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British police investigate if arrests near U.S. air base foiled an Iran-linked attack
Police were holding five men and examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, as counterterror detectives investigated whether the arrests foiled an attempted a...
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Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited....
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5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety
Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnera...
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What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal....
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Morning news brief
President Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war, five men were arrested near a U.K. air base for an alleged terror plot, Trump's fight with the press leaves his events uncovered....
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Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains....
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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest Spain's housing crisis and the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, camping overnight in Madrid's historic Puerta del Sol plaza....
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Nantucket shipwreck uncovered by Nor'easter
The local newspaper in Nantucket got a tip: 'I found what I believe to be a shipwreck uncovered by the storm.'...
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Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders....
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South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week
On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities....
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Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time....
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Photos: These shepherds climb down a mountain to go to night school
Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs....
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From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients....
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Multiple arrests on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. forces
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses....
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These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that....
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Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?
From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver....
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Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June....
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OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings....
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OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power....
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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor....
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The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition....
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Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it....
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The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate....
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Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France....
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Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities....
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications....
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Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primary...
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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño....
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Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men....
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Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false
On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her original claims against the rapper were false....
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There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why hasn't it gone into effect?...
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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections....
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Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France....
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Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rain
Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer....
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Mom! Mom! MOM! 3 ways to stay calm in stressful parenting moments
Parenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yourself and your family....
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Fill in the blank in the quiz: Trump's says his triumphal arch will include _____
Plus: It's a very special week! But which one?...
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Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night...
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Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76....
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Long agenda, short meeting: Trump and Xi meet
All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House correspondent Emily Feng about the Trump/Xi summit....
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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict....
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RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure reveals he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office....
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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started....
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The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement....
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Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan....
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Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split
A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview....
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Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad
In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families....
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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported....
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States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments....
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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise
eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components. Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective....
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore journalists' access to White House
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore access to the three media organizations banned from covering White House events last week by President Trump....
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