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As hundreds of millions of birds head south, the invisible danger is glass

This dark-eyed junco died after colliding with a building near Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2024. The bird was collected and documented by a volunteer with Lights Out DC, a program that has been gathering data on building collisions like this one since 2010.

It's the peak of the fall migration season. This is when bird deaths from window collisions tend to spike, even though simple solutions can prevent this.

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Trump and Zelenskyy to meet. And, John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified info

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky take part in a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump meet today to discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles. And, John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.

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Former Japanese PM Murayama, known for apology over wartime aggression, dies at 101

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Tomiichi Murayama, Japan's prime minister from 1994, was best known for the "Murayama Statement," an apology delivered on the 50th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.

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Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump at the White House. Here's what to expect

President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Aug. 18 for a bilateral meeting and later an expanded meeting with European leaders to discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump on Friday, the mood is expected to be very different from their first Oval Office encounter in February.

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'No Kings' organizers project a massive turnout for this weekend's protests

Demonstrators take part in a protest against the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally in downtown Los Angeles on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Trump

Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities.

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Our quiz writer digs deep on politics and ... bowler hats. Can you score 11?

From left: Taylor Swift, Protest Frog, Kristi Noem.

What do you know about marathoning seniors, Diane Keaton's fashion choices and Taylor Swift sales? Find out!

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How chef Samin Nosrat keeps up a casual weekly dinner with friends

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Every Monday night for the past five years, chef Samin Nosrat makes dinner with friends. She explains how she's been able to maintain this ritual, plus her "criminally good" recipe for garlic bread.

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In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders

Andrew Tait, 36, works at a factory and lives with his partner and their daughters on a small farm in rural Virginia. He worries about inflated prices and is concerned about their family

Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.

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With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are 'nowhere'

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors on the first day of the government shutdown on October 1, 2025. More than two weeks into the shutdown, talks on Capitol Hill remain at an impasse.

Some key impacts of the shutdown have been pushed back by moves by the Trump administration. But those efforts are temporary, and the pain could spread depending on how long the stalemate lasts.

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Coffee transformed her life — and the lives of women from her village in Uganda

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Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the "humble" coffee beans she'd grown up with on her parents' farm could lead her to a better life.

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Trump ties crime with immigration, blurring the lines with Guard deployment

National Guard soldiers block protesters during an ICE immigration raid at a cannabis farm on July 10 near Camarillo, California.

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Senators will force a vote to prevent war on Venezuela without approval from Congress

Members of the Bolivarian militia participate in a military deployment in support of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 23. Maduro announced he is considering declaring a "state of external commotion" to deal with "aggressions" from the United States.

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war.

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A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in March of this year, carrying multiple Starshield satellites into orbit.

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

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Ex-Marine fights extradition from Australia to U.S. over training Chinese pilots

In this undated photo provided by Saffrine Duggan her husband Daniel Duggan poses for a photo at an unknown location in Australia.

Daniel Duggan, an ex-Marine, is accused of conspiring with others to train Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012.

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U.S. commander overseeing attacks against alleged drug boats off Venezuela will retire

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The news of Adm. Alvin Holsey's upcoming retirement comes two days after the U.S. military's fifth deadly strike in the Caribbean against a small boat accused of carrying drugs.

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In Pictures: Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's Founding Mothers

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Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women.

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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case

Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks at Duke University in Durham, N.C., on Feb. 17, 2020.

The charges come two months after the FBI executed a search warrant at Bolton's suburban Washington home.

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Adelita Grijalva can force a vote on the Epstein files, but she's still not sworn in

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

The Arizona Democrat would be the decisive signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing the records. But Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not swear her in until after the shutdown is over.

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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

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Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

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President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S.

President Donald Trump shows off a model of a proposed new arch for Washington, D.C. during remarks at a fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

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Trump says he plans to meet Putin again as Ukraine war drags

President Trump is pictured at the White House on Tuesday. On Thursday, he announced plans to meet in person with Russia President Vladimir Putin.

President Trump says he will meet with the Russia president in Budapest, after high level meetings next week that would include Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

At least 27 states have turned over extensive personal information of people who receive federally-funded food assistance.

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

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A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic

A new report detected lead in popular protein powders and shakes — but urges moderation, not panic.

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

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Some of the things Gaza needs: A government, security and tools to rebuild

Hamas militants stand guard in Gaza on Wednesday. Hamas police and other armed Hamas members have returned to the streets of Gaza since a ceasefire was announced last week. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm and for newly trained police to take over in Gaza, but it

A shaky ceasefire is holding. Now the Palestinian territory is in urgent need of a functioning government, order on the streets, and resources to start rebuilding the shattered territory.

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Trump escalates pressure on Venezuelan drug trade. And, judge pauses shutdown layoffs

President Trump speaks during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15.

Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration's shutdown layoffs.

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80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship

Natalie Grabow of the United States completes the Ironman World Championship women

Just 20 years ago, Natalie Grabow was learning to swim. Now she's hailed as an inspiration after winning her age group at the famously grueling triathlon competition in Hawaii.

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Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win

President Trump speaks at the Justice Department on March 14.

For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys.

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'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them

Researchers are exploring the behavior of "death fold" proteins in the hopes of understanding why some cells die too soon and why others don

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions.

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For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

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With the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.

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Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As health insurance prices are surging, some companies are covering their employees

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