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Trump says the U.S. economy is 'booming,' but data contradicts his message
President Trump went to Iowa Tuesday, looking to change the subject to his economic agenda as his administration faces growing backlash over his immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz says Trump agreed to 'consider' reducing number of ICE agents
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump has agreed to "consider" reducing the number of federal agents in the state, following the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Republican state representative on why he called for ICE surge in Minnesota to end
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Minnesota State Rep. Nolan West, who represents part of Minneapolis, about the reservations he's expressed on the federal show of force in the state.
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Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.
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Morning news brief
Trump will "consider" reducing number of ICE agents in Minnesota, governor says, Trump hopes to turn attention back to the economy in Iowa Tuesday, social media apps on trial over effects on children.
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'There's a lot of truth and pain in comedy': Alia Shawkat on war satire 'Atropia'
The film "Atropia" is a dark comedy set at a U.S. military facility in California designed to simulate battle conditions in Iraq. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Alia Shawkat.
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Conservative news outlets start to break from government's narrative on ICE incidents
Conservative news outlets and commentators have been, until now, resolutely defending the use of lethal force by ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere. That's starting to change.
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For Olympic veterans, perspective and experience are their secret weapon
Some Olympic athletes are heading to Italy next month for their third, fourth or even fifth shot at gold. They are working "smarter not harder" and trading on their instincts honed over time.
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Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water
There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.
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U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Despite dozens of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats, drug flows continue, allies are alarmed, and Caribbean fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat.
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Airlines have been making their safety videos more entertaining, but do they work?
Over the last decade, more airlines have made goofy safety videos to keep passengers' attention. But do they really work?
