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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Leaders of four European countries were in Ukraine on Saturday where they said they would increase sanctions on Russia if it does not agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in its war with Ukraine. The ceasefire would begin on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly agreed to the deal.
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The Trump administration says it wants to move ahead with a controversial plan to deport migrants to Libya. But Libyan officials say they reject the idea and view the plan as a violation of their sovereignty. As NPR's Windsor Johnston reports, if Trump's plan goes ahead, some immigration experts are warning of potential human rights violations and logistical challenges.
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And you're listening to NPR News. Pope Leo XIV says he hopes to make the Catholic Church more inclusive and attentive to the faithful. He made his comments during his first formal audience on Saturday. He also wants the Church to look out for the least and the rejected, and Leo identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.
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The Department of Agriculture has laid out a timeline to send aid to farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene. But as Bradley George of member station WUNC reports, some state governments have already stepped in to help.
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Anthony Edwards hit a baseline three-pointer with a minute 19 remaining to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Golden State Warriors Saturday, 102-97. The Timberwolves now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. The Boston Celtics, meanwhile, got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks on Saturday, 115-93.
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The Celtics will now try to tie that series up on Monday night. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Zelensky says Russia is not serious about peace in the region and instead is continuing its aerial assault on his country. Pakistan and India agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday. The deal came from U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
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But just hours after the deal was announced, multiple explosions were heard in two large cities in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Imprisoned former tech executive Elizabeth Holmes is advising her partner on a new blood testing company. Holmes is serving an 11-year federal sentence for defrauding investors. NPR's Bobby Allen has more.
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A U.N. envoy is condemning the intense wave of Israeli strikes on Syria. Israel says its forces are on the ground in that country to protect the Druze minority sect, which has been involved in days of clashes with Syrian pro-government gunmen. NPR's Jane Araf has more on that story.
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The land around Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is about to become an official Texas city. A small group of voters who live in the area approved a plan to name the community Starbase. That's also the name of the launch site for the SpaceX rocket program. You're listening to NPR News.
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An Israeli blockade of supplies for Gaza is entering its third month, and health officials in Gaza say it's taking a toll on children's health. They say some 3,600 children have been treated for acute malnutrition over the past month, and those numbers are likely increasing.
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A shortage of food and supplies has pushed more people in the region towards starvation, and parents are running out of options for feeding their children. A new study finds that more Americans have been receiving outpatient talk therapy in recent years, while fewer are relying only on psychiatric medications. Ampere's Rita Chatterjee reports.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump this weekend released his first budget of this term. The draft lays out how the government would spend money if Congress agrees to his plan. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben says he's proposing major cuts to non-defense spending.
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Sovereignty pulled away down the stretch on Saturday to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. 3-1 favorite journalism was even with Sovereignty until jockey Junior Alvarado urged Sovereignty on for the win in a time of 2 minutes, 2.31 seconds. Journalism finished in second with Beza coming in third. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Trump's budget, meanwhile, is proposing a major increase in defense spending, boosting the Pentagon's coffers by 13 percent to $1 trillion a year. Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health can no longer hire researchers and labs in other countries. NPR's Jonathan Lambert has more.
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Colorado river experts are providing a roadmap for solving the region's water crisis. As Alex Hager of member station KUNC reports, they're nudging policymakers who are at an impasse about sharing the river's water.
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posted an AI-generated photo of him dressed as Pope to his social media platforms this weekend. The post came as mourning continues after the death of Pope Francis last month. The image has received condemnation from some who say it's in poor taste. A papal conclave to name a new pope is expected to begin Wednesday. This is NPR News. Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile this weekend.
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The surface-to-surface weapon has a range of about 280 miles. That's according to the Pakistani military. Officials say the test was aimed at assuring operational readiness of troops. The launch took place as tensions continue to grow between Pakistan and its neighbor, India. Racehorse Sovereignty has won the 151st Kentucky Derby.
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Justin Hicks with Louisville Public Media has more from Churchill Downs.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump released a budget outline this week that offers $163 billion in cuts to domestic spending. His plan would slash the budget for the Centers for Disease Control by more than half and gut an initiative that helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills. NPR's Ron Elving says there's already some grumbling on Capitol Hill over the proposal.
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Arena Sebelinka beat American Coco Gauff in straight sets on Saturday to win her record-tying third Madrid tennis open. Sebelinka dominated the first set and edged Gauff in a tiebreaker for the win. The win is Sebelinka's 20th career title and her tour-leading third of the year. Golfer Jim Dent has died. Dent was one of the top black golfers of his generation.
