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Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right for you...
Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.
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John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme song to the NBC
A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.
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What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his constituents about the shutdown
The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.
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How narco-submarines are playing a major role in global drug trafficking
Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.
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Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip
President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Week in Politics: Trump's relations with Latin America and Canada; East Wing demolition
We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.
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Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice
NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.
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Was the Chicago 'rat hole' that went virus in 2024 made by a rat? Researchers explain
Was the great Chicago Rat Hole of 2024 actually made by a rat? Researchers who looked at the imprint in the sidewalk slab say "probably not!"
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Trump and Zelensky met on Friday. What's next in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Ukraine's president met yesterday with President Trump, trying to both bolster his country's weaponry and pursue a ceasefire with Russia. But it's unclear how interested Russia is in a deal.
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Protests against Trump polices are expected across the U.S. during 'No Kings' events
The organizers of Saturday's No Kings protests are expecting millions of people at more than 2,000 events to demonstrate against what they see as the Trump administration's authoritarian policies.
