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Feb 27, 2026

How the federal government is painting immigrants as criminals on social media
Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime

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Feb 27, 2026

Pentagon puts Scouts 'on notice' over DEI and girl-centered policies
After threatening to sever ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 6-month reprieve

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Feb 27, 2026

NASA redirects Artemis moon mission program, postponing a planned astronaut landing
In shaking up its Artemis lunar program, NASA's new moon plan looks more like the Apollo missions of the 1960s. Instead of landing on the surface on Artemis III, NASA hopes to do so on Artemis IV.

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Feb 27, 2026

President Trump bans Anthropic from use in government systems
Trump announced that Federal agencies would be cease using Anthropic's tools within six months.

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Feb 27, 2026

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for rental aid
The rule would allow housing agencies and landlords to impose such requirements "to encourage self-sufficiency." Critics say most who can work already do, but their wages are low.

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Feb 27, 2026

Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more
The nearly $111 billion marriage would unite Paramount and Warner film studios, streamers and television properties — including CNN — under the control of the wealthy Ellison family.


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Feb 27, 2026

Takeaways from Hillary Clinton's deposition. And, Paramount outbids for Warner Bros.
Hillary Clinton says the questioning in a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation was repetitive. And, Paramount has outbid Netflix for Warner Bros.

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Feb 27, 2026

My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more?
Our Real Talk with a Doc columnist explains how to push back if your doctor's obsessed with weight loss. And what other health metrics matter more instead.

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Feb 27, 2026

Forget the State of the Union. What's the state of your quiz score?
What's the state of your union, quiz-wise? Find out!

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Feb 27, 2026

How do families of missing people cope with the uncertainty?
When a loved one goes missing, relatives can feel guilty simply for eating, says Charlie Shunick, whose sister was kidnapped. Shunick now helps others navigate a nightmare "nobody is prepared for."

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Feb 27, 2026

A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
Ukrainian women in their 50s and 60s say they've embraced cheerleading as a way to cope with the extreme stress and anxiety of four years of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Feb 27, 2026

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, many Latinos question whether they belong
Many U.S.-born Latinos feel afraid and anxious amid the political rhetoric. Still, others wouldn't miss celebrating their country

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Feb 27, 2026

Nancy Guthrie case: How do families of missing people cope with the uncertainty?
When a loved one goes missing, relatives can feel guilty simply for eating, says Charlie Shunick, whose sister was kidnapped. Shunick now helps others navigate a nightmare "nobody is prepared for."

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Feb 27, 2026

SNL mocked her as a 'scary mom.' In the Senate, Katie Britt is an emerging dealmaker
Sen. Katie Britt, Republican of Alabama, is a budding bipartisan dealmaker. Her latest assignment: helping negotiate changes to immigration enforcement tactics.

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Feb 27, 2026

The political climate is forcing many Latinos to question whether they belong
Many U.S.-born Latinos feel afraid and anxious amid the political rhetoric. Still, others wouldn't miss celebrating their country

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Feb 27, 2026

How a 3-week babysitting gig turned into a lifelong relationship for two women
Margaret Tobin accepted a three-week babysitting gig in 1989 for a newborn named Audrey that turned into a life-long relationship. The two women talk about their life together.

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Feb 27, 2026

This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has one
As climate change accelerates, local experts say the date Wisconsin's Lake Mendota freezes over is getting later, making safe conditions for activities that rely on snow and ice harder to predict.

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Feb 27, 2026

US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, members of Congress said Thursday, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.

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Feb 26, 2026

Deadline looms as Anthropic rejects Pentagon demands it remove AI safeguards
The Defense Department has been feuding with Anthropic over military uses of its artificial intelligence tools. At stake are hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts and access to some of the most advanced AI on the planet.

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Feb 26, 2026

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

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Feb 26, 2026

Pakistan's defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes
Pakistan's defense minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

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Feb 26, 2026

Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning 'repetitive' in 6 hour deposition
In more than seven hours behind closed doors, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions from the House Oversight Committee as it investigates Jeffrey Epstein.

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Feb 26, 2026

Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to honor his long civil rights legacy begin in Chicago. Events will also take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism.

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Feb 26, 2026

In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount
Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.

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Feb 26, 2026

Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction

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Feb 26, 2026

NASA lost a lunar spacecraft one day after launch. A new report details what went wrong
Why did a $72 million mission to study water on the moon fail so soon after launch? A new NASA report has the answer.

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Feb 26, 2026

ICE agents misrepresented themselves to arrest a student at Columbia, lawyers say
Columbia University says federal immigration agents entered a residence hall under the guise of searching for a missing person and then arrested Ellie Aghayeva, a student from Azerbaijan.

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Feb 26, 2026

Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump
Hours after the student was taken into custody in her campus apartment, she was released, after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concerns about the arrest to President Trump.

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Feb 26, 2026

These major issues have brought together Democrats and Republicans in states
Across the country, Republicans and Democrats have found bipartisan agreement on regulating artificial intelligence and data centers. But it's not just big tech aligning the two parties.

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Feb 26, 2026

Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting
After the U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization, it wasn't clear they would participate in this WHO-led meeting to determine the recipe for the next flu vaccine.

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Feb 26, 2026

Secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules are made public
The Energy Department made the rules public a month after NPR reported about their existence. The rules slash requirements for security and environmental protections.

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Feb 26, 2026

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?

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Feb 26, 2026

Is the U.S. headed toward a military conflict with Iran?
New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran's nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump's goal is regime change.

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Feb 26, 2026

U.S. and Iran to hold nuclear talks. And, Harvard professor resigns over Epstein ties
U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet today in Geneva to discuss Tehran's nuclear program. And, Harvard professor Larry Summers is resigning over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Feb 26, 2026

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting
Months after NPR reported on the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum

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Feb 26, 2026

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm
Many farmers have had to fallow land as a state law comes into effect limiting their access to water. There's now a push to develop some of that land … into solar farms.

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Feb 26, 2026

Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.

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Feb 26, 2026

Civil rights leaders say the racial progress Jesse Jackson fought for is under threat
Activists say racial progress won by the Rev. Jesse Jackson is under threat, as a new generation of leaders works to preserve hard-fought civil rights gains.

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Feb 26, 2026

Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations
These health care hurdles can stand in the way of getting treatment your doctor says you need. Here's what to know about how to deal with them.

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Feb 26, 2026

'Get back to integrity': Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about his spat with President Trump, immigration and the future of the Republican Party.

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Feb 26, 2026

Every business wants your review. What's with the feedback frenzy?
Customers want to read reviews and businesses need reviews to attract customers. But the constant demand for reviews could be creating a feedback backlash, experts say.

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Feb 26, 2026

Harvard professor Larry Summers to resign as school investigates his ties to Epstein
Harvard professor and economist Larry Summers will resign at the end of the academic year amid the school's on-going investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.


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Feb 26, 2026

Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law
A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.

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Feb 26, 2026

U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

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Feb 26, 2026

FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.

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Feb 25, 2026

Decades after being blocked from the Little League World Series, a Black team is honored
A Black little league team that got invited to the 1963 Little League World Series but never got to go because of segregation is finally getting recognition.

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Feb 25, 2026

Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case
At issue is whether a county can seize homeowners' residence for unpaid property taxes and sell the house at auction for less than the homeowners would get if they put their home on the market themselves. 


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Feb 25, 2026

Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
After NPR reporting revealed dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record, a top House Democrat wants to know why.

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Feb 25, 2026

ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.

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Feb 25, 2026

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is gathering its own information.

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Feb 25, 2026

Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire on its soldiers, starting fight that killed 4
Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is gathering its own information.

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Feb 25, 2026

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat who fired on soldiers
Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

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Feb 25, 2026

Cubans from US killed after speedboat opens fire on island's troops, Havana says
Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is gathering its own information.

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Feb 25, 2026

Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump once again touted new tax benefits for tipped workers, who like many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices.

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Feb 25, 2026

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts
During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.

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Feb 25, 2026

Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast
With prediction markets booming, so have concerns about insider trading. Now, Kalshi has disclosed its first public actions against accounts suspected of trading on confidential information.

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Feb 25, 2026

Greetings from Jordan's Wadi Rum desert, where patches of green emerge after winter rains
Wadi Rum's otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

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Feb 25, 2026

Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union. And, House rejects aviation safety bill
Trump's State of the Union underplayed the economic problems that voters are concerned about. And, the House rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew support.

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Feb 25, 2026

When a horse whinnies, there's more than meets the ear
A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract. The two-tone sound may help horses convey more complex information.

