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Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, left, reacts with Jordan Bardella during the French far-right party national rally near the parliament in Paris on Sunday.

Thousands of supporters gathered near the tomb of Napoleon for what was billed as a protest — but observers said it had all the markings of a campaign rally.

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Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500

Visitors walk near damaged Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, commonly known as the Me Nu Brick Monastery, in the aftermath of Friday

Rescuers temporarily shut down electrical equipment and machines used in search operations due to the rain over the weekend, making recovery operations more difficult.

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Asian markets plunge with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 7, 2025.

Asian shares nosedived on Monday after the meltdown Friday on Wall Street over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes and the backlash from Beijing.

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UConn takes 12th NCAA women's basketball title with dominant win over South Carolina

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) during the first half of the national championship game of the women

UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th NCAA national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday.

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Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL

The Washington Capitals star made history with a power play goal from the left faceoff circle — as Gretzky, who last set the record more than 25 years ago, looked on.

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Severe storms and floods batter South and Midwest, as death toll rises to at least 18

Residential streets are flooded by the rising Licking River, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Falmouth, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Severe storms continued to pound parts of the South and Midwest, as a punishing and slow-moving storm system unleashed life-threatening flash floods and powerful tornadoes from Mississippi to Kentucky.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 32, mostly women and children

A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 32 people, including over a dozen women and children, local health officials said Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu headed to meet President Trump.

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Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500

A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.

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Vietnam asks Trump to delay implementation of tariffs while the two sides negotiate

Workers assemble electric cars at a Vinfast factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam, on Sept. 29, 2023.

Vietnam is actively seeking to negotiate a reduction in the high tariff rate imposed by the Trump Administration.

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Yemen Houthi rebels say latest US strikes killed 2, day after Trump posted bomb video

A Yemeni girl visits the graves of Houthis during Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Sanaa, Yemen, Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Suspected U.S. airstrikes killed at least two people in a stronghold of Yemen's Houthi rebels, the group said Sunday.

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1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from missile strike rises to 19

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

One person was killed Sunday as Russian air strikes hit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, while the death toll from Friday's deadly attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih continued to rise.

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For these seniors, DOGE's affordable housing pause means suffering longer without AC

Linda Morgan on March 28 in her sister

The Trump administration froze funding for a program to upgrade aging low-income housing and make it energy efficient. The move threatens hundreds of projects around the country.

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In 'free' Khartoum, the ruined streets smell of perfume and music plays

Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum.

Sudanese activist Duaa Tariq, who spoke to NPR throughout the war, shares what its like in the "liberated" capital Khartoum, after two years occupied by the Rapid Support Forces

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Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans

FILE - An unsold 2021 F-Type coupe sits at a Jaguar dealership in this photograph taken Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Littleton, Colo.

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive said it was pausing U.S. shipments due to Trump's tariffs as it works on mid- to long-term plans to adapt to the changing trade landscape.

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Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70

FILE - Blind duo from Mali, Amadou Bagayoko, right, and Mariam Doumbia, seen, during a concert in Paris, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008.

Bagayoko, an acclaimed guitarist and half of the Grammy-nominated blind duo Amadou & Mariam, died in his hometown of Bamako on Friday.

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Photos: See demonstrators around the country rally in 'Hands Off!' protests

Thousands of protesters marched in Portland, Ore., protesting President Trump

NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments, to mass deportations.

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How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far

A person looks at a new vehicle at a Toyota dealership in El Monte, Calif., Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments.

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Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

Protesters attend a "Hands Off" rally Saturday to demonstrate against President Trump on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."

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'Oliver and Amanda Pig' series author Jean Van Leeuwen dies at 87

Jean Van Leeuwen wrote 20 Oliver and Amanda Pig books, and many other titles aimed at young audiences.

The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies.

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The video game industry at a crossroads

Screenshot of gameplay in "Beatdown City Survivors"

The video game industry is huge. Last year alone it generated an estimated $187 billion dollars in revenue.

But it's also facing a host of serious issues: massive layoffs, the advent of A.I., games that take years to be released, and a schism between big and small developers.

This week's Reporter's Notebook takes us inside this evolving industry with NPR's Vincent Acovino, who recently covered the annual Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.

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More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest

Cars sit in a flooded street in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Friday.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

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At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

A flooded home is seen from the banks of the Ohio River on Saturday in Louisville, Ky.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

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Palestinian medics say a video of Gaza rescue crews under fire refutes Israeli claims

Mourners gather around the bodies of eight Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, March 31.

Palestinian medical officials say they obtained video footage that refutes Israel's claims about the killing of 15 rescue and aid workers in the southern Gaza Strip last month.

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Defrocked former D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick speaks during a memorial service in South Bend, Ind., on March 4, 2015. The once-powerful Catholic cardinal, who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died at age 94.

Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.

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Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda

Senate Republicans have approved a new framework for a sweeping multi-trillion dollar plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. Above, the U.S. Capitol is seen on March 31.

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.

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The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population

Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.

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Opinion: Art fair flyers should showcase human creativity

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Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

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Can't-miss interviews: Cory Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and the latest on tariffs

From left: Sen. Corey Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and Jasmine Mooney.

A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.

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TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future

The chaos surrounding TikTok in recent months has sent creators on the platform into an emotional spiral.

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

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Ukrainians face fears during the country's darkest nights

Hanna and Arkadii Rubin try to convince their daughter Leya, 2, to go to bed, although she doesn

All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war.

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