NPR News: The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired

The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired
On Friday, the Okaloosa County, Fla., Sheriff’s Department said that Deputy Eddie Duran was fired following the completion of an administrative internal affairs investigation amid Fortson’s death.

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NPR News: U.S. and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks

U.S. and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks
American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit a wide range of Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, U.S. officials said.

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NPR News: In a historic verdict, Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in "hush money" trial

In a historic verdict, Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in "hush money" trial
After 10 hours of deliberation, in a historic verdict, a jury of 12 New Yorkers reached a verdict in the criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of felony falsification of business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the closing days of the 2016 presidential election. Trump says this is "a rigged disgraceful trial," while the Biden campaign said this verdict shows that "no one is above the law," but that former President Donald Trump still poses a "threat ... to our democracy." NPR's Scott Detrow and Juana Summers, along with NPR political correspondents, unpack the guilty verdict and what it means ahead of the election in November. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: The Rules of War

The Rules of War
International courts investigating alleged war crimes have made headlines often in recent months. An arrest warrant has been issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin; arrest warrants have also been requested for senior Hamas and Israeli officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. What are these courts, where did they come from, and how did they come to decide the rules of war? On today's episode, we travel from the battlefields of the U.S. Civil War, through the rubble of two world wars, to the hallways of the Hague, to trace modern attempts to define and prosecute war crimes.

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NPR News: 'Bad breath rapist' from Boston area caught after 16 years at large in California

'Bad breath rapist' from Boston area caught after 16 years at large in California
Tuen Kit Lee was found guilty in 2007 of the kidnapping and rape of the young woman at knifepoint near Boston. He was located in California after images of him emerged on social media.

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NPR News: Morning business brief

Morning business brief
The Biden campaign plans a summer of outreach to Black voters. Pope Francis apologizes for using a homophobic slur to refer to gay men during a private meeting. South Africa holds national elections.

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NPR News: White evangelical Christians are some of Israel's biggest supporters. Why?

White evangelical Christians are some of Israel's biggest supporters. Why?
As war continues to rage in the Middle East, attention has been turned to how American Jews, Muslims, and Palestinians relate to the state of Israel. But when we talk about the region, American Christians, particularly evangelical Christians, are often not part of that story. But their political support for Israel is a major driver for U.S. policy — in part because Evangelicals make up an organized, dedicated constituency with the numbers to exert major influence on U.S. politics.

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NPR News: Closing arguments for Trump's trial have been made. What now?

Closing arguments for Trump's trial have been made. What now?
Nearly two dozen witnesses and 21 days of court later, Donald Trump's New York hush money trial is coming to a close. Twelve New Yorkers have been listening to witnesses like adult film actor Stormy Daniels and Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen. Today, those jurors heard closing arguments, first from the defense, and then the prosecution. Now, they have to determine whether Trump falsified business records to cover up an alleged affair with Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. What final impressions did the closing arguments leave, and what could that mean for Donald Trump? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah after deadly strike at camp for displaced Gazans

Israel pushes deeper into Rafah after deadly strike at camp for displaced Gazans
The moves comes despite an order from the top U.N. court for Israel to halt its offensive in southern Gaza.

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NPR News: Alleged sexual misconduct by lawyers isn't uncommon. But facing punishment is tricky

Alleged sexual misconduct by lawyers isn't uncommon. But facing punishment is tricky
Melissa Rogozinski's story of sexual assault in 2016 serves as a reminder that when lawyers are accused of sexual misconduct, there is rarely substantial punishment, one expert says.

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NPR News: Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA there for the ride

Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA there for the ride
The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.

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NPR News: Pro-Palestinian protests continue at the University of California

Pro-Palestinian protests continue at the University of California
More University of California academic workers are expected to go on strike Tuesday in response to the treatment of pro-Palestinian protestors on campus.

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NPR News: Fears rise of a second landslide and the spread of disease in Papua New Guinea

Fears rise of a second landslide and the spread of disease in Papua New Guinea
The blanket of debris covering a village has become more unstable with rain and streams trapped under it, officials say, and villagers digging with bare hands through muddy rubble is also concerning.

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NPR News: How the 1924 Immigration Act changed the course of history

How the 1924 Immigration Act changed the course of history
It’s been 100 years since the 1924 Immigration Act was signed into law. It shaped the U.S. immigration system and established racial quotas.

