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Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

Supporters of Colombian President Gustavo Petro display a Palestinian flag as he addresses a rally in Ibague, Colombia, Oct. 3, 2025.

The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

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Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48

Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit performs onstage at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. on June 08, 2019.

"Sam Rivers wasn't just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound," Limp Bizkit said in a social media post Saturday.

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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas members search underground for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Israel said it traded attacks with Hamas in the Rafah area, threatening the fragile ceasefire.

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it responded after "terrorists" attacked troops operating in the Rafah area with gunfire and an anti-tank missile. Hamas said it was unaware of the clashes.

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Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum

A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum on Sunday in Paris.

France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.

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ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived. Then he lawyered up.

Roman Surovtsev and Samantha Surovtsev are seen in a photo from August 2024.

Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

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Grab the goggles. Pickleball eye injuries are on the rise

A hand holds a paddle against a clear blue sky, preparing to hit a yellow pickleball. The scene suggests a bright and sunny day, with the pickleball clearly in motion.

Safety precautions haven't caught up with enthusiasm for the sport. Researchers call for a new push for eye-ware.

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3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests

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Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

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Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests

Legacee Medina of Macon, Ga. leads chanting at a No Kings rally between an elementary school and pickleball courts in Macon on October 18, 2025. The rally moved from its earlier location downtown to stay out of the way of a planned Hispanic festival.

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

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2 survivors of suspected drug vessel will be sent to home countries, Trump says

President Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Friday, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Trump said.

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These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map

Thousands gather to protest the Missouri legislature

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them.

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Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice

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NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.

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Why are so many rich Americans investing in British soccer teams?

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds (from right), his wife Blake Lively and Rob McElhenney pose with fans before the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, on April 26, 2025.

American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.

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Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan

Lelac Almagor waits as her kids get ready for the ride to school. Her cargo bike is technically a trike, with two wheels in front for more stability.

Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.

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A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there

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Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America.

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No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday's marches around the country

Protesters carry a banner representing the preamble to the U.S. Constitution in downtown Los Angeles during an anti-Trump No Kings Day demonstration on June 14.

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

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As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

U.S. Capitol Police close an entrance to the Capitol as the federal government continued its shutdown on Oct. 9. Because of the shutdown, officers missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10.

The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.

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Does the sale of Dominion Voting Systems mean a transformation? Depends who's asking

Dominion Voting Systems ballot-counting machines are lined up at a Torrance County warehouse during a testing of election equipment in Estancia, N.M., on Sept. 29, 2022.

Dominion Voting Systems is at the heart of countless 2020 election conspiracy theories. The company has now been sold, and its new owner has shared contrasting messaging about how much will change.

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After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war

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President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in Game 4 of baseball

Shohei Ohtani propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.

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President Trump commutes the prison sentence of George Santos

George Santos leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on December 01, 2023. The New York Republican was later sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to range of federal charges, but President Trump has now commuted his sentence.

The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft.

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Members of the Texas National Guard stand guard at an army reserve training facility on October 7, 2025 in Elwood, Illinois.

The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

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A GOP attack ad deepfakes Chuck Schumer with AI

The video posted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee shows an AI-generated version of Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer repeatedly saying "Every day gets better for us" and grinning.

The 30-second video from the National Republican Senatorial Committee is raising alarms among many observers who warn it crosses a new boundary in politics and could unleash a flood of AI-generated deepfake attack ads.

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Shooter at Dallas ICE facility was motivated by notoriety over ideology

Dallas Police work the scene where a shooter opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, September 24, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

A newly released police report states that Joshua Jahn lived with his family and didn't have a job.

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What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska

The remnants of typhoon Halong floated homes off their foundations and washed debris across the Western Alaska village of Kwigillingok on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Residents lost boats, four-wheelers and snowmobiles/snowmachines — some of which scattered miles away from the community.

The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced.

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Prince Andrew drops Duke of York title as Epstein fallout continues

Prince Andrew,  Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025 in Windsor, England.

Prince Andrew has agreed with King Charles to stop using his Duke of York title, as scrutiny over his past connection to Jeffrey Epstein persists.

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OpenAI blocks MLK Jr. videos on Sora after 'disrespectful depictions'

The families of some deceased celebrities and public figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., have criticized OpenAI for allowing depictions of vulgar, unflattering or incriminating behavior on its Sora app.

OpenAI is preventing people from making AI videos of King on its Sora app after the estate of the civil rights leader complained about the spread of offensive and vulgar portrayals.

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As tensions rise in Chicago, volunteers patrol neighborhoods to oppose ICE and help migrants escape

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Several hundred volunteers are patrolling the streets of Chicago and its suburbs warning migrants of ICE's presence. This is part of a growing resistance to ICE's operations in Illinois.

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ROG Xbox Ally X sells out, despite disdain for shifts in Microsoft's gaming strategy

A promotional image for the ROG Xbox Ally X, demonstrating the handheld PC with a full gaming desktop nearby.

The Xbox Ally X isn't the handheld console the name implies. But it's still sold out, despite debuting as fans rage against price increase to Game Pass.

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Unions say White House plans mass layoff at Interior Department, despite court order

The federal government has been shut down for more than two weeks.

A status conference is set for Friday afternoon after union lawyers said the Trump administration is violating a court order that temporarily blocks mass firings during the government shutdown.

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40 years ago, a woman made Harlem Globetrotters history

Lynette Woodard plays in 1986 for the Harlem Globetrotters during a game against the Washington Generals at The Forum indoor arena in Inglewood, Calif. In 1985 Woodard became the first woman ever to play with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.

Forty years ago this month, the comedic basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters, added a woman to its roster. NPR's Ashley Montgomery has the story of legendary athlete Lynette Woodard.

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