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Apr 21, 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends soon. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn't confirmed their attendance.
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Apr 21, 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Tuesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn't confirmed their attendance.
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Apr 21, 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn't confirmed their attendance.
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Apr 21, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Karim Sadjadpour with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace how Iran might approach its next round of negotiations with the U.S.
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Apr 21, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Karim Sadjadpour with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace how Iran might approach its next round of negotiations with the U.S.
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Apr 21, 2026
Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia, where a special ballot measure about redistricting could play a key role in determining which party wins the U.S. House this fall.
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Apr 21, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gun violence expert and emergency physician Dr. Megan Ranney about the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Apr 21, 2026
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
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Apr 21, 2026
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
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Apr 21, 2026
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
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Apr 21, 2026
The Netflix hit "Beef," has returned for a second season, this time, with a whole new cast of characters who don't know when to give up the fight. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with creator Lee Sung Jin.
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Apr 21, 2026
A major concern for the Make America Healthy Again movement is the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins, but the coalition is growing increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration's actions.
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Apr 21, 2026
Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.
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Apr 21, 2026
Authorities in Winston-Salem, N.C. are investigating the shooting deaths of two boys, and the wounding of several others. Police described it as a "planned fight" at a park that escalated.
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Apr 20, 2026
What are the political stakes for President Trump ahead of a second round of planned negotiations to end the war with Iran?
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Apr 20, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration, about paths for diplomacy as the U.S. and Iran accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
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Apr 20, 2026
As Pope Leo continues his 11-day tour of Africa, the visit is being overshadowed by tensions with Washington.
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Apr 20, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with journalist Kim Ghattas about the long history of conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
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Apr 20, 2026
Eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say.
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Apr 20, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer at The Atlantic, about concerns raised by FBI staff members about the leadership of Director Kash Patel.
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Apr 20, 2026
The American Academy of Nuerology issued guidance on the benefits and the potential downsides of using wearables, such as smart watches, Oura rings, or Whoop bands to track key health metrics that can help flag conditions ranging from heart arrythmias to a migraine flare.
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Apr 20, 2026
The Trump administration has released new data on the country's HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they paint a worrisome picture.
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Apr 20, 2026
The Trump administration has released new data on the country's HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they paint a worrisome picture.
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Apr 20, 2026
While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage in the Iran war.
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Apr 20, 2026
President Trump announced a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan while warning of renewed strikes if diplomacy fails, but Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure.
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Apr 20, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Vali Nasr, a scholar of Iranian politics at Johns Hopkins University, about Tehran rejecting a second round of talks with the U.S.
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Apr 20, 2026
Catholic churchgoers in Birmingham, Alabama, react to the tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo.
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Apr 17, 2026
Israel and Lebanon agreed to the 10-day ceasefire, but Israel vowed to keep its forces in southern Lebanon, saying it would attack if threatened by Hezbollah.
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Apr 17, 2026
The historic ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reveals a shifting role for Hezbollah in the decades-long war. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maha Yahya of the Carnegie Middle East Center.
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Apr 17, 2026
A Martinez speaks with Morgan Neville about his new documentary about the creator of "Saturday Night Live," and how he persuaded the reclusive Lorne Michaels to consent.
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Apr 17, 2026
The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion from Congress for the Pentagon and is expected to send a separate ask for the Iran war. Lawmakers want more transparency around how the money will be spent.
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Apr 17, 2026
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.
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Apr 17, 2026
Democrat Analilia Mejía won a special election Thursday to fill the House seat vacated by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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Apr 17, 2026
Nationals from El Salvador deported to their home country often face indefinite imprisonment there due to emergency powers that suspend due process. Many of those who are not jailed face discrimination for being deported.
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Apr 17, 2026
U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports is holding and so is a ceasefire in the war with Iran.
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Apr 17, 2026
In an interview with NPR's A Martinez, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reviews current Secretary Pete Hegseth's wartime job performance.
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Apr 17, 2026
The Artemis II astronauts are readjusting to life on Earth after their historic mission around the moon.
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Apr 17, 2026
For StoryCorps, a family that lived near Prince in Minnesota remembers the artist in his early years -- as their babysitter.
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Apr 16, 2026
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
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Apr 16, 2026
President Trump has continued to shift his timeline for ending the U.S.-Israeli-led war in Iran.
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Apr 16, 2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about Trump's inconsistent timeline to end the war with Iran and Democrats' efforts to restrain presidential war powers.
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Apr 16, 2026
The bass player known as Thundercat is cherished by fans of funk and jazz, and he recently revealed his love of "yacht rock" in a popular documentary. His new album is called "Distracted."
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Apr 16, 2026
Top Republicans in Congress have a plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. But to do so, they'll need to circumvent Democrats and limit defections within their own ranks.
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Apr 16, 2026
Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump's attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms.
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Apr 16, 2026
The blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has prolonged fertilizer shortages. NPR's A Martinez asks farm owner John Halcomb how the shortage is affecting his farm and his outlook.
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Apr 16, 2026
A super-typhoon that made landfall in the Northern Mariana Islands with 150 mph winds shredded trees and roofs, leaving the U.S. territory largely without power.
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Apr 16, 2026
U.S. Central Command says over 100 aircraft and a dozen warships are enforcing a cordon on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran also restricts passage, stranding the Gulf's oil and gas.
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Apr 16, 2026
NPR's A Martinez asks global energy expert Jason Bordoff about the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and whether Iran and other Gulf nations can find an energy export workaround.
