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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin and in two congressional districts in Florida. The contests are attracting national attention. Wisconsin is selecting who will serve on the state Supreme Court. Voters in Florida are filling two seats in the House of Representatives. NPR's Mara Liason has more.
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Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan today. Many in Gaza celebrate it under the threat of more Israeli attacks. NPR's Anas Baba reports.
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And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Collapsed buildings and bridges, spotty communications and a civil war are complicating relief efforts in Myanmar, two days after a powerful earthquake. Officials say more than 1,600 people are confirmed dead. It's feared many others are buried under the rubble.
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For those who ever struggle to find just the right word, the Oxford English Dictionary could help. Robbie Griffiths reports it's added a series of words from other languages, some with no direct English equivalent.
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Actor Richard Chamberlain has died. His publicist says he died yesterday in Hawaii from complications of a stroke. He starred in the popular TV drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s and later starred in miniseries such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds. He also appeared in films such as The Towering Inferno and The Three Musketeers. His stage credits include The Sound of Music and Hamlet.
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Richard Chamberlain was 90 years old. I'm Noor Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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NPR's Mara Liason. White House advisor Elon Musk is in Wisconsin tonight in advance of Tuesday's state Supreme Court election. It now has a 4-3 liberal majority. Musk has spent millions on behalf of the conservative candidate. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States military command in Japan will be upgraded to a war-fighting headquarter. NPR's Sey Woon Gong reports from Seoul.
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House Republicans narrowly passed the huge tax and spending bill early Thursday morning along party lines. Now, NPR's Deidre Walsh reports, senators are talking about making some major changes.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said he wants to push the bill through by the 4th of July holiday. Today marks five years since the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The community is marking the anniversary with events honoring Floyd and the racial justice movement that has death ignited. Matt Sepik of Minnesota Public Radio reports.
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This is NPR News in Washington. The Texas House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill today that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. It's expected to be challenged in court. as violating the First Amendment to the Constitution. The measure specifies it must be the King James Bible version rather than those used by some other religions.
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A similar law passed in Louisiana has been litigated in federal court. 350,000 people are expected today in Indianapolis for one of the world's biggest sporting events. The Indy 500 gets underway this afternoon. NPR's Amy Held reports, for the first time in nearly a decade, the grandstands are sold out.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Russia launched more than 350 missiles and drones on Ukraine overnight, killing 12 people and injuring scores more. Ukrainian authorities say it was the largest single Russian aerial attack since the start of the war in 2022. From Moscow, NPR's Charles Maines has details.
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In tennis, today is day one of the French Open. Rafael Nadal is being honored. It was 20 years ago today that he won his first French Open match. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.
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Health officials in Gaza say at least 23 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes last night into today. Israel had ended a ceasefire and resumed its offensive in March, vowing to destroy Hamas and seize full control of Gaza. The fate of what President Trump calls his big, beautiful bill is now in the hands of the Senate.
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Republican lawmakers in Texas are on the verge of passing a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. It's expected to be challenged in court. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports.
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NPR News: 05-25-2025 11AM EDT
This is NPR News in Washington. June is traditionally celebrated around the world as LGBTQ Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which occurred in New York City in 1969. One event will be held at a British aquarium. Vicki Barker has more from London.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. When the Senate returns from the Memorial Day recess, it's to take up a huge tax cut and spending bill passed last week by the House. Some Republican senators have already expressed reservations about the legislation in its current form. House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes they don't change it too much.
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Male politicians in New Zealand have started describing their outfits on social media. The BBC's Celia Hatton explains.
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The BBC's Celia Hatton reporting. And I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Johnson was interviewed on CNN. The bill calls for increasing military spending and reducing spending on programs that benefit lower income Americans. The bill would also cut taxes, mostly to benefit wealthier Americans. President Trump's slashing of the federal workforce is on pause. and more than 20 agencies.
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A federal judge has ruled that Trump must have the cooperation of Congress before undertaking a sweeping overhaul of government. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports.
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NPR News: 03-23-2025 4PM EDT
Voters in Canada will be going to the polls on April 28th for a national election. As Dan Karpinshuk reports, Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered the election call this morning with the dissolution of the Parliament.
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And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Pope Francis was released from the hospital today, where he'd been treated since February 14th. His doctors say the 88-year-old pontiff has recovered from pneumonia and but will need to rest for at least two months before resuming his duties.
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The governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency because of wildfires burning in the state in an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene. A mandatory evacuation order was issued last night for parts of Polk County, warning residents that if they didn't leave, roads could be blocked and they could be trapped.
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New research shows that seals can perceive internal oxygen levels to keep themselves from drowning. It's the first time that such an ability has been demonstrated in animals. NPR's Jonathan Lampert reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week. The Senate is to hold a hearing on whether it should confirm Frank Bixignano as Commissioner of Social Security. During the recess, many lawmakers heard that their concerned constituents are worried the Trump administration will make changes. NPR's Deepa Shivaram has more.
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It was 250 years ago today that Patrick Henry delivered his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech. He spoke at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. The church is holding reenactments today, which have all sold out. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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NPR's Deepa Shivaram. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had commented that if his mother-in-law didn't receive her Social Security check, she wouldn't call and complain, that it's the fraudster who always makes the loudest noise, yelling and complaining. The head of China's government urged countries to open their markets amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty.
