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China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

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

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Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

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Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather.

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

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

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Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

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

Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.

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

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

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

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

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A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

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

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

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What we know about Cole Allen, suspected White House Correspondents' dinner shooter

The 31-year-old teacher and engineer from California sent an alleged message to family members saying that he wanted to target administration officials

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

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

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Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London

In a huge moment in sports history, Sabastian Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

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

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Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after sounds of possible gunfire

President Trump and several cabinet members were rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service appeared to have one person in custody.

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

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

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

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

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In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.

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

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

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

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

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Mali hit by wave of coordinated attacks from armed groups

Gunfire and explosions have rocked Mali's capital Bamako and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups, including jihadist insurgents and separatist rebels exploit worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.

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Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon

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

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Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

Three appellate immigration judges sided with Department of Homeland Security lawyers who appealed a decision from Immigration Judge Michael Pleters terminating removal proceedings for DACA recipient Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday that immigration laws allow people to apply for asylum at the border, and the president cannot bypass this. The decision stems from Trump declaring the border situation an invasion and suspending asylum.

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

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

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A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous

Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.

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Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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

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

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

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

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

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake

Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.

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After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

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Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.

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DHS starts deportation of woman whose loved one died on Baltimore's Key Bridge

The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.

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

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

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