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House set to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a path forward on aid to Ukraine and Israel after months of delay because of GOP divisions. Iran's attack on Israel increased pressure on Congress to act.

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Researchers have been trying to breed fungus-resistant chestnut trees for 100 years

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We visit an orchard where researchers are breeding Chestnut trees they hope will one day fight off a fungus that's been killing the iconic American tree for more than a century.

25 years after the Columbine shooting: What life now looks like for one survivor

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A survivor of the then-unprecedented school shooting in Colorado struggled for years to understand her own response to trauma and now helps others learn to feel safe.

Why Brazil was able to hold their former president accountable in election case

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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Omar Encarnacion about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro being banned from running for office for eight years due to efforts to overturn Brazil's 2022 election.

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What good is an EV if you can't charge it? Here's the plan to build more chargers

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How quickly are EV chargers getting built? That's a critical question as the auto industry tries to pull off a switch toward battery-powered cars.

What is known about Jordan's role in downing Iranian drones

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While Israel and the U.S. trumpet their success at shooting down Iran's drone and missile barrage, neighboring Jordan has been coy about the role it played in downing projectiles.

Monday, Apr 15

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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial began today

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Jury selection began Monday in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump for hush money payments made ahead of the 2016 election.

One year after civil war erupted in Sudan, millions of people are in dire need of aid

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A year of war has had a devastating impact on Sudan. The country is suffering the worlds largest displacement crisis and in the grips of a humanitarian disaster, with no sign of a resolution in sight.

Wrexham football club, welcome to League One

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The Welsh soccer club famously owned by North American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have earned another promotion. Next year Wrexham AFC will play in the third division of English football.

A look at Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg as he oversees Trump hush money trial prosecution

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Alvin Bragg is the first person to bring criminal charges against a former president and the first African American elected Manhattan District Attorney. Bragg faces challenges beyond any one big case.

Renowned Atlanta hip-hop producer Rico Wade dies at 52

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rodney Carmichael from NPR Music about the legacy of Rico Wade, a foundational producer of Atlanta Hip-Hop.

An NBA player missed a free throw on purpose — but he didn't chicken out

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Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic intentionally missed the second of two free throws in a game yesterday. In doing so, he won free chicken sandwiches for everyone in attendance.

How Israel is responding to aggression by Iran

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Israel's government is weighing its next steps following the weekend attack by Iran. And in Gaza, there are signs of increased food reaching the north following intense U.S. pressure on Israel.

Iran's attack on Israel raises fear of regional conflict

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Israeli intelligence official Sima Shina about Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, what might come next, and the risks for the Middle East and beyond.

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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying

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The campaign to amend Florida's constitution to protect abortion rights kicked off in Orlando, attracting voters on both sides of the issue. The ballot question needs 60% approval to pass.

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Gay people often have older brothers. Why? And does it matter?

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Studies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more older brothers than other kinds of siblings. Justin Torres, a queer novelist and the youngest of three brothers, asks: Should it matter?

Sunday, Apr 14

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Why Japan is heavily invested in North Carolina

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After visiting Washington this week, Japan's prime minister traveled to North Carolina, a key state for Japanese investments. One focus: a new factory to make batteries for electric vehicles.

California's salmon fishing season is canceled

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California's salmon fishing season has been canceled — again. The fish have dwindled as a result of drought, heat waves, agriculture and damming.

How lawyers with high-profile clients approach jury selection

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with attorney Camille Vasquez about how defense attorneys approach jury selection when they have a high-profile client.

Why former NIH Director Francis Collins went public with his cancer diagnosis

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NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.

How a visually impaired marathoner will compete in Boston

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Around 30,000 runners will participate in the Boston Marathon, and that includes some runners with disabilities. We meet a visually impaired runner and his guide as they trained for the race.

Israel weighs its response to Iran's attack

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Israel is weighing its response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack.

2 cicada broods will emerge around the same time in the U.S.

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with entomologist Michael Raupp about the two cicada broods that will emerge in parts of the U.S. in a few weeks.

Saturday, Apr 13

Life Kit: How to minimize eye strain in a world of screens

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Digital eye strain is on the rise. NPR's Life Kit has tips for keeping your eyes healthy in a world of screens.

Iran launches attack drones toward Israel

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Israel's military says Iran has launched drones toward Israel and that the unmanned aircraft will take hours to arrive to Israeli airspace.

How Israel could be reinforcing a cycle of radicalization

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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with H.A. Hellyer of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about how Israel's bombardment in Gaza may be reinforcing a cycle of radicalization.

Trump's trials update

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and Norm Eisen about former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial that begins on Monday.

Pod Corner: 'The Cobain 50'

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Before his death in 1994, Kurt Cobain wrote up a list of his top 50 favorite albums of all time. KEXP's podcast The Cobain 50 dives into a different album from the list for each episode.

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Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse

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The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president. At this point, Trump is used to trying to leverage his appearances as part of his campaign.

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'Lempicka' showcases a little-known queer artist's dazzling life

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Once the toast of 1920s Paris, Tamara de Lempicka's story is now on Broadway. She was a modernist art deco artist who's better known in Europe than in the U.S.