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NPR News: The death toll is expected to climb from the landslide in Papua New Guinea

The death toll is expected to climb from the landslide in Papua New Guinea
NPR's A Martinez talks to Stephen Dziedic of the Australian Broadcasting company about the deadly landslide in Papau New Guinea.

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NPR News: Questions of Loyalty in Latvia

Questions of Loyalty in Latvia
Russia's war in Ukraine is deepening divisions across Europe. One example is the Baltic nation of Latvia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. One third of those living in Latvia are Russian speaking and now some elderly residents, who may have lived there for decades, are being forced to prove their loyalty or leave.

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NPR News: Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air

Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air
BARK Air says it built its experience "dog first," offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It's flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.

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NPR News: Tornado damages homes as Texas and Oklahoma residents told to seek shelter

Tornado damages homes as Texas and Oklahoma residents told to seek shelter
A tornado touched down and crossed an interstate in Texas, causing damage and possible injuries as scattered severe storms moved through Texas and Oklahoma Saturday night.

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NPR News: The Okalolies of Old Year's Night: Celebrating tradition on the world's most remote inhabited island

The Okalolies of Old Year's Night: Celebrating tradition on the world's most remote inhabited island
"Okalolies" ring in the new year on the world's most remote inhabited island by visiting the population of not quite 250 in masks and making mischief, an annual chance for the community to come together.

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NPR News: UN estimates more than 670 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide

UN estimates more than 670 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide
The International Organization for Migration on Sunday increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.

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NPR News: 4 years since George Floyd's death, the Minneapolis police force has made some changes

4 years since George Floyd's death, the Minneapolis police force has made some changes
A conversation from Minneapolis about what's changed and what's not since George Floyd was killed by police officers four years ago.

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NPR News: Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial to go ahead after judge denies motion to dismiss charge

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial to go ahead after judge denies motion to dismiss charge
The actor is scheduled to go on trial in July for involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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NPR News: Emergency convoy reaches survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea

Emergency convoy reaches survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea
The landslide buried a village under 20 to 25 feet of debris. More than 100 people are believed to have been killed, but officials say the number could go higher.

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NPR News: A young couple from the U.S. were among 3 missionaries killed in Haiti violence

A young couple from the U.S. were among 3 missionaries killed in Haiti violence
A U.S. missionary couple and a Haitian man who worked with them were shot and killed by gang members in Haiti's capital after they were attacked while leaving a youth group activity held at a local church, a family member said Friday.

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NPR News: Two men killed while pointing guns at the ground. Should police have waited?

Two men killed while pointing guns at the ground. Should police have waited?
What are police trained to do when faced with someone armed who is not pointing the gun? What does cognitive research say? This month's police killing of men in Florida and Alaska have resurfaced hard questions as police encounter more people with guns.

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NPR News: Norfolk Southern reaches a multi-million-dollar settlement over Ohio train derailment

Norfolk Southern reaches a multi-million-dollar settlement over Ohio train derailment
Among other fees, they will pay $235 million for the Environmental Protection Agency's past and future clean-up for contaminated air, water, and soil in and around where the train derailed in 2023.

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NPR News: Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti

Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti
After a long decline of the government in Haiti, gangs have seized complete control. A multi-national force is being sent to Haiti to restore the government to power, but their success is not assured. We go to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to see the challenges this international mission will face.

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NPR News: A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls

A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls
The fines and charges come after New Hampshire voters got robocalls from an AI-generated version of President Biden's voice urging them not to vote in the upcoming presidential primary.

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NPR News: Some NFL fans see disparities in its responses to Harrison Butker and Colin Kaepernick

Some NFL fans see disparities in its responses to Harrison Butker and Colin Kaepernick
NFL head Roger Goodell, reacting to Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech, said the league values diversity of opinion. Some fans were quick to argue that hasn't always seemed the case.

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NPR News: The U.N.'s top court says it will rule Friday on Israel's offensive in Rafah

The U.N.'s top court says it will rule Friday on Israel's offensive in Rafah
The U.N.'s top court is expected to issue an order Friday on Israel’s offensive in Rafah, potentially ordering Israel to halt the operation. The case was brought by South Africa.

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NPR News: Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?
Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal?

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NPR News: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who crushed dissent, dies at 63

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who crushed dissent, dies at 63
Iran's ultraconservative president, killed in a helicopter crash, oversaw a crackdown on women's protests and was linked to extrajudicial killings in the 1980s.

