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Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

TOPSHOT - Demonstrators walk across the Memorial Bridge from Arlington, Virginia into Washington, DC, during the "No Kings" national day of protest on March 28, 2026. Nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called "No Kings," the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025. (Photo by Ken Cedeno / AFP via Getty Images)

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

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Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) oversees "Operation Epic Fury" with (L-R) Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at Mar-a-Lago on February 28, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida.

The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.

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Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the war on Iran, now a month old, and DHS funding.

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There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

Medical personnel in Mexico City administer measles vaccines at a mass vaccination event on February 11.

With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a discussion Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC.

Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.

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Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Travelers wait in line to go through TSA screening in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday in New York. The partial government shutdown has brought the longest TSA wait times in history, forcing some airline customers to rebook flights missed due to airport delays.

Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.

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'What if I die first?' Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here's how

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People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved may outlive them. Planning ahead is key but it's not easy.

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The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

Performers Percy Mtwa, left, and Mbongeni Ngema in a scene from "Woza Albert" at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1981.

South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

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Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.

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U.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month

A woman speaks on the phone as emergency workers sift through rubble of a residential building that was hit in an airstrike in the early hours of March 27, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members.

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'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

A message promoting an upcoming "No Kings" protest is projected on the National Gallery of Art, with the U.S. Capitol seen in the background, on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Washington.

Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

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Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on March 27, 2026. Trump will deliver remarks at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach.

State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.

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Does the U.S. have a chance in the World Cup? 2 important games will provide clues

Christian Pulisic (center) warms up with other members of the U.S. men

The U.S. has gone unbeaten in its past five international matches. But now the team is upping the ante with games against Belgium and Portugal that could show fans whether a deep run is in the cards.

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Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op

Police detain Nerdeen Kiswani, an organizer of pro-Palestinian demonstration group "Within Our Lifetime" during a protest on Friday, April 12, 2024, in New York.

An official who was briefed on the investigation said Heifler, 26, identified as a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a New Jersey-based group founded in 2024 that describes its membership as "Jewish warriors" fighting back against rising antisemitism.

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The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

A man walks past a polling place at City Hall in Providence, R.I., on Nov. 5, 2024.

The Justice Department has sought voter data from states. It now says it plans to share that data with the Department of Homeland Security, to run it through a controversial citizenship check tool.

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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say

Tiger Woods of the Jupiter Links Golf Club plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole, during final day of TGL golf tournament, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens Fla.

Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on March 19.

The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

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Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

A young woman sits at a sunlit table, holding a smartphone with a soft focus background. The scene conveys casual connectivity, focus on the device, and a relaxed moment of everyday life.

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

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How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird

Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing international oil prices at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18.

It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.

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House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., arrives for a House Ethics Committee adjudicatory subcommittee on a motion for summary judgment regarding accusations against her, in the Longworth building on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.

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Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers

Wambūi Karanja of Kenya accepts the "One to Watch" award from the Alzheimer

Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

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Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance

What does dry soil, like this stretch in South Africa, have to do with antimicrobial resistance? A new study offers an unexpected hypothesis: drought can drive higher antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.

New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

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Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics

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Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.

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Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference on March 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth

A group of sperm whales, including non-relatives, work to keep a newborn calf afloat in the hours after its birth.

An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

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Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and France

Representatives of the world's wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration's war on Iran.

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Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it?

From left: the archbishop of Canterbury, the first lady, Stephen Colbert.

How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!

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These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too

Local fisheries on the coast of Cambodia struggled with decimated fish populations for years. Today, they are teeming with seafood, thanks to local ecological restoration efforts. Here (at right), Koh Kresna village chief Khiev Sat talks with a fisherman about the day

A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.

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Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out

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A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

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Kansas City nun reflects on life spent caring for kids

For StoryCorps, a nun in Kansas City reminisces about helping families in need of low-cost childcare.

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