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Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis comes just days ahead of the release of an expose about his presidency, detailing questions about his mental fitness.
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How President Trump is sparking a crypto revolution in America
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.
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Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains
If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.
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Morning news brief
Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, Israel launches new ground offensive in Gaza, more than two dozen dead after tornadoes hit the South and Midwest.
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Palestinian writer Yousri Al-Ghoul describes life in north Gaza
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Palestinian writer Yousri Al-Ghoul about life in north Gaza where he lives with his wife and four children, as Israeli airstrikes continue and food remains scarce.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church during his inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, outlining a vision for a united Catholic Church, while addressing global inequality and artificial intelligence.
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FBI says primary suspect in California fertility clinic bombing likely died in blast
The FBI says 25-year-old man is the primary suspect in the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday morning. They're calling the incident an act of terrorism.
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Oldest bonsai tree in North America turns 400
Plant lovers across the globe traveled into Washington, D.C., recently to celebrate a 400th birthday of the oldest bonsai tree in North America.
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House committee advances package with President Trump's legislative priorities
The House Budget Committee on Sunday night voted to advance a sweeping package with many of President Trump's domestic priorities. But the GOP-led chamber still has hurdles to overcome this week.
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The Hutchins Center's David Wessel gives his perspective on America's national debt
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about America's federal debt, which is at $36 trillion and growing.
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Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
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SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe discusses birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Amy Howe, a reporter with SCOTUSblog, about the issue of birthright citizenship and the use of universal injunctions before the Supreme Court.