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NPR News: Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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NPR News: U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

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NPR News: US national security adviser and Saudi Arabia crown prince hold security deal talks

US national security adviser and Saudi Arabia crown prince hold security deal talks
President Joe Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.

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NPR News: The Sunday Story: Life in the Shadow of the Philippines' Drug War

The Sunday Story: Life in the Shadow of the Philippines' Drug War
"They can just kill anyone." Since 2016, thousands have been killed in the Philippines' war on drugs. The bloody campaign began under the Philippines' last president, Rodrigo Duterte, who said he would be "happy to slaughter" three million drug addicts in the country. When current president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022, he promised to end this spree of state-sanctioned killings of alleged drug users and sellers, and focus on rehabilitation instead. In today's episode of The Sunday Story, NPR's Emily Feng travels to the Philippines to see what has come of Marcos' attempt to burnish the country's international reputation and to put an end to what most people in the Philippines now refer to as EJKs, or "extrajudicial killings." She found that the killings have continued. And she spoke to researchers, doctors, advocates, and victims' families to try to understand why.

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NPR News: Seize the Grey wins the Preakness, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid
Seize the Grey ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid by going wire to wire to win the Preakness, giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas his seventh victory in the race.

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NPR News: A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'

A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."

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NPR News: Ohio reviews diversity scholarships

Ohio reviews diversity scholarships
Ohio's Republican attorney general ordered state universities to end scholarships that use race-based criteria, saying they're unconstitutional after 2023's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

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NPR News: How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs

How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs
When the U.S. imposes tariffs on specific foreign-made goods, what is the effect on American consumers and on the regions and industries the tariffs were supposed to protect? It's complicated.

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NPR News: Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boris Kachka about the dynamics of Broadway today. Kachka has a look behind the curtain in his piece for Vulture, headlined "We've Hit Peak Theater."

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NPR News: Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice

Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.

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NPR News: What did the internet call 'satanic'? Find out in the news quiz

What did the internet call 'satanic'? Find out in the news quiz
What looks like "a ghost emerging from a pool of vomit"? Are meme stocks back? And what's up with the Trump-Biden debates? Plus: orcas with a thirst for violence and more Miss USA drama.

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NPR News: U.S. military says aid is now being delivered into Gaza over a floating pier

U.S. military says aid is now being delivered into Gaza over a floating pier
The shipment is the first in an operation that U.S. military officials anticipate could scale up to 150 truckloads a day entering the Gaza Strip as Israel presses in on the southern city of Rafah.

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NPR News: As antisemitism grows, it is easier to condemn than define

As antisemitism grows, it is easier to condemn than define
For American Jews who grew up thinking antisemitism was a thing of the past, the last several years have been startling. White supremacists marched in Charlottesville. A gunman massacred worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Then came the Hamas attacks of October 7th and Israel's war in Gaza. The Anti-Defamation League says since then, antisemitic incidents in the US are up 361% over the same period a year ago. Both Congress and the White House have tried to address antisemitism in recent weeks, yet there's still a debate about what it is. Two journalists, who have been thinking and writing about antisemitism in the U.S. weigh in. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Students in Virginia county protest inadequate school facilities for Black students

Students in Virginia county protest inadequate school facilities for Black students
Part of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision concerned dilapidated schools for Black students. Decades later some schools with large minority populations are again in need of repairs.

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NPR News: Slovak leader in serious but stable condition after assassination try, hospital says

Slovak leader in serious but stable condition after assassination try, hospital says
A suspect was in custody and the country's interior minister said that an initial investigation found "a clear political motivation" behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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NPR News: The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect
For nearly thirty years, the South African government held a man it initially labeled prisoner number 46664, the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. But in 1994, Mandela transformed from the country's 'number one terrorist' into its first Black president, ushering in a new era of democracy. Today, though, many in South Africa see Mandela's party, the ANC, as corrupt and responsible for the country's problems. It's an ongoing political saga, with all sides attempting to weaponize parts of the past – especially Nelson Mandela's legacy. On today's episode, we tell Mandela's story: the man, the myth, and the cost of freedom. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

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NPR News: Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill

Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill
The collision's impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects Galveston to Pelican Island, tumbling on top of the barge and shut down a stretch of waterway so crews could clean up the spill.

