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National As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world's largest 'dark sky reserve' While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights. Carlos Morales
National Morning news brief Senate Republicans closing in on final vote on GOP spending bill, new poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under serious threat, USAID officially shuts down Tuesday. Michel Martin
Food In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones. Leila Fadel
Science William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research. Steve Inskeep
Health France bans smoking at parks and beaches in effort to protect children France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children. Eleanor Beardsley
Business Trump's sweeping tariffs present challenges and opportunities to aviation businesses The Trump administration's sweeping tariffs are reshaping the aviation industry. It means challenges and opportunities for businesses in Wichita, Kansas, often called the air capital of the world. Rose Conlon
Arts & Life NPR's Scott Simon inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame The latest batch of inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame are out, including NPR's very own Scott Simon. Before he hosted "Weekend Edition," he started with NPR in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief. Hosts
Immigration Justice Department sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city laws The DOJ is suing the city of Los Angeles over its sanctuary city laws. The Trump administration says LA is making it more difficult for the federal government to enforce immigration laws. Steve Futterman
Education Federal investigation finds Harvard University violated civil rights law A Trump administration investigation has found that Harvard University violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students on campus. Elissa Nadworny
Politics Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem 76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low. Domenico Montanaro