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NPR News: 05-28-2025 2AM EDT
The president has floated a plan to redirect $3 billion in federal grants away from Harvard University, calling for the money to be invested in vocational and technical training programs. He described the move as a great investment for the U.S. and badly needed.
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NPR News: 05-28-2025 2AM EDT
The Trump administration's ongoing disputes with Harvard include allegations of anti-Semitism, racism in its admissions process, and noncompliance with federal requests for information on international students. The administration is asking federal agencies to cancel their remaining contracts with the university after freezing a portion of the school's federal funding.
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Harvard has responded by filing lawsuits, arguing that the cuts in funding are unconstitutional. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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Consumers could start shelling out more for things like Canadian beef, pork products, avocados from Mexico, tequila, maple syrup, and fresh tomatoes. The makers of popular snack brands like Oreos and Slim Jims are also preparing for the possibility of new tariffs.
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Mexico is a major exporter of fresh produce to the United States, supplying a substantial portion of fruits and vegetables, especially during the winter months. Canada is seen as a major supplier of meat and dairy products. With inflation already driving up prices at the supermarket, consumers might be forced to cut back on spending even more, which could have broader economic ramifications.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is emphasizing a cautious approach to monetary policy amid growing economic uncertainty, specifically those stemming from recent tariff implementations. Powell spoke today at the Economic Club of Chicago.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
Powell indicated that the central bank will maintain current interest rates until there is clear insight into the impacts of the new tariffs. Russia attacked the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa overnight, just hours after a visit there by NATO Chief Mark Ruta. NPR's Joanna Kikissis reports from Kiev.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
Joanna Kekissis, NPR News, Kyiv. On Wall Street, the Dow was down 776 points. This is NPR. President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The White House says the order will improve the Medicare price negotiations program that became law three years ago. In 2024, the prices of 10 medications were negotiated by Medicare.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
Fifteen additional drugs are set to be negotiated by the end of this year. The North and South Poles periodically shift, which can weaken Earth's magnetic field and let in more ultra-violent radiation. As NPR's Jonathan Lambert reports, new research suggests that the last time this happened, ancient humans may have developed new sun protection strategies.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The Justice Department is refusing to facilitate the return of a migrant from Maryland who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Trump administration has no plans to return Kilmar Abrega-Garcia to the U.S. He is not coming back to our country. President Bukele said he was not sending him back.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
Stocks are trading sharply lower on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 820 points. Nasdaq Composite down 692. The S&P down 154 points. This is NPR News.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 3PM EDT
That's the end of the story. The Salvadoran citizen entered the U.S. illegally, but an immigration court later granted him protection from deportation to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia has been living in the U.S. legally and has no criminal record. Some tense moments last night at a Republican town hall led by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Georgia Public Broadcasting's Sarah Callis reports demonstrators interrupted the event in Atlanta.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has found that the Trump administration disobeyed his order to turn back two planes carrying migrants it was deporting to a prison in El Salvador last month. NPR's Adrian Florido reports Judge James Boasberg ruled there was probable cause to find the government in criminal contempt of court.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 2PM EDT
Tensions continue to rise between Harvard University and the Trump administration. The White House announced this week it was freezing more than $2 billion in federal funding to the school. Tilly Robinson is managing editor of the Harvard Crimson. She says research teams at Harvard's medical school rely on federal funding.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 2PM EDT
Harvard University has refused to comply with the administration's demands that it get rid of its DEI programs and change its emissions policies. Stocks are down sharply on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow is down 643 points. The Nasdaq Composite down 581. This is NPR News.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 2PM EDT
The Trump administration is suing Maine over the state's refusal to ban transgender athletes from women's and girls' sports. Maine Democratic Governor Janet Mills did not comply, saying her duty was to follow state law. Research has shown that in many age groups, men drink more alcohol than women.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 2PM EDT
But a new study suggests that in one category of young women aged 18 to 25, women are drinking more like their male peers. NPR's Katie Riddle reports on the study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Katie Riddle, NPR News. California fishing regulators are closing commercial salmon fishing. The Pacific Fishery Management Council says the conservation effort would continue because of the low number of fall run of king salmon in the Sacramento River. The season has been curtailed in Oregon as well. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 2PM EDT
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he has shut down an office at the State Department that was reporting on Russian and Chinese disinformation campaigns. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports Rubio argues it was a ploy to crack down on conservative voices in the U.S.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
President Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices. NPR's Cindy Lupkin reports the order has several parts.
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Sydney Lepkin, NPR News. Hamas is rejecting a new Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal calls for disarming the militant group as a condition for ending the war. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
It's NPR. The civil rights group, the NAACP, is suing the U.S. Department of Education. It's challenging the agency's threats to end federal funding for schools that don't get rid of DEI programs. The group says the Trump administration effort blocks legal work to provide equal opportunities to black students.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
A new study shows a further decline in TV series and films shot in Los Angeles, once the entertainment capital. NPR's Mandelita Barco reports production on L.A. soundstages has plummeted as well.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has ruled that there is probable cause to find the Trump administration in contempt for violating his order to immediately pause any deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
A jury has yet to be selected for the retrial of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein is back on trial on sexual assault accusations. A prior conviction was overturned after New York's highest courts at his first trial included witnesses who shouldn't have testified. This is NPR.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
The administration invoked the act to target members of a Venezuelan prison gang that President Trump says are invading the United States. Senator Chris Van Hollen has arrived in El Salvador to push for the release of a Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last month. The Maryland Democrat says he'll continue to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia.