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Feb 25, 2026

Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.

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Feb 25, 2026

Trump's many tariff tools mean consumer prices won't go down, analysts say
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.

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Feb 25, 2026

Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.

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Feb 25, 2026

Tax credits for solar panels are available, but the catch is you can't own them
Rooftop solar installers are steering customers toward leases instead of purchases. Federal tax credits for purchased systems have ended but are still available for leased ones.

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Feb 25, 2026

5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture in his speech Tuesday night, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.

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Feb 25, 2026

China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.

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Feb 25, 2026

Signs, silence, and skipping: How Democrats protested Trump's State of the Union
The pushback comes as Democrats enter a midterm year where they hope to make gains in the House and Senate.

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Feb 25, 2026

Signs, silence, skipping: How Democrats protested Trump's State of the Union
The pushback comes as Democrats enter a midterm year in which they hope to make gains in the House and Senate.

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Feb 25, 2026

Read Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
Read President Trump's State of the Union delivered on Feb. 24.

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Feb 25, 2026

Trump honors gold medal-winning men's hockey team at State of the Union amid controversy
The celebration of the men's team comes after FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Games in Milan, and the president's comments about the U.S. women's team, have drawn scrutiny.

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Feb 24, 2026

Trump's speech is longest State of the Union address in recent history
Speaking for more than an hour and 40 minutes, President Trump beat his previous record for longest speech given to a joint session of Congress.

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Feb 24, 2026

Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address
Invitees at Tuesday night's address by President Trump include the gold-medalist men's U.S. hockey team, while Democratic lawmakers have invited several Epstein survivors.

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Feb 24, 2026

Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check his speech and offer context.

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Feb 24, 2026

Trump cheered himself and Republicans while scolding Democrats in State of the Union
Focusing on political victories during his State of the Union address, Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and immigration.

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Feb 24, 2026

Trump cheers Republicans, scolds Democrats in State of the Union address
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

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Feb 24, 2026

President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

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Feb 24, 2026

U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill after Pentagon abruptly withdraws support
The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill that was spurred by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.

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Feb 24, 2026

China and the U.S. alter foreign aid strategies
China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades Now its model may be the one the U.S. is adopting even as China moves away from it.

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Feb 24, 2026

China and the US alter foreign aid strategies
China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades and now its model may be the one the US is adopting as China moves away from it.

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Feb 24, 2026

Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub
The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration."

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Feb 24, 2026

Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns
The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.

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Feb 24, 2026

Hegseth threatens to cancel Anthropic's $200 million contract over "woke AI" concerns
The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.

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Feb 24, 2026

Listen to NPR live coverage of the State of the Union
President Trump will address the nation Tuesday night to outline his vision and priorities for his administration's second year. Listen to NPR's live special coverage of the speech and the Democratic response.

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Feb 24, 2026

The director of Paris' Louvre Museum has resigned in the wake of a major jewel heist
The French president's office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.

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Feb 24, 2026

The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.

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Feb 24, 2026

Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach
Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.

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Feb 24, 2026

Where patients live matters for access to gene therapy
Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.

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Feb 24, 2026

DOJ hides Trump-related Epstein files. And, what to know for the State of the Union
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president's State of the Union address tonight.

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Feb 24, 2026

Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.

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Feb 24, 2026

Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them?

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Feb 24, 2026

Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today.

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Feb 24, 2026

A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her
The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.

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Feb 24, 2026

What you need to know about tonight's State of the Union address
The primetime address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections. But it comes at a moment when Trump has seen his agenda complicated on multiple fronts.

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Feb 24, 2026

What you need to know as Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine enters its 5th year
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today.

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Feb 24, 2026

'Fear of Flying Clinic' helps anxious travelers back into the skies
For 50 years, a San Francisco-based group has created a space where fearful flyers can get supported exposure to air travel.

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Feb 24, 2026

Gavin Newsom says he's 'punching a bully back' when he trolls Trump
What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?

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Feb 24, 2026

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

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Feb 24, 2026

These small business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.

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Feb 24, 2026

These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.

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Feb 24, 2026

Why Gavin Newsom refuses to be a "bystander" in this political moment
What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?

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Feb 24, 2026

Why Gavin Newsom refuses to be a 'bystander' in this political moment
What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?

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