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The Onion says it has a new deal to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's Infowars media company. If approved, the satirical news website could turn Infowars into a parody of itself.
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The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship
President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action
"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
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Canada's close economic ties with the U.S. are now a "weakness," not a strength, Prime Minister Mark Carney says. In a video address to the nation, he outlines plans to expand trade beyond America.
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While President Trump presses for an end to wars in Iran and Lebanon, many Israelis believe they should keep fighting.
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A group in North Carolina helps people turn unwanted guns into tools and jewelry. For some, it's a healing process.
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Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz.
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Swiss scientists have published research showing AI-informed robots can learn how to self correct and teach other robots how to behave. It raises questions of consciousness in artificial intelligence.
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As a teenager, Everett Miller went through a rough time and started shoplifting. He recalls how a girl's whispered message kept him from making a terrible mistake.
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The line to get permission to legally work and live in the U.S. is getting longer, frustrating immigrants and putting them at greater risk of deportation.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor about her new book, How to Start.
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American farmers hope the Iran ceasefire holds and fertilizer and diesel start moving through the Strait of Hormuz soon, as row crop farmers go into their fourth straight planting season in the red.
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RSV is the most common reason why babies end up in the hospital in their first year. A new study finds a vaccine for expectant mothers is more effective at protecting babies than previously shown.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about how President Trump treats U.S. allies, and how allies like Canada are responding.
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Grammy-winning country songwriter Don Schlitz passed away this month at 73. He was the writer behind songs such as Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" and Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen".