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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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NPR NewsNPR NewsA 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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NPR NewsWhat 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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NPR NewsPhotos: 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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NPR NewsDetails 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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NPR NewsHow 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
NPR NewsWorld 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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NPR NewsTrump 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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NPR NewsKenya'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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NPR NewsKing 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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NPR NewsFor 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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NPR NewsThe 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.
NPR NewsTrump 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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NPR NewsNew 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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NPR NewsDirk 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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NPR NewsIn 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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NPR NewsRocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum
The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.
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NPR NewsRoommate 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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NPR NewsPope 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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NPR NewsMali 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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NPR NewsOpinion: 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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NPR NewsJustice 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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NPR NewsThe 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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NPR NewsSome 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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NPR NewsDOJ 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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NPR NewsIran'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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NPR NewsJustice 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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NPR NewsAppeals 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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NPR NewsFrom 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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NPR NewsA 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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