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States sense opportunity to hire laid-off federal workers
With the Trump administration trying to lay off tens of thousands of federal workers, some Democratic governors are sensing an opportunity to hire them in state positions.
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Two men found guilty in deadliest human smuggling incident in modern U.S. history
Two men have been found guilty in connection with the deadliest human smuggling incident in modern U.S. history. In 2022, 53 people, including 6 children, died inside a tractor trailer in Texas.
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How delivery workers in New York City banded together during the COVID pandemic
When the COVID pandemic erupted five years ago, the streets of New York City were desolate. Delivery workers feared they'd be robbed or attacked, and so they banded together for the first time.
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Honduran musician Aurelio Martínez has died at 55
Beloved Honduran musician and champion of Garifuna music, Aurelio Martínez, has died at age 55.
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Federal judge says USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his DOGE team likely violated the Constitution when they effectively shut down USAID. Trump said the administration will appeal the decision.
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Morning news brief
Israel has launched a series of deadly strikes in Gaza, how President Trump is testing executive power while facing court orders, the U.S. Institute of Peace subject to a hostile takeover by DOGE.
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At 83, Martha Stewart celebrates gardening with her 101st book
NPR's Michel Martin talks gardening with Martha Stewart. Her new book, "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook," is her first gardening book in more than 20 years.
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How President Trump's foreign policy shifts are viewed outside of the Beltway
President Trump has turned much of American foreign policy on its head. Many in Washington, D.C., are critical, but how are Trump's moves playing beyond the Beltway?
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Missouri couple faces gut-wrenching loss after storms tear through region
Tornado death tolls don't tell the whole story. One couple survived against incomprehensible odds in a trailer obliterated by the storm to face a heart-breaking search for their lost dog.
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Brown University warns students about travel abroad after doctor deported
A Lebanese doctor who was working for a health nonprofit affiliated with Brown University was deported after traveling abroad. Now, the school is warning students and staff about international travel.
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Conservative Freedom Caucus influences Wyoming legislative agenda
A review of the legislative session in Wyoming shows what the conservative Freedom Caucus can do when it can run the agenda — sometimes even bumping up against the state's Republican governor.
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Rwanda faces growing pressure for role in Democratic Republic of Congo conflict
Rwanda is widely believed to be backing the rebel group that's taken over much of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past two months. The DRC has asked groups to sever ties with Rwanda.