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A major earthquake rocked Taiwan — the biggest in a quarter of a century
The deadly earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday — collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
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Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra is saying goodbye
The group is going on a 31-show, North American farewell tour. Known for hits including "Xanadu" and "Mr. Blue Sky," ELO has sold more than 50 million albums since the band formed in the 1970s.
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After 67 years, Las Vegas' iconic Tropicana Hotel has closed
The hotel was once a hang-out for the Rat Pack — magicians Siegfried and Roy debuted their act at the Tropicana, and the fictional spy James Bond stayed there in the 1971 film Diamonds are Forever.
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Biden and China's Xi 'check-in' call is th first contact since November
President Biden was campaigning Tuesday, but made time to call China's leader. It's the first time the two have talked since November, when they met in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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A controversial immigration law will be back in court in Texas
The law allows state officials to arrest and deport undocumented people.
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The symbolism of the American flag on the cover of Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter'
NPR's A Martinez speaks to author and scholar Janell Hobson about the symbolism of the American flag on the cover of Beyonce's new album, which has been divisive among some fans.
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The U.S. and Israel disagree over what should come next in Gaza
Does the growing friction between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza mark a fundamental change in the countries' relationship?
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Florida Supreme Court orders state's 6-week abortion ban to go into effect May 1
In a separate decision, the court said voters will decide whether to expand abortion rights during a referendum this November.
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Some people have excuses for their boss. Others get excuses from The Boss
A young fan who attended a Bruce Springsteen concert in San Francisco recently asked the rock legend to autograph a sign she had put together that read: "Skipping school. sign my note?"
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Houston Astros relief pitcher Ronel Blanco has had quite a week
First Blanco welcomed a new daughter, next he made his first Opening Day roster and then, because of injuries, he started against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday when he pitched a no hitter.
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How is the shutdown at Baltimore's port affecting other East Coast ports?
While the collapsed Key Bridge is removed, NPR's Michel Martin talks to Bethann Rooney, port director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, aboutaccommodating increased shipping traffic.
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Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona attack in Pearl Harbor, dies at 102
Lou Conter was on the battleship in December 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor drawing the U.S. into World War Two. Conter, a Navy quartermaster, was on the main deck when the bombing began.