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Democratic strategist on how Democrats should approach shutdown negotiations
As a government shutdown looms, how should Democrats approach negotiations with Republican leaders? NPR speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona.
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Morning news brief
Trump cancels government funding meeting with top Democrats, Trump -- in a reversal -- declares Ukraine "can win back all territory lost to Russia," Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night.
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Democrat wins congressional seat in Arizona, narrowing GOP's slim House majority
In a special election, voters in southern Arizona have chosen to send Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress, narrowing the GOP's slim majority in the House.
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Trump admin 'seems to care very little about autistic people,' says advocate
In making unsupported claims about autism, the Trump administration is "pointing the finger" at parents and making them feel guilty, says autism community advocate Colin Killick.
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Morning news brief
The Trump administration issues new guidance, suggesting a link between acetaminophen use and autism, ABC says Jimmy Kimmel's show will return Tuesday, Trump will meet with world leaders at UNGA.
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Expert weighs in on Trump administration's guidance linking acetaminophen and autism
Helen Tager Flusberg, director of Boston University's Center for Autism Research Excellence, talks about the Trump administration's claim linking acetaminophen and autism.
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Trump says civil confinement should be used to get the unhoused off the streets
A plan backed by President Trump could force far more unhoused Americans into long-term treatment for addiction and mental illness. Experts fear people who aren't dangerous could be swept up.
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Thousands gather to mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Thousands of mourners, including President Trump and notable members of his administration, gathered Sunday at a memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Morning news brief
Mourners gathered Sunday to remember Charlie Kirk, Trump wants the Justice Department to investigate his political rivals, Palestinians react as more countries recognize them as a sovereign state
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New documentary 'In Whose Name?' captures tumultuous period in Kanye West's life
When he was just a teenager, Nico Ballesteros {{ball-eh-STAIR-ohs}} was given enough access to Ye, formerly Kanye West, that he filmed for hours. The result is a documentary called "In Whose Name?"