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He won 12 times on the PGA Tour of Champions. He started as a caddie at the municipal course in Atlanta before finally making it onto the PGA Tour. He died just one week before his 86th birthday.
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Speaking on Saturday, he said Australians had voted for optimism and fairness. The BBC's Katie Watson has more from the Labour Party victory celebration in Sydney.
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The Army has released the name of the third crewed member of the Black Hawk helicopter that slammed into an American Airlines flight in Washington, D.C. this week. NPR's Tom Bowman has more.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will retaliate against tariffs being placed on Mexico, China and Canada by the Trump administration. Dan Karpenchuk reports.
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And you're listening to NPR News. Costco and the Teamsters Union have reached a tentative deal on a new contract. Details of the agreement have not been made public yet. Costco has 617 stores in the U.S. and 219,000 employees. The company says the new deal only applies to workers at about 10 percent of those stores. The U.S.
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Copyright Office issued guidelines this week that clarify its stance on the copyrightability of artworks produced using generative artificial intelligence. As NPR's Chloe Velpen reports, creative works still have to show a degree of human agency in order to be registered.
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Seb Straka has a one-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, heading into the final round of the Pebble Beach Golf Pro-Am that's now underway in California. Straka had four birdies in the final five holes to finish the day with a 70. The tournament was hampered by a cold, whipping wind and occasional rain. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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CBS says it will give the unedited transcript of its 60 Minutes interview last fall with then-Vice President Kamala Harris to the FCC. As NPR's David Folkenflik reports, the news comes as talks are underway by CBS's parent company to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump over its refusal to hand that same transcript over to his campaign.
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That's Kate Bartlett reporting. The leaders of four European countries are now in Kiev, where they're expected to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky. They arrived in Kiev by train. Their visit comes as calls are intensifying for Russia to agree to a month-long ceasefire in the war to allow for peace talks on ending the conflict. The White House has fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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It's part of a wave of firings of government officials. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports that the administration has linked the firing to what they characterize as diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, or DEI.
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And you're listening to NPR News. A federal judge has placed a two-week block on efforts by the Trump administration to overhaul the federal government. The San Francisco judge agreed with plaintiffs, saying the Supreme Court has made clear that the president must work with Congress in such efforts. A hearing for a preliminary injunction has been scheduled for May 22nd. The U.S.
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has urged both sides to enter peace talks in South Sudan as the country teeters on the brink of another civil war. America spent billions of dollars on the world's youngest nation and was key in brokering a 2018 peace deal that ended years of conflict there. Emmanuel Igunza has more from Kenya.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The Pakistani military says it's launched an operation it's calling Iron Wall. As Betsy Joles reports from Lahore, it comes after India targeted three Pakistani army bases overnight, including near the capital of Islamabad.
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Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street on Friday. The Dow closed down 0.29% for the day, finishing out at 41,249. The S&P 500 was down 0.07%, and the Nasdaq was up a fraction of a point to finish the day and the week at 17,928. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Last February, President Trump signed an executive order that allowed white Afrikaans, South Africans, to apply for refugee status in the U.S. He said the country was very dangerous, despite the South African government saying that group remains one of the most privileged in that country. The first wave of people being admitted to the U.S. arrives this coming week.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump leaves for the Middle East on Monday. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for the first policy-focused foreign trip of his second term.
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In Wisconsin, bail has been set at $20,000 for the father of a teen who opened fire last December at her school in Madison. Sarah Lear of Wisconsin Public Radio has this update.
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And you're listening to NPR News. Military strikes are continuing between Pakistan and India. Pakistan says India launched three missiles early Saturday morning that were aimed at air bases inside Pakistan. They said most of them were intercepted. In response, Pakistan said it launched retaliatory strikes on multiple locations in India.
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The attacks began last month after India blamed Pakistan for a gun massacre in India. China has extended congratulations to the new pope.
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Although the government of China is officially atheist, there are millions of Catholics in China, and one of the most contentious issues among the faithful there is a Vatican deal that effectively gives China's ruling Communist Party input on the appointment of China's bishops. NPR's Emily Fang explains.
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The Women's World Cup soccer tournament will expand to include 48 teams in 2031. FIFA confirmed the move on Friday. The U.S. expected to co-host that event along with Canada and Mexico. Brazil will host a 32-team Women's World Cup in 2027. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested Friday at a protest outside a new immigration detention center. NPR's Joel Rose reports that the incident marks an escalation in the fight between city officials and federal immigration authorities over the facility.
