No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs

Cargo containers are staged near cranes at the Port of Tacoma in Washington.

U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 7:18 PM

Middle East conflicts largely avoided energy facilities in the past. Not in this war

Vantor satellite image shows firefighting efforts and damage assessment at Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia following a fire incident in early March 2026.

Recent conflicts in the region have either spared energy infrastructure or caused limited damage. That isn't the case in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 7:02 PM

Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on Monday, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 killed Iran

Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 6:52 PM

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The Paralympic logo, the Agitos, is seen in Cortina d

Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 6:38 PM

After the U.S. sinks an Iranian warship, Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel

Two Iranian sailors, center, who were rescued from IRIS Dena warship by Sri Lanka

The move followed Wednesday's sinking of another Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine. Australia confirmed three Australians were on that submarine.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 5:14 PM

'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead

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A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 4:01 PM

From guns to ballots: FARC's campaign for votes in Colombia

Election posters for FARC candidate Luis Albán, who is campaigning for a seat in Colombia

Ten years after Colombia's peace deal, former FARC commander on the election campaign trail is discovering that winning ballots can be tougher than waging war.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 3:06 PM

A college student's perspective on using AI in class

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Instead of banning AI, why don't schools teach students to use it critically? College freshman Maximilian Milovidov shares what he has learned in an "AI writing" course at Columbia University.

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 2:05 PM

The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy

The U.S. economy lost jobs in February, and job gains for December and January were revised downward. A report from the Labor Department Friday dashed hopes that the job market was stabilizing.

The job market showed further signs of weakness last month as employers cut 92,000 jobs. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%, from 4.3% in January.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 12:14 PM

Trump fires Kristi Noem. And, DOJ releases some missing Epstein files

This combination of pictures created on March 5, 2026, shows US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2026, and Subcommittee chairman US Senator Markwayne Mullin, Republican from Oklahoma, in Washington, D.C., on April 29, 2025.

President Trump has fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. And, the Justice Department released some missing Epstein files.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 11:00 AM

Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too

Sauna enthusiast Michael Calcagno, second from right, sits inside a clear-walled wood-fired sauna during the Seattle Sauna Festival in November. Sauna use has taken off as a health practice and scientists are studying its benefits.

It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 10:22 AM

Iran retaliates after Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran as war enters Day 7

The damaged 12,000-seat Azadi indoor stadium is seen after being struck during ongoing U.S.–Israeli military strikes in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Iran fired missiles toward Israel Friday, Israeli officials said, after Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and hit Beirut's southern suburbs overnight.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died last month, is being celebrated in Chicago, the city where he took his fight for civil rights after growing up in South Carolina during the segregation era. He

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is among the singers performing at a memorial for the civil rights leader who died last month. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will attend.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Was that really Jim Carrey? The internet had thoughts but the quiz has answers

From left: Kristi Noem, RFK Jr. and Jim Carrey — OR IS IT?

Plus: Primates of all varieties!

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

The Kalshi and Polymarket CEO feud: They hate each other

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The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up.

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 9:40 AM

Former Sen. Ben Sasse on laughing his way through terminal cancer

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican from Nebraska, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the state of politics and his life after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 9:39 AM

Organist shares how his childhood music lessons led him to a lifelong passion

For StoryCorps, Lance Jackson speaks with his former music teacher about how her lessons led him to a career as a professional organist.

NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 6:47 AM

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

FILE - Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference Dec. 7, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 6:08 AM

Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk

Pages from the Anthropic website and the company

The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."

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NPR NewsMar 6, 2026, 3:09 AM

Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump

An NPR investigation finds the Justice Department has removed or withheld Epstein files related to sexual abuse accusations that mention President Trump.

The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 11:32 PM

Pregnant women in ERs took less Tylenol after Trump autism warning

President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol in a White House announcement in September 2025.

A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 9:44 PM

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. spoke with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday. President Trump announced that Mullin is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 8:31 PM

Travel industry pushes Congress to end DHS shutdown and pay federal security workers

Passengers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport in November 2025.

With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 7:20 PM

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a meeting in the Oval Office on Nov. 17, 2025.

Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 7:19 PM

Can a digital tablet cut back a country's overuse of antibiotics?

A mother and child at a health center in Rwanda. The child

Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 6:04 PM

They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money

Elite female distance runners take off at the start of the Atlanta Half Marathon on March 1. Jess McClain, middle left, led much of the race before an official car led her off course.

Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 4:59 PM

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse

Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Johnson received a full pardon from President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot. Dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into legal trouble since their pardons.

Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 4:11 PM

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets

In this photo illustration, the TikTok logo and flag of the United States are seen on screens in January 2025 in Hong Kong.

The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 3:52 PM

A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

Demonstrators hold photographs of the killed Iranian supreme leader and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a protest against U.S. and Israeli military attacks in Iran in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday.

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

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NPR NewsMar 5, 2026, 12:26 PM

House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding

Motorists drive along an expressway as plumes of smoke rise after a strike in Tehran on March 5, 2026.

The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding.

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