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Air traffic control overhaul is met with applause and skepticism
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the country's aging air traffic control system — a proposal that's being met with both applause and skepticism.
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Who is the new Pope Leo XIV
Catholics worldwide have a new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV. He's the first pontiff ever from the United States. What else do we know about the new pope?
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Chicago celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV
The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.
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The world waits as cardinals work to choose the next pope
The world is watching the Vatican on Thursday as 133 cardinals work to choose which of them will be the next pope.
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Where the conflict between India and Pakistan could be heading
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, about where the fighting between India and Pakistan could lead.
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The latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan
Pakistan shot down Indian drones on Thursday that were flying over major cities, Pakistan's military spokesman said. This comes after India launched multiple strikes across Pakistan on Tuesday.
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Morning news brief
Hear the latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, Trump administration wants to send migrants to Libya, Federal Reserve policymakers hold interest rates steady for now.
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Ty Stiklorius discusses Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial and systemic abuse in music industry
NPR's Michel Martin talks with music industry executive Ty Stiklorius about the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs and about systemic abuse in the music industry.
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City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City defy state restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City have added LGBTQ+ pride flags to the banners that can be flown on city properties in defiance of recent state laws that restrict which flags can be displayed.
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How Europe in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.
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Hollywood industry employees leaving jobs to become independent content creators
Writers, producers and other creatives are leaving their Hollywood jobs to become content creators. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Amy Suto, who quit Hollywood to create content independently.
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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya and other countries
The Trump administration wants to send migrants to Libya, possibly as soon as this week. U.S. officials have been negotiating with other countries willing to take in people deported from the U.S.