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Tiny Desk launches a radio program
Tiny Desk Concerts have gone viral online. Now, the performances have been turned into a radio show, only on public radio stations across the country.
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Oklahoma city bombing victims honored in anniversary service
Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma city bombing. The city held a commemorative service for the 168 victims.
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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?
The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over tariffs and Robert F. Kennedy's work as Health and Human Services secretary.
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Amtrak will take over renovation of New York's Penn Station. Some riders have doubts
Amtrak will be taking over renovations at New York's Penn Station, according to a letter sent by the Federal Railroad Administration.
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The podcast 'Folktales From Sudan' tells us about a culture currently under attack
In the news, Sudan is often discussed a place devastated by a civil war and home to the world's largest humanitarian crisis. But a podcast sharing Sudanese folklore shows more about the culture.
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The busiest ports in North America are set to take a hit with new tariffs
A huge amount of U.S. imports and exports come through the L.A. and Long Beach ports. Port officials say truckers, longshore members and customs house brokers will see less work and fewer hours ahead.
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The CDC staff in charge of injury prevention — a lead cause of death — has been cut
Injury is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. But much of the staff at the CDC responsible for studying how to track and prevent injuries were cut during the recent firings.
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Some asylum seekers wonder if it's worth staying in the U.S. to fight their cases
Would-be refugees with pending asylum cases are unsure whether the Trump administration's revocation of temporary protected status applies to them.
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A good (and heroic!) dog leads Arizona toddler to safety
A toddler wandered away from home in Arizona and many feared the worst after seeing mountain lions during their search. A ranch dog found him and guided him to safety.
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A semiconductor agency is seeing cuts, even though Trump wants to bolster U.S. tech
A big focus of the Trump administration is to shore up U.S. dominance in cutting edge technology like semiconductor chips and AI. But it's slashing employees at the agency that works on these issues.
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Researchers were surprised to find some medieval books covered in seal skins
12th century French monks used animal skins to bind and cover their books. One group of books covers didn't look at all like the others. Protein fingerprint and DNA analysis revealed them to be not local cows or sheep, but seals from as far away as Greenland. The find highlights the extent of medieval trade.
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NPR obtained documents showing major upcoming changes that could limit human rights
Each year the State Department releases its Country Reports on Human Rights. NPR has obtained internal State department documents that show major changes coming this year