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NPR News: W. Va. AG known for opposing Obama and Biden policies wins GOP primary for governor

W. Va. AG known for opposing Obama and Biden policies wins GOP primary for governor
The AP called the race, making Attorney General Patrick Morrisey the frontrunner going into the November election in the heavily Republican state. But a Democrat hopes for an upset.

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NPR News: Maryland Democrats pick Angela Alsobrooks to take on Hogan for open U.S. Senate seat

Maryland Democrats pick Angela Alsobrooks to take on Hogan for open U.S. Senate seat
The former two-term governor's win in Tuesday's primary gives Republicans a chance at a Senate seat in deep blue state. Hogan will face Democrat and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

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NPR News: DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes

DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing has violated the terms of a deal to avoid prosecution after the fatal crashes of two 737 Max planes more than five years ago, the Department of Justice told a federal judge on Tuesday.

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NPR News: How this Girl Scout troop offers community to migrant children

How this Girl Scout troop offers community to migrant children
The Girl Scouts have been part of American childhood for generations. And now that quintessential experience is helping young girls, who are new to the United States get a sense of belonging. It comes through a Girl Scout troop based in one of New York City's largest migrant shelters. The shelter has around 3,500 migrants, and all of the Girl Scouts are children of families seeking asylum. For the last few weeks, NPR's Jasmine Garsd has been spending time with them, and brings us their their story. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: This film festival spotlights efforts to preserve and discover lost movies

This film festival spotlights efforts to preserve and discover lost movies
The Restored and Rediscovered film festival begins Monday at the Jacob Burns Film Festival in New York City. It's meant to put a spotlight on movies that have been since lost.

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NPR News: India's elections have included a wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric by Hindu nationalists

India's elections have included a wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric by Hindu nationalists
As Indian six-week-long elections continue, critics are accusing the ruling Hindu nationalist BJP of incitement against the Muslim minority.

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NPR News: As a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safety

As a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safety
During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Josephine Dusabimana smuggled ethnic Tutsis out of the country as neighbors attacked neighbors and almost a million people died.

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NPR News: Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband

Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband
Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into ex-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband.

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NPR News: Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections
Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.

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NPR News: Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office
Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.

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NPR News: In a Ukrainian border town, the local newspaper keeps watch on returning POWs

In a Ukrainian border town, the local newspaper keeps watch on returning POWs
A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia.

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NPR News: A car-free town in the Amazon serves lessons for pedaling to net zero emissions

A car-free town in the Amazon serves lessons for pedaling to net zero emissions
Afuá, a remote town in the Brazilian Amazon, banned motor vehicles over 20 years ago. Writer Mac Margolis and photographer Stefan Kolumban paid the town a visit to see what life is like.

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NPR News: Controlled demolition planned at Baltimore bridge collapse site

Controlled demolition planned at Baltimore bridge collapse site
After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.

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NPR News: What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points

What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points
Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're here to help.

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NPR News: Hiking the Azores into lush mountains and stormy North Atlantic weather

Hiking the Azores into lush mountains and stormy North Atlantic weather
NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

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NPR News: Biden will keep Trump's China tariffs, and add new ones on electric vehicles

Biden will keep Trump's China tariffs, and add new ones on electric vehicles
The Biden administration is finally wrapping up its review of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. It will keep those tariffs, and add more on things like electric vehicles.

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NPR News: Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments

Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments
Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.

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NPR News: 2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche, sheriff says

2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche, sheriff says
Two skiers were killed and one was rescued after they were buried in an avalanche in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City that occurred after several days of spring snowstorms, authorities said.

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NPR News: Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending bill to the House

Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending bill to the House
The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

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NPR News: Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead

Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead
Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after deadly storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail.

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NPR News: FTX says it will return money to most of its customers

FTX says it will return money to most of its customers
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that.

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NPR News: Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating

Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing. The impact could be devastating
The Biden administration has put a hold on an arms shipment to Israel. A senior administration official speaking on the condition of anonymity told NPR it was due to concerns the bombs could be used in Rafah. Rafah is the site of Israel's latest campaign in its war against Hamas. It's also home to some 1.3 million Palestinians. More than half of those people have fled fighting in other parts of Gaza. On Monday night, Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah taking control of the Palestinian side of the border crossing with Egypt. The seizure of the border crossing cuts a key supply line for humanitarian aid. Israel says its incursion in Rafah is a "precise counterterrorism operation." But possible further military action along with the closed border crossing could exacerbate a humanitarian catastrophe. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims

Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims
Scams that target people via direct message and texts in an effort to steal money have become pervasive. But the scammer on the other end of the communication might be a victim too, in a human-trafficking scheme. We hear the story of one such victim.

