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People across the country are starting to feel the effects of the government shutdown
With hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay, some government offices are closed and facilities at National Parks aren't available.
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Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to agree on spending bill
Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a deal to keep government programs and services running before the midnight deadline.
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Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., talks about the government shutdown
NPR speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., about the government shutdown.
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After drone flights, NATO countries send troops to Denmark for EU leaders' meeting
After a week of flights by unidentified drones, the U.S. and other NATO countries sent troops and equipment to Denmark to protect its capital during meetings with European Union leaders Wednesday.
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Morning news brief
Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach a deal, federal workers brace for effects of shutdown, Trump tells gathering of commanders the military should be used against "enemy within."
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Poll: Agreement that political violence may be necessary to right the country grows
On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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Could the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman be an AI actor?
Hollywood is getting closer to signing up its first synthetic creation made with AI. SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, is pushing back, concerned it could be a step toward replacing human talent.
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Trump wants former British prime minister Tony Blair to help govern postwar Gaza
In President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, he named former British prime minister Tony Blair for a potential role in Gaza's postwar governance.
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Scientists are breeding corals to withstand Florida's heat to combat climate change
Florida's current plans to restore the coral reefs won't work due to the impact of climate change, so scientists are trying something new: breeding corals that can better withstand heat.
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Palestinian Authority official talks about Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza
Dr. Omar Awadallah, deputy minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Authority, talks about President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza.
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President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs on federal website
President Trump on Tuesday announced a deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. They'll be available through a website operated by the federal government.
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Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol
The federal government is getting ready to release new dietary guidelines, but some researchers are concerned the harmful effects of alcohol will be overlooked.