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The measles outbreak in Texas is now growing with at least 146 cases confirmed along with one death. Until now, all of the cases were clustered in the western part of the state. But this week, Austin has reported one case involving an unvaccinated toddler. The rest of the family has been vaccinated, which is something that Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says everyone should do.
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The affected family had recently traveled internationally. Interstate 40 in western North Carolina will be reopening later today. Flooding last September from the remnants of Hurricane Helene collapsed portions of that highway, which links the state with Tennessee. While traffic will be able to move in both directions, large sections will have one narrowed lane with a reduced speed limit.
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The road will not be entirely fixed until at least late next year. You're listening to NPR News. A new law is now in effect in Wyoming that requires clinics that provide abortions to be licensed as surgical centers. Wyoming's only full-service clinic stopped providing the procedures on Friday after the bill became law. Officials at the clinic say they're challenging the law in court.
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In the meantime, they'll remain staffed but will no longer perform abortions. Egypt is formulating a response to President Trump's idea to displace Palestinians outside Gaza and transform it into a real estate project. MPR's Aya Batraoui spoke with Egyptians about the counter-proposals being drafted for Gaza's future.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. After a dramatic showdown in the Oval Office, President Trump said he doesn't think Ukraine's president is ready for peace. European leaders, though, are rushing to Ukraine's defense, as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.
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No group has yet claimed responsibility for an attack by a suicide bomber on Friday at a mosque at a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan. The attack killed a senior cleric there and five other worshippers. Many other people were injured by the blast. The attack took place just before the start of the fasting month of Ramadan. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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A militant Kurdish party that's been at war with Turkey for four decades says it's agreed to a call by its founder to disarm and dissolve the party. The move potentially ends one of the world's longest-running conflicts. NPR's Jane Aref has our details.
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Egypt says talks to further the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas have opened in Cairo. That says the current phase of the deal is set to expire this weekend. Ampere's Kat Lonsdorff reports from Tel Aviv.
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There has been no indication yet of the effectiveness of the 24-hour economic blackout that was held on Friday. The activist group, the People's Union USA, encouraged Americans to not spend any money to resist what the group's founder has described as the evil influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties.
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Consumer spending has dropped by the most since February of 2021. Data released on Friday show that happened even as incomes rose. Economists say ongoing tariff threats from the White House and major government job cuts are both responsible in part for the spending drop, and they say tariffs will likely push prices higher. This is NPR News.
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The pioneering free video calling app known as Skype will be shut down in May. That's according to Microsoft, which has owned the service since 2011. NPR's Scott Newman has more. Remember this sound?
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. A potential deal between the U.S. and Ukraine to pave the way for an end to its war with Russia is now up in the air. As NPR's Asma Khalid reports, this follows a heated public discussion on Friday between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Health officials in Texas say the number of people with measles in the rural western part of that state has reached 146. That's an increase of 22 since Tuesday. 20 people have been hospitalized so far with at least one death reported. The cases are being reported across nine counties. Austin, meanwhile, has now reported its first confirmed case of the disease in more than five years.
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A police officer who was shot to death last weekend inside a Pennsylvania hospital was remembered on Friday as a dedicated public servant who did not hesitate to run toward danger. Hundreds of people, including fellow officers, filled the Living Word Community Church in the town of Red Lion for the funeral of Officer Andrew Duarte.
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He died after dragging to safety a fellow officer who was also shot. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Federal employees have received a second email from the Office of Personnel Management asking them to describe what work they've done over the past week. A similar earlier request is already under legal scrutiny. The email late Friday night asked the employees to share five bullet points on their accomplishments over the week.
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The Vatican says the condition of Pope Francis has worsened after a breathing crisis on Friday afternoon. He was admitted two weeks ago to a hospital in Rome with bronchitis. Ampere's Fatima Al-Kassab reports.
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The Social Security Administration says it will begin to cut 7,000 jobs. That announcement follows President Trump's executive order to reduce the federal workforce. Advocates say the administration's workforce is already at a 50-year low, and people looking for help currently have long wait times for services.
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The Office of Personnel Management sent an email to federal employees late Friday night asking them to report what work they've accomplished over the past week. It's the second such email in recent weeks. The letter asks employees to share five bullet points outlining their efforts. A previous letter is already under legal scrutiny. This is NPR News.
