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Thousands of federal workers would be easier to fire under Trump rule change
The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of its push ...
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30 years later, Oklahoma City bombing survivor recalls vow to change her life while trapped
Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change ...
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'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites
The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing ...
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Nearly 300 scientists apply for French academic program amid Trump cuts in U.S.
Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing ...
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VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy
The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health ...
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Huckabee arrives in Israel as new U.S. ambassador and visits the Western Wall
At the Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites, Mike Huckabee said he'd brought a note with a prayer for peace ...
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In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residents
This case only affects which companies have to write the checks to pay for the class-action settlement, which is separate ...
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From soap operas to new hobbies, check out these podcasts
This month has brought a shower of new podcasts for your playlist. The NPR One team gathered a few returning favorites as ...
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Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise
The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be ...
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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?
The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over ...
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Tariffs threaten to push auto insurance rates even higher
Between the slate of tariffs currently in effect and proposed tariffs on car parts, the cost of car ownership is rising. And ...
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Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at Social Security Administration
A federal judge in Maryland granted a preliminary injunction that bars DOGE staffers from accessing non-anonymized personal ...