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How Apple turbocharged China's development
A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsRussia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing at least 15
The attacks was one of the largest on Ukraine's capital in months. It came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared for the G7 summit in Canada, where he is pushing for stronger sanctions on Russia.
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NPR NewsMinnesota shootings come during heightened political tensions in the U.S.
Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.
NPR News10 ways travel insiders deal with annoying flight delays
Clever advice on how to quickly rebook your flight, skip long lines and avoid flight issues in the future. One tip? Try queuing up for an agent in the airport lounge.
NPR NewsTimbaland's AI music project is a ghost in a misguided machine
The super-producer whose beats moved the boundaries of Top 40 radio is chasing a new revolution: digital superstars and the erasure of artistic process as we know it.
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NPR NewsMedicaid keeps getting more popular as Republicans aim to cut it by $800 billion
Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.
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NPR NewsVirginia's governor's race could be a barometer for how voters feel about Trump
On Tuesday, Virginia hold its primary election. The contest is a barometer for how Virginians, and maybe the country, feel about the Trump administration ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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NPR NewsTrump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel's missile defenses have been a focus of the Trump White House. This year, President Trump requested funding from Congress for a "Golden Dome for America" — a missile defense system that would protect all of the United States. The idea comes from Israel's Iron Dome — a network of interceptor missiles stationed at points across the country. Iron Dome and related Israeli air defenses don't get every missile fired — including some launched in the past few days by Iran — but the Israeli military says it has intercepted thousands of rockets since it was built. Trying to get that kind of protection for America, though, might be a very different matter.
Read more of science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel's reporting on this topic and find NPR's coverage of the Middle East here.
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NPR NewsDoctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to the signed document filed in federal court in Los Angeles.
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NPR NewsLawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting
Members of Congress from both parties are calling for security updates following the weekend attack in Minnesota where a gunman killed one state lawmaker and her husband and left another state lawmaker and his wife wounded.
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NPR NewsTrump is leaving the G7 early to focus on the Middle East
Trump will leave Canada Monday night after having dinner with the G7 leaders, his press secretary Karoline Leavitt, said. He had originally been slated to leave Canada on Tuesday evening.
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NPR NewsWhat does Juneteenth mean to you? We want to hear your story
NPR wants to know how you feel about celebrating Juneteenth at this moment in history
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NPR NewsSupreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly two weeks left in the term
Some 20 cases remain to be decided—about a third of the total argued cases--many of them the most important of the term. But the shadow docket — with its own list of cases — looms over the other opinions.
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NPR NewsThe Air War Between Israel and Iran
For days Israel has been attacking Iran with airstrikes, which they say is an effort to degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran has been responding by firing missiles at Israel. We'll hear what has been hit and what targets may be next. And we compare the two countries' ability to defend against these types of attacks.
NPR NewsIsrael claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back
Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.
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NPR NewsTrump Administration could impose a travel ban on dozens more countries
A State Department memo says dozens of countries have until Wednesday morning to come up with a plan to address some U.S. concerns, or face travel restrictions.
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NPR NewsPresident Trump fires a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Christopher Hanson was appointed to serve on the commission overseeing the nation's nuclear reactors by President Biden in 2020.
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NPR NewsWhat does it mean to show mercy to someone on death row?
The Atlantic staff writer Elizabeth Bruenig talks about her decision to serve as a witness to state-sanctioned executions, and what she's learned about mercy, faith and the possibility of redemption.
NPR NewsPurdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement
A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories
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NPR NewsTop House Democrat asks Microsoft about DOGE code allegedly tied to NLRB data removal
A top House Democrat is asking Microsoft for information about a DOGE staffer's GitHub account connected to whistleblower allegations of sensitive data leaving the National Labor Relations Board.
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NPR NewsA new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits
While some compounding pharmacies have stopped making alternatives to Wegovy and Zepbound since shortages were declared over, others are continuing and pushing regulatory boundaries.
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NPR NewsThe suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged
Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
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NPR NewsThis mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts
Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.
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NPR NewsSen. Klobuchar urges peers to mitigate 'inflamed' rhetoric after Minnesota shootings
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, calls for civility after an attack that killed one state lawmaker and left another wounded.
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NPR NewsBritain's MI6 spy agency names first female chief
It's a case of real life catching up with James Bond fiction: Britain's MI6 spy agency named its first-ever female chief. She used to be Q. Now she'll be C.
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NPR NewsMinnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade
The man suspected of killing a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker has been arrested and charged with murder. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade and the No Kings protests.
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NPR NewsIsrael hits more Iranian military targets, Iran retaliates on fourth day of conflict
Trump said Sunday he remained optimistic about Israel and Iran reaching a deal, but added "sometimes they have to fight it out."
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NPR NewsEmergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?
The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters.
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NPR NewsIsrael's conflict with Iran takes focus even as Gaza war grinds on
Israel's conflict with Iran is pushing its war in Gaza to the periphery. But Palestinians there are still being killed and are under a near-total blockade.
NPR NewsNorth Koreans fighting for Russia against Ukraine have grown skilled in drone warfare
North Korea sent 11,000 elite soldiers to support Russia. Their progress — especially in drone warfare — has implications not only for Russia's war on Ukraine but also peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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