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NPR News: 04-16-2025 1PM EDT
The Trump administration responded to Van Hollen's trip, calling Abrego Garcia a, quote, criminal immigrant who is already home. The Salvadoran citizen entered the United States illegally, but an immigration court later granted him protection from deportation to El Salvador. Ebrego Garcia has been living in the U.S. legally and has no criminal record.
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NPR News: 01-15-2025 6PM EST
SpaceX is preparing for another Starship test flight on Thursday. NPR's Giles Snyder reports the mega rocket is scheduled to lift off from a facility in South Texas.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. After more than 15 months of war, the United States says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. NPR's Aya Batraoui reports the agreement is set to begin on Sunday, giving the Israeli government time to approve the deal.
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That's NPR's Giles Snyder. Inflation has risen for a third consecutive month. Figures from the Labor Department show consumer prices rose 2.9 percent last month, the highest since July. This is NPR News. The World Monuments Fund has released its list of most endangered places.
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NPR's Netta Ulabi reports this year it includes a Ukrainian museum damaged by Russian missiles and an ancient Turkish city shaken by earthquakes.
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The White House is putting forth a proposal that aims to make cigarettes less addictive by capping nicotine levels. The Biden administration is winding down, and the plan is expected to pass to the incoming Trump administration. Trump, for the most part, has been supportive of lighter regulation of tobacco products.
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The Food and Drug Administration says making cigarettes less addictive would help millions of Americans quit smoking and help prevent younger generations from starting. At the close on Wall Street today, the Dow was up 703 points. This is NPR News.
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NPR News: 01-15-2025 6PM EST
New reporting from the Los Angeles Times is calling into question how prepared LA County was in advance of the deadly wildfires that are raging across the region. As NPR's Liz Baker reports, city officials claim that resources were pre-positioned in high-risk areas ahead of the powerful winds that continue to fuel the blazes.
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Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis says he's been urging Speaker Mike Johnson to fast-track the bill through the House.
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NPR News: 12-10-2024 8PM EST
Some Republicans, including the Speaker of the House, say the Senate bill infringes on free speech rights. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, the Capitol.
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NPR News: 12-10-2024 8PM EST
Marine Mollack was among the parents calling on the House to bring the bill to a vote. She lost her 16-year-old son David to suicide in 2016 after he was bullied online. Mollack says she's frustrated that it's taking this long to get the legislation passed. We're fighting tooth and nail to get this done. It makes absolutely no sense.
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NPR News: 01-07-2025 8PM EST
The sound of a U.S. military band playing as Carter's flag-draped casket was taken by horse-drawn carriage to the U.S. Capitol building. Inside, Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about Carter's lifelong mission of public service.
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President Biden has declared Thursday a national day of mourning, the day that Carter's funeral will be held at Washington, D.C. 's National Cathedral. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
A new report by the UN's Human Rights Office says deadly Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza have turned them into a death trap. NPR's Aya Batraoui reports.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Cities along the East Coast are gearing up to ring in the new year. New York City's Times Square is packed with people waiting to watch the annual ball drop at midnight. Mayor Eric Adams says the city is prepared to host tonight's celebration.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team of aviation experts to South Korea. They'll help investigate Sunday's plane crash that killed 179 people. In the meantime, South Korea's acting president has ordered improvements to the country's airline operations system. High school graduates in all 50 states can now earn what's called a seal of biliteracy.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
According to a new report, more and more students are learning another language because of it. NPR's Danica Medica reports.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of the norovirus continue to surge in parts of the U.S. The CDC says more than 90 cases of the virus were confirmed in the first week of this month. The agency says the caseload exceeds the number of outbreaks recorded in early December in the years leading up to the pandemic. At the close on Wall Street, the Dow was down 29 points.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
Europe has already welcomed the new year in Germany. Crowds gathered for a huge open-air party around Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to celebrate the new year. The United Kingdom followed shortly afterward with a fireworks display in central London. Tens of thousands of people gathered around the London Eye and Big Ben to ring in 2025.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 8PM EST
Mexico is testing a new cell phone app that allows migrants in the U.S. to alert their consulate if they think they're about to be detained. Nina Kravinsky from member station KJZZ reports the app is in preparation in case of mass deportations next year.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
Investors on Wall Street are celebrating the end of a pretty good year for the financial markets. NPR's Maria Aspin reports all the major U.S. stock indices soared in 2024.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. New York and other cities along the East Coast are gearing up to ring in the new year. Hundreds of thousands of people are packing Times Square to watch the crystal ball drop at midnight. Mayor Eric Adams says the city has been preparing to host one of the world's biggest New Year's Eve celebrations for weeks.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
This is NPR News in Washington. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team of aviation experts to South Korea. They'll help investigate Sunday's plane crash that killed 179 people. In the meantime, South Korea's acting president has ordered improvements to the country's airline operation system. The country has already started an emergency aviation safety inspection.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
Recent hurricanes may have spread some invasive plants and animals across Florida and Georgia. A preliminary map released by the U.S. Geological Survey shows there are more than 200 possible non-native species that may have spread during flooding during Hurricane Helene in September. Jessica Mazaros with member station WUSF has more.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
At the close on Wall Street, the Dow was down 29 points. This is NPR News.
