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Mar 04, 2026
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "about as wrong as things could go" for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.
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Mar 04, 2026
The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.
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Mar 04, 2026
Developers are building more single-family houses for renting. That can lower prices for both renters and buyers.
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Mar 03, 2026
Virco Manufacturing has made school furniture since 1950. Now with competition from imports and an aging workforce, Virco is hoping to build the workforce it needs to survive through apprenticeships.
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Mar 03, 2026
The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop skimping on ingredients.
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Mar 02, 2026
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
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Mar 02, 2026
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
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Mar 02, 2026
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
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Mar 02, 2026
When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.
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Mar 01, 2026
It's the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.
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Mar 01, 2026
The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.
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Mar 01, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a major oil producer, threatens to impact oil and natural gas markets worldwide.
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Mar 01, 2026
Paramount has outbid Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a major shake-up that has many in the film industry worried.
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Feb 28, 2026
Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.
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Feb 28, 2026
Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.
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Feb 27, 2026
WXXI News' Alex Crichton is retiring Friday, after 42 years at the station and hosting All Things Considered in Rochester, N.Y.
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Feb 27, 2026
Shortly after the president's ban of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, rival OpenAI announced it had done a deal with the Defense Department to provide its technology for classified networks.
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Feb 27, 2026
Trump announced that Federal agencies would be cease using Anthropic's tools within six months.
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Feb 27, 2026
The Pentagon also ordered all military contractors to stop doing business with Anthropic. The company says it will challenge the move in court.
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Feb 27, 2026
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
Warner Bros. Discovery said it's merging with Skydance-owned Paramount after Netflix indicated it would not attempt to best its rival's bid.
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Feb 26, 2026
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
Wall Street's AI worries are getting stranger. Chip company Nvidia reported record-breaking earnings on Wednesday, but tech investors are still panicking.
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Feb 26, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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 25, 2026
Well before the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, Wall Street had been literally betting on it. Firms created a market to sell companies' claims on refunds, if they happen.
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Feb 25, 2026
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
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
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
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 24, 2026
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
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
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
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 23, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered several coal plants to keep operating past their planned retirement, part of a larger effort to boost the coal industry. Two Colorado utilities are pushing back.
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Feb 22, 2026
We reached out to business owners who paid those Trump tariffs that have been struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional. The question on their minds: will they get their money back? How will they get their money back?
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Feb 21, 2026
The "Pledge America Campaign" urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights "the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today."
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Feb 21, 2026
The "Pledge America Campaign" urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights "the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today."
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Feb 21, 2026
The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.
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Feb 21, 2026
The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.
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Feb 21, 2026
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?
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Feb 20, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.
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Feb 20, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision.
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Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.
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Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.
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Feb 20, 2026
Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of insurance coverage and other obstacles stand in the way of wider use.
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Feb 19, 2026
Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.
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Feb 19, 2026
In a slow-motion race of two retail behemoths, Amazon's trump card was its lucrative cloud-computing business.
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Feb 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Feb 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was released after spending the day in police custody but is still under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Feb 19, 2026
Most Olympians never win big money — or big fame. So how are athletes such as Eileen Gu or Chloe Kim able to earn millions of dollars? Here are some of the ways.
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Feb 18, 2026
The billionaire tech mogul's testimony was part of a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. The jury's verdict in the case could shape how some 1,600 other pending cases from families and school districts are resolved.
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Feb 18, 2026
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect towards the end of 2026. That could put the kibosh on the most profitable market for hemp farmers.
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Feb 18, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration's about-face comes a little more than a week after the agency refused to consider the company's application to market the new kind of influenza vaccine.
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Feb 18, 2026
The case is seen as a test of social media's legal responsibility for platform design features that plaintiffs' lawyers say exacerbated mental health issues in young people.
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Feb 18, 2026
As CBS's parent company makes a final play for Warner Bros. Discovery, CBS faces scrutiny over claims it blocked a Stephen Colbert interview while Anderson Cooper stepped down from 60 Minutes.
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Feb 17, 2026
Cocaine has made a roaring comeback, and it's having some big negative effects in the U.S. and around the world.
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Feb 17, 2026
As prediction markets boom, competition is heating up. So traders go the extra mile for a fraction-of-a-second advantage or to sleuth out information nobody else has. It can lead to a huge payday.
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Feb 15, 2026
Low mortgage rates from the COVID era might still be attainable for homebuyers, if they find the right house and have the cash.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Tel Aviv indictment is the first publicly known instance of people being accused of leveraging military secrets to place bets on the popular prediction market.
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Feb 12, 2026
Miller joined Fresh Air as an intern in 1978 and retired at the end of 2025. He led the show through many changes, like going national and editing digitally.
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Feb 12, 2026
Six House Republicans joined Democrats to successfully block Trump's Canadian tariffs. And, roughly a million borrowers defaulted on their federal student loans last year.
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Feb 12, 2026
The U.S. job market perked up a bit to start the new year, but revised figures from the Labor Department show hiring was much weaker in 2025 than initially reported.
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Feb 11, 2026
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
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Feb 10, 2026
On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.
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Feb 09, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ainsley Harris, senior writer at Fast Company, about the accelerated rollout of delivery robots and how they're being received in communities across the country.
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Feb 09, 2026
How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
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Feb 09, 2026
How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
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Feb 09, 2026
How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
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Feb 09, 2026
Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis stepped down late Saturday, days after the newspaper cut a third of the staff.
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Feb 07, 2026
Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has departed just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs.
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Feb 07, 2026
Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs.
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Feb 07, 2026
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
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Feb 07, 2026
Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened?
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Feb 06, 2026
Coca-Cola, which owns Minute Maid, has announced it will discontinue its line of frozen juice concentrates, which have been a staple in many American homes over the past 80 years.
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Feb 06, 2026
The Nasdaq had its worst days since April's tariff turmoil, as investor worries mounted about an AI bubble -- but there were some non-tech bright spots.
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Feb 06, 2026
Since his first term, President Trump has wanted to be able to fire federal employees for any reason. A new rule vastly expands his authority to do that.
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Feb 06, 2026
Early Super Bowl spots show advertisers want lots of buzz but not controversy.
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Feb 06, 2026
Super Bowl spots showed advertisers wanted lots of buzz but not controversy.
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Feb 06, 2026
Super Bowl spots showed advertisers wanted lots of buzz but not controversy.
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Feb 04, 2026
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Washington Post is cutting a third of its staff, leading some to say owner Jeff Bezos should sell the company.
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Feb 04, 2026
A new message board for artificial intelligence agents has prompted some strange conversations, and existential questions about the inner lives of bots.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
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Feb 04, 2026
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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Feb 04, 2026
Traveling on your own can be scary, but it can be one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. Three solo travelers share their experiences — and what makes for a successful trip.
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Feb 03, 2026
China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.
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Feb 03, 2026
China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.
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Feb 03, 2026
D'Amaro will take over next month from Bob Iger, who has led the company for nearly two decades.
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Feb 03, 2026
Better engineering has made the front seat much safer in head-on collisions. But the back seat hasn't kept pace. It's a problem one vehicle safety group is trying to solve.
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Feb 03, 2026
The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.
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Feb 03, 2026
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.
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Feb 03, 2026
Planet Money went to the annual meeting of the American Economics Association, and we saw some fascinating papers presented there.
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Jan 31, 2026
Drinking is illegal for Pakistan's Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery's beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it's being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?
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Jan 30, 2026
Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.
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Jan 30, 2026
Lemon was arrested by U.S. agents days after covering an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the protest a "coordinated attack."
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