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A look at what's fueling recent intense storms and severe flooding in several states
Several states are now recovering from recent severe flash floods. How out of the ordinary are these intense cloudbursts and flash floods? Is it getting worse, and what role is climate change playing?
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Exporters in Vietnam confused by terms of trade deal Trump announced 2 weeks ago
Trade organizations welcomed an announcement by President Trump two weeks ago of a trade deal with Vietnam. Now, exporters in Vietnam say they are still confused by the agreement.
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Wet Leg singer Rhian Teasdale discusses the band's second album, 'moisturizer'
The snarky indie-rock band Wet Leg earned two Grammy awards for their debut album. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with singer Rhian Teasdale about their second album, "moisturizer."
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What massive cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to allow the Trump administration to resume its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What will that mean to schools, students and families?
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How school districts are preparing for a future without the Education Department
How are states and local school districts preparing for a future without the Department of Education? NPR asks Robert Taylor, superintendent of the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina.
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How artificial intelligence is transforming the way people use the internet
AI is transforming how people navigate the internet, and that has major implications for the web's business model. NPR speaks with Ashley Gold, senior tech and policy reporter at Axios.
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Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary for late father's seat in Congress
Adelita Grijalva has won the Democratic nomination for a congressional district in Arizona held by her father, the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who held the seat for 20 years until he died in March.
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Cuomo relaunches NYC mayoral campaign as independent after primary loss to Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win for NYC mayor last month over Andrew Cuomo was regarded as a major upset. But Cuomo says he's not out of the race yet.
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Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses Trump's tougher approach toward Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about President Trump's threat of high tariffs on Russia and its partners and about a sanctions bill he co-sponsored in Congress.
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President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia
President Trump says his conversations with Russia's Putin have led him to doubt Putin's interest in a ceasefire. Now, Trump has threatened harsh measures if Russia doesn't make a peace deal.
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Morning news brief
President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia, Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue, Trump faces backlash over handling of Epstein files.
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DC's James Gunn discusses the superhero movie business
"Superman" writer and director James Gunn is also the co-CEO of DC Studios. He explains what happened after a superhero movie gold rush ended.