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NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports China has invited foreign executives to a forum to boost foreign investment in China.
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Pope Francis greeted thousands in St. Peter's Square this Easter Sunday, although he did not lead mass as he recovers from pneumonia. Megan Williams has more.
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Israel Today released a report on the killing of 15 Palestinian medics by its military last month. It concluded a deputy battalion commander thought the convoy of ambulances belonged to Hamas and ordered it fired on because of poor night visibility. This is NPR News. Actor and musician Jack Black has made British pop music history of a sort. Vicki Barker reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. A Republican senator is criticizing the Trump administration's handling of Kilmer Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador. John Kennedy of Louisiana also says he'll watch President Trump's response to court orders. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
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A Soyuz space capsule landed in Kazakhstan this morning, carrying two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut back to Earth. They had spent seven months on the International Space Station. NASA says they orbited the Earth more than 3,500 times during their mission. The agency also noted that today is the American's birthday. Don Pettit is now 70 years old.
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Renowned mountain guide Kami Rita plans to break his own record and scale Mount Everest for the 31st time. He told the Associated Press he is mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to climb the world's highest peak. Kami Rita first climbed Everest in 1994 and has been making the trip nearly every year since then. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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More than 100 international students from around the country have joined a lawsuit against the U.S. government, saying their visa statuses were changed without cause. From member station WABE, Emily Wu Pearson reports.
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As he is still recovering, the 88-year-old pontiff did not celebrate Easter Mass, but did appear in St. Peter's Square in his popemobile, drawing cheers and applause. A standoff continues between two branches of government. The judiciary says the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, who was illegally deported to a Salvadoran prison.
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The executive branch says he's now in the custody of El Salvador, and nothing can be done. Congressman Tom Emmer, a Republican member of the Third Branch, defends President Trump, saying he believes the administration is following the law.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for carrying out attacks in violation of a temporary Easter Day ceasefire. The truce proposal was announced in a unilateral move by Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday. NPR's Charles Mains reports.
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Emmer was interviewed on CNN. On NBC, Republican Senator John Kennedy said he didn't see the case of Abrego Garcia as part of a wider pattern. He called it a screw-up. You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch today for parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and southern Illinois. Oklahoma was hit by severe weather yesterday.
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Police say two people died when their car was caught in floodwaters. Members of The Who have confirmed their long-time drummer, Zach Starkey, is back in the band, days after reports he'd been let go. The British rock group said recent communication issues have now been resolved. The BBC's Simon Jones reports.
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The BBC's Simon Jones. The Boston Marathon is tomorrow, the world's oldest and most prestigious annual 26.2-mile race. Organizers expect more than 30,000 runners from 128 countries. They also say there's no evidence that participation by foreign athletes has declined because of increased border security. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.
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Pope Francis had a brief meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance this morning in his residence inside Vatican City. Megan Williams reports.
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A huge weekend storm has left more than 30 people dead from the Midwest to the Deep South. Officials are blaming dust storms and tornadoes for the fatalities. Residents in Alabama are cleaning up from significant damage. Pat Duggins of Alabama Public Radio reports.
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This is NPR News in Washington. The Vatican released a photograph of the Pope today. the first in more than a month when he was hospitalized with respiratory problems. It shows Pope Francis sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel. The Vatican says it was taken today while he was celebrating Mass with other priests.
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It appeared the 88-year-old pontiff was breathing unaided. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has received $50 million for dance initiatives. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports it's the largest gift in the New York institution's history.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. A federal judge has blocked President Trump from deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows the U.S. to quickly remove foreigners during a war. Despite the order, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said hundreds of gang members have been sent to El Salvador and posted a video.
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A SpaceX capsule arrived at the International Space Station early this morning, delivering a replacement crew for Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams. They've spent nine months in space on what was supposed to be a week-long mission. They had arrived on a Boeing Starliner that eventually returned to Earth empty because of problems. They're now expected to return home sometime this week.
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It's not clear if the plane landed after the judge's order. Secretary Rubio says airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen will continue as long as necessary. President Trump said he ordered the strikes yesterday to stop the Houthis from attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rubio says the U.S. must deny the Houthis the ability to constrict and control shipping.
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Rubio says it's also important that the U.S. warned Iran to stop supporting the group.
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He appeared on CBS's Face the Nation. The Trump administration is making severe cuts to the Voice of America and other international networks funded by the U.S. government. As NPR's David Folkenflik reports, the move follows a decree by President Trump to eliminate all activity at the organizations that is not required by law.
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A major storm system, including tornadoes, hit much of the Midwest and southern U.S. this weekend. At least 34 people have died. In Oklahoma, high winds and low humidity have fueled dozens of fires. Donald Ramos from member station KOSU reports.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Paris and London to shore up alliances as he faces President Trump's attacks on Canada's sovereignty. At his swearing-in ceremony last week, Carney said that Canada is fundamentally a different country and will never, ever, in any way, shape or form, be part of the U.S.
