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Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson's life at 'homegoing' service
A celebration of the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago Friday. Current and former elected officials, faith leaders, entertainers and more are expected to attend. A private funeral will be held Saturday.
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As the war goes on in Iran, American-Iranians struggle to stay in touch with family
Many Iranians in the U.S. with family back in Iran have been having a very difficult time staying in touch as bombs continue to drop around the country. That's creating a lot of anxiety and worry.
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In one week, war has swept across the Middle East
One week into the U.S.–Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, the conflict is already spilling far beyond its original battlefield — with shockwaves reaching from Cyprus to Sri Lanka.
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How a handful of koalas are changing scientists understanding of genetic risk
It's long been assumed that koalas in southern Australia are genetically unhealthy. A new study finds they're actually recovering, changing how scientists look at genetic risks.
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Advocate for military families on what wartime deployment means at home
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, about the challenges that military families face around deployment.
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Sluggish demand prompts China to set lowest growth target in decades
China has set a more modest growth target for its economy. That reflects the drag from sluggish domestic demand.
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After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump
Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.
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This week in science: Prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the PNW, and teens' sleep
Regina Barber and Katia Riddle of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and how teens are sleeping less than before.
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Northern communities are losing lake ice as winter get warmer — and weirder
More than a thousand people recently gathered on frozen Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisc., for a celebration of winter. But a changing climate is affecting life above the ice.
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Young country and pop stars rule the charts this week
A pair of country singers made history on the Billboard charts this week. It's also a big week for young pop stars, with an Olympic boost.
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The first appearance of a robot on film has made its way to the Library of Congress
A long-lost 1897 George Melies film, arguably the first robot science fiction story committed to film, has made its way to the Library of Congress.
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Vance balances role as Trump's deputy and his own ambitions
President Trump isn't always clear about his policies and why he favors them. That's where Vice President JD Vance comes in.