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Does a president need to uphold the Constitution? Trump says 'I don't know'

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 09:58

The president says a third term is "not something I'm looking to do," and the US.. economy is in a "transition period."

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Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 09:45

French police say they rescued the father of a wealthy crypto entrepreneur, the second ransom case linked to the crypto world this year.

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Ports brace for the impact of tariffs as shipments from China drop drastically

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 08:11

The Trump administration's tariffs are already having an impact on the nation's ports. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, about the effect.

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Houthi missile strike at Israel airport halts flights ahead of key vote on Gaza war

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 07:39

Israel said it would retaliate after four people were injured and flights temporarily suspended.

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How this teen fled Russian occupation to become an unassuming hero in Ukraine

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:00

An 18-year-old from Russian-occupied Luhansk tells NPR how and why he escaped to Kyiv.

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Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 04:11

"Tonight, we're making history. (...) Thank you for making history with me," Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd.

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Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 03:49

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.

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The Vatican installs chimney to signal the selection of the next pope

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 19:36

Ahead of the election of the next pope, a chimney was installed atop the Sistine Chapel on Friday, which will help notify the public of the 267th pope.

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Sovereignty beats out favorite Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 19:05

The victory hands Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado his first career win in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, has won the Kentucky Derby once before.

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Florida lawmakers try to balance condo safety with cost

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 16:33

Florida lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that would provide financial relief to condo owners. The measure softens mandates passed after the deadly 2021 collapse of a condo tower in Surfside.

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Actress and 'Laugh-In' comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 14:57
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In co-stars Ruth Buzzi and Gary Owens at NBC's 75th Anniversary Party, in Los Angeles, in 2002. Buzzi was best known for her regular appearances in the variety TV show during the late 1960s and early 70s.'/>

Buzzi, who was best known for her regular appearances on the NBC variety TV show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, died on Thursday at her home in Texas.

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A telescope's powerful new tool may offer a better way to predict solar storms

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 14:29

The Daniel K. Inouye telescope snapped a clear image of sunspots.

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Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 13:27

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting known as "Woodstock for Capitalists."

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Army Black Hawk helicopter forces two jetliners to abort landings at DCA

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 12:08

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will ask Defense Department officials why an Army Black Hawk helicopter violated flight restrictions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Opinion: Curse other drivers? So do the pros — but they get fined

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 07:00

Formula 1 racing has a ban on cursing, with fines starting at about 46 thousand dollars. NPR's Scott Simon explains why drivers are darn unhappy with that.

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Early vote count favors Australia's government being reelected for a second term

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 05:46

Early vote counting in Australia's general election suggested the government was likely return for a second term. Energy policy and inflation have been major issues as the country faces a cost of living crisis.

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Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 05:03

The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers.

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The most exciting two minutes in sports is a show of 'Latino excellence'

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 05:00

Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.

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After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 05:00

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September.

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Fresh Air Weekend: America's 'pronatalist' movement; Daria Burke on overcoming trauma

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 04:00

NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo discuss the movement to boost the birth rate. Justin Chang reviews The Shrouds. Burke looks back on a difficult childhood in Of My Own Making.

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