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May 13, 2026
As U.S. and Chinese leaders meet this week, the world is watching, and so are residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea.
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May 13, 2026
Australia's grain farmers, already strained by war-driven shortages, now face a severe mouse plague that could devastate crops in a key growing region.
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May 13, 2026
NYU Law professor Melissa Murray gives context and commentary on the nation's founding document in her new book The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader.
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May 13, 2026
Every World Cup, there's a new soccer ball. Sometimes the ball is panned. Sometimes people like it. Why do they keep changing it up? And what's notable about the ball in 2026?
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May 13, 2026
The South Carolina Supreme court granted a new trial to former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted three years ago of killing his wife and son. The reason? Jury tampering.
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May 13, 2026
Netflix turned heads in Hollywood by giving Greta Gerwig's Narnia an exclusive theatrical release, a move that could signal a shift in the streamer's relationship with movie theaters.
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May 13, 2026
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with astrophysicist Adam Frank about the government's release of files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.
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May 13, 2026
President Trump has arrived in Beijing ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has high-profile executives in the U.S. delegation with him, with trade and business on the agenda.
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May 13, 2026
In Memphis, new congressional maps have split the city's single congressional district, held by a Democrat, into three that are likely to elect Republicans in November.
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May 13, 2026
Former NBA player Jason Collins died this week at the age of 47. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Franz Lidz, who helped Collins write his 2013 coming out essay in Sports Illustrated.
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May 13, 2026
The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear way forward.
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May 12, 2026
The outbreak in Argentina in 2018-19 of hantavirus is one that scientists studied carefully, so many researchers are turning to it for information about the virus.
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May 12, 2026
Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?
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May 12, 2026
Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?
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May 12, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes the stand to defend his company against a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk.
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May 12, 2026
President Trump's state visit to China will be closely watched in the American heartland, where his trade war has resulted in grain farmers losing considerable business from international buyers.
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May 12, 2026
Consumer prices surged 3.8% in April from a year ago, according to the Labor Department. We hear from people who are feeling the effects of inflation and how they're dealing.
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May 12, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cameron McCloud of the band Cure for Paranoia, which won this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
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May 12, 2026
As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.
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May 12, 2026
Turning long-form podcasts and interviews into short-form social media clips has become a lucrative career for some. But others say it is a race to the bottom.
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May 12, 2026
Although pancreatic cancer remains very lethal, a few new kinds of therapies are coming
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May 12, 2026
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Admiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman about their new book, 2084, which examines a future where climate change has ravaged the planet.
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May 12, 2026
The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a serious threat from the Justice Department — and comes at a time when several former and current SPLC employees say the group is already deeply vulnerable.
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May 12, 2026
Across the South, some state legislatures are rushing to redraw Congressional district lines after the Supreme Court cleared the way. Black voters say their voices are at stake.
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May 12, 2026
The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.
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May 11, 2026
Scientists have developed an artificial hearing system that harnesses the brain's ability to amplify certain sounds while suppressing others. It could lead to better hearing aids.
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May 11, 2026
President Trump's visit to China highlights the lock China has on critical and strategic minerals. A big federal investment in Montana mining aims to turn that tide.
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May 11, 2026
A Boston hospital fights staff burnout and boosts patient morale with forest bathing — getting people outside for some time in nature.
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May 11, 2026
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Anne Lamott opens up about how she had to unlearn what others thought of her.
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May 11, 2026
America's national pastime is celebrated at a minor league park in Massachusetts... with poetry
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May 11, 2026
A growing number of homeless New Yorkers are finding themselves in court after police caught them taking up more than one seat on public transit or lying on the floor of a station in recent months.
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May 11, 2026
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
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May 11, 2026
The state of Texas is working to crack down on the growing problem of oilfield theft. Estimated losses from stolen crude across the state total a billion dollars.
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May 11, 2026
President Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing with a trade truce and the Iran war on the agenda.
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May 11, 2026
Eighteen U.S. passengers have returned stateside after weeks on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. They're being monitored at specialized medical facilities.
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May 11, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang asks abortion historian Mary Ziegler what a Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone access means for patients nationwide — even in states without restrictive abortion laws.
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May 11, 2026
In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch for young soccer players.
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May 11, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Steve Knopper, who wrote about the confluence of several boy bands of the 1980s, '90s and beyond reuniting this summer as adult men.
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May 10, 2026
The passengers from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of the recent Hantavirus outbreak, are being evacuated - and flown home to their respective countries.
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May 10, 2026
NPR Life Kit's Marielle Segarra provides tips to help you reduce your screentime.
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May 10, 2026
As students across the country celebrate teachers and school staff, some thoughtful learners in Arizona articulate why they appreciate theirs.
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May 10, 2026
NPR's Emily Feng speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to China under President Biden, Nicholas Burns, about what to expect from President Trump's upcoming visit to China.
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May 10, 2026
Jaywalking is often considered to be a pretty minor offense, but it is illegal in many American cities. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin offers a history of America's jaywalking laws.
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May 10, 2026
NPR staff share their favorite female action stars, their surprising attributes and best scenes.
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May 10, 2026
A group of Wisconsinites organizes a "headlight caravan" outside a local women's prison. It's a show of solidarity for the women inside the prison to let them know they're not forgotten.
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May 10, 2026
For decades, China pared back its nuclear weapons program and kept its arsenal to a minimum. Now, new satellite images show China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and production sites. Why?
