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Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid
The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups suing.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsAssata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.
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NPR NewsAn influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.
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NPR NewsThere was a different vibe at the U.N. General Assembly. 5 attendees weigh in
It's the first high level U.N. gathering since the U.S. foreign aid cuts under the Trump Administration. What were people thinking — and talking about?
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NPR NewsWhat upheaval at DOJ may mean for rule of law in America
The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is one part of a dramatic escalation in President Trump's effort to remake the Department of Justice.
NPR NewsFor LGBTQ+ History Month, NPR wants to hear your coming out story
National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 to recognize the courage of LGBTQ+ individuals who come out publicly. This year, NPR is inviting people to share their coming out stories.
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NPR NewsICE officer caught on video pushing woman is placed on leave
The man appears to be the same officer who was caught last month on NPR audio aggressively arresting a court observer.
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NPR NewsRandom act of kindness: Mariners fan gifts historic ball to young stranger
A fan caught Cal Raleigh's history-making 60th home run ball. He promptly turned the valuable memento over to 12-year-old Marcus Ruelos.
NPR NewsRFK Jr. 'rejects' a U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases
![On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. Jr. said "The United States will walk away from the declaration [on noncommunicable diseases], but we will never walk away from the world or our commitment to end chronic disease."](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5616x3744+0+0/resize/5616x3744!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Ff4%2F4e1a6495419e90218eca28b338da%2Frfk-jr-1.jpg)
Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.
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NPR NewsAt U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' in Gaza
The Israeli prime minister's speech was defiant, despite his growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war to eradicate Hamas.
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NPR NewsJimmy Kimmel reflects on his comic roots and how he broke into late night
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host found himself at the center of a battle over free speech recently when his show was briefly suspended. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2013, when his show moved to late night.
NPR NewsAsheville hopes for a big fall tourist season to boost its post Helene economy
As October brings vivid mountain colors, the post Helene hospitality industry in Asheville, North Carolina hopes for a big return of tourists.
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NPR NewsEx-FBI Director Comey has been indicted. And, Hegseth summons military leaders
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges after Trump pressured the DOJ to investigate. And, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls unusual meeting of top military commanders.
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NPR NewsThere was no rapture this week, so the quiz returns. Can you score a perfect 11?
This week, Jimmy Kimmel returned, a weird statue vanished and no one (to our knowledge) got snatched up to heaven.
NPR NewsTrump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions about mothers and autism
Medical scholars say, efforts to find a singular cause for autism has historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism
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NPR NewsFired feds, Trump lovers and veterans: Meet the people applying for ICE jobs
At a recent DHS career expo in Provo, Utah, many attendees hoped to get hired to help with the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
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NPR NewsWhat schools stand to lose in the battle over the next federal education budget
Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some of the nation's most vulnerable students and disadvantaged school communities.
NPR NewsTrump's TikTok deal payment criticized as 'shake-down scheme' by experts
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
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NPR NewsHow escalator safety mechanisms work — and why they cause machines to stop
President Trump called his escalator mishap at the United Nations "sabotage." The U.N. says the White House team triggered a safety mechanism. We asked two people who work on escalators to explain.
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NPR NewsLA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, report says
A report released Thursday found that series of weaknesses, including "outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communications vulnerabilities," slowed the response to the January fires.
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NPR NewsHuman remains identified as Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters
Decker, an ex-soldier, was wanted for the murder of his three young daughters after they were found dead near a campground in June.
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NPR NewsTrump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks
President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
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NPR NewsFBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges stemming from 2020 testimony
Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.
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NPR NewsHollywood now has dueling open letters over the Israel film boycott
Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.
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NPR NewsTrump advances TikTok deal with new executive order
The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress, and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.
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NPR NewsTrump signs order clearing way for takeover of U.S. version of app
President Trump on Thursday advanced a deal for a consortium of mostly U.S. investors to take over the hit video app. Trump says software company Oracle will take a major role in the new venture.
NPR News24 hours after shooting, migrants show up to ICE Dallas facility fearful of missing their appointments
The ICE facility in Dallas where three detainees were killed in a shooting on Wednesday is still closed, but many people with scheduled check-ins still showed up the next day, only to be turned away.
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NPR NewsThe U.N. utters the word: Dementia
For the first time, the United Nations has issued a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference?
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NPR NewsLatest update of 1844 American songbook reflects new generation of 'Sacred Harp' singers
An 1844 religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes to help people read music got a major update recently and it attracting younger singers.
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NPR NewsTrump advises parents on hepatitis B vaccine. Here's why doctors say he's wrong
It's unusual for Presidents to give medical advise. But this week President Trump told parents to delay giving their kids a hep b shot until they turn 12. Doctors say this is bad and dangerous advice.
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