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The Pentagon says it's opening an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in the wake of a video of Democratic lawmakers urging servicemembers not to comply with "illegal orders."

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Peace talks in Geneva to end Russia's war in Ukraine have ended. What's next?

Ukrainians feel relief after Geneva talks helped soften the U.S.-proposed peace deal seen as siding with Russia.

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A Palestinian man who became a novelist while in an Israeli prison is now free

Palestinian novelist Bassem Khandaqji won Arabic literature's top prize while in Israeli prison for a deadly Tel Aviv bombing. He was freed last month in the hostage-prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel.

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New poll shows Latino support for Trump is slipping after gains in 2024

The Pew Research Center's survey of Latinos show majorities disapprove of the president, especially his policies on the economy and immigration.

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THC drinks are flying high. A new hemp law could kill the buzz

Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law.

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A new U.S. peace plan asks Ukraine for steep concessions

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are negotiating a contentious peace plan in Geneva that would require major concessions from Kyiv.

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Are we entering a new nuclear arms race?

Yaroslav Trofimov of The Wall Street Journal explains why he thinks that the U.S., Russia, and China have entered a new nuclear race.

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What film has become your family's holiday ritual?

NPR's Stephen Thompson and Kathryn Fink talk about the movies their families return to every holiday season and why those traditions stick.

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Why do we get goosebumps? A podcast tries to answer science's surprising questions

Hakeem Oluseyi, host of NOVA and GBH's podcast Particles of Thought, breaks down how his show tackles some of science's biggest and strangest questions.

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Looking at Michelle Wu's vision for Boston to test a new model for Democratic leadership

After Zohran Mamdani's win in New York, many are asking if charismatic, progressive mayors can save the Democratic Party. Looking at Michelle Wu's record in Boston, along with Mamdani's campaign, offers some insights into what is energizing voters.

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The Mount Rushmore we know wasn't the one originally planned

Matthew Davis, author of a Mount Rushmore biography, explains how four presidents ended up on a mountain that was never meant to honor them.

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Rep. Greene's resignation triggers uncertainty as voters weigh her break with Trump

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning after a break with President Trump made a primary fight inevitable, says Georgia Public Broadcasting reporter Sarah Kallis.

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At COP30, nations agree on adaptation funding but remain split on emissions

Global climate talks in Brazil wrapped up with a deal to increase funding for countries hit by warming but no plan to phase out fossil fuels.

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Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

This week a CDC website briefly suggested a vaccine–autism link, prompting experts to urge the public to rely on credible medical guidance.

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Across Europe, the left searches for its next 'Mamdani'

The New York mayor-elect's unexpected victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.

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Is it really a good idea to assign homework?

Education reporter Holly Korbey and writer Elizabeth Matthew explore why some schools are scaling back homework and whether it helps or hurts students

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How one group is turning mushroom's bioelectricity into music

Bionic and the Wires is a band that makes music by turning the electrical activity of fungi into playable sounds.

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How do producers shape the stories you hear?

NPR's Jonaki Mehta and Matt Ozug talk about what producers actually do on the radio and how they shape the news listeners hear every day.

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The Saudi crown prince's U.S. trip is drawing scrutiny from 9/11 families

Brett Eagleson, whose father died on 9/11, discusses how families of the victims reacted to the Saudi crown prince's visit to the United States.

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Ukrainians reacts to a proposed peace plan that appears to favor Russia