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NPR News: 12-31-2024 6PM EST
Other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and nations throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East, have already welcomed 2025. Many European cities are ringing in the new year at this hour with fireworks displays and live performances. The war in Gaza is continuing into the new year with no ceasefire agreement in sight.
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NPR's Emily Fang reports that negotiations between the two sides have yielded little progress.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Justice Department attorneys are back in federal court today. The Trump administration argues that it cannot bring back a migrant from Maryland who was wrongly deported to El Salvador last month. Attorney Benjamin Osorio represents the man, Kilmar Abrego-Garcia.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
The number of Israeli reservists calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a return of the hostages is growing. Israel says military pressure is needed to strike a better deal with Hamas for their release. NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi reports from Tel Aviv.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
Stocks are trading lower on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow is down 95 points, the Nasdaq down 37, the S&P down 9. This is NPR News in Washington. About 9,000 U.S. troops are deploying alongside soldiers from the Philippines this week in a joint training drill. NPR's Emily Fang reports the exercises are in response to growing tensions in the South China Sea.
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That's NPR's Emily Fang reporting. Leslie Odom Jr., who wanted Tony playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, is returning to the Broadway production nine years after he took his final bow. Jeff London has more.
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On Wall Street, the Dow was down 87 points. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
The Supreme Court has directed the White House to take steps to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return, but both countries say they have no plans to bring him back to the U.S. President Trump says he wants to provide aid to U.S. farmers hurt by his current trade war with China. High Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods are threatening farmers who rely on buyers there.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 2PM EDT
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports Trump also bailed out farmers during his first term in office.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Lawyers for the Trump administration are back in federal court today. The White House says it cannot bring back a migrant who was wrongfully deported from Maryland to El Salvador. NPR's Jimena Bustillo reports that's despite a number of federal court orders.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
Today is tax day, and millions of Americans are up against a deadline at midnight to file their returns. If you can't file your information by today, the IRS says you should apply for an automatic six-month extension. Some people, however, can get an extra day or two to file if they live in Maine, Massachusetts, or Washington, D.C., due to observed holidays.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
On Wall Street, the Dow was up 32 points, the Nasdaq Composite up 10. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Officials in Arkansas are taking steps to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income families pay for groceries.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the request is aimed at improving the health of residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Democratic lawmakers say Republican proposals for huge cuts to Medicaid could end treatment for hundreds of thousands of people struggling with fentanyl addiction. NPR's Brian Mann has more.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
Elephants at the San Diego Zoo turned to each other for support during yesterday's magnitude 5.2 earthquake. A video shows five African elephant moms racing to protect their calves shortly after the ground began shaking. They remain huddled and on alert for several minutes, even after the tremors passed. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
President Trump's trade war is taking a toll on U.S. exporters. NPR's Scott Horsley reports in a post on social media, Trump accused China of reneging on a deal to buy Boeing aircraft.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 1PM EDT
Jury selection is underway in Manhattan today, where disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is on trial once again. He's facing numerous charges, including rape and sexual assault. Ilya Meritz reports it's the second time Weinstein is being tried for sex crimes in New York.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 12PM EDT
In a post on social media today, President Trump suggested that Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status. It's the first public comment from the president since the administration froze federal funding. A vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is holding its first public meeting of the Trump administration today.
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NPR's Ping Huang reports this meeting was postponed from February.
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On Wall Street, the Dow was up 138 points. This is NPR. A graduate student from Tufts University is waiting to hear if she'll be released from immigration detention or have her case transferred following a hearing in federal court in Vermont on Monday. Turkish student Ruzmeza Ozturk is being held at a detention center in Louisiana. Jessie Rossman is with the ACLU of Massachusetts.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 12PM EDT
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A federal court in Maryland will hold a hearing today in the case of a man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports the Trump administration was ordered to help facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, but the White House says it can't comply.
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Without evidence, the Trump administration accuses Ozturk of supporting Hamas. The recipients of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship have been announced this morning in New York City. NPR's Netta Ulaby reports fellowships are going to nearly 200 scholars, scientists, and artists across four dozen fields.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 12PM EDT
NPR's Franco Ardoñez, despite a Supreme Court ruling directing the White House to facilitate his return, El Salvador maintains custody of Abrego Garcia. The man's family continues to push for his release, stressing his lack of criminal history and the dangers he faces in El Salvador. The Trump administration is freezing $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University.