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In New Mexico, authorities are continuing their investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman. His and his wife's bodies were found on Wednesday. One of the couple's dogs was also found dead, Steve Futterman reports.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday. At a news conference afterward, Trump argued with Zelensky, saying if he didn't make a deal with Russia to end their war, the U.S. was pulling its support from Ukraine.
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Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic stopped providing abortions on Friday, but it's still open after Governor Mark Gordon approved a law that requires such facilities to be licensed as surgical centers. Officials for the clinic say it will remain staffed as they challenge the new law in court. No abortions, though, will be performed for now. Consumer spending dropped in February.
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It's the largest drop in spending since February of 2021. Economists say ongoing tariff threats from Washington and sweeping government job cuts are in part to blame for the drop. They say the tariffs in particular will likely push prices higher. The drop comes even though incomes continue to rise. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Trump and Zelensky were expected to sign a deal giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals after the meeting, but the signing was canceled. The White House said on Friday that the FBI has returned materials to President Trump that had been seized during its classified documents investigation.
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NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports on the documents seized in a 2022 FBI raid at his Mar-a-Lago home.
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Police in New York City have a man in custody following the death of a woman in a subway car earlier today. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the woman may have been sleeping when she was set on fire.
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The man was identified by three teenagers after they saw video of the incident that was released by the police. Police in Texas have identified John Darrell Schultz as the man who led officers on a chase before crashing his pickup truck into a mall in Killeen, Texas. Five people were injured when they were hit by the truck. The officers traded gunfire with him before he was shot and killed.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Health officials in Gaza say they're under a, quote, unprecedented attack by Israeli forces in the north of the enclave. At least 22 people are dead so far, including women and children. One hospital director says his facility is being constantly hit and is taken to social media begging for international assistance. NPR's Kerry Kahn has more.
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This is NPR News. The Biden administration says a weakened Iran could build a nuclear weapon. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says he's briefing President-elect Donald Trump's team on the risks. Iran has suffered setbacks to its regional influence from Iran's attacks on its allies, including Hamas and Hezbollah.
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And Sullivan says Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities have reduced Iran's conventional military capabilities. One New England state is leaning into its role as a filming location for many holiday films. Connecticut Public Radio's Chris Polanski has more on that state's new Christmas movie trail.
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Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain has reopened. The fountain has been seen in countless movies, and many people who visit it also toss a coin into its pool that generates an estimated $1.5 million each year, which is donated to a Catholic charity. The fountain was closed for three months because of ongoing renovations. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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A government shutdown was averted this weekend, but as NPR's Mara Liason reports, the process suggests President-elect Donald Trump may have a hard time next year passing spending bills through the House.
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He says he's concerned with the administration's upgrade plans.
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President Trump says he'll sign an executive order sometime today to reduce drug prices. He made that announcement on social media on Sunday. NPR's Luke Garrett has more on our story.
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Forty-nine years after her death, the writer known as the Queen of Crime has been brought back to life through artificial intelligence. Vicki Barker reports from London.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Israeli-American hostage Idan Alexander is expected to be released by Hamas today. The exchange could come within the next hour. Hamas has offered the release in hopes of establishing a ceasefire in the fighting in Gaza. The U.S. and China both say trade talks in Geneva over the weekend that were related to high tariffs have been constructive.
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Sergei Bobrovsky had his fifth career shutout on Sunday night as the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0. That evens the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series. Bobrovsky is the first goalie with two shutouts during this year's playoffs. The Dallas Stars, meanwhile, beat the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 5-2 and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference series.
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But as Terry Schultz reports, the two sides say they'll hold off on sharing details until later today.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he'll reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Airport for the next several weeks. New Jersey's largest airport has struggled for more than a week with radar outages and numerous flight delays. The problem in part is a shortage of air traffic controllers. William McGee is an aviation expert for the American Economic Liberties Project.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump, when asked during an interview Sunday whether he believes that he needs to uphold the Constitution, responded, quote, I don't know. He made his comments in an interview aired by NBC. He did say, though, that he would follow whatever the Supreme Court says.
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Flyers are filing a number of complaints after United Airlines announced over the weekend that it's getting rid of some three dozen daily flights at one of the busiest U.S. airports. The move follows major air traffic control problems there. And as NPR's Amy Held reports, it also comes because of a long-time staffing shortage.
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We're going on a tour that we're meeting the group in Athens.
