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What Trump’s first days in office could be like. And, world leaders react to his win

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. And, here's a dive into what his first 100 days in office could look like based on his campaign promises.

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Frail chimps headed from New Mexico to Louisiana sanctuary

About two dozen chimpanzees deemed too feeble to be moved a few years ago will be going to Chimp Haven after all. The NIH said originally they'd be kept in New Mexico for their own safety.

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Do you have a loved one who votes differently than you? Tell NPR about it

Have you recently dumped a partner over their politics? Or chosen to stay friends with someone who voted differently this year? NPR wants to hear how politics have impacted relationships.

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Honey, a new pygmy hippo just dropped! The quiz has your animal news covered

This week's quiz includes the great, the late and the clickbait.

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Why Trump won — 9 takeaways from the 2024 election

Trump not only won in the Electoral College, but he won so big that he expanded his coalition with historic demographic shifts.

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Judge strikes down Biden program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.

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Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people in connection with singer Liam Payne's death

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room balcony last month.

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Notre Dame welcomes arrival of 3 new bells as cathedral reopening nears

The delivery of the bells comes just one month ahead of Notre Dame's reopening, which is scheduled for December 8.

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Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed more than 100 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.

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Racist text messages target young African Americans post-election

Federal, state, and local authorities are investigating the offensive messages that have been sent over the last two days.

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Dozens of monkeys escape from South Carolina research facility

More than 40 monkeys are now roaming the streets of Yemassee, S.C., after staging an escape from a research facility.

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Donald Trump has chosen Susie Wiles to serve as his chief of staff

A longtime veteran of Florida politics, Wiles served as a senior staffer on Trump's campaign, helping guide his path to victory. She will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.

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With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic

Boeing’s machinists are returning to work after a bruising strike. But the aerospace giant still has big long-term problems to solve if it’s going to recapture its leading position in the industry.

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TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO

DIslodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What's going on?

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Asheville radio reporter covers Helene's impact for Spanish-speaking communities

Nearly six weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Western North Carolina, radio reporter Jose Sandoval's daily Spanish-language broadcasts have become an essential lifeline for the small but growing Latino community in Western North Carolina, providing information about public services and dispelling misinformation as they piece together their lives.

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Who will control the House? It’s down to these uncalled races

Control of the House is still too close to call, according to the Associated Press. Here's a running list of races that are still outstanding.

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David McCormick ousts Democratic incumbent Bob Casey to win Pennsylvania Senate race

With McCormick's victory, Republicans have expanded their Senate majority in the next Congress to 53 seats, with two races still to be called.

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Putin congratulates Trump and says he's 'ready' to engage in dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.

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With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.

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White House advisor Neera Tanden faces Hatch Act complaint over tweets

In 2021, Tanden was nominated to lead the Office of Management and Budget, but she withdrew her nomination after coming under fire from members of Congress.

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Trump’s win could accelerate the privatization of Medicare

The former president's pending return to the White House could alter the very nature of Medicare, the nearly 60-year-old federal health care program.

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The Fed cuts interest rates -- but Trump's election could make things trickier

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. How much further rates fall could depend on how President-elect Trump approaches his second term.

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Your instincts on how to fight insomnia are probably wrong

When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.

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How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today

In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its collapse cost depositors millions.

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Immigrant rights groups ready to challenge President-elect Trump’s policies

Civil and immigration rights groups say they are better prepared this time for potential Trump border policies. But they also expressed disappointment with Democrats on immigration issues.

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Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world

With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

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4 election takeaways — from Democrat and Republican strategists

With a race that was expected to be historically tight behind us, the question is: How did Trump win so decisively?

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What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his “peace through strength” approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over Washington's continued commitment to Kyiv.

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President Biden will speak this morning following the 2024 election

President Biden plans to address the nation on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the election results and the transition, the White House told reporters.

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How Trump regained the White House. And, where the federal cases against him stand

President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term, securing victory in the race against Vice President Harris. Here's a look at how he did it. And, where the federal cases against him stand.

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