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NPR News: 04-15-2025 12PM EDT
NPR's Alyssa Nadworny reports the withholding of funds follows the university's refusal to comply with the list of demands from the administration.
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NPR News: 05-06-2025 3AM EDT
President Trump says he wants to reopen Alcatraz to house what he calls the worst criminals, reviving the image of one of the nation's most notorious prisons. But can it happen? Experts say the costs would be staggering. There's currently no functioning infrastructure and mostly everything would have to be rebuilt. The island was closed in March of 1963 because it became too costly to maintain.
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According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Alcatraz was nearly three times more expensive to operate than any other federal penitentiary. Additionally, the island is now a protected historical site managed by the National Park Service, and reopening the prison would likely require a congressional act. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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NPR News: 03-20-2025 5PM EDT
Experts are advising taxpayers to file their returns as soon as possible to prevent delays. While the IRS aims to issue most refunds within 21 days of filing electronically... Processing times can vary, especially if returns require additional review. Accountants and other tax professionals say they so far haven't seen unusual or significant delays relating to the cutbacks in staff.
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NPR News: 03-20-2025 5PM EDT
The IRS began accepting and processing returns for early filers on January 27 and says it's remained on track even after the first round of layoffs hit the agency late last month. Windsor-Johnston NPR News, Washington.
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a region that we know is super important for memory in adults.
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The order would require independent agencies to make changes to their budgets that fall in line with the Trump administration's priorities. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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NPR News: 02-19-2025 7PM EST
The executive order would essentially put independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission under the purview of the White House Office of Management and Budget. Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond, says these are government entities that Congress set up to be protected from White House control.
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The use of new technology like smartphones has increased the risk for gambling addiction. Keith White is the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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NPR News: 12-18-2024 7PM EST
Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would implement stricter regulations on sports betting, including so-called affordability checks on large wagers. and deposit limits. Critics of the measure say it undermines the progress that states have made on regulating betting markets. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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And PR's Ryan Lucas reports Bondi also told the committee that the DOJ must be independent and that politics will not play a role.
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Consumer prices are up 2.9% from a year ago. NPR's Rafael Nam reports the latest figures mark a third consecutive increase in annual inflation.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Cheers went up in the Gaza Strip as Palestinians heard the news of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. In a speech from the White House, President Biden outlined the first phase of the agreement, which is set to take effect on Sunday.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Extreme red flag warnings are back in effect in Los Angeles as strong winds continue to fuel massive wildfires in the region. LA Fire Department Chief Kristen Crowley is urging people to heed evacuation orders.
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Two of the largest blazes have scorched roughly 40,000 acres in L.A. County. Ancient DNA has revealed that during the Iron Age, women in an ancient Celtic society were at the center of their social network, unlike previous eras. R.A. Daniel reports.
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I'm Windsor Johnston, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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The Israeli government has not signed off on the agreement, saying that it's working to finalize the framework of the deal. In the meantime, the Israeli military continues to carry out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, faced a tough round of questioning during her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill today.
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Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Bondi laid out her vision for the department.
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As wind-driven wildfires continue to rage across parts of Los Angeles County, some people are starting to return to their homes. NPR's Katie Ariddle reports the rebuilding process is expected to take months or even years.
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Katie Riddle, NPR News, Los Angeles. On Wall Street, the Dow was up 703 points at the close today. This is NPR News. The company John Deere is facing a lawsuit over restrictions it puts on farmers' ability to repair their own tractors and other equipment. The company is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. After more than a year of war, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal. NPR's Asma Khalid reports Israel is stopping short of calling it a done deal, but President Biden made the announcement today from the White House.
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NPR's Alina Selyuk reports it escalates a long-running battle over what's called the right to repair.
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The Supreme Court appears willing to weigh in on a law in Texas that aims to block minors from online pornography. More than a dozen states now have similar laws aimed at preventing minors from having immediate access to porn on devices like iPhones and iPads.
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The Supreme Court could send the case back to a lower court for more consideration about how the age verification measure would affect adults' free speech rights. I'm Windsor Johnston, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Asma Khalid, NPR News, the White House. The ceasefire is set to take effect on Sunday. A new NPR-PBS Marist poll out today finds that Americans have mixed feelings about some of President-elect Trump's priorities. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports the findings come a few days before Trump is inaugurated for a second time.
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President Trump has defended his openness to accept the jet, framing it as a money saver for taxpayers. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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A number of conservative influencers are taking to social media to openly criticize the move, calling it out of touch, unconstitutional, and a, quote, stain on the administration. Right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro posted a video accusing Trump of compromising his America First agenda.
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Jessie Dean is the owner of the Asheville Tea Company. She says the on-again, off-again threat of tariffs is making it that much harder to rebuild her business from the ground up.
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NPR News: 04-10-2025 9AM EDT
The Trump administration says the use of tariffs will lead to a stronger trade relationship between the U.S. and international powers. However, the duties could force small business owners to either absorb the price hikes, pass them on to consumers, or risk going under.
