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An appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 21:54

The ruling maintains a block on a lower court's order that found Trump was using the Guard in LA illegally in his immigration crackdown.

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Federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 21:23

The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.

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A former plantation becomes a space for healing, art and reparative history

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 17:48

Through a powerful blend of creative interpretation and ancestral memory, an Alabma town reckons with its past and begins to write a new chapter of shared truth.

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Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 17:30

A nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses, and three deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection.

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Can War Games Prevent Actual War?

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:47

Though low tech, table top war games can give experts an understanding of how a real-world conflict could play out. With increased global instability there is increased demand for these exercises, even among those with access to classified information. We watch one such war game.

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As courts review military in L.A., immigration enforcement accelerates

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:10

Immigration enforcement speeds up in L.A. regardless of military presence

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On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:51

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

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Top House Armed Services Democrat advises against U.S. military strike in Iran

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 06:18

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Photos: How torn pictures and trusted herbs create healing in Colombia

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:40

Conflict has sewn trauma in the western region of Colombia. Doctors Without Borders is working with local healers and health care professionals to come up with ways to help heal the psychic wounds.

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Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits major hospital

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:32

Officials said they were still assessing "extensive damage" at a major hospital in southern Israel after it was struck by an Iranian missile early Thursday.

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How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:30

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.

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Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 04:00

People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness while outside.

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Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 04:00

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 04:00

Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.

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Trump's VA cut a program that's saving vets' homes. Even Republicans have questions

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 04:00

NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping vets avoid foreclosure. Veterans now have worse options than most Americans.

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SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 03:11

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly."

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Erick is an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane near Mexico's Pacific coast

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 02:18

The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said.

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U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 00:14

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.

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Israeli president calls on the world to help destroy Iran nuclear sites

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 19:17

Israel's President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene.

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Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 16:44

The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.

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