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April 23, 2025
Women's Health Initiative research funding gets cut
The Trump administration is cutting off the huge stream of data that's been feeding the nation's largest study of women's health, which has...
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April 23, 2025
After Kashmir attack, India downgrades ties with Pakistan and suspends water treaty
The day after a deadly attack, India announced it was closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading its diplomatic ties and suspending the Ind...
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April 23, 2025
What are your most memorable moments with your mom? NPR wants to hear
Whether your mother is still here for you to hug or you are holding on to cherished memories, NPR wants to hear about the moments that bring...
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April 23, 2025
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says Democrats are paying a political price for not paying attention to the working class.
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April 23, 2025
Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China
The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.
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April 23, 2025
Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope?
The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder...
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April 23, 2025
NIH autism study will pull from private medical records
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
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April 23, 2025
The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines
European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Facebook's parent company hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-na...
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April 23, 2025
AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish 'Dream Hotel'
Laila Lalami's dystopian novel centers on a woman who's been incarcerated because an algorithm flagged her as a crime risk. The Dream Hotel...
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April 23, 2025
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
The Illinois Democrat has announced he will retire at the end of his term next year after nearly three decades in the Senate. His departure...
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April 23, 2025
Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
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April 23, 2025
In a quiet week for new releases, a noisy album tiptoes to the top of the charts
For the last few years, Carson's star has been on the rise, and his latest album debuts at No. 1 thanks to a bit of good timing. Also: Recor...
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April 23, 2025
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to kn...
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April 23, 2025
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding fo...
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April 23, 2025
U.S. college grants for 208 Afghan women are cut, then restored -- yet still in limbo
A USAID grant enabled them to defy the Taliban ban on higher ed for women by studying online or in another country. It was canceled. Now it'...
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April 23, 2025
Officials from U.S., Europe meet in London for Ukraine peace talks
The U.S. is showing signs that it is increasingly willing to withdraw from a peace process that has grown more complex in recent months.
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April 23, 2025
IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump's tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state
The International Monetary Fund is warning that President Trump's tariffs could pose significant challenges for the global economy. And, Pop...
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April 23, 2025
This new story collection is marvelous — if a bit meandering
Lydia Millet's characters in Atavists interact and have little dramas of their own — the author's talent is on full display here. Not every...
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April 23, 2025
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hopi...
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis, the music nerd: a playlist
The pontiff, who possessed a sizable record collection, was a keen listener. Hear his favorite tracks — from Bach to Piazzolla — and a few m...
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April 23, 2025
Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly...
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April 23, 2025
Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds
With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being e...
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April 23, 2025
Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday
Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in par...
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April 23, 2025
Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why
The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's c...
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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April 23, 2025
Kashmir experiences worst civilian attack in years, coinciding with Vance India visit
Police accused rebels of masterminding the attack, which sparked outrage and drew international condemnation, including from U.S. President...
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April 23, 2025
Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
Jurors found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty after deliberating for about three hours, and she faces another possible life sentence on top of the...
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April 23, 2025
RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback
The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on b...
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April 23, 2025
As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGE
Elon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, d...
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April 22, 2025
President Trump says he has 'no intention' to fire Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell
President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the indep...
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April 22, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the federally funded o...
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April 22, 2025
Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the most religiously diverse county in the U.S., with 160,000 stud...
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April 22, 2025
Oscar voters actually need to watch the nominated movies now
In an announcement Monday about rules for the next Oscars, the Academy also said that a film's use of generative AI and other digital tools...
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April 22, 2025
Inside Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration
Harvard's lawsuit questions how freezing research funds will further the administration's goal of eliminating antisemitism on campus.
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April 22, 2025
Hegseth is in hot water again over sharing attack plans. But this time it's much worse
Military lawyers question Pentagon head Pete Hegseth's defense that he didn't share anything revealing in Signal chat group with his wife an...
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April 22, 2025
Marco Rubio announces overhaul of U.S. State Department
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled his plan to streamline a department that he says has become too bloated over the years. He's cut...
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April 22, 2025
Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
A jury concluded that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had argued that an error in a 2017 Times editoria...
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April 22, 2025
'60 Minutes' chief resigns, saying show's independence was compromised
The longtime head of CBS' 60 Minutes resigned Tuesday, as the network's parent company grapples with President Trump's lawsuit over an inter...
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April 22, 2025
The global economy will be hit hard by Trump's tariffs, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecasts for the global economy to 2.8% as President Trump's tariffs risk sparking a tra...
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April 22, 2025
Trump fires more immigration judges even as he aims to increase deportations
Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're...
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April 22, 2025
Why the Catholic Church's future is hard to predict, according to a Vatican expert
Villanova University theology professor and papacy expert Massimo Faggioli breaks down why it's so hard to predict who the next pope will be...
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April 22, 2025
For Palestinian Christians at a church in Gaza, Pope Francis' death is a special loss
Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began....
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April 22, 2025
How to make your nature walks even more restorative, according to science : Life Kit
Studies have shown that "forest bathing," or spending time in the forest, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to re...
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April 22, 2025
After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with discussions over which...
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April 22, 2025
170+ colleges and universities call for 'constructive engagement' with Trump administration
The statement supports academic freedom and constructive engagement with the Trump administration as it takes on Harvard University.
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April 22, 2025
Rep. Robert Garcia on El Salvador trip to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported from Maryland in March by the Trump administration.
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April 22, 2025
Federal judge orders ICE not to remove Venezuelan men from Colorado
Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a comprehensive rejection of Trump's invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
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April 22, 2025
Looking for a new book this week? Here are 5 wide-ranging options
A true smorgasbord is on offer for readers this week. Care for an inspirational memoir? Reminders of the precarious position of civilization...
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April 22, 2025
Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth's second Signal chat should be evaluated
NPR asks Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) why he wants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be further evaluated for sharing military operations over S...
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April 22, 2025