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In Josh Brolin's new film, 'Weapons', 17 school children vanish
In the film "Weapons," 17 elementary school children vanish. A teacher is blamed. Parents are mystified. NPR's A Martinez talks with actor Josh Brolin about playing the father of one of the missing kids.
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Trump is trying to rewrite the history of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
President Trump has tried to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In the latest example, the Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who urged rioters to "kill" police.
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How Trump's tariffs are bringing in new revenue, and how it will be spent
President Trump's new tariffs are pouring revenue into the United States' coffers. We put that in context with overall tax revenue, and Trump's spending plans.
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Trump opens the door for private equity in retirement plans
An executive order from President Trump would extend the opportunity for 401k fund managers to include private equity in retirement portfolios. What are the risks and benefits?
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Radio Free Europe journalists in Latvia face an uncertain future
Russian journalists in exile fight Russian propaganda, working for U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe from Latvia. But the Trump administration plans to cut funds is creating uncertainty.
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Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a proposal early Friday for the military to expand the war in Gaza and take control of Gaza City, one of the last areas of the territory not yet under full military occupation.
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Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok
Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.
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Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda
After his town hall this week wrapping with chants of "Vote him out!" Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood told Morning Edition he understands it is "cathartic" for constituents to voice their opinions.
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Morning news brief
A sergeant opened fire on his coworkers at Fort Stewart in Georgia injuring 5, President Trump's tariffs go into effect today for dozens of countries, Trump may meet with Putin and Zelenskyy soon seeking a breakthrough for peace in Ukraine.
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Trump's tariffs go into effect today for dozens of countries
Higher tariffs take effect today on imports from many U.S. trading partners. The import taxes are raising tens of billions of dollars for the government, but also beginning to weigh on the U.S. economy.
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Economist Paul Krugman on the impact of Trump's tariffs
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks economist Paul Krugman what effect President Trump's latest tariff announcements might have on the economy.
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The story behind a story in the hit musical 'Hamilton'
"Hamilton" creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, talks about a lesser-known song in his musical.
