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The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?
Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsTrump doesn't rule out seeking 3rd term. And, a revamp of the Smithsonian Institution
President Trump says he isn't ruling out the possibility of seeking a 3rd term in office. And, an executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to restore "sanity to American history."
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NPR NewsHow Much Will That Surgery Cost? Hospital Price Lists Remain Largely Unhelpful
Health care price transparency is one of the few bipartisan issues in Washington, D.C. But much of the information is not helpful to patients, and there's no evidence that it's lowering costs.
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NPR NewsFrench court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case but didn't immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the far-right leader's political future.
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NPR NewsFrench court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlement
A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect.
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NPR NewsCesar Chavez Day celebrates a lifetime fight for justice for farmworkers
Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the life and legacy of the labor rights icon.
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NPR NewsBeloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires
In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey.
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NPR NewsExpert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk
The Tesla brand is in trouble, according to branding consultant Allen Adamson, who says the car company is facing headwinds due to a lack of innovation and the political activity of CEO Elon Musk.
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NPR NewsHyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs
Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding towards plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.
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NPR NewsWhat happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars
When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.
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NPR NewsThe Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk
The court could face cases on abortion, congressional maps and labor unions. With Tesla suing the state, Elon Musk is backing the conservative candidate who's received President Trump's endorsement.
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NPR NewsCatholic Charities tests Wisconsin's unemployment payment system at Supreme Court
A chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin contends it should be exempted from the state's unemployment compensation system because it's a charitable organization with a religious mission.
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NPR News6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now
NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers' biggest questions.
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NPR NewsAsian shares are sharply lower as Tokyo tumbles 4% after Wall Street retreat
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
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NPR NewsSome progress made in recovering U.S. Army soldiers submerged in Lithuanian swamp
U.S. Navy divers managed to successfully attach a line to a hoist point on the submerged vehicle. The goal is to hook up more hoists in order to pull the vehicle carrying the soldiers out of the mud.
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NPR NewsTrump is 'not joking' about third term, though Constitution says he can't serve
In remarks to NBC News, Trump also said "there are methods which you could do it." Trump would need either a two-thirds vote in Congress or a constitutional convention to serve a third term.
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NPR NewsU.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration
The think tank is laying off nearly all of its staff, as its former board sues to stop what it calls a "takeover" by the Trump administration.
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NPR NewsNine home runs for the Yankees lead to questions about their new bats
Some Yankees players used a new bat during the second game in the Major League Baseball season against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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NPR NewsIran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran's president said the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, Tehran's first response to a letter sent by President Trump.
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NPR NewsRichard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. He was 90.
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NPR NewsThis may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?
The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done?
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NPR NewsMedical supplies in great need as aid flows into Myanmar after earthquake
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.
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NPR NewsAs measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts
Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
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NPR NewsTrump won't rule out military force to take Greenland
In an interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland. His remarks come a day after Vice President JD Vance's scaled back visit to the island.
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NPR NewsPolice say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement
Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.
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NPR NewsRosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII
The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.
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NPR NewsAcademy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director
The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.
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NPR NewsWhite House Correspondents' dinner cancels comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance
Amber Ruffin had been scheduled to perform at the prestigious gathering of political journalists on April 26 in Washington, D.C.
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NPR NewsFCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
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NPR NewsDelta plane and Air Force jet ordered to maneuver to avoid collision near DCA airport
A Delta passenger plane and an Air Force jet flew narrowly close to one another outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, prompting a collision warning and "corrective instructions" from air traffic controllers.
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