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The rise in fresh produce prices is expected to disproportionately affect low-income families who need a larger share of their income to cover essential goods like food. Increased grocery bills may force these households to adjust their spending habits, pushing them toward cheaper processed foods.
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The new 25 percent tariffs are expected to drive up the cost of fruits like avocados, tomatoes and strawberries. Carrots and lettuce are also expected to get more expensive. More than 40 million people in the U.S. rely on government food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC. According to the USDA, several states have high participation rates in SNAP, including Louisiana, Oregon, and New Mexico.
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Daniel Kotsias is a sports gambling counselor from Oak Park, Michigan. He says the use of betting on smartphones and iPads makes it easier for people to get hooked.
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A survey by LendingTree shows more than four in 10 Super Bowl watchers say they plan to bet 100 bucks or more on Sunday's game. The study also showed that men are more than twice as likely as women to place wagers. Windsor Johnston, NPR News.
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Some of the people I spoke to say they're angry over the administration's rollback of labor protections and the way the White House is handling its crackdown on non-citizens, especially those who are working or studying in the U.S. on a legal basis.
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Many of the protesters who have come out today are speaking out against what they call the anti-labor and anti-immigrant agenda of the Trump administration. They're marching through the streets, waving flags that represent their home countries. Some are holding up signs that read, stop Trump's war on workers and immigrants built this country.
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Firefighters and rescue teams are working to contain a fire from a massive explosion at a port in southern Iran. At least 40 people have been killed. Hundreds of others were injured. NPR's Carrie Khan reports the blast came a day after the U.S. and Iran wrapped up a third round of talks over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
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Thousands of people are gathering at the Floribama. It's a weathered roadhouse that straddles the Florida-Alabama state line to see who can hurl a dead fish the farthest. Tia Strickland from member station WUWF reports, this old and odd tradition celebrates a landscape and a culture in flux.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. It appears that efforts are back on track to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. President Trump held a brief discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican yesterday. They were both there to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
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A letter written on board the Titanic just days before it sank more than 100 years ago has sold at auction for nearly $400,000. An auction house in England says it was sold to a private collector in the United States. The letter was written by Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie, who mailed it from one of the two stops the Titanic made in Ireland before the ship sank. This is NPR News in Washington.
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NPR's Asma Khalid reports the White House has offered few details about what the two leaders discussed.
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That's NPR's Asma Khalid reporting. Democrats are protesting on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of Congress's return to Washington after a two-week recess. NPR's Luke Garrett reports lawmakers are taking aim at a Republican budget proposal.
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In Rome, the tomb of Pope Francis is now open to the public. The pontiff was laid to rest yesterday at St. Mary Major Basilica. NPR's Sarah Ventry reports pilgrims began arriving there this morning as the Vatican is observing nine consecutive days of mourning.
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This is NPR. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the only solution for the war in Ukraine is an agreement where Russia and Ukraine both give up something. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Rubio says the United States can help bring peace to the region.
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That's on the It's Been a Minute podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is extending his condolences after a vehicle attack in Vancouver.
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President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican yesterday. They were both there to attend the funeral service for Pope Francis. The White House has offered few details of their discussion. A miniature dachshund has emerged alive after about a year and a half lost in the Australian wilderness. NPR's Amy Held reports a massive effort went into the dog's rescue.
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Authorities say a man drove a car into a crowded street festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens of others. Steve Rye is the Vancouver acting police chief. He says the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack.
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Canadian officials say an investigation is underway to determine how and why the attack took place. The White House is threatening to close the southern border to some Mexican livestock. NPR's Luke Garrett reports the administration is concerned about an outbreak of a parasitic fly that can be deadly to animals.
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Firefighters and rescue teams are working to contain a fire from a massive explosion at a port in southern Iran. At least 40 people have been killed. Hundreds of others were injured in the blast. NPR's Carrie Khan reports the blast came a day after the U.S. and Iran wrapped up a third round of talks over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
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Roman Catholic faithful are visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early today, people began filing past the white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome. The visits come a day after the pope was laid to rest. People in Vietnam are preparing for the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, with lots of activities being held this week across the country.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind last night's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Authorities in British Columbia say a man rammed his car through a crowded street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and officials say they believe dozens of others were injured.
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Hospitals in the Gaza Strip say they have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in the last 24 hours. Gaza's health ministry says the overall Palestinian death toll has surpassed 52,000 since the war broke out. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas by launching a series of airstrikes in the region in March. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's devastated and heartbroken.
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Authorities say the suspect was arrested and taken into custody shortly after the attack. Major consumer brands are officially sounding alarms about what lies ahead for American shoppers. Companies like Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark are cutting their financial forecasts for the year, predicting lower sales and profits. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.
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Democratic Georgia Senator John Ossoff unofficially kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign. Sam Greenglass from Member Station WABE reports the race is expected to be among the most contentious and expensive in the country.
