Lauren Frayer
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Netanyahu seeks pardon from corruption charges he faces in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a pardon of the breach of trust, bribery and fraud charges he's been facing for the past several years.
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Trump is threatening to strip some Afghans of citizenship. What does the law say?
NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks to immigration attorney Mariam Masumi about President Trump's vowed crackdowns on Afghans and other immigrants following the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC.
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Kelvin 'Pos' Mercer of De La Soul discusses the group's new album 'Cabin In The Sky'
NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks to Kelvin "Pos" Mercer, of the hip hop group De La Soul, about their new album "Cabin In The Sky." It's the first since one of their members died almost 2 years ago.
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Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearings start Monday in New York. Here's what to expect
Luigi Mangione faces state and federal charges in the killing nearly a year ago of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He will be in court this week as the cases against him advance.
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A new film depicts the Palestinian uprising against British colonialism in 1936
NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks to Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacie about her new film on the Palestinian uprising against the British army in 1936. It's called "Palestine 36."
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The suspect in the shooting of 2 National Guard members worked with the CIA in Afghanistan
An Afghan national who once worked with the CIA is suspected in the shooting of two National Guard members. NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the CIA's role in Afghanistan.
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Politics chat: Trump moves on Venezuela, Afghans in the U.S.; Obamacare deadline approaches
President Trump says he's closing Venezuela's airspace and further limiting immigration to the U.S. Lawmakers are facing a deadline over extending the subsidies for Obamacare.
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In case you need more Harry Potter: an audiobook with a full-cast recording is out
Earlier this month, Audible released the first in its series of Harry Potter audiobooks, a full-cast recording. What's the listening experience like compared to traditional audiobooks?
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With a Gaza ceasefire, smaller Israeli protests focus on Netanyahu — not Palestinians
After the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, Israel had huge antiwar protests. Now, with all living hostages out of Gaza, the rallies are smaller, and few focus on the suffering of Palestinians.
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Israel extends detention of Florida teen accused of stone-throwing
Israel has extended the detention of a Florida teen accused of throwing stones in the West Bank. He's been held nearly nine months without a trial and faces up to 20 years if convicted.