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May 10, 2026
Florida's citrus industry is in deep decline and growers are trying to hang on as they find ways to withstand disease and disasters.
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May 09, 2026
Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.
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May 09, 2026
As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.
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May 09, 2026
Millions of students in universities and K-12 districts had their data compromised this week as a hack took down Canvas, a classroom management tool used all over the country.
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May 09, 2026
Conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has grown worse as food and fuel are scarcer due to war in the Middle East.
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May 09, 2026
Foreign press was kept away from Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow amid fears of a Ukrainian strike.
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May 09, 2026
A conversation with eclectic rock duo, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of the The Black Keys, about the unique motivations behind the making of their new album, Peaches!
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May 09, 2026
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
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May 09, 2026
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
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May 08, 2026
Public health experts are raising concerns about why the U.S. government hasn't had a more public response to the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.
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May 08, 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.
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May 08, 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.
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May 08, 2026
Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
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May 08, 2026
Ahead of Mother's Day, we brought together two novelists -- and friends -- Tayari Jones and Meg Wolitzer, to talk about what they love about reading and writing about mothers.
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May 08, 2026
A Tiny Desk Contest judge introduces us to finalists Noa Barr from Los Angeles.
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May 08, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, who represents that state's 9th Congressional district, which could be eliminated based on a new redistricting map.
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May 08, 2026
President Trump has granted pardons to officials who were convicted of public corruption while also dismantling a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations.
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May 08, 2026
In The Sheep Detectives, a shepherd (Hugh Jackman) is murdered, and his flock -- yes, the woolly, four-footed critters -- resolves to solve the crime.
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May 08, 2026
World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.
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May 07, 2026
Ted Turner — the founder of CNN and a suite of other cable channels, not to mention a restaurant chain, anti-nuclear nonprofit and sports competition — has died.
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May 07, 2026
Amid tumultuous times for federal workers, a team of USDA researchers is being honored with the Service to America medal. Their work over decades has helped to revolutionize the dairy industry.
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May 07, 2026
A new study finds updated warning labels pointing out the increased risks of specific diseases, like cancer, would do a better job of encouraging people to drink less alcohol than the current warning.
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May 07, 2026
Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that make the link clear may motivate people to cut back on drinking.
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May 07, 2026
In his first year, Pope Leo has spoken in favor of peace and the plight of immigrants, putting him in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. He meets with the U.S. secretary of state on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
Over protests in the capitol, Tennessee lawmakers joined the rush of southern Republicans to redraw congressional voting maps now that protections for minority voting power have been weakened.
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May 07, 2026
New Mexico officials have re-opened an old criminal investigation and formed a legislative committee to look into allegations of abuse at the 10,000-acre ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
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May 07, 2026
It's been a week of shifting messages and strategies on the Iran war. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week with Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.
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May 07, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Paul Bedrosian of the U.S. Geological Survey about a new map and model of the deep continental structure underneath the United States.
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May 07, 2026
The government is offering local police big incentives if they participate in a program that allows their officers to arrest undocumented immigrants. But there's a lot that's unknown about this money.
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May 07, 2026
The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.
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May 07, 2026
The vast majority of Americans say rising gas prices are putting a strain on their household budgets... We hear from one woman whose job it is to help needy families, who is now feeling the pain herself.
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May 07, 2026
She has spent decades helping others struggling to make ends meet. Now the rising cost of gas and groceries has left Dalene Basden feeling the strain herself.
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May 07, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sophy Romvari about her first feature-length film, Blue Heron, and the ways memory can change and be changed by time and the artistic process.
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May 07, 2026
Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in the upcoming Israeli elections.
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May 07, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Madison McFerrin introduces us to finalists Cure for Paranoia out of Dallas
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May 06, 2026
When beekeepers saw honeybee die-offs last year, experts at a USDA research center stepped in to help. The Trump administration plans to close the facility, and beekeepers and scientists are worried.
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May 06, 2026
The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets.
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May 06, 2026
After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
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May 06, 2026
After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
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May 06, 2026
Trump calls off an effort to take control of Strait of Hormuz from Iran, citing progress on talks, but the blockade remains.
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May 06, 2026
Ohio's primary results are in setting up what's expected to be expensive contests for the state's governor and U.S. Senate and House races that could help determine the balance of power in Congress.
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May 06, 2026
The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for over 50 years. But the system shows signs of cracking under the Iran war.
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May 06, 2026
Looking back at the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. and its lasting influence on American soccer.
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May 06, 2026
President Trump tried to push out Indiana state senate candidates who rejected his redistricting plan. Tuesday's results are in.
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May 06, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Bobby Carter introduces us to finalists The King Will Come, a 15-member group based in Utah.
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May 06, 2026
Human rights experts note a "horrific escalation" of executions in Iran in recent months.
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May 06, 2026
Expensive airfares are causing Americans to change their travel plans. Travel advisors are seeing a drop in bookings and warn high prices are here to stay.
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May 06, 2026
A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.
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May 05, 2026
Billions in funding were cut under President Trump were restored in 2026. Now, watchdogs say the administration is finding other ways to withhold money - and scientists are feeling the consequences.
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May 05, 2026
Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country. This week, the Trump administration announced it is investigating the school's practice of admitting trans women.
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May 05, 2026
In the month since the Trump administration announced a major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service, critics have called it a stealth dismantling. The plan includes moving its headquarters.
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May 05, 2026
Starting next Monday, doctors may not be able to mail people the abortion pill Mifepristone. That would increase barriers, but experts say it won't stop people's ability to get the pills in the mail.
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