Mandalit del Barco

Two days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner ended in gunfire, Kimmel delivered a mock Correspondents' Dinner speech during a sketch on his show. The first lady said it…

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NPR 7d ago

How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

by Ayana Archie

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural…

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NPR 3d ago

NEWSBRIEF: WHCA SUSPECT IN COURT, TRUMP-KING RELATIONSHIP, LEBANON CEASEFIRE FRAYS

by Steve Inskeep

Suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump, Trump hosts King Charles at critical point in U.S.-Britain relations, ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying.

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NPR 2d ago

Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.

by Rachel Treisman

The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.

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NPR 3d ago

Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting

by Douglas Soule

Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.

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NPR 4d ago

A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room

by Rachel Treisman

Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for…

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NPR 5d ago

New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun

by The Associated Press

Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied…

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NPR 5d ago

King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship

by Fatima Al-Kassab

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump.

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NPR 5d ago

Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads

by Willem Marx

Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow…

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NPR 5d ago

Mali hit by wave of coordinated attacks from armed groups

by Jewel Bright

Gunfire and explosions have rocked Mali's capital Bamako and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups, including jihadist…

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NPR 5d ago

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

by The Associated Press

Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.

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NPR 5d ago

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students

by The Associated Press

Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida.

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NPR 4d ago

Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court Monday over fate of OpenAI

by John Ruwitch

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

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NPR 2d ago

Grand jury indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time

by Ryan Lucas

The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."

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NPR 3d ago

Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump seems to be looking forward to hosting, in recent weeks bringing up the royal visit multiple times.

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NPR 4d ago

Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers

by Yuki Noguchi

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

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For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation

by Laurie Stern

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

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DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

by Jaclyn Diaz

Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers.

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Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act

by Brittney Melton

The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."

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Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

by Ximena Bustillo

Three appellate immigration judges sided with Department of Homeland Security lawyers who appealed a decision from Immigration Judge Michael Pleters terminating removal…

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Some Planned Parenthood clinics are using Botox to smooth over federal cuts

by Laura Fitzgerald

After President Trump and Congress cut certain Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood in last year's budget, some clinics have started offering aesthetic services, including…

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The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink

by Drew Hawkins

In the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising…

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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

by The Associated Press

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.

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Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention

by Adrian Florido

A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.

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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison

by The Associated Press

An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in…

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DOD officials say Iran war has cost $25 billion so far during Congressional grilling

by Tom Bowman

The Pentagon says that the cost of the war with Iran is estimated to be some $25 billion. Defense officials were appearing on the Hill for budget discussions.

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Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight

by Elizabeth Blair

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.

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Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

by NPR Washington Desk

The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.

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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week

by Holly J. Morris

This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!

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How China is responding to the stalling of talks between the U.S. and Iran

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how China views the current crisis in the Middle East

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RFK Jr. wants to treat addiction by creating wellness farms. Does it work?

by Brian Mann

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S.…

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Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts

by Michael Copley

Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats…

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Greetings from Syria, where a postwar olive harvest offers a long-lost taste of home

by Emily Feng

In the warm sun, gathering handfuls of hard olives promised a taste of home that residents of a village in the Homs countryside had been missing for nearly 14 years of civil war.

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Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal

by NPR Staff

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S.…

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East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge

by Emmanuel Igunza

East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon…

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Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon

by Scott Simon

Two runners in this week's Boston Marathon stopped to help a racer who had collapsed just short of the finish line. NPR's Scott Simon says their generosity is its own kind of…

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Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at age 68

by The Associated Press

The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was…

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Photos: The aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

by NPR Staff

A suspect has been arrested after firing shots at a security screening area at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.

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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

by Joel Rose

More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately-run railroad in Florida, had its best month…

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Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline

by The Associated Press

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran.

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Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents

by The Associated Press

The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure…

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Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum

by Alana Wise

The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.

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Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

by The Associated Press

President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

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United Arab Emirates announces it's leaving OPEC

by Aya Batrawy

The UAE says it will leave OPEC, amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the chaos of the Iran war.

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World Press Photo Contest winners cast a lens on resilience, pain and bliss

by Kamala Thiagarajan

A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy.

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Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

by NPR Staff

Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two…

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Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold

by NPR Staff

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran's foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous…

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The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. economy revved up in the first three months of the year, despite a spike in energy prices caused by the war with Iran.

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From night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain

by Fatma Tanis

Fuel costs more. Food is harder to get. Jobs are evaporating. And in Cairo, cafes and restaurants are ordered to close at 9 p.m.

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The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time

by Quil Lawrence

Like many vets, it took Fred Minnick time to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. For Minnick, sense and peace came with bourbon — and "taste mindfulness."

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