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For this married couple, romance wasn't always fun
Leslie and Alan Burger have been in love since they were kids. They reflect on their sometimes strange relationship.
NPR NewsNPR NewsA man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say
A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.
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NPR NewsTrump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
President said he plans to announce new Federal Reserve chair choice Friday, after criticizing incumbent Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates more aggressively.
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NPR NewsTrump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information
President Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion, accusing them of failing to prevent a leak of his tax information to news outlets.
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NPR NewsHow Democrats want to reform DHS – and why some Republicans are open to their demands
A spending agreement under consideration in the Senate would temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security while lawmakers negotiate provisions to rein in federal immigration agents.
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NPR NewsWith his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolution
Destin Conrad went from teen social media star to a musician touring the world on some of its biggest stages. In 2025, he put out both an R&B and jazz album and earned his first Grammy nomination.
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NPR NewsHow the West was won: K-pop's great assimilation gambit
The crossover hits stacking Grammy nods this year have little in common with the culture that birthed them — but they're winning the chart game.
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NPR NewsMedicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan
Federal officials have a plan that could curb billions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans. But will they follow through on it?
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NPR NewsBorder czar says he plans to "draw down" ICE and CBP operations in Minnesota
Tom Homan, who took over leadership of the surge in Minneapolis, says he is working on a plan to reduce the force of federal agents in the Twin Cities.
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NPR NewsSenate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms
Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement.
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NPR NewsWhy these women break the law to sell their eggs for IVF
Women in India were told they couldn't be paid for their eggs. The result: a black market for eggs from women in need of money to survive.
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NPR NewsDHS funding battle risks shutdown. And, Fed holds rates steady despite Trump pressure
Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown over DHS funding. And, the Fed defies President Trump's pressure and holds rates steady to fight inflation.
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NPR NewsSaying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her run for Minnesota governor early Thursday. There is already a crowded field of Republicans in a race where immigration enforcement has become a key issue.
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NPR NewsSenegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos
Africa's soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal's coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup soccer final this month.
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NPR NewsTrump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
Each deal between colleges and the administration is unique, but they have common goals: altering the culture at powerful institutions and making their policies more aligned with President Trump's.
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NPR NewsCaregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
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NPR News'Philadelphia,' 'Clueless,' 'The Karate Kid' added to the National Film Registry
Every year, the National Film Registry adds 25 films to its collection to be preserved for posterity. Selections for 2025 ranges from 'The Thing' to 'White Christmas'
NPR NewsBig budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout
A film about First Lady Melania Trump premiere's this week, with big presidential promotion.
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NPR NewsNew research examines long-term effects of federal housing program from the '90s
New research looks at the long-term impact of a controversial federal program from the 1990s that demolished housing projects and replaced them with mixed-income developments.
NPR NewsCar rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City, damaging doors
A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City on Wednesday night while people were gathered for prayer.
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NPR NewsStarmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.
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NPR NewsU.S. life expectancy hits a new high, as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall
An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer.
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NPR NewsHow the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
The shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have enraged many people across the country. NPR wanted to know what supporters of President Trump's immigration policy think about the shootings.
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NPR NewsTesla profits slumped 46% last year, as it lost its crown as the top EV seller
The company announced it was ending production of its higher-end Model S and Model Y, and turning that production space over to making humanoid robots.
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NPR NewsU.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs
President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.
NPR NewsMichael Mayo's 'Fly' is a soaring testament to his artistry and creative vision
Vocalist Michael Mayo reached new heights through his latest album Fly, with the project earning the crooner his first Grammy nominations of his career.
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NPR NewsThe FBI conducts a search at the Fulton County election office in Georgia
The FBI would not clarify whether the action is tied to the 2020 election, but last month the Department of Justice announced it's suing Fulton County for records related to the election.
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NPR NewsFed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market. But with inflation still elevated, the Fed is cautious about additional rate cuts.
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NPR NewsTrump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects
The operation in Washington, D.C. alone is projected to cost upwards of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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NPR NewsInside the Trump administration's effort to reverse climate change policies
President Trump calls global warming "a hoax." As the U.S. faces more severe storms and extreme weather events, the New York Times' David Gelles describes what this means for climate change policy.
