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Israel planning to limit way food and supplies distributed in Gaza
Israel is planning to limit the way food aid and supplies are distributed in Gaza. The main aid groups in Gaza, including the United Nations, are refusing to take part.
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Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
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Rep. Jeff Hurd discusses movement by some Republicans to reject deep Medicaid cuts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., about a movement by some Republican lawmakers to reject deep cuts to Medicaid, the low-income federal health insurance program.
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Trump sending national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in White House shakeup
Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser in the first big shakeup in White House staff since Trump started his second term. Trump will nominate Waltz to serve as ambassador to the UN.
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Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect
Shein and Temu goods might not be so cheap anymore. Starting today, the U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites.
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Morning news brief
Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS, Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans in South Texas.
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Singer Ledisi talks about her new album 'The Crown'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer Ledisi about her new album "The Crown."
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How tariffs might impact small American winemakers
President Trump's new tariffs could help the American wine industry by making wines from abroad more expensive. But some smaller American winemakers aren't feeling as positive about them.
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New financial pressures forcing Planned Parenthood to close some clinics
Planned Parenthood is closing some clinics that offer abortions, even in states where abortion has broad protections, due to new financial pressures.
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How a group of older harmonica-playing Korean women has captivated LA hockey fans
A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.
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President Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's board of directors to "cease federal funding for NPR and PBS."
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New law firm forming to represent people targeted by Trump
With nearly 40 years of legal practice, lawyer Abbe Lowell has represented many powerful people. Now he's starting a new law firm to represent those who have drawn the ire of President Trump.