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Hundreds of people demonstrated outside the U.S. consulate in Greenland this weekend, showing their opposition to President Trump's desire to take over their island. They carried signs that said, Yankees go home and no means no, stop threatening us.
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Johann Strauss, his most famous composition, The Blue Danube, will be beamed into space, a collaboration between the European Space Agency and the European Space Agency. and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. The live performance will be transmitted to the Cosmos in May. Jeff London reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump deported about 250 migrants this weekend after invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a rarely used law that gives wartime deportation powers to the president. A federal judge had blocked Trump's use of the law. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
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The U.S. Census Bureau's internal watchdog says the agency... has not been recruiting and retaining enough interviewers for key national surveys. NPR's Hansi Luang has more.
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President Trump's special envoy was in Moscow this weekend, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ways to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Woodcoff said today the talks were positive, and he expects Trump and Putin will speak this week.
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He was interviewed on CNN. After yesterday's virtual summit with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Ukraine, European military leaders will now discuss how to ensure Ukraine's security if there is a ceasefire. Vicki Barker has more.
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This is NPR News. A fire broke out early this morning in a nightclub in North Macedonia. The interior minister says at least 51 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. The blaze began during a concert by a local pop group in the eastern town of Kochani. Officials say pyrotechnics used during the performance most likely set the roof on fire.
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Students with disabilities have the legal right to a public education that meets their needs. At her confirmation hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon vowed to preserve that right and its funding, even as she works to close the education department. As Nebraska Public Media's Jolie Peel reports, it's often left to parents to advocate for that education.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 34 people were killed this weekend across several states as a huge storm swept from the Midwest to the Southeast, spotting tornadoes and widespread destruction. NPR's Amy Held reports.
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Today is Selection Sunday when the NCAA announces the brackets for the men's and women's college basketball tournaments. The men's games begin Tuesday while the women's play starts on Wednesday. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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The Trump administration says it's deported hundreds of gang members under a 1798 law that allows swift deportations at a time of war or invasion. A federal judge yesterday had blocked the deportations while he decides if the use of that law is legal. Now the Trump administration says the plane has landed in El Salvador. It's not clear if that happened before the order was issued.
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The final round in Ecuador's presidential race is being decided today. Voters are choosing between the conservative incumbent and a leftist challenger. NPR's Carrie Khan reports.
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This is NPR News in Washington. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fire at the governor's mansion in Harrisburg early this morning. Authorities say it was the work of an arsonist. Governor Josh Shapiro says he and his family were safely evacuated and the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries. Today is Palm Sunday for Christian faithful around the world.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. The United States and Iran have agreed to meet again this Saturday for talks on reaching agreement on Iran's advancing nuclear program. Delegations from both sides met in Oman yesterday for the first high-level talks in years. The previous deal was reached in 2015 under President Obama.
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In Gaza, Palestinian Christians are observing the holy day under Israeli bombardment. NPR's Anas Baba reports from Gaza.
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Pope Francis made a brief appearance at St. Peter's Square today. He greeted crowds from his wheelchair at the end of the Palm Sunday service. This was the 88-year-old pontiff's second public appearance after being discharged from the hospital three weeks ago, where he had been treated for a lung infection. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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which President Trump withdrew from during his first administration. The goal now is to come up with a new agreement. NPR's Greg Myrie has more.
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NPR's Greg Myhre. President Trump is, quote, fully fit, end quote, according to the White House physician. Data from what the White House says are the results of Trump's annual physical reveals Trump lost weight and the 78-year-old had an inflamed digestive tract last year. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
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the BBC's Celia Hatton reporting. The Justice Department is cutting millions of dollars in federal grants for the Vera Institute of Justice. It's one of the nation's oldest criminal justice reform non-profits. NPR's Meg Anderson reports.
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You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The White House released today what it says are the results of President Trump's physical exam last week. His doctor says he exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to serve as commander-in-chief and head of state. The report listed the president's height as 75 inches and his weight at 224 pounds.
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Blue Origin, the private space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is preparing to launch an all-female flight crew tomorrow. NPR's Ava Pukash reports it's the first all-female flight since 1963.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump is scheduled to meet tomorrow at the White House with Salvadoran President Ebu Kelu. The Trump administration has sent deported migrants to his Supermax prison in El Salvador. including at least one man by mistake. A federal judge has ordered that Kilmore Abrego-Garcia be returned, but so far that hasn't happened.
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Expo 2025 opened in Osaka, Japan today. Organizers expect 28 million visitors until it closes in October. They'll be able to tour about 80 pavilions made by participants from more than 160 countries. The U.S. pavilion focuses on space travel. It includes the Lunar Stone from the Apollo 12 mission, which had been a popular exhibit at the 1970 Expo. This is NPR News.
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NPR's Mara Liason. China is welcoming a U.S. move to eliminate import taxes on some electronics, but officials want the lifting of all tariffs on Chinese goods. The BBC's Celia Hatton reports.
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Dozens of immigration courts around the country are facing vacancies, creating potential bottlenecks to proper due process for people President Trump wants to deport. NPR's Ximena Bastillo reports.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says someone set fire to his residence in Harrisburg earlier this morning. He said he and his family were evacuated and the fire put out. There were no injuries. This is NPR News in Washington. An Israeli strike hit a hospital in Gaza early today. The military had issued a warning to evacuate in advance.
