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Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation

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Maryland senator calls Abrego Garcia case a 'constitutional crisis,' a Louisiana senator says its a 'screw up'

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Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'

Mourners gather around the bodies of 8 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, on Monday, March 31, 2025.

The Israeli military investigation said the examination found "no evidence to support claims of execution or that any of the deceased were bound before or after the shooting."

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

Demonstrators protest in Berlin against the possible deportation of four foreign pro-Palestinian activists from Germany on April 7. The four, including two from Ireland, one from Poland and one from the United States, face order to leave relating to their participation in a protest at Berlin

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.

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The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know

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Google and the Justice Department will face off in the final stage of a landmark antitrust case that could force the company to spin off its Chrome browser business.

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The cases against Harvey Weinstein: A timeline of allegations and trials

Harvey Weinstein is arraigned in court on September 18, 2024 in New York City, pleading not guilty to a new sex crimes charge.

The former Hollywood producer is on trial for sex crimes in New York — again. Here are the allegations and proceedings that have led to this.

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Zelenskyy says Russia trying to create 'impression of ceasefire' as attacks continue

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Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday.

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Portraits: A 10-year-old, a house painter and a mom who are running out of HIV pills

For more than two months, Mary Mayongana, 42, hasn

HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.

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Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to cheers as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter

"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.

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Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season

Kristin Kimball has grown her flock over the last decade from a dozen sheep to more than 250 animals. During lambing season, her day begins before dawn and ends long after dark, but she describes it as a joyous time.

Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns.

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How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban

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Thedismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.

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A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations

Denise Solis shows her four-year-old son Noah Solis how to seal a cascaron (confetti-filled egg) with tissue paper.

Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas and Northern Mexico.

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She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport

In her earliest memories, A sensed a difference between her and her white parents. Yet, she also remembers feeling special, chosen and cared for.

Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.

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Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran's nuclear program

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their meeting in Moscow on Friday.

The two countries will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said after a second round of talks.

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Putin announces an Easter truce in Ukraine

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, April 18, 2025, the Russian BM-21 "Grad" self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions in Ukraine.

The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said. It said the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

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White House solicits corporate sponsors for its Easter Egg Roll event

President Trump and the Easter Bunny wave during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 22, 2019.

Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon.

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Opinion: When a hat becomes a threat

Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, coach Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan celebrating their 4th NBA championship in 1996. Chicago

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang membership.

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Anti-Trump protests this weekend turn focus to community action

People take part in the "No Kings Day" protest on Presidents Day in Washington, D.C., in support of federal workers and against recent actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, on Feb. 17, 2025. The protest was organized by the 50501 Movement.

A grassroots-led campaign has hundreds of protests and events scheduled across the U.S. on Saturday. Organizers say the momentum built on resistance against the Trump administration has not slowed.

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Here's how to use nasal spray right and more tips for managing spring allergies

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Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.

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One city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here's why

British forces charge crowds during bread riots in Manchester, England, in 1819. The event became known as the Peterloo Massacre, when troops were ordered to disperse the crowds.

As politicians worldwide scramble to appeal to working people, this city in northern England has a claim to be the birthplace of the very concept of the working class.

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Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law

Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, Sunday, March 30, 2025.

In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."

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Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court is seen near sunset in Washington, Oct. 18, 2018.

In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."

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ACLU warns hundreds of Venezuelans face immediate deportation under Alien Enemies Act despite Supreme Court decision

A recent Supreme Court ruling instructed the Trump administration to give migrants being deported under the Alien Enemies Act due process. The ACLU says a group of migrants in Texas have been given less than 24 hours.

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Head Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating funding

Students help put away supplies at the end of a reading and writing lesson at the Head Start program run by Easterseals, an organization that gets about a third of its funding from the federal government, on Jan. 29, in Miami.

A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."

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Thousands of federal workers would be easier to fire under Trump rule change

President Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Friday.

The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of its push to both shrink the federal government and exert more control over it.

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History shows revoking Harvard's tax status won't be easy — or fast

Bob Jones III, the president of Bob Jones University, speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982. The IRS rescinded the university

A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law.

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Chinese manufacturers on TikTok claim they make the world's luxury goods. Is that true?

These TikTok videos focus on the idea that Chinese manufacturers are selling luxury goods that are the same quality as well-known brands for a fraction of the price, and urging consumers to buy directly from them.

Amid tariff confusion, online vendors are looking to recruit new customers.

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'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites

The White House recently launched a web page entitled: "Lab Leak. The True Origins of COVID-19"

The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has disappeared.

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30 years later, Oklahoma City bombing survivor recalls vow to change her life while trapped

Visitors walk around the Reacting Pond at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in Oklahoma City on March 12, 2025.

Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.

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Nearly 300 scientists apply for French academic program amid Trump cuts in U.S.

Students, researchers and demonstrators rally during a protest against the Trump administration

Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

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VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy

The Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters is a block from the White House in Washington, DC.

The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health care via telehealth, according to documents obtained by NPR.

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