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The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.

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At the Canton Fair, Chinese manufacturing takes center stage

This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.

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In Virginia, redistricting vote could give Democrats an edge ahead of midterms

Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead of the midterms.

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Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.

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50 years after "All The President's Men," do films still explore presidential power?

All the President's Men hit theaters in April 1976. Fifty years on, is Hollywood still making movies that explore the abuse of presidential power?

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"Classical Music Happy Hour" podcast shows a different side of classical music

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with pianist Emanuel Ax about his new podcast "Classical Music Happy Hour."

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8 children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say

The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, La., police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tenuously holds

Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is strained, but still in place.

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Tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo put American Catholics in awkward spot

The divide between the White House and the Vatican is widening after President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo and the leader of the Catholic Church said he doesn't fear Trump.

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Newly approved mining in Minnesota may threaten waterways of a beloved nature preserve

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is filled with more than a thousand lakes and rivers. But a recent vote in congress to allow mining nearby could threaten the preserve's waterways.

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Mei Semones' genre-bending, bilingual music is unlike anything you've ever heard

Mei Semones' unique sound weaves lyrics in English and Japanese through catchy pop, jazz and rock-influenced instrumentation.

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Amid wars and soaring energy prices, IMF says the global economy is on the brink of recession

A report from the International Monetary Fund warns "the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course." European Union Commissioner Marta Kos discusses this grim economic outlook.

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What Viktor Orbán's loss means for the future of global populism

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic about what Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's electoral loss means for the future of right-wing populist movements around the world.

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Reporting on the policies that impact affordability for Americans

With affordability a top issue for more and more Americans, NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks about her reporting on the policies that impact access to housing and food.

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Animal activists celebrate their first global 'Sanctuary Day'

It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.

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Volleyball player Jordan Lucas on his viral court celebrations

Volleyball player Jordan Lucas doesn't hide his true self, even when he celebrates on the court.

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Where art thou?: Mapping Shakespeare's 1613 neighborhood

The recent discovery of a 17th century map provides new insight into the life of William Shakespeare.

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As Sri Lanka celebrated its New Year, the war in Iran was felt

Buddhists and Hindus in Sri Lanka and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday. As residents in the capital Colombo celebrated, a war thousands of miles away was making itself felt.

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While in a detention cell, a young man heard a voice that allowed him to see hope

A man recalls the despair he felt when, as a college student, he tried to break into a building on campus and ended up in a detention cell. That's when he heard a voice that helped him find hope.

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Why are oil prices affecting the U.S. if we are a net oil exporter?