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This is NPR News in Washington. Wildfires burning in the Carolinas are prompting evacuations and an emergency declaration. The governor of South Carolina has declared a state of emergency because of a large wildfire burning in the state. In North Carolina, a mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Polk County, about 80 miles west of Charlotte.
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Parts of the state are still working to rebuild from Hurricane Helene. Disney's Snow White is dominating the box office this weekend, but that may not mean the movie is turning a profit, as NPR's Bob Mondello reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Congress is set to return to Capitol Hill this week. The Senate will hold a hearing on whether it should confirm President Trump's pick to be the commissioner of Social Security. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports during the recess, many lawmakers heard that their constituents are worried the Trump administration will make changes to the program.
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Hockey fans are watching the Washington Capitals, specifically its star Alex Ovechkin. He needs only seven more goals in the Capitals' final 12 games this season to pass Wayne Gretzky in scoring the most goals in a career. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.
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That's NPR's Deepa Shivaram reporting. The head of China's government is urging countries to open their markets amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports that China has invited foreign executives to a forum to boost foreign investment in China.
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One of the biggest unions of U.S. postal workers is holding rallies around the country today to protest the Trump administration's proposals to transform the agency. NPR's Hansi Lowong has more.
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This is NPR News. Cheers went up as Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than a month before being discharged from a hospital in Rome today. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared on a hospital balcony where he offered a blessing to the crowd.
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Francis was admitted to a hospital five weeks ago to undergo treatment for a severe respiratory infection. Late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien will receive one of the most coveted awards in comedy tonight, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports O'Brien will be honored at the Kennedy Center, which is going through some tough times.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The health ministry in Gaza says the number of Palestinians killed since the start of the war against Hamas has surpassed 50,000. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports airstrikes have killed hundreds of Palestinians since Israel resumed its attacks in the Strip.
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Canada says it will hold a parliamentary election next month. Emma Jacobs reports the announcement was made today by the newly elected Canadian Prime Minister.
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The Trump administration's plan could strain immigration courts, detention facilities, and enforcement resources. Kathleen Bush Joseph is with the Migration Policy Center. She says the approach may also send migrants into dangerous and unfamiliar territory.
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The White House says it's operating within its authority, arguing that the policy is a necessary tool to deter unlawful immigration. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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The numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reflect a stunning reversal for a field once seen as a golden ticket to job security. Industry experts warn that while software development isn't disappearing, it's evolving in ways that are leaving many traditional programmers behind.
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The integration of artificial intelligence in software development is being used by many companies and is expected to continue reshaping the industry. Experts say AI will handle more routine tasks, allowing human programmers to focus on higher-level functions. Windsor Johnston, NPR News. This is NPR.
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Whether it was the Holocaust or the homeless or whether it be people who have addiction problems, she was there for them. She was as caring a human being as I've ever met.
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In a post on social media, Trump wrote, close it down when referring to USAID. He went on to accuse the agency of spending money fraudulently and said there's nothing the, quote, radical left can do about it. But unions representing foreign service officers and employees at USAID have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its efforts to dissolve it and freeze foreign assistance.
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The suit argues that only Congress can dismantle the organization and cause the administration's actions unconstitutional and illegal. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, airports across the nation are once again being pushed to their limits. NPR's Joel Rose reports staffing shortages and outdated technology at Newark Liberty International Airport are adding to the uncertainty.
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That's NPR's Joel Rose reporting. This is NPR News in Washington. Swedish carmaker Volvo has announced that it's cutting an estimated 3,000 jobs globally. The company says it's part of a move to address declining demand for electric vehicles and an increase in operational costs. The layoffs will impact about 1,200 workers in Sweden.
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The remaining reductions will occur across other international markets. Food apps that rate the healthfulness of packaged foods have become increasingly popular. You can scan the food's barcode with your phone, and the app will rank it for its nutritional content. As NPR's Maria Godoy reports, dieticians say they can be helpful with some caveats.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A ceremony honoring the nation's fallen service members is getting underway at Arlington National Cemetery at this hour. NPR's Ava Pukach reports President Trump will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony and deliver remarks.
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Maria Godoy, NPR News. Republican lawmakers in Texas are closer to passing legislation that would require classrooms and public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The bill passed by a wide margin in the statehouse on Sunday. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.
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The head of a new U.S.-backed aid program for Gaza has resigned, saying the initiative does not adhere to humanitarian principles. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports the director's resignation puts into question the future of assistance in the region.
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With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church now begins the ancient and secretive process of choosing his successor. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports Francis opened up the College of Cardinals globally.
