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Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations

Attorney General Pam Bondi looks on as President Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24.

In a new memo, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ will allow for subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to get information and testimony from journalists.

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Government says - for now - it will restore international students' status

Students and educators attend a rally at Northwestern University one week before the Trump administration said it will restore the records of international students deleted from a crucial database. That move had thrown into doubt many students

International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status.

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A Jewish baking tradition rises in the age of Instagram

Shlissel challah is the name given to the special challah baked for the first shabbat after Passover

Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers.

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New senior staff announced as White House looks to 'right the ship' at the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends an Oval Office meeting with President Trump and Norway

The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

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Luigi Mangione's case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.

A truck displays pictures of Luigi Mangione on April 25, 2025 in New York City, as he was set to appear for the arraignment on charges that he murdered the CEO of UnitedHealthcare last year.

Over the last half-century, the political leanings of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidency contributed to dramatically different approaches to the federal death penalty.

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Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts

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It's a "ready-to-use therapeutic food" that's had remarkable success in treating malnourished kids. The State Department says it's still available. Factories and field workers have a different view.

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A New Mission for Syria's Famed White Helmets

The White Helmets sit in their rescue vehicles in Homs, Syria.

During Syria's long civil war, the White Helmets were known for running into harms way, rescuing civilians from the aftermath of regime attacks. Now with the regime gone, the famed organization is finding a new mission with new challenges. We go to Damascus to see them in action.

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Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise.

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

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What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place

Pope Francis greets participants to the Living Nativity Scene at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on December 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy. He will be laid to rest in the Basilica after his funeral in the Vatican on Saturday.

Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.

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Angie Murimirwa: From hiding in the bathroom to Time's most influential people list

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A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list — recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.

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Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

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Mangione is set to appear in federal court on Friday for his arraignment in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors have filed an intent to seek the death penalty.

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After deadly Kashmir attack, India reports exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers

Soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir blew up the family homes of two men suspected of carrying out Tuesday

A day after the U.N. appealed for restraint following Tuesday's deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, India reported an exchange of fire across the de facto border in the disputed region.

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Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers

A customer shops for groceries at a Chicago supermarket.

Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.

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Quarterbacks are the top two NFL Draft picks, but Deion Sanders' son is still waiting

Miami quarterback Cam Ward takes a selfie with fans Thursday after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft in Green Bay, Wis.

Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars paid a ton use Cleveland's pick on Travis Hunter at No. 2. Colorado star Shedeur Sanders wasn't taken in the first round.

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How to watch Pope Francis's funeral, and what to expect

Workers cover the altar in St. Peter

Pope Francis's funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.

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Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.

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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And, NPR's glimpse inside liberated Khartoum

A Ukrainian woman looks at rescuers as they try to pull her out from under the rubble of a building after a Russian military strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The strike occurred at 1 a.m., when most people were asleep. So far, nine people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 injured. The rescue operation is ongoing.

Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Trump says he wants peace quickly. And, NPR looks inside Sudan's capital city of Khartoum after two years of war.

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Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults

Escherichia coli or E. coli is a part of family of bacteria that are commonly found in the human gut. Scientists found that a toxin the bacteria release is linked to some cases of colorectal cancer.

Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.

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New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b

Scientists are debating whether data from the James Webb Space Telescope is really pointing to biosignature gases in the atmosphere of planet K2-18b.

Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had detected biosignature gases on planet K2-18b. A new analysis of the same data casts doubt on the earlier findings

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Dear Life Kit: I'm not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?

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An NPR listener writes: "We've briefly discussed sexuality, but I have no idea how fluid she may be, if at all. " Plus: A woman wants to marry her partner, but his family constantly belittles her. Is the relationship doomed?

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They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?

Pronatalists believe that modern culture has failed to adequately prioritize the value of nuclear families and making lots of babies. They see powerful potential allies in Elon Musk and JD Vance.

Pronatalists believe that modern culture has failed to adequately prioritize the value of nuclear families and making lots of babies. They see powerful potential allies in Elon Musk and JD Vance.

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5 takeaways from the week — from a softer approach on trade to Hegseth in hot water

During impromptu remarks to reporters outside the White House on April 23, President Trump said the U.S. will "have a fair deal with China." 

After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week.

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Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz

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If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases, you'll do great this week!

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A moose trek across Sweden pulls in millions of viewers looking for 'Slow TV'

This undated photo, issued by SVT, shows Moose in Junsele, Sweden, during preparations for the livestream

Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.

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The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

Nodules containing valuable metals can be found scattered across the seabed in some parts of the ocean. Here, manganese nodules found off the Southeastern U.S. in 2019.

President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem.

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Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts

A flooded street with debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, in Siesta Key, Fla., on October 10, 2024. The monster weather system sent tornadoes spinning across the state and flooded swaths of the Tampa Bay area after the storm rapidly intensified to a top-of-scale category 5 major hurricane.

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

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Trump wants to change the way the White House handles government regulations

A new Trump executive order remakes the way the White House handles government regulations. NPR's Planet Money tries to make sense of what this new idea will mean.

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Man adjusts to life after surviving a bear attack that blinded him

Dan Bigley was on a fishing trip in Alaska when he accidentally came between a bear and her cubs. In this StoryCorps, he talks about the attack that left him blind and about adjusting afterward.

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Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks

Houthi supporters chant slogans during a weekly, anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen on Friday, April 18.

The U.S. has increased its attacks on the Houthis, launching daily strikes since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign.

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Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest

The Bluebonnet Detention Center is shown on Thursday in Anson, Texas

An ICE official said in court documents that people are subject to deportation if they don't say they want to challenge their removal within 12 hours after being notified about their rights.

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