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Apr 16, 2026
At a Senate hearing on the upcoming World Cup, lawmakers raised concerns about how travel, tourism and safety preparations are going.
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Apr 16, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to filmmaker Ken Burns, an alumnus of Hampshire College, about the school's plan to permanently close at the end of the fall semester.
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Apr 15, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about this week's Israel-Lebanon talks in the United States.
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Apr 15, 2026
Negotiations are happening between countries involved in three separate wars in the Middle East. A look at the latest news in those peace talks and how we got here.
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Apr 15, 2026
With the resignation of former Congressman Tony Gonzales, it's unclear who will represent the Southern Texas district next or when the state's Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special election.
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Apr 15, 2026
Inside the peace talks happening across the Middle East, Iran war drives Europe toward fuel crisis, Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations.
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Apr 15, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian Dave Chappelle about his investments in public media, the art of standup comedy and the town of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
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Apr 15, 2026
The Fulton County jail in Georgia is using drones to intercept deliveries of dangerous contraband to inmates. The drones are made by Flock, a company under scrutiny for its surveillance reach.
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Apr 15, 2026
A shortage of chemicals used to fluoridate water, tied to the conflict in the Middle East, is causing some public water systems to reduce fluoride levels in public drinking water.
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Apr 15, 2026
As Sudan's enters its fourth year of war, parts of the capital show fragile signs of life — but across the country, the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.
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Apr 15, 2026
As fuel protests bring Ireland to a standstill and UK leaders decry price hikes driven by the Iran war, Europe -- barely recovered from the energy shock of the Ukraine war -- faces another crisis.
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Apr 15, 2026
The International Monetary Fund expects the Iran war to slow the global economy and raise inflation. NPR's Michel Martin discusses the forecast with Simon Johnson, a former IMF chief economist.
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Apr 15, 2026
A federal judge in Austin, Texas, is considering testimony before deciding whether to extend a pause on repairs to Camp Mystic, where 27 girls and counselors were killed by flooding last year.
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Apr 15, 2026
Eric Swalwell is facing new allegations of sexual assault, days after the California Democrat formally submitted his resignation from Congress.
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Apr 15, 2026
Congress was late to adopt workplace laws that protect private sector employees. How has that shaped its culture? NPR speaks with Rutgers professor James R. Jones, author of "The Last Plantation."
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Apr 14, 2026
In the U.S.-Iran showdown in the Gulf, the question is: Who can hold out longer? Both countries are now blocking oil exports through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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Apr 14, 2026
NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
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Apr 14, 2026
House Ethics Committee member Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and law professor Richard Painter break down why controversy might have forced Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to resign.
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Apr 14, 2026
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a member of House Ethics Committee, talks about the resignations of Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
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Apr 14, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with SCOTUSblog editor and author Sarah Isgur about "The Last Branch Standing," her new book on the Supreme Court.
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Apr 14, 2026
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.
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Apr 14, 2026
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.
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Apr 14, 2026
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he'll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.
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Apr 14, 2026
With shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after the Iran war began, fertilizer shortages are deepening across India.
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Apr 14, 2026
We remember former Morning Edition technical director Brian Jarboe, who died Monday.
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Apr 14, 2026
We remember former Morning Edition producer Brian Jarboe who died Monday.
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Apr 13, 2026
On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.
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Apr 13, 2026
On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.
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Apr 13, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump's command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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Apr 13, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump's command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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Apr 13, 2026
Pope Leo embarks on a whirlwind 18-flight tour across Africa as the Vatican ramps up criticism of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, drawing a sharp rebuke from President Trump.
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Apr 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.
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Apr 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.
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Apr 13, 2026
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
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Apr 13, 2026
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
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Apr 13, 2026
The Masters wrapped up on Sunday with last year's champion, Rory McIlroy, winning another green jacket in Augusta, Georgia, at the most prestigious golf tournament in the United States.
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Apr 13, 2026
"Titaníque," a musical parody of the James Cameron film using Céline Dion's songs, opened Sunday on Broadway after getting its unlikely start in a tiny off-Broadway basement theater.
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Apr 13, 2026
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
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Apr 13, 2026
Congress returns this week after a two-week recess and they have a long to-do list.
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Apr 13, 2026
A new choir in Denver for people with memory loss sparks joy through the healing power of music.
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Apr 10, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ophir Falk, foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about Iran, Lebanon and the ceasefire.
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Apr 10, 2026
Vice President JD Vance enters his highest-profile moment Friday as lead U.S. negotiator in face-to-face talks with Iran.
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Apr 10, 2026
Is the U.S. safer after the Trump administration launched a war in Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns.
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Apr 10, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Thursday, saying she was not friends with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and wasn't introduced to President Trump by him.
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Apr 10, 2026
As criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the Iran war grows, government censors are scrambling to knock down memes that use the Indian leader as the punchline.
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Apr 10, 2026
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
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Apr 10, 2026
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
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Apr 10, 2026
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
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Apr 10, 2026
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
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Apr 10, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Billy Magnussen, who stars in the new AMC series "The Audacity." The series follows a Silicon Valley CEO who's barely able to stay ahead of a scandal engulfing his company.
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Apr 10, 2026
The Masters, the famed golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, is known for its beauty and traditions, from inexpensive food, a ban on cell phones and the winner's green jacket.
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Apr 10, 2026
The federal government delivers a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran is expected to push inflation to its highest level in nearly two years.
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