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Hospital officials say one child died during the evacuation after being disconnected from the oxygen supply. Today is the final round of the Masters in Augusta, and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has a chance to become only the sixth golfer ever to win golf's Grand Slam. Steve Futterman reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The United States and Iran have agreed to meet again this Saturday for talks on reaching agreement on Iran's advancing nuclear program. Delegations from both sides met in Oman yesterday for the first high-level talks in years.
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The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is being honored this afternoon to celebrate the Huskies. UConn beat South Carolina last Sunday to win a record 12th NCAA women's basketball title. The parade will begin at the state capitol in Hartford, followed by a rally where players, coaches, and dignitaries are scheduled to speak. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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The previous deal was reached in 2015 under President Obama, which President Trump later withdrew from during his first administration. The goal now is to come up with a new agreement. NPR's Greg Myrie has more.
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NPR's Greg Myhre. One of America's oldest allies is leading a drive to create a new world order that does not have the U.S. at its center. Vicki Barker reports.
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He was interviewed on ABC's This Week. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to carry out attacks after last week's peace talks in Istanbul again failed to secure a ceasefire agreement. The fighting is also undermining those negotiations' sole accomplishment, an agreement to exchange thousands of prisoners and war dead. NPR's Charles Maines reports from Moscow.
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Health workers in Gaza say Israeli troops fired on Palestinians today as they were heading toward aid distribution, killing at least six people. In the past two weeks, they say, more than 100 people have been killed trying to obtain food at these sites. which are supported by Israel and the United States.
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Israeli military officials say troops had fired warning shots a distance away from two aid sites today as what they called suspects approached the troops. They also warned civilians not to approach the sites before they're open. This is NPR News in Washington.
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Thousands of delegates from around the world, including heads of states, scientists and environmentalists, are in the French coastal city of Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference. They're hoping to spotlight the importance of oceans and the need to counter growing threats from global warming, microplastics and the exploitation of fish and other resources.
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Britain's Prince William said today the ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself only if the world acts now. An iconic piece of 1980s movie memorabilia is hitting the auction block. Courtney Kippers of member station WBEZ has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. National Guard troops are mobilizing in Los Angeles against the wishes of local and state officials. They began arriving this morning after President Trump deployed 2,000 in response to protests against immigration and customs enforcement that turned violent. NPR's Amy Held reports more protests are expected today.
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At the back's office this weekend, Lilo and Stitch claim the number one spot in North America for the third weekend in a row. Bringing in $32.5 million in ticket sales, the John Wick spinoff Ballerino came in second with $25 million. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the president's decision to deploy the National Guard.
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When hurricanes tear through communities, recovery isn't just about rebuilding. It's about preparing for the next storm. What's the plan here?
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On the Sunday Story from Up First, what happens when efforts to rebuild after floods leave communities vulnerable to more disasters? Listen now to the Sunday Story from the Up First podcast from NPR.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 1,600 people are dead and hundreds more injured after an earthquake struck central Myanmar yesterday. The magnitude 7.7 quake was also felt in China and in Thailand, where a building under construction collapsed. Jan Kamenz in Brumby has more from Bangkok.
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He's on his first trip to Asia as defense secretary. A federal judge in Washington is temporarily blocking an executive order that tried to punish the Jenner and Block law firm. As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, the action came hours after Jenner sued over what it called an unconstitutional action from the White House.
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Crowds are gathered at Tesla dealerships across the country today to protest Tesla ECEO Elon Musk and his attempts to slash government spending. Organizers also call for protests at Tesla locations around the world. This is NPR News. The FAA says it's investigating an incident near Washington, D.C. yesterday.
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A Delta Airlines jet was taking off from Reagan National Airport when at least one of four Air Force jets passed underneath. They'd been part of a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery nearby. A collision avoidance alert was activated in the Delta cockpit, and traffic controllers issued new flight instructions.
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Sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean hit its yearly high this week before it begins to melt away in the warmer months. This year's maximum, however, was the smallest it's ever been. NPR's Alejandra Burunda reports.
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In men's college basketball, it's down to the Elite Eight. Alabama will face Duke, and Florida plays Texas Tech tonight. Tomorrow, Houston plays Tennessee, and Auburn faces Michigan State for a shot at the Final Four in the NCAA Championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Japanese leaders for memorial service on Iwo Jima. Eighty years ago today, the Pacific Island was the scene of a bloody battle during the Second World War. Hegseth said the U.S.-Japan alliance showed how yesterday's enemy is today's friend.
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After a relatively quiet 42 days in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed airstrikes there after a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired without an agreement for an extension. NPR's Adil El-Shalchi reports from Tel Aviv.
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NPR's Adil El-Shelchi. The Vatican says Pope Francis will be released from the hospital tomorrow. He had been admitted February 14th with respiratory problems that developed into pneumonia in both lungs. The head of his medical team says the 88-year-old pontiff will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation at the Vatican before resuming his normal activities.