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NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reporting from Rome. Stocks on Wall Street tumbled today as President Trump renewed his attacks on the chairman of the Federal Reserve. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
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At last check on Wall Street, the Dow was down 971 points. The Nasdaq was down 415. This is NPR News in Washington. Beijing is threatening to retaliate against any country that negotiates a trade deal with the U.S. that hurts China. The governments of Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea have been holding talks with the U.S. since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Veterans Affairs officials recently issued a memo in response to widespread concern that mental health therapists would not have privacy due to overcrowding at VA facilities. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Local parishioners gathered to pray and light candles at a church in Buenos Aires shortly after the death of Pope Francis was announced today. Francis was the first Latin American pope, and his legacy resonated deeply in his homeland, Argentina. In Vatican City... Bells tolled at St.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is considering changes to how it tracks carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Such gases are the main cause of climate change. The EPA currently requires thousands of factories and other industrial sites to report their greenhouse gas emissions, but now the agency is considering changing those guidelines.
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Some industrial sites could be exempted from the reporting rules. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.
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Peter's Basilica as crowds flooded to the square to pay tribute to the Pope. Francis is being remembered for his humility and his unwavering commitment to the poor and marginalized. The Vatican has released the official cause of the Pope's death, and PR's Jason DeRose has the details.
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Pelosi spoke about the Pope's unwavering support for immigrants and refugees, calling the issue a high priority for him. The Trump administration is sending a delegation to London this week for talks with European leaders and Ukrainian representatives. NPR's Joanna Kikis reports the U.S. is threatening to walk away from negotiations if there's not a deal soon, upping the pressure on Ukraine.
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Stocks continue to trade sharply lower on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow was down more than 1,200 points. This is NPR News in Washington. NPR has confirmed that the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has sent letters to at least two medical journals requesting information about their editorial practices. NPR's Rob Stein has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Resurrected. Darkness has fallen over Vatican City, where crowds are gathering to remember Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88 after a stroke. The ceremony began with a rosary prayer in front of thousands of mourners who flooded St. Peter's Square.
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Health officials in Pakistan are launching a second nationwide vaccination campaign against polio. The country's health minister is urging parents to cooperate with medical staff who visit door-to-door to vaccinate children. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan remain the only two countries where the virus hasn't been stopped.
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Pakistan has reported only six polio cases since January. Last year, the country reported 74 cases. And stocks continue to plummet on Wall Street. At this hour, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is now down 1,213 points. The Nasdaq Composite also down 551. The S&P down 166 points. This is NPR News.
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Many of those who came out to pay their respects were holding photographs, handwritten notes, and other mementos to honor the late pontiff. President Trump is directing federal buildings across the United States to lower their flags to have staff to honor Pope Francis. Speaking at the White House today, Trump remarked on the pontiff's legacy.
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Former presidents and congressional leaders are also remembering Pope Francis. President Joe Biden called him one of the most consequential leaders of our time. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sharing her memories of Pope Francis. Pelosi, who describes herself as a devout Catholic, recalled one of the times she met with him at the Vatican.
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Peter's Basilica as crowds gathered to pay tribute to Pope Francis. Amikin Johansen of Norway spoke to NPR's Ruth Sherlock.
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Francis was known for his humility and his unwavering commitment to the poor and marginalized. President Trump is renewing his attacks on the Fed for not cutting interest rates. NPR's Scott Horsley has more.
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On Wall Street, the Dow was down more than 1,200 points. This is NPR News in Washington. Classes at Florida State University are resuming today for the first time since last week's deadly shooting. The stepson of a sheriff's deputy is accused of carrying out the attack on the Tallahassee campus. Two people were killed and six others were wounded.
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Students have the option of attending classes remotely. Authorities say a motive for the shooting is still under investigation. The shooter was wounded by police. Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired under the Trump administration. NPR's Katie Riddle reports research shows that overcoming job loss is both a financial and an emotional challenge.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The White House may be looking to replace Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. NPR's Quill Lawrence reports Hegseth is under fire for a second instance of sharing classified information.
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Katie Riddle, NPR News. Stocks continue to take a tumble on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 1,279 points. The Nasdaq Composite down 594. This is NPR News in Washington.
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Moments ago, the White House did respond, declaring NPR's reporting on this matter, quote, fake news. Local parishioners gathered to pray and light candles at a church in Buenos Aires shortly after the death of Pope Francis was announced. Francis was the first Latin American pope whose legacy resonated deeply in his homeland, Argentina. In Vatican City... Bells tolled at St.
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A federal judge is ordering the White House to unfreeze funding that was allocated to the state of Maine from the Department of Agriculture. The money was withheld after President Trump clashed with Governor Janet Mills over the issue of transgender athletes. Mills told MSNBC the administration doesn't have the power to ban these athletes from girls' and women's sports.
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The state of Maine had filed a lawsuit to stop the government from freezing federal money. On Wall Street, the Dow was up 326 points. This is NPR News. A Blue Origin rocket brought an all-female crew to the edge of space on Monday morning. NPR's Rachel Treisman reports the flight was brief but noteworthy.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The president of El Salvador is meeting with President Trump at the White House today. Nayib Bukele says he has no intention of returning a migrant from Maryland who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the company that operated the sightseeing helicopter, which crashed in New York City last week, has shut down. All six people were killed when the helicopter broke apart and plunged into the Hudson River. New York Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for tighter safety regulations on tour companies, including surprise inspections.