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And you're listening to NPR News. Police in Glendale, Arizona, say at least nine people were injured when shots were fired at a city restaurant Sunday night. A number of people are being held for questioning, but so far there have been no arrests. Police say there were likely multiple shooters involved, but little else is known about what happened.
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Trump's tariff plans, meanwhile, continue to affect the nation's economy, as NPR's Asma Khalid tells us.
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The incident took place at the El Camron Gigante, which is a steakhouse near Grand Avenue. Thunderbolts, Marvel's latest team-building exercise, is off to a decent start at box offices worldwide. NPR's Bob Mondello has our details.
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Despite ongoing ceasefire discussions, the fighting is continuing in Ukraine. Officials in Ukraine say a drone attack by Russia overnight on the capital city of Kiev injured 11 people, and that includes two children. In Russia, meanwhile, that country's defense ministry says its air defenses shot down 13 Ukrainian drones. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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That's NPR's Asma Khalid. Police in Brazil say they foiled a bomb attack that had been planned for an open-air Lady Gaga concert held Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro. Julia Carneiro reports.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump was asked this weekend whether he should uphold the Constitution and responded by saying, I don't know. His comment came during a wide-ranging interview on NBC's Meet the Press. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
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At Masses across Rome and around the world on Sunday, Catholics offered prayers for the next pope. The conclave that will elect the successor for Pope Francis, who died last month, begins on Wednesday at the Vatican. NPR's Sylvia Paglioli says it will be a very busy day.
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That's NPR's Sylvia Paglioli reporting from the Vatican. Police in Brazil say they stopped a plot to detonate a bomb at Lady Gaga's weekend concert in Rio de Janeiro. The Saturday event brought two and a half million people to Copacabana Beach. Police say the two people arrested were a part of a group that spreads hate speech against the LGBTQ plus community. You're listening to NPR News.
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A hard-right nationalist politician has won the first round of Romania's presidential election. Terry Schultz reports that this is the second time Romanians cast their ballots for president because the first vote was annulled over concerns about irregularities and foreign interference.
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President Trump said Sunday night he's authorized a 100% tariff on any movies that were produced outside the U.S. He says the Department of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative would be responsible for that tariff. Many movies, though, are shot in more than one country, so it's not clear just how any tariff would be implemented.
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The Marvel Studios flick Thunderbolts debuted in first place this weekend in North American box offices, bringing in a healthy $76 million in ticket sales. The horror film Sinners landed in second, while a Minecraft movie claimed third. Minecraft has brought in $398 million in one month of distribution. The Accountant 2, meanwhile, was in fourth, followed by Until Dawn in fifth.
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At a town hall outside of Atlanta Sunday, Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock told voters he's disappointed in his Republican colleagues' unwillingness to push back on President Donald Trump. For Member Station WABE, Sam Greenglass has more.
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump is questioning the due process rights of people in the U.S. NPR's Luke Garrett says that during an interview aired Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press, Trump said the courts and legal proceedings are getting in the way as he tries to deport millions of people.
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The U.S. is working to move a Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine. The Pentagon is also working with allies to provide another system to Ukraine from Europe, most likely either Greece or Germany. Both systems would help Ukraine in its war with Russia. You're listening to NPR News.
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Police in Brazil say they stopped a bomb threat aimed at the free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday night. Officials say police arrested two people connected with the alleged attack. NPR's Andrew Limbaugh has more.
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Officials in Ukraine say 11 people, including two children, were wounded in a Russian drone strike on Kiev overnight. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, said Sunday that his country has the strength to bring the conflict there to a logical conclusion. and he said there has been no need so far to use nuclear weapons in the fighting.
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He's rarely spoken in the past about nuclear weapons use in Ukraine. The Swedish-hit television show The Great Moose Migration has ended for the year. The show streamed 20 days of 24-hour live coverage of the country's annual spring moose migration, which takes place about 180 miles northwest of Stockholm. Some 9 million people watched the annual spring event this year.
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The show began in 2019 and is now a major event. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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Trump also said he does not think military force would be needed to make Canada the 51st U.S. state. Nashville officials are criticizing a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on the city's immigrant corridor. Mariana Bacchial from member station WPLN reports that several drivers were arrested Saturday nights.
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In Gaza, a group believed to have ties to Hamas police says it has executed at least nine looters. They claim those killed were working in organized crime gangs. Aid warehouses have been looted across Gaza during the continuing Israeli blockade of food and basic supplies. NPR's Anas Baba has more.