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He's to make his first public appearance tomorrow to offer a blessing from his hospital window. This is NPR News in Washington. In South Korea, hundreds of people have been forced from their homes by more than 20 wildfires. At least two firefighters were killed. The Korea Forest Service says hundreds of acres have burned across the nation.
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Former Massachusetts First Lady Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88. She was an outspoken advocate for people with mental illness and addiction, drawing on her own experiences. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died peacefully overnight with her family at her side. Lisa Mullins of member station WBUR reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Trump administration continues its efforts to cut the size and the scope of the federal workforce. The Department of Homeland Security announced more cutbacks yesterday.
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Boxer George Foreman has died at the age of 76. His family said he died last night. No cause was given. The heavyweight began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist and became the champ by beating Joe Frazier in 1973. A year later, he lost to Muhammad Ali in a match promoted as the Rumble in the Jungle.
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But 20 years after that, the 45-year-old Foreman became the oldest man to win the championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.
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NPR's Ron Elving reports these include jobs at its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the offices of the Ombudsman for Immigration Detention, and the Ombudsman for Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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NPR's Ron Elving. A federal judge in San Antonio has struck down mail ballot ID requirements in Texas that they violated the rights of people with disabilities. Since they were enacted in 2021, many elderly and voters with disabilities reported having their ballots rejected. Texas Public Radio's Dan Katz reports.
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Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon today after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired across the border from Lebanon. This was the heaviest exchange of fire since Israel entered into a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in November. Hezbollah has denied it was responsible for the attack.
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Heathrow Airport has announced it has reopened after a fire at a nearby electrical substation yesterday that had closed Europe's busiest airport. Willem Marks reports from London the first few flights arrived this morning.
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And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. An investigation is underway into a mass shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico last night. Officials say three people were killed and at least 15 people were wounded in the crossfire. Police Chief Jeremy Story says the shooting broke out during an altercation between two opposing groups. Kitty Dukakis has died at the age of 88.
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Her son says she died peacefully overnight with her family by her side. She was the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. During the 1988 campaign, Kitty Dukakis shared her past problems with depression and addiction. Friends say she knew that her voice could make a difference on a range of issues.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Department of Homeland Security is cutting jobs as part of a broader reduction in force effort across the federal government. As NPR's Ximena Bastille reports, these workers are focused on civil rights and immigration oversight.
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Disney's live-action show Snow White may be whistling while she works, but she's got a lot of work ahead of her. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.
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Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines met with officials in the Chinese capital today. He's a close ally of President Trump. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Beijing.
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Today marks 30 years since the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history. A truck bomb exploded outside a federal building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed. The president at the time, Bill Clinton, spoke at the Remembrance Service this morning.
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Instead, he said, the people of Oklahoma City came together. Iran and the U.S. will hold another round of nuclear talks next week. The announcement came after indirect no fusion in Rome wrapped up today. Megan Williams reports.
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This is NPR News. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today he's ordered a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine from tonight through midnight tomorrow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the announcement as another attempt by Putin to play with human lives. He said that air raid alerts continue to sound across his country.
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Measles has been detected in Montana for the first time in 35 years. State health officials have confirmed five cases so far. From Montana Public Radio, Aaron Bolton reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Early this morning, the Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration not to deport under the Alien Enemies Act any Venezuelans held in a Texas detention center until further order of the court. The 1798 law allows the government in wartime to deport foreigners deemed a threat. NPR's Meg Anderson reports the U.S.
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Today is the first day of National Park Week. The Park Service says it's a time to celebrate everything parks, that there are more than 400 national parks of different shapes, sizes, and kinds. Entrance fees are waived today. For those who can't get out, the National Park Service suggests sharing their thoughts with other park lovers on social media. Hashtag National Park Week.
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has already sent hundreds of migrants to a prison in El Salvador without determining that they are a danger to the U.S.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelan men under an old wartime statute which allows the federal government to fast-track deportations for foreigners deemed a threat by authorities. NPR's Juliana Kim reports.
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The Trump administration has canceled the construction of a multi-billion dollar offshore wind project near Long Island that's being designed to supply electricity to half a million customers. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the project needs more study. That is approval by the Biden administration had been rushed.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's ordered his military to observe an Easter Day ceasefire in Ukraine and has called on Ukrainian forces to do the same. NPR's Charles Maines reports from Moscow.
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This is NPR News. Today is the 30th anniversary of the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history. A truck bomb exploded outside a federal building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, including 19 children. A remembrance ceremony was held today near the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. Former President Bill Clinton, who was president that day, delivered the keynote address.
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He cautioned about the polarizing nature of modern-day politics and how divisiveness can lead to violence. The National Hockey League's postseason is underway today. Sixteen teams will vie to be the one to hoist the Stanley Cup in the end. NPR's Becky Sullivan has this preview.
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In basketball, the first round of the NBA playoffs begins this weekend. There are four games today and four more tomorrow. The team with the best record is the Oklahoma Thunder, the number one seed in the West. The Cleveland Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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President Trump says he will allow commercial fishing in one of the world's largest ocean reserves. As NPR's Julia Simon reports, the area west of Hawaii has many endangered species.
