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The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought

In this photo taken between 2020- 2021 and released by Fauna & Flora, elephants roam at Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia.

Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.

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John Feinstein, sports writer and author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69

FILE - Sports writer and author John Feinstein poses in Washington, Feb. 28, 2006. (AP Photo Caleb Jones, file)

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball

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Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled

The Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md., is seen, Oct. 14, 2015.

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

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'Deep sense of outrage and betrayal': House Democrats react to Schumer announcement

House Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, responded quickly to news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, plans to vote for the House-passed spending measure that the party largely opposes.

House Democrats were gathered in Virginia for their annual issues conference when they received the news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was planning to vote to advance a GOP-spending bill.

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A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated

People hold signs during a "Save the Civil Service" rally outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.

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(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts

Motorists pass through a toll plaza near St. Petersburg, Florida. Bogus text messages threatening phone users with unpaid toll fees have spread rapidly — in part because scammers try to benefit from trends in travel and congestion pricing, an expert tells NPR.

"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.

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Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2022.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.

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'Doesn't make any sense': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer on govt. efforts to deport him

Hundreds stand outside of a New York court to protest the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who was arrested by federal immigration agents in New York City.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.

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Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

Ghassan Mamouli, a representative from the Damascus government, inspects the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike on Thursday.

An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in an upscale neighborhood, destroying an apartment that neighbors said had been vacant for years.

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Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years

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Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.

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What Cuts to U.S. Aid Mean in Africa

President Trump has derided aid the U.S. provides overseas as rife with fraud. His administration has moved aggressively to eliminate such funding including cancelling contracts already in progress. This is all being challenged in court but the effects are being felt acutely by those providing the aid on the ground in foreign countries. We hear from three providers in Africa.

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As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners

A worker cuts a piece of steel for a customer at North York Iron, a steel supplier in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 11.

President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.

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A man says his stepmom locked him in a room for decades. He escaped by setting a fire

Kimberly Sullivan, who was taken into custody on Wednesday, faces charges including assault, kidnapping and unlawful restraint. She is accused of locking her stepson in his room for over 20 years.

Police in Waterbury, Conn., allege the man's stepmother locked him in his room with limited food and water for over 20 years, until he started a fire using hand sanitizer, printer paper and a lighter.

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Trump plans to visit the Justice Department Friday, a rare move for a president

President Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on March 7.

The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.

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Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference following a policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer answered a range of questions during the press conference. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.

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Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge rules

Protesters hold signs in solidarity at a rally in support of federal workers at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C., on March 4.

Thousands of probationary federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be offered job reinstatement within the next week, a district judge in San Francisco has ruled, because they were terminated unlawfully.

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Trump's hiring freeze has halted local head counts and could threaten the U.S. census

In 2016, Donald Trump, as the then-presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president, addresses a campaign rally at the Grand Park Events Center in Westfield, Ind., where Trump

Some towns paid the U.S. Census Bureau to produce new local population counts to try to get more funding. But Trump's hiring freeze derailed their special census plans — and could hurt the 2030 count.

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Editor's Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated

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Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.

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Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?

President Trump, accompanied by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his son X Æ A-Xii, speaks next to a line of Tesla vehicles on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday. Trump said he would purchase a Tesla vehicle in what he calls a

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

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Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol

Bottles of Prosecco are lined up on a shelf of a wine shop in Rome last month. Trump

European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.

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White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC

Dr. Dave Weldon, who served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009, is no longer a candidate to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His nomination was withdrawn shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

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A Putin aide rejects Trump's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov attends a meeting of the presidents of Russia and Belarus at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday.

As U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff enters talks in Moscow on a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, an adviser to the Russian president rejected the idea.

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EPA targets dozens of regulations. And, 'stranded' astronauts may return to Earth

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifying before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on his nomination in January.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to reconsider more than two dozen rules. And, astronauts "stranded" on the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth.

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Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star

U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Fox News on Wednesday as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Jennifer Eckhart, a former producer. Her suit against former star anchor Ed Henry, alleging he sexually assaulted and harassed her, can go forward, the judge ruled.<!-- raw HTML omitted -->

A federal judge has dismissed Fox News as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against former anchor Ed Henry. Former producer Jennifer Eckhart alleges he sexually harassed and raped her.

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What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.

Homes are built into the rugged landscape in Nuuk, Greenland, are seen on March 12. The self-ruling Danish territory has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight as President Trump has vowed to acquire it.

This week's vote resulted in a win for pro-independence forces and a rejection of President Trump's rhetoric about annexing the island.

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Intrigued by buy-now, pay-later loans? Experts break down 6 pros and cons

Buy-now, pay-later loans have been gaining wide popularity with consumers because many don

If you're curious about that option to "pay in four easy installments" on the checkout page when shopping online, here's what to know.

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President Trump's attempts to shrink government target civil rights efforts

President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to take steps to comply with nondiscrimination laws. Some fear women and people of color will lose opportunities.

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What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic

On March 10, a member of civil defense canine unit searches for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the prior week.

Sudiksha Konanki is a Virginia resident and a student at the University of Pittsburgh. She was vacationing in Punta Cana with five others when she went missing last week.

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EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on his nomination in January.

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.

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A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction

The gold ring was uncovered in 2019.

The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.

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