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The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Stocks are trading higher on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow is up 311 points. The Nasdaq up 120. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck near Julian, California, in San Diego County with multiple aftershocks. As of now, there are no reports of injuries or major structural damage. The semiconductor company, NVIDIA, says it's going to build new AI computer factories in the U.S. over the next four years. NPR's Emily Fang reports it's an investment worth about $500 billion.
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Russia is defending Sunday's missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, while Ukraine says the attacks killed 34 civilians and wounded more than 100 more. Russia says it was legitimately targeting a military installation. NPR's Charles Maines reports from Moscow.
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Stocks are trading higher on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow is up 140 points. This is NPR News in Washington. Jury selection is getting underway today in Sarah Palin's defamation suit against The New York Times. NPR's David Fulkenflik reports opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday for the one-time Republican vice presidential candidate and ex-governor of Alaska.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump is meeting with the president of El Salvador at the White House at this hour. During a meeting in the Oval Office, President Nayib Bukele said he cannot return a migrant from Maryland who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
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5, 4, command engine start, 2, 1, ignition. The sound of Blue Origin's new Shepard rocket launching into history this morning, carrying a groundbreaking all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry. The mission marks the first all-women spaceflight since 1963 and lasted just over 11 minutes. Blue Origin described the launch as flawless and emphasized the significance of the crew's composition.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March. Despite a Supreme Court ruling directing the Trump administration to facilitate his return, El Salvador maintains custody of him. The man's family continues to push for his release, stressing his lack of criminal history and the dangers he faces in El Salvador.
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The House and Senate will try to advance a spending bill this week without exploding the deficit. NPR's Mara Liason reports the House narrowly passed the budget framework last week that calls for extending tax cuts while allowing for trillions of dollars in federal borrowing.
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Van Hollen was one of four senators who voted against last year's FAA reauthorization bill that added new daily round trips to the airport schedule. Canada and Mexico are bracing for the possibility that the Trump administration will impose stiff tariffs on its exports to the U.S. on Saturday. NPR's Jackie Northam reports the Canadian government says it's prepared to retaliate.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Recovery operations are continuing along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., two days after a deadly collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter. 67 people were killed. Emergency teams have recovered the remains of 41 people so far.
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The Department of Education has announced that it will be enforcing Title IX protections on the basis of biological sex in schools and on college campuses. The White House says it's restoring rules that were implemented during the first Trump administration. This is NPR. India's tiger conservation program is reporting some success doubling the population of the endangered species in a decade.
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Omkar Khandekar reports India is now home to more than 3,600 tigers, about three-quarters of the world population.
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Health officials say they're closely monitoring cases of avian flu in the United States, a disease that has spread wide throughout birds. Avian flu has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows over the last several months. This is NPR News from Washington.
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The American Airlines plane was approaching the runway at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter. Federal authorities have restricted helicopter flights near the airport, and as NPR's Joel Rose reports, the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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Just months before Wednesday's deadly crash, lawmakers had warned that air traffic over the D.C. area was getting dangerously congested. Senator Chris Van Hollen is a Democrat from Maryland.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Vice President J.D. Vance is making the case for the U.S. to take control of Greenland. Speaking from the Danish territory today, Vance said the White House is, quote, really interested in Arctic security.
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The Trump administration is eliminating nearly all remaining positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development. NPR's Fatma Tanis reports the move is part of a process to merge what's left of the dismantled agency into the State Department.
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On Wall Street, the Dow was down 715 points. This is NPR News. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for new changes to reform the regulation of food additives, specifically artificial dyes.
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Some of the foods that are being targeted include brightly colored candies, cereals, especially those marketed to kids, cookies, chips, and soft drinks. A mining company announced this week that it's aiming to partner with the U.S. government on a first-of-its-kind seabed mining project beneath international waters in the Pacific Ocean.
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Reporter Danielle Ackerman reports that it's a bid to acquire critical minerals.
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Both Greenland and Denmark have pushed back, emphasizing that the island is not for sale. President Trump today said Greenland is crucial to U.S. national security, noting that Chinese and Russian warships use its waterways. The White House is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport certain migrants.
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President Trump invoked a rarely used wartime power to send more than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to a prison in El Salvador. NPR's Sergio Martinez Beltran reports a federal judge has temporarily blocked it.
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The passenger jet was traveling from the Azerbaijani capital to Chechnya, Russia, when it was diverted. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says it's possible that Russian weapons hit the plane.
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Images of the plane's tail show damage consistent with explosives. Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to airports inside of Russia. Moscow has denied any wrongdoing. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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accusing the school of not doing enough to address anti-Semitic harassment on campus. Johns Hopkins University lost $800 million in funding from USAID, which was dismantled by the White House. Dozens of other universities are facing federal inquiries, which could lead to cuts in federal funding. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
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The Trump administration has canceled or paused hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to universities. This week, the White House froze $175 million to the University of Pennsylvania. criticizing its policies on transgender athletes and women's sports. Earlier this month, the administration canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University.