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Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug

An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen.

The drug company Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies for allegedly selling copies made by compounding pharmacies of its drug Zepbound.

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Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

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America's neighbor to the north has seen wide ranging impacts from the tariffs on goods sent to the U.S.— from Canadian identity to the country's politics and of course the economy. Even small businesses are feeling the change. We go to the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia to see how tariffs are playing out.

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Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ for stonewalling in high-profile deportation case

A person holds a sign with a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a protest in New York City.

A federal judge gave the Trump administration a deadline to answer questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

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Funding cut for landmark study of women's health

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The Women's Health Initiative, begun in the 1990s, has made many important discoveries. Now funding to collect more research data will end in September.

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After Kashmir attack, India downgrades ties with Pakistan and suspends water treaty

Security personnel patrol a street the morning after militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir, April 23.

The day after a deadly attack, India announced it was closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading its diplomatic ties and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack.

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What are your most memorable moments with your mom? NPR wants to hear

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Whether your mother is still here for you to hug or you are holding on to cherished memories, NPR wants to hear about the moments that bring you the most joy when you think of her.

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Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class

Sen. Bernie Sanders Speaks To A Crowd Of 36,000 At The Fighting Oligarchy Rally At Gloria Molina Grand Park In Downtown Los Angeles On April 12, 2025.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who caucuses with Democrats, has been touring the country with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to push back against the Trump administration.

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Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China

Stocks gained for a second consecutive session after Trump said he would not fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and as hope was rising that the White House could look to lower tariffs on China.

The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.

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Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?

Cardinals look on as the body of Pope Francis is transferred into the Basilica at St Peter

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do.

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NIH autism study will pull from private medical records

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya (right), accompanied by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (left) and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary (center), speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the Health and Human Services Department on in Washington, D.C.

The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.

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The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines

Customers visit an Apple Store in Beijing, April 10.

European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Facebook's parent company hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc's digital competition rules.

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Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection

Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on March 4.

The Illinois Democrat has announced he will retire at the end of his term next year after nearly three decades in the Senate. His departure creates a key opening in Democratic leadership.

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What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

The Department of Education says it will resume collections on defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting some 5 million borrowers nationwide.

The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know — and what to do — if you'll be affected.

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Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights

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A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled.

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Officials from U.S., Europe meet in London for Ukraine peace talks

Rescue workers clear the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine on April 13.

The U.S. is showing signs that it is increasingly willing to withdraw from a peace process that has grown more complex in recent months.

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Economist Jason Furman discusses the global impacts of Trump's economic policies

The IMF has soured on the global economy in a new forecast due to President Trump's tariffs. NPR talks with Jason Furman, an economist and Harvard professor, about Trump's management of the economy.

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IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump's tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state

President Trump announced his latest tariffs at a Rose Garden event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2. The International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for the global economy this year, citing the risks from an all-out trade war.

The International Monetary Fund is warning that President Trump's tariffs could pose significant challenges for the global economy. And, Pope Francis' body lies in state until his Saturday funeral.

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Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds

A KFF poll found parents who believed a false claim about measles were more likely to skip or delay childhood vaccinations.

With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine.

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Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday

Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Manhattan on Monday, April 21.

Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct.

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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party

From left, Saikat Chakrabarti, Kat Abughazaleh and Elijah Manley are among a crop of young Democrats challenging longtime incumbents in solidly blue districts across the country ahead of next year

Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.

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Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why

Cardinal electors attend the papal conclave inside the Sistine Chapel on April 18, 2005.

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's curiosity.

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Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more

President Trump greets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outside the West Wing of the White House on April 17. Meloni has been called a "Trump whisperer" who could bridge the gap between the U.S. president and European leaders.

In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.

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Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral

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Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.

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Kashmir experiences worst civilian attack in years, coinciding with Vance India visit

An Indian security officer patrols a shopping area in Pahalgam a day after militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists near the town, Indian controlled Kashmir on Wednesday.

Police accused rebels of masterminding the attack, which sparked outrage and drew international condemnation, including from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019

Lori Vallow Daybell stands and listens as the jury

Jurors found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty after deliberating for about three hours, and she faces another possible life sentence on top of the three she is already serving in Idaho.

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RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback

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The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board.

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As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGE

Elon Musk and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer listen during a cabinet meeting in White House on March 24,.

Elon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, despite protests and plunging sales.

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President Trump says he has 'no intention' to fire Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell

Trump said he does not intend to fire Powell after he has attacked the Federal Reserve Chair for not lowering interest rates.

President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets.

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Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America

The Voice of America building, June 15, 2020, in Washington.

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the federally funded overseas news outlet.

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Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

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At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the most religiously diverse county in the U.S., with 160,000 students of almost all faiths.

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