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Trump weighing all options on Iran's Kharg island
The president said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsPhilanthropy in science has little oversight. Jeffrey Epstein exploited that
A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
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NPR NewsTrump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
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NPR NewsChina's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebies
Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
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NPR NewsHow much protein do you need? Here's how to personalize your optimal intake
The Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal. Here's how to assess yours.
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NPR NewsHow a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
NPR NewsAs birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
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NPR NewsMorning news brief
Over one million Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion, thousands of U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East, with more on the way, delays continue at U.S. airports with no funding deal in sight.
NPR NewsTrump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.
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NPR NewsCentral Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite early Sunday morning as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group.
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NPR NewsThe Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
The Huskies beat Duke with a 3-pointer from the logo with 0.4 seconds left by Braylon Mullins, who grew up just outside of Indianapolis.
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NPR NewsICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports.
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NPR NewsHow young people are navigating a tough and rapidly changing job market
Finding a job is hard right now, especially for young people starting their careers. NPR's Adrian Ma spoke with college students and an economist about navigating today's tough job market.
NPR NewsUnderstanding why some Iranian Americans support the war on their country of origin
Protesters from the Iranian diaspora in the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C. as the war in the Middle East broadens. Many say they are aligned with the U.S. and Israel and explain why they want to see regime change in Tehran.
NPR NewsPope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
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NPR NewsHow to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.
NPR NewsPakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad today in an attempt to come up with a plan to de-escalate the Iran war, after another group got involved in the expanding conflict: Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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NPR NewsWhy a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back
Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.
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NPR NewsHe wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.
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NPR NewsSome critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?
Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to "birth tourism" schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it's not so simple.
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NPR NewsPhotos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country
People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.
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NPR NewsOpinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates
The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.
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NPR NewsRanking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran
NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the war on Iran, now a month old, and DHS funding.
NPR NewsThere's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?
With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.
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NPR NewsRifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026
Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.
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NPR NewsStuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight
Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.
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NPR News'What if I die first?' Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here's how
People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved may outlive them. Planning ahead is key but it's not easy.
NPR NewsThe iconic South African theater that took on apartheid
South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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NPR NewsCrossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports
Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.
NPR NewsU.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month
As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members.
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