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China and the U.S. alter foreign aid strategies
China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades Now its model may be the one the U.S. is adopting even as China moves away from it.
Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub
The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration."
Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns
The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.
The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.
Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.
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An NPR investigation has found that the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who's now running for Congress, about the U.S.'s next moves in brokering peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
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From The Pitt to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Bianculli recommends the best television has to offer right now.
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Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care. -
President Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term, as he faces a host of key issues from tariffs to Iran.
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Ahead of the State of the Union address, voters describe how they view the economy, immigration and the country's direction.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with GOP analyst and speechwriter Mike Ricci about Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and how the norms surrounding the speech have changed.
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address. -
For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them? -
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today. -
The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith. -
The prime-time address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections. But it comes at a moment when Trump has seen his agenda complicated on multiple fronts.
