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Colm Toibin vowed to never write a sequel. Until 'Long Island'

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Colm Toibin about his new novel Long Island. His main character opens her front door to a stranger who accuses her husband of having an affair with his wife.

U.S. Senate candidates aim to win over Latino voters in Arizona

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Latino voter turnout is expected to swell in swing states like Arizona, a trend that voting data indicates should help Democrats like congressman and U.S. Senate hopeful Ruben Gallego.

Revisiting our talk about the podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin,' now a Pulitzer winner

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The podcast You Didn't See Nothin' has now won a Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting. We revisit a conversation with the reporter behind the project, Yohance Lacour.

Student protestors worry how school disciplinary actions will affect their futures

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Hundreds of college students across the U.S. have been arrested, and many suspended and expelled, for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Some students reflect on their actions and punishment.

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Stormy Daniels took the stand today in Trump's criminal trial in New York

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The woman at the center of the hush money scandal, adult film star Stormy Daniels testified on Tuesday in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.

An American family is home after years in a Syrian camp for ISIS militants' relatives

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A family of 10 American citizens who were held for years in a Syrian refugee camp and detention center for relatives of ISIS militants have been repatriated to the United States.

A new plot to assassinate Ukraine's president has come to light

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Ukraine's security services says it has exposed a network of agents working for Russia who were plotting to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials.

Are you ready to wear 'snoafers?' The deal with the loafer-sneaker hybrid coming soon

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wall Street Journal men's fashion columnist Jacob Gallagher about the latest from New Balance: a sneaker-loafer hybrid.

States consider whether to add coverage for some obesity medicines

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Medicaid is required to cover almost all drugs, but Congress specifically excluded those for weight loss. Even so, 16 states now cover Wegovy. Others are considering it, but it could strain budgets.

Nothing is off the table as Drake and Kendrick Lamar continue to beef

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tia Tyree, a Howard University professor who has studied rap feuds over the years, about the current feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

Comedian Jenny Slate on destiny and being a 'terminal optimist'

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On NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, comedian Jenny Slate talks about whether she believes in destiny and why she chooses to be a "terminal optimist."

How John Kirby became the voice of President Biden's foreign policy

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John Kirby has become the public face of the White House as it navigates the war in Gaza. Which means he's on the front lines for criticism.

What happens if a former president is jailed

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ty Cobb, a former federal prosecutor and special counsel to the Trump White House — turned Trump critic, about what happens if a former president is jailed.

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What's next for Rafah

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Israeli tanks rumbled into southern Gaza and seized control of the critical Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Israel and Hamas are trying yet again to work out a ceasefire in Egypt's capital Cairo.

Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert

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Are tornadoes getting worse, or does it just seem that way? NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the recent series of devastating tornadoes across the plains states.

The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden

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Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.

The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah

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Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.

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Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles

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Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces an uncertain future as Rafah offensive looms

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Hamas put out a statement saying it agrees to a proposal put forward by international negotiators to halt the seven-month war with Israel. But we are still waiting on details about the agreement.

Why these college students say they aren't participating in protests

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The vast majority of U.S. college students are not taking part in campus protests over the war in Gaza. Students at University of Massachusetts-Boston share why they are choosing to stay out of it.

U.K.'s Liberal Democrats try to force early election with no confidence motion

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In the U.K., there are growing calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election this summer, after his party suffered heavy losses in last week's local elections.

How blowback for trans bathroom bills has changed over the last few years

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Blowback was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions in 2015. But states aren't feeling as much heat after several easily-passed restrictions in recent years.

Is this some kind of joke? A school facing shortages starts teaching standup comedy

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When a public school couldn't attract a theater teacher, it hired a stand-up comedian. School lunch is taking a ribbing, but the school says the students are learning useful academic skills.

Judge tells Trump he'll send him to jail if he violates his gag order again

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Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial for a 10th time, threatening the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.

'Atomic veterans' battle with Congress for benefits

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Military servicemembers who took part in the country's nuclear testing program are on the verge of losing federal benefits.

Panama's newly-elected presidents vows to tackle economy and migrant route

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After months of political turmoil, Panama has a new president who pledges to tackle a lackluster economy and close down the Darien Gap migrant route.

Despite calls for gun safety, Tennessee passes bill for teachers to carry in school

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Tennessee passed a bill package expanding gun access, including a measure allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools — despite calls for gun safety legislation after the Covenant school shooting.

Many universities celebrate student activism. That is, when protests are in the past

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Atlantic contributing writer Tyler Austin Harper about the evolving relationship between universities and student activism.

Boeing launches its Starliner spacecraft with two astronauts on board tonight

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A spacecraft built by Boeing is set to carry two astronauts to the International Space Station. Just like Boeing's airplanes, the Starliner has been beset by technical problems and safety concerns.

Brittney Griner is still working on forgiving herself from guilt of detention

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with WNBA star Brittney Griner on her new memoir Coming Home and returning to the U.S. after being detained in Russia.