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The health ministry in Yemen says more than 70 people died in a U.S. airstrike on a Red Sea port this week. The strikes are in response to Houthi rebels' attacks on ships. NPR's Hadil El-Shalchi reports.
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This is NPR News. Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran met in Rome today. They're attempting to make progress towards a deal that would lift economic sanctions against Iran in exchange for Tehran curtailing its nuclear program. The two parties agreed to meet again next week. The International Jousting Tournament is underway in the northern English city of Leeds. Vicki Barker reports from London.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The Supreme Court issued an order early this morning that the Trump administration may not, until further notice, deport Venezuelans now being held in a Texas detention center under a rarely used wartime law. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented from the decision.
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For NPR News, I'm Vicki Barker in London. It was 250 years ago today the American Revolution against Britain began. Thousands gathered in Massachusetts this morning to watch the reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The reenactors with 18th century muskets recreated the shot heard around the world in Lexington and the Battle in Concord.
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Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of visitors will attend the events throughout the weekend. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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The court acted after the American Civil Liberties Union filed multiple documents warning the government was moving quickly to restart deportations, despite previous Supreme Court restrictions and how it can use the law. An ACLU lawyer says migrants were being loaded onto buses last night for deportation. NPR's Jimena Bastillo has more.
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NPR's Ximena Bastillo. Immigration officials in Arizona had detained a U.S. citizen for nearly 10 days. Arizona Public Media's Danielle Camara reports.
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Britain's prime minister has met virtually with more than two dozen world leaders, including the heads of NATO and the EU. to discuss how to enforce any ceasefire deal in Ukraine. Vicki Barker reports from London.
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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they were hit by a series of airstrikes today. President Trump said he ordered them to stop the Houthis from attacking ships in the Red Sea. He also warned Iran to stop supporting the group, which recently announced plans to resume the attacks.
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Media mogul Sean Combs appeared in court yesterday in New York City where he's facing federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. NPR's Isabella Gomez-Armiento reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. Forecasters are warning of severe weather across much of the South today and tomorrow, with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. This follows a series of tornadoes overnight that killed at least 14 people in Missouri and Arkansas. Damage is extensive. Molly Samuel from member station WABE in Atlanta reports.
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It's the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. Time to dye the Chicago River green. The tradition started in the 1960s. Mayor Richard Daley at first wanted to dye Lake Michigan green, but decided instead on the Chicago River. A plumber's union uses a non-toxic dye traditionally used to detect sewage leaks. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the new ambassador from South Africa. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.
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The U.S. and Iraq say they've killed a senior leader of the militant group ISIS. Both countries said it was an important step In the fight against the group, NPR's Jane Araf has more from Damascus.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The death toll is rising after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept the central and southern U.S. overnight. Officials now say at least 14 people have died in Arkansas and Missouri. Mark Smith is the Wayne County coroner in Piedmont, Missouri. He's distressed by the deaths and the damage, that this is the worst he's seen in his career.
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And you're listening to NPR News in Washington. This week marks five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, but many patients have yet to find meaningful recovery from long COVID. NPR's Will Stone reports they're calling on the Trump administration to make research on the condition a priority.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's expelling the new ambassador from South Africa. He accuses Ibrahim Rasool of being anti-white, anti-American, and hating Donald Trump. Arlington National Cemetery is removing from its website sections highlighting prominent black, Hispanic, and women veterans.
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An official told NPR the removals were to comply with a directive to remove all articles that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among those removed were biographies of General Colin Powell, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the 8666 Postal Corps, the first all-black female unit to be deployed overseas during World War II. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Forecasters have issued a high-risk level fire warning of severe thunderstorms today in Texas and Oklahoma. Employees of The Voice of America showed up at work today to learn they've been locked out. President Trump last night ordered its parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to eliminate all activities not required by law.
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More than 1,000 full-time workers at The Voice of America and Radio and Television Marti were affected. The Senate has passed a short-term spending bill that avoids government shutdown and pays for government operations for six months. NPR's Elena Moore reports.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer had opposed the House-passed measure, but changed his mind. NPR's Barbara Sprint has more.
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NPR's Barbara Sprunt. Canada is reconsidering the purchase of F-35 stealth fighters from the U.S. Defense Minister Bill Blair says Ottawa is now actively looking at potential alternatives. Dan Karpinchuk reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Officials say at least 14 people were killed overnight in Missouri and Arkansas after severe weather swept the central and southern U.S. Meteorologists are looking into reports of more than two dozen tornadoes. NPR's Amy Held reports the severe storm risk continues today as far east as Florida.
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This is NPR News. Britain's King Charles III has scored what must be a first for any reigning monarch anywhere. He has a number one hit in the charts. Vicki Barker reports from London.
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A SpaceX rocket is on its way to the International Space Station on a mission to retrieve two astronauts. Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams arrived at the orbiting outpost nine months ago. on what was supposed to be a week-long mission. Their Boeing Starliner capsule malfunctioned and it came back empty.
