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Russia making fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025
Russia has made fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025. George Barros, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, speaks with NPR about how Ukraine may seek to gain advantage.
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Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
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NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players
NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new album
Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.
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Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump
Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.
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Morning news brief
Businesses and markets reeling from Trump's expanded trade war, small retailers in the U.S. react to the new Trump tariffs, Trump downplaying the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff.
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Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses impact of auto tariffs on the state
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact of car and auto parts tariffs on her state where the auto industry still drives the economy.
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President Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff
President Trump is downplaying reports that right wing provocateur Laura Loomer influenced the firing of multiple National Security Council officials.
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Trump's tariffs to hit tiny African country of Lesotho especially hard
Last month, President Trump claimed "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho. Now, this month, the tiny southern African country has been dealt a massive blow by Trump's tariffs.
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College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult
University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.
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Morning news brief
Trump orders steep tariffs on all imports and dozens of nations around the world, governments and global markets react to Trump tariffs, TikTok faces ban U.S. if it's not sold.
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Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs dozens of economies
President Trump ordered steep new tariffs on imports from around the world. Economists say they could lead to higher prices and slower growth, as well as huge changes in the global economic order.
