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Biden orders Israel to change course on Gaza aid; No Labels backs out of 2024 race

Israel will let aid into northern Gaza after Biden warned that U.S. support would depend on how Israel addresses civilian suffering. No Labels has backed out of the 2024 presidential election.

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UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel

While non-binding, the resolution passed Friday is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza.

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Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."

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Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always

Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial intelligence, detection technologies are racing to catch deepfake audio, but it's a tough game of whack-a-mole.

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Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization

Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well.

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'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new

A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new approach to climate change activism.

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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries

Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the House for their criticism of Israel in its handling of the ongoing war with Hamas.

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'I don't hear the sound of bullets': At this camp in Rwanda, people find some peace

The Nkamira Transit Center is home to thousands of refugees who fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decades-long conflict is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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From a secret CIA mission to clearing the Baltimore bridge — meet 'Chessy' the crane

There aren't many cranes that have a storied history like the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed "Chessy" — which has been brought in to clear Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here's what to know

Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.

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Tournament darling DJ Burns and N.C. State head to the Final 4, smiles, skips and all

North Carolina State's unlikely run in this year's NCAA tournament has been propelled by their charming star DJ Burns Jr., whose big size and big personality have made him a fan favorite this March.

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Who posted Donald Trump's $175 million bond this week? Find out in the quiz

This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?

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This L.A. heist sounds like a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash

Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter and cracking the safe. Now detectives are seeking to unravel the heist.

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McDonald's says it is buying back all of its franchises in Israel

Alonyal Limited owns 225 McDonald's locations. McDonald's has recently faced boycotts after its Israel branch donated meals to the Israeli military.

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ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years

The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.

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Where are you going to view the solar eclipse? NPR wants to know.

Tell NPR where you plan to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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Investigative journalists track suspected cartel boss using his google reviews

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with open source researcher Connor Plunkett, about his report with Bellingcat titled "Kinahan Cartel: Wanted Narco Boss Exposes Whereabouts by Posting Google Reviews."

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A Milestone for a Major International Alliance and an Olympic Music Controversy

NATO, the alliance formed to protect Europe from the Soviet Union is marking 75 years. It the focus is still on Russia. And a controversy in France over a singer selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, raises questions about French identity.

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Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers cited the President Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.

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The work and legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus endure 10 years after her death

A new exhibition and book honor the memory of the Pulitzer Prize-winning German photojournalist who was killed on April 4, 2014, while on assignment for The Associated Press in Afghanistan.

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No Labels, which sought to challenge Biden and Trump, ends its 2024 presidential bid

The organization had emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election. However, No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult.

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Abortion opponents push for 'fetal personhood' laws, giving rights to embryos

The Guardian's reproductive health reporter Carter Sherman says efforts are underway in a number of states to assign fetuses "some kind of rights that we would generally ascribe to a human person."

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What you need to know to watch Monday's total solar eclipse

Over 30 million people will be within the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse as it crosses the U.S. from Texas to Maine. Here's what you need to know to safely enjoy the celestial spectacle.

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Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there

President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes. He said a ceasefire is needed so aid can get in.

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Why a majority of Britons want the U.K. to halt arms exports to Israel

Countries including Canada, the Netherlands and Spain say they're suspending arms sales to Israel. After an Israeli strike killed British World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, will the U.K. too?

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Baltimore bridge's collapse is the target of anti-DEI rhetoric

Mayor Brandon Scott has come under attack as a "DEI" hire in the wake of the deadly bridge collapse.

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Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been the target of racist attacks following last week's Key Bridge collapse.

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A professor worried no one would read an algae study. So she had it put to music

Professors and students at the University of South Florida mapped pitch, rhythm and duration to data about algae blooms and depletion of coral reefs to create an original composition.

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Fish out of water story ends with 77,000 young salmon in the wrong water

The Chinook got shook when their truck got cooked. Now the salmon are swimming — but in the wrong brook.

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How does avian flu affect your breakfast; NATO solemnly celebrates 75th anniversary

Cases of bird flu have been found in dairy cattle, but the risk to humans remains low. Ukraine is front and center today as NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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