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The rocket is carrying their replacements, two from the U.S., one from Russia, and one from Japan. It's expected to dock with the International Space Station tonight. This will clear the way for Wilmore and Williams to begin the trip home next week. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Amy Held, NPR News. Weather experts say recent cutbacks in the federal workforce may mean less accurate forecasts. The union representing the National Weather Service says hundreds of workers have left their jobs. With the help of Democrats, the Senate passed a stopgap spending bill yesterday to avoid a partial government shutdown, hours before the midnight deadline.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. The attorneys general of Washington, D.C. and 19 states are suing more than 20 federal agencies over the firings of probationary employees. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports.
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In Syria, human rights groups say hundreds of people, many of them civilians, have been killed in revenge attacks in recent days. The new Syrian government has flooded the region with fighters to try to restore order. NPR's Jane Araf has more.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Today is International Women's Day, observed around the world to honor women's achievements and to call for gender equality. Thousands of women protested in cities across Turkey, demanding the government do more to protect women from violence. Utah is one of eight states and the only reliably red state that conducts elections mostly by mail.
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The legislature approved a bill yesterday that would make significant changes to the vote-by-mail system and sent it to the governor's desk. Sage Miller with member station KUER reports.
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For NPR News, I'm Sage Miller in Salt Lake City. Congress must act by midnight Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown. House Republicans today released the text of a stopgap measure that would pay for government programs through September 30th. President Trump urged all Republicans to support the bill. I'm Noor Rahm, NPR News.
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In a separate lawsuit, a coalition of groups representing union workers and retirees filed an emergency motion last night asking a federal court not to allow the unit led by billionaire Elon Musk access to sensitive Social Security information. Stocks on Wall Street rallied yesterday, but as NPR's Scott Horsley reports, that didn't erase the market's big losses for the week.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. Russia launched a second night of aerial attacks against Ukraine last night. At least 14 people were killed. This follows the confirmation by the U.S. that it had limited Ukraine's access to commercial satellite imagery. as well as pausing military and intelligence aid.
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President Trump has signed an executive order that attempts to make changes to who qualifies for a longstanding federal loan forgiveness program. Advocates vowed to file a legal challenge. NPR's Janaki Mehta reports.
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This is NPR News in Washington. The Vatican says Pope Francis is showing gradual improvement in his fourth week in the hospital. A statement says the 88-year-old pontiff shows a good response to therapy and that his prognosis remains guarded. He's being treated for pneumonia.
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The world's largest iceberg, which has been adrift for years, has finally stopped moving in the South Atlantic Ocean, short of colliding into a remote island. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports.
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A former Ukrainian minister, Major Volodymyr Omelyan, who's now serving on the front line, says the satellite imagery has been very significant for the defense of his country.
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Swiss police say they've solved a dog napping. A man returned to his home near Zurich to find his two Blanca dogs gone and a note demanding a ransom of more than a million dollars. He called the police, who arrested a Norwegian man at the airport. Upon further leads, police in Poland detained another suspect and recovered the dogs, who were returned home yesterday.
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A balanca is a toy breed of Russian dogs and can sell for thousands of dollars. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.
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He spoke to the BBC. With the spring and summer travel seasons approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking doctors and public health officials to be on the lookout for signs of illness that comes with rash and fevers. This comes amid a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. NPR's Maria Cadoy has more.
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Schools in the top division of the NCAA will be able to pay athletes directly for the first time starting this fall. A federal judge approved a legal settlement late last night. NPR's Becky Sullivan has more.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight with high-precision long-range missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials say at least three people were killed and at least 21 others were wounded. The mayor says it was the most powerful attack against the city since Russia's full-scale invasion more than three years ago.
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Kharkiv is one of the largest cities in Ukraine and is located about 20 miles from the Russian border. About 1,000 people are being forced from their homes by spreading wildfires in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is already under a state of emergency. As Dan Karpinchuk reports, in all, some 19,000 people have been displaced over the past few weeks.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Kilmar Abrego-Garcia is back in the U.S. He was swept up in an immigration raid and sent to El Salvador in March, despite a court order that he not be sent there. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced yesterday he's now in Tennessee, where he faces criminal charges under a federal grand jury indictment last month.
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In women's tennis, second seed Coco Gauff of the U.S. won the French Open in Paris today. She defeated the number one seed Irina Sabalenka of Belarus. This is Gauff's first French Open win and her second major trophy after beating Sabalenka in the U.S. Open in 2023. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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He's to be arraigned on Friday. His lawyers call the charges baseless. In Los Angeles, police used tear gas and flashbangs to disperse protesters outside a federal detention center last night. They were protesting immigration raids across the city this week. The Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration another victory.
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By a 6-3 vote, the court has, for now, granted the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, unfettered access to information collected by the Social Security Administration. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.
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Russia struck Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, in what the city's mayor says was the largest attack since the full-scale Russian invasion began. At least three people were killed.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Israel said today it has retrieved the body of a Thai citizen kidnapped during the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The man had come to Israel to work in agriculture. The Israeli military says he was taken to Gaza where he was killed by his captors. His body was recovered in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza.
