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'Melania' is Amazon's airbrushed and astronomically pricey portrait of the First Lady
Amazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsPhotos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.
Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.
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NPR NewsJudge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty
A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.
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NPR NewsBlue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on lunar lander
Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.
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NPR NewsTim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in his state.
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NPR NewsLila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album
Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.
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NPR NewsTexas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies
The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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NPR NewsHow American Katie Uhlaender was denied Olympic bid by Canadian coach's point scheme
Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.
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NPR NewsU.S. ultimatum to vaccine group: No more funds unless you stop using thimerosal
This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.
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NPR NewsCatherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71
O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.
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NPR NewsUnmentioned but present, Trump is a common denominator in Asia-Europe ties
Trump was not the only factor behind the agreements, but his shaking up of the global order is worrying friends and foes and driving them closer.
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NPR NewsAlex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe
Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good's death by federal agents has not.
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NPR NewsVoices from Iran: women defy fear in the face of brutal crackdown
Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom.
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NPR NewsBrown University pays out first workforce grants under deal with Trump
The Ivy League school is giving $1.5 million to a community college and to a nonprofit apprenticeship program.
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NPR NewsDOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, says it has met its legal obligations
The Department of Justice on Friday released more than 3 million pages, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images in its files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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NPR News'Washington Post' journalists plea to Bezos: Don't gut our newsroom
Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.
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NPR NewsSkier Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic comeback dream is in jeopardy after a crash
Vonn was seen clutching her left knee after crashing in a race in Switzerland on Friday, the last before the Winter Olympics. Her comeback after retiring in 2019 was one of Team USA's biggest stories.
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NPR NewsFeds arrest 4, including Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist over church protest
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.
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NPR News'ChatGPT saved my life.' How patients, and doctors, are using AI to make a diagnosis
Hundreds of millions of people are turning to chatbots to help figure out what's wrong with them. Doctors say that's not always a bad thing. In fact, many are using it themselves.
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NPR NewsHoman plans to pull agents from Minnesota. And, Senate strikes short-term funding deal
Border czar Tom Homan has suggested possibly pulling some federal immigration agents out of Minnesota. And, Senate leaders struck a short-term funding deal to keep most of the government running.
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NPR NewsTrump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.
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NPR NewsAre you on a high-deductible health plan? What do you wish you knew?
People with ACA health insurance just saw prices surge and many switched to plans with high deductibles and health savings accounts. If that's you, what do you wish you knew about how your plan works?
NPR NewsU.S. life expectancy is going up. Think how many more news quizzes you can do!
When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!
NPR NewsKari Lake promotes Trump on Voice of America. Does that break the law?
Critics say U.S. Agency for Global Media's Kari Lake risks making Voice of America sound like a propaganda outlet in her remarks on the air praising President Trump.
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NPR NewsTrump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
The president said this week that the value of the dollar is "great" despite a sharp tumble since last year. That may be true for certain parts of the economy — but not others.
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NPR NewsFor U.S. figure skating, grief over the D.C. crash makes for a bittersweet Olympics
In the wake of the Jan. 2025 plane crash, some young skaters weren't sure they could continue. A year later, many have found that's the best way to honor those they lost.
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NPR NewsFAQ: What is wind chill, and why is it dangerous?
Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.
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NPR NewsWant to be part of a village? You might need to get out of your comfort zone
If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.
NPR NewsA year after deadly midair collision near Washington, families push for safety changes
On the anniversary of the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are still working for laws to prevent future disasters. And they say they're ready for a long fight.
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NPR NewsKalshi in court over 19 federal lawsuits. What's the future of prediction markets?
Apps that let people wager on current events have experienced explosive growth in Trump's second term. But one of the leading markets is tied up in lawsuits that cloud the industry's future.
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