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The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill that was spurred by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.
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Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns
The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.
The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.
Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.
Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach
Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.
Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.
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Something rare happened Tuesday in the U.K. Parliament: MPs criticized the royals, which 19th century rules prohibit. But an exception was made for disgraced ex-Prince Andrew — and floodgates opened.
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The Indian prime minister will meet his Israeli counterpart in Israel this week amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical crisis.
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Facing rough poll numbers, President Trump has a lot at stake for the State of the Union address. Here's how other presidents have handled the moment.
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The actor Robert Carradine, famous for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire — among more serious parts — has died. He was 71.
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Fans of The Washington Post's now-canceled Book World section had a send-off for it last weekend. It was one of the last major sources of book reviews and recommendations for a general news audience.
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Tomato clownfish appear to adjust the stripes on their bodies in response to social pressures, a new study finds.
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In the new video game Relooted, players are asked to repatriate African artifacts from museums.
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Americans paid for tariffs. They shouldn't expect their money back.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with conservative podcaster Michael Knowles, host of The Michael Knowles Show, about what he hopes to hear from President Trump tonight in the State of the Union.
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President Trump is expected to deliver a lengthy defense of the first year of his second term and make the case for his party ahead of the midterms in his speech Tuesday.
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In an emotional video plea, Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million family reward for her mother, Nancy's, recovery.
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Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers about why Charli XCX's music for the Wuthering Heights film represents a bigger, musical trend in romance reading.