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Starting this week, and for the first time ever, Russians are able to watch the corruption investigation videos of banned, now deceased, Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny on TV. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Kelmar Abrego-Garcia is back on U.S. soil. For months, the Trump administration has said it could not bring him back from El Salvador after he was swept up in an immigration raid and sent there by mistake. He's now in Nashville, Tennessee, where he faces federal criminal charges. NPR's Jimena Bastillo has more.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is to visit Greenland next weekend to meet with the prime minister of the Danish territory and the Danish prime minister. The three leaders are expected to discuss security concerns as well as economic development and climate change. The meeting is also designed as an expression of solidarity. in light of President Trump's interest in taking over Greenland.
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NPR's Ximena Bastia. The Supreme Court has again handed the Trump administration a temporary victory. By a 6-3 vote, the court overturned two lower court orders, allowing Doge, at least for now, to have unfettered access to information collected by the Social Security Administration. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.
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An Israeli airstrike killing nine children from a single family is sparking outrage and an Israeli inquiry into the attack. NPR's Ayat Betrawa reports Israel's military says it struck combatants in the area but says it is reviewing the incident.
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Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip today. Local health officials say at least 45 people were killed, including 30 people in a school that had been converted into a shelter. Israel says it will continue fighting to destroy Hamas and to gain control of Gaza. Israeli military officials say they targeted the school because it was being used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad to plan attacks.
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This is NPR News. Sixteen young people from Montana made headlines last year when they sued the state for failing to act on climate change and won. Now, bills backed by conservative state lawmakers to get around the decision have been signed into law. Montana Public Radio's Alice Julin has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. On this Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony was held this morning at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the 157th National Memorial Day observance to recognize and commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives to the country.
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Former Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has died. Rangel was a veteran of the Korean War and spent nearly 50 years on Capitol Hill. He was 94. Congress is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday. When lawmakers return, the Senate is to take up a huge tax and spending bill passed last week by the House.
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The legislation would spend more money on defense, unless on Medicaid and other programs that benefit lower-income Americans. Wealthier Americans would benefit more from reduced taxes. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the tax cuts alone would add trillions of dollars to the national debt over 10 years. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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Lawmakers in Texas are poised to approve legislation to allow for periods of prayer and Bible readings in public and charter schools. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports the measure is heading for Governor Greg Abbott's desk for signature.
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A Louisiana mother and a New York doctor have been indicted for allegedly providing abortion medication to a minor in Louisiana. As Rosemary Westwood with member station WWNO reports... It's the first case of its kind in the state, where abortions have been illegal since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The search continues for those still missing after a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided Wednesday night near Reagan Washington National Airport. It's believed all 67 people on board the two aircraft were killed. D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly says 41 bodies have been recovered.
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The White House says the U.S. will impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico effective tomorrow. A 10 percent tariff will be placed on goods from China. Economists largely predict this will mean higher prices for U.S. consumers. The announcement may have affected Wall Street. Right before the close, all the major indexes were lower. This is NPR News.
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Sources at the FBI say at least five senior FBI officials have been notified that they should retire or resign by Monday or they'll be fired. They were not given any reason for the ultimatum. Cereal is one of the top sources of added sugar in children's diets. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at children, but not when it targets adults.
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Scientists at NASA are tracking an asteroid that has a 1% chance of affecting the Earth. On December 22nd of 2032, it's estimated to be between 130 to 300 feet wide. It's listed on NASA's Century Risk List. that includes any near-Earth asteroids that have a non-zero probability of impact.
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There have been several objects in the past that have risen on the risk list, but dropped off later as more data comes in. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.
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Efforts to find the rest are complicated by the wreckage of the passenger plane.
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Two of three runways remain closed two days after the crash. About 100 flights were canceled today. Authorities have also restricted helicopter flights near the airport. Social media accounts have incorrectly identified a transgender pilot as having flown the Black Hawk helicopter. It's the latest scapegoating of a transgender person in a high-profile tragedy.
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Effective tomorrow, the U.S. is imposing tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada. A 10% tariff on goods from China will also go into effect. The tariffs are likely to raise prices for the U.S. consumer and potentially disrupt the energy, auto, lumber and agriculture industries.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Federal authorities restricted helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport today. A passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night while attempting to land. All 67 people aboard the two aircraft are presumed dead. Daryl Feller is a retired U.S. Army National Guard pilot and is familiar with that airport.
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Costco is raising pay for most of its employees as the company's unionized workers are threatening to go on strike at midnight. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.
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This is NPR News. Hamas says that tomorrow it will release another three hostages held in Gaza, including an American-Israeli man. The frontrunner to be Germany's next chancellor is under fire by the country's mainstream parties. As NPR's Rob Schmitz reports, they're criticizing him for cooperating with the far-right party on a motion to restrict immigration.
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Two astronauts who've been stuck in space months longer than they planned took a spacewalk yesterday. Sonny Williams and Butch Wilmore left the International Space Station. for about five and a half hours to perform maintenance. The two were brought to the space station by Boeing's Starliner capsule in June on what was supposed to be a week-long mission.
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But NASA decided to bring the Starliner back empty because of several problems. SpaceX is now scheduled to bring them home, but not until late March at the earliest. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.
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He says it can be hard to see jets approaching on that particular runway.
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Federal investigators say it may take months to determine what went wrong. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads out tomorrow on his first overseas trip, and he's staying relatively close to home, visiting five countries in the Western Hemisphere. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.