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The university will pay $75 million over three years to end the Trump administration's investigations into antisemitism on its campus and to have millions of dollars in federal funding restored.
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Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Tom Stoppard is remembered as a playwright whose wit and curiosity reshaped modern theater.
These Zika mothers went to battle — and their cry was heard
After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next.
Opinion: My kind of holiday song
NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.
Pope's visit to Lebanon sparks hope but also frustration
As Pope Leo prepares to visit northern Lebanon, Christian border villages in the south feel abandoned and struggle to rebuild after the war with Israel.
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the future of forecasting is AI
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
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We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.
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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.
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Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.
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Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.
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Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.
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We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what's next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Denis Leary about his role in the new Christmas comedy "Oh. What. Fun."
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The holiday shopping season is upon us. We share some tips from pros on how to get the most for your dollars.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bloodshot Records co-founder and former owner Rob Miller about his memoir, "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low."
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With its mix of Jewish immigrants, Black residents of Harlem, and privileged white characters, the Broadway show Ragtime is resonating strongly with audiences in the current political climate.
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Landline telephones can be a lifeline when disaster strikes remote towns. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yue Stella Yu, a reporter for CalMatters, about why landlines remain important in California.
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We meet a man who serenades tourists in a Boston park with songs of their homeland in their native language. He's got a song for almost any nation.