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People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 23:01

Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.

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Kamala Harris slams Trump tariffs in her first major speech since he took office

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 22:57

Kamala Harris had centered her closing argument of her unsuccessful presidential campaign on the dangers posed by Trump. These were her first major remarks since he took office.

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May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 20:45

May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.

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Listen live: NPR special report marking Trump's 100th day

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00

NPR's live coverage examining the first 100 days of President Trump's second term starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

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Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 17:08

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources.

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First 100 days: Congress acquiesces to Trump but pressure tests lie ahead

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 16:50

President Trump has shown no deference to Congress in his early day in office, and leaders on Capitol Hill seem willing to cede him more power.

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Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:49

The case is from Oklahoma, which like 45 other states, has laws that say charter schools must be public schools funded by the state, closely supervised by the state, and be non-sectarian.

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Conflicted Feelings as Israel Reflects on 18 Months of War

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:38

Every year Israeli's spend their Memorial Day commemorating Israelis killed in war and attacks. This year it comes as they are reckoning with an ongoing war that is already the longest war the country has ever waged. We go to Tel Aviv to see what this year's Memorial Day in Israel is like.

Note: there is a mention of suicide in this episode.

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Anxious about your money right now? Financial advice in times of economic uncertainty

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 14:32

With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. A certified financial planner explains how to navigate these tricky times.

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Budget airline Avelo faces backlash for signing up to fly deportation flights for ICE

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 14:08

Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's dealing with angry customers and politicians at its hub in Connecticut.

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The FBI and other agencies are using polygraphs to find leakers. But do they work?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 14:07

Polygraph exams are commonly called "lie-detector tests" but experts say that's not true.

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In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 13:04

Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.

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Ukraine and the U.S. say they're ready to sign a minerals deal

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:52

The U.S. and Ukraine are expected to sign a deal to jointly invest in Ukraine's mineral, raw materials and natural resource wealth in exchange for future U.S. aid.

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Trump fires Biden appointees, including Doug Emhoff, from the Holocaust Museum board

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:11

Critics see the terminations as an effort to politicize the Holocaust museum. The White House says Trump will appoint new board members "who are also steadfast supporters of the State of Israel."

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The U.S. backs Israel's ban on the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency at the World Court

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:00

The United States told the International Court of Justice Wednesday that Israel must provide aid to Gaza, but the country does not have to work with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.

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Photos: A look back at the fall of Saigon and the final days of the Vietnam War

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:29

The Vietnam War came to an end on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon.

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What's behind the 'pronatalist' movement to boost the birth rate?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:22

A once-fringe movement claims having more babies is the only way to save civilization. NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo explain who's empowering pronatalism today.

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Federal judge orders release of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:42

A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University who was arrested at his US citizenship interview and ordered deported.

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Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:03

The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.

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Republicans aim to pass Trump's big bill. And, Steve Bannon analyzes Trump's strategy

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/30/2025 - 06:20

House Republicans are focused on passing Trump's "big beautiful bill" by Memorial Day. And, Steve Bannon shows support for Trump's agenda in an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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