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Judge orders release of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil released from federal immigration custody, more than three months after ...
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In 'Familiar Touch,' an elderly woman adjusts to life at an assisted living facility
NPR's Scott Simon talks to actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Sarah Friedland about their new film, "Familiar Touch," following an elderly woman adjusting to life at an assisted living facility.
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Gabby Giffords on political violence in the U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Rep. Gabby Giffords and her executive director Emma Brown about political violence in the U.S. in the wake of the attack on Minnesota state legislators.
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Tired and scared, fleeing Iranians mock their own leaders in private
Israel and Iran continue to pound each other with missiles. Israelis sought shelter in bunkers in several areas. Many Iranians are trying to flee Tehran, while others have chosen to stay and risk it.
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Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers
Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years.
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Palestinians in Gaza risk their lives to get food as hunger increases
Gaza has receded from headlines as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. But in past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, many trying to get food, officials said.
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How inflation is impacting restaurants across the U.S.
Inflation has pumped up food prices for consumers at the grocery store and for restaurants. NPR speaks with restaurant owners across the U.S. who sell regional classics to see how they are faring.
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Plaintiff's lawyers in Camp Lejeune toxic water case to challenge admissibility of government experts witness
Attorneys with the firm Zois and Miller said the admissibility of Dr. Hennet’s expert opinions could shape the outcome of ...
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MAGA is split on whether the U.S. should join Israel in the conflict with Iran
In his inauguration speech, Trump said his proudest legacy would be that of peacemaker. Now some of his supporters say he risks betraying that promise if the U.S. joins Israel in its battle with Iran.
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Governors of North and South Carolina ask Trump administration to keep moratorium on offshore drill off their coasts
They asked BOEM to respect the wishes of those coastal communities and reaffirm President Donald Trump’s decision to protect ...
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This federal program helps track America's ecosystems. Trump's budget would gut it
Buried in the Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget is the near elimination of something called the Ecosystems Mission Area. It's a program that monitors living things and the health of the land ...
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A woman fears her eyesight won't be saved in time due to research grant cuts
The Trump administration's feud with Harvard has axed research grants. A woman with a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness says crucial research may not be ready in time to save her eyesight.