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Morning news brief
Trump changes his tone on tariffs on China, White House pushes Ukraine to accept U.S.-backed peace deal, Trump signs executive actions on higher education and K-12 schools.
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12 states sue Trump administration to stop tariff policy
A dozen states are taking the Trump administration to court over tariff policies. They claim the president is illegally invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose import taxes.
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'Fatal Fury' video game to feature curious choice of playable real-world characters
The newest "Fatal Fury" fighting game will include a curious choice of playable characters, including soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, a Swedish DJ and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. shrimpers hope tariffs will help their industry survive
U.S. shrimpers are happy about more tariffs because they've long been competing with cheaper imports. That may bring an era of cheap shrimp to an end.
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As LA rebuilds after wildfires, climate activists want people to go all-electric
As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric.
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John Ondrasik rewrites his song 'Superman' to remember Israeli hostages held in Gaza
John Ondrasik talks about the new version of his song "Superman." In 2001, the song became an anthem honoring 911 first responders. He's rewritten it to remember Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
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Economist Jason Furman discusses IMF's forecast of slower global growth
The International Monetary Fund has soured on the global economy in a new forecast because of Trump's tariffs. NPR talks with Jason Furman, economist and Harvard professor, about the IMF's forecast.
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IMF warns that global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war
The International Monetary Fund has warned that President Trump's trade war will lead to slower economic growth around the world and higher inflation in the U.S.
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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.
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Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds
With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine.
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Morning news brief
IMF warns global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war, Ukraine and Western countries meet in London for peace talks, Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral.
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Pope Francis known for forming strong bonds with Latino Catholics in the U.S.
Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.
