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What to know about CECOT, El Salvador's mega-prison for gang members

The mega-prison in El Salvador, where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed, has became the latest tool in President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration.
- The Associated Press
Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago

In the image published online by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff was seated in a wheelchair and praying in the private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
- Joe Hernandez
Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper

In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning.
- Scott Neuman
'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks

Federal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.
- David Folkenflik
'Sounds like censorship to me.' O cinema co-founder slams proposed eviction over film

No Other Land has no U.S. distributor, so the filmmakers have had to make one-on-one deals with cinemas. Art house theaters such as O Cinema have been screening the film independently.
- Mandalit del Barco
Opinion: Monopoly money is going digital

There's an app for that! NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the news that the classic board game Monopoly will soon come with a banking app — no more paper money, math, or banking duties required.
- Scott Simon
Friday Evening Headlines

UW and WSU under investigation by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's expanding its preschool program, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson suddenly resigns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
- Andy Hurst
Week in Review: Mayoral race, University of Washington, and Cheesecake Factory

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Needling’s Lex Vaughn, Seattle Times Alex Fryer, and columnist Bill Bryant.
- Bill Radke
UW among over 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown

The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools, including the University of Washington, and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being targeted.
- Juliana Kim
USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' — with limits to employee data access

The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.
- Hansi Lo Wang

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