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Sluggish demand prompts China to set lowest growth target in decades
China has set a more modest growth target for its economy. That reflects the drag from sluggish domestic demand.
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After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump
Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.
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This week in science: Prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the PNW, and teens' sleep
Regina Barber and Katia Riddle of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and how teens are sleeping less than before.
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Northern communities are losing lake ice as winter get warmer — and weirder
More than a thousand people recently gathered on frozen Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisc., for a celebration of winter. But a changing climate is affecting life above the ice.
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Young country and pop stars rule the charts this week
A pair of country singers made history on the Billboard charts this week. It's also a big week for young pop stars, with an Olympic boost.
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The first appearance of a robot on film has made its way to the Library of Congress
A long-lost 1897 George Melies film, arguably the first robot science fiction story committed to film, has made its way to the Library of Congress.
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Vance balances role as Trump's deputy and his own ambitions
President Trump isn't always clear about his policies and why he favors them. That's where Vice President JD Vance comes in.
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Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 53 medical schools in 31 states will expand their nutrition curriculum to 40 hours. Most medical schools fall short of the recommended 25 hours.
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What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS
President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can curb addiction risk, study finds
A large study of data from Veterans Affairs finds that people on GLP-1 drugs were less likely to develop substance abuse disorder or overdose.
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New romance novel asks whether a marriage can survive PTSD
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cara Bastone about her latest romance novel, "No Matter What." The story starts with miscommunication, but protagonists Vin and Roz's love carries the story.
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What's next for the Washington National Opera
In February, D.C.'s opera company severed its relationship with the Kennedy Center. Now, they're on to their next — and less certain — chapter.