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NPR News: Panera says it will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks at center of lawsuits

Panera says it will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

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NPR News: Activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement
Activists have flooded the tip line with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an investigation.

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NPR News: Some students who protested at colleges don't regret potential punishment

Some students who protested at colleges don't regret potential punishment
Some students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause".

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NPR News: Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is delayed indefinitely by judge

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is delayed indefinitely by judge
The classified documents trial had been scheduled to begin May 20. But months of delays had slowed the case as prosecutors pushed for the trial to begin before the November presidential election

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NPR News: Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt

Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt
An Israeli tank brigade seized control Tuesday of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, authorities said, as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remain on a knife's edge.

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NPR News: The history of 'outside agitators' — from Gaza protests to Martin Luther King Jr.

The history of 'outside agitators' — from Gaza protests to Martin Luther King Jr.
The term "outside agitator" has staying power. It's been used against protestors throughout history, from the Civil Rights Movement, to the anti-Vietnam War protests and now during the pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. "Outside agitator" was also used to describe some of the people who protested the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri In 2014. Who exactly are the "outside agitators" and what purpose does it serve to call them out? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: The history of 'outside agitators' — from Gaza protests to Martin Luther King Jr.

The history of 'outside agitators' — from Gaza protests to Martin Luther King Jr.
The term "outside agitator" has staying power. It's been used against protestors throughout history, from the Civil Rights Movement, to the anti-Vietnam War protests and now during the pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. "Outside agitator" was also used to describe some of the people who protested the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri In 2014. Who exactly are the "outside agitators" and what purpose does it serve to call them out? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet: Looks we love

2024 Met Gala Red Carpet: Looks we love
Monday is the Met Gala, known as fashion's grandest event, where celebrities from various realms come together at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate fashion and each other.

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NPR News: Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino wins Panama's presidential election

Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino wins Panama's presidential election
José Raúl Mulino was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation as authorities unofficially called the race Sunday night after his three nearest rivals conceded.

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NPR News: Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from a brief but potent storm

Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from a brief but potent storm
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.

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NPR News: U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts
Videos of Thursday's incident at the school were shared on social media showing heated confrontations between pro-Palestinian protesters and a larger group of counterprotesters.

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NPR News: Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says

Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
A driver died after a vehicle crashed into a gate at the White House Saturday night, but the fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash", law enforcement authorities said.

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NPR News: When rockets fall, some Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide

When rockets fall, some Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide
While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.

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NPR News: Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose

Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose
In a close finish, Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the race on Saturday.

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NPR News: Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters

Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.

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NPR News: Biden tries get tougher on border security without alienating immigrant communities

Biden tries get tougher on border security without alienating immigrant communities
The White House is shoring up defenses on one of its most sensitive issues: immigration. Biden is trying to balance border security while protecting vulnerable undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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NPR News: Biden tries get tougher on border security without alienating immigrant communities

Biden tries get tougher on border security without alienating immigrant communities
The White House is shoring up defenses on one of its most sensitive issues: immigration. Biden is trying to balance border security while protecting vulnerable undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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NPR News: Biden denounced 'chaos' when speaking on student protests

Biden denounced 'chaos' when speaking on student protests
President Biden broke his silence on student protests that have roiled college campuses, denouncing "chaos" and antisemitism and saying the protests were not affecting his policy on the Middle East.

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NPR News: The long road ahead for Ukraine after secured military assistance from the U.S.

The long road ahead for Ukraine after secured military assistance from the U.S.
It's taken months of debate on the Hill, but Ukraine finally has the military assistance it's been seeking. After two years of fighting, military experts say the nation still faces a long road ahead.

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NPR News: Colombia's president says ammunition has gone missing from 2 army bases

Colombia's president says ammunition has gone missing from 2 army bases
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition have gone missing from two military bases in the South American country.

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NPR News: As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than ever

As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than ever
In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same.

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NPR News: Away from his New York trial, Donald Trump's campaign rallies are business as usual

Away from his New York trial, Donald Trump's campaign rallies are business as usual
In Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump largely avoided the hush money trial that has mostly sidelined his campaign efforts as he tried to woo voters with a familiar speech in two major swing states.

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NPR News: Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.

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