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Morning news brief
A recap of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, Trump touts success of some of his immigration policies during address, and China opens its annual session of parliament.
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A recap of President Trump's Tuesday night address to Congress
In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump talked about his work to secure the border, slash the size of the government and his new tariffs, among other things. Hear a full recap.
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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine reacts to President Trump's joint address to Congress
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about Democrats' reactions to President Trump's address before a joint session of Congress.
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Central Asian Soviet-era pop music anthology dislays the region's vast diversity
A Central Asian Soviet-era pop music anthology shines a light on the region's ethnic diversity and music that transcends genres from Korean Brass Bands to Uyghur garage rock to Crimean jazz.
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Brookings Institution's David Wessel discusses tariffs and direction of the economy
President Trump's latest tariffs have sent markets downward, and consumer confidence is low. Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the direction of the economy.
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As Washington changes course on Ukraine, Taiwan wonders about its own fate
Thousands of miles away from Ukraine, Taiwan is wondering whether it will be the next casualty of the changing moods in Washington, D.C. — and about what they can do to avoid a similar fate.
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A snowshoe trek in the Adirondack Mountains on a classic winter day
For the first time in years, the Northeast is experiencing a long, deep winter. For people who love snow it's a playground. NPR's Brian Mann went snowshoeing in New York's Adirondack Mountains.
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In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane
Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.
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A Nebraksa barbershop is trying to accommodate customers with sensory sensitivities
More businesses are working to find ways to accommodate customers who may be overwhelmed by bright lights or loud noises. It's an effort to serve individuals with sensory sensitivities.
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Mexico faces off with U.S. gunmakers at the Supreme Court
The country claims Smith & Wesson and other gunmakers are turning a blind eye to hundreds of thousands of high-powered weapons made in the U.S that are illegally trafficked into in the hands of Mexican cartels.
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Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'
Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."
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President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid after disastrous meeting with Zelenskyy
A White House official says the Trump administration Is pausing U.S. aid to Ukraine, just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
