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Over 20 dead in Kentucky after overnight storms tear through southern states
Severe storms and tornadose tore through several states overnight Friday. In London, Ky., the mayor says over 20 people died.
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Supreme Court bars the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court has barred the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport Venezuelans in custody in northern Texas. The administration says the men are gang members.
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Elections in Poland and Romania could shape the future of Europe and Ukraine
Voters go to the polls in presidential elections in Poland and Romania on Sunday with potentially big consequences for Europe and Ukraine.
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Trump's attacks on DEI are complicating corporate sponsorship of Pride events
NPR's Scott Simon asks Twin Cities Pride Executive Director Andi Otto about partnering with corporations amid efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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Cannes 2025: new fashion rules, movies in the spotlight, Trump's tariffs
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is underway. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Magazine critic Alison Willmore about the year's lineup.
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Week in politics: House Republicans block Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
House Republicans blocked a major funding and tax cut bill and will reconvene Sunday to negotiate further.
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I'm With Her discuss their new album 'Wild and Clear and Blue'
I'm With Her's new album is all about the music that members Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz grew up on. Their new album is "Wild and Clear and Blue."
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Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the discovery that what Harvard University thought was a copy of the Magna Carta is actually an original.
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Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs.
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U.S. cardinals react to the new pope being from Chicago
Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are digesting that one of their own is now the head of the Catholic Church.
