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President Trump arrives for a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen at the White House on April 15 as photographers and reporters stand behind him.

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Politics

Timeline: Trump administration's words as critics press for Epstein records

The Trump administration has shifted its tone and message in response to persistent pressure about the Epstein records — especially from supporters who see the unreleased files as an unfulfilled promise.
Lyle (left) and Erik (right) Menendez sit in court in 1991.

Lyle (left) and Erik Menendez appear in court in 1991. They were convicted in the 1989 murders of their parents and sentenced to life in prison, but became eligible for parole in May. Kevork Djansezian/AP hide caption

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Erik Menendez has been denied parole. Lyle Menendez's hearing is next

Erik Menendez had his first-ever parole hearing on Thursday, while Lyle Menendez's hearing is expected Friday. The brothers have spent more than three decades in prison for their parents' murders.

WATCH

Ty Segall: Tiny Desk Concert

Ty Segall pushed the limits of the space with stadium-sized vibes, resulting in some of the most glorious shredding you'll ever see at the Tiny Desk.
Hamas fighters patrol a street before they hand over three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on Feb. 8.

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Middle East conflict

Hamas has one top strategy: End the war and survive

Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza, as it faces pressure from Arab countries and seeks to ensure its own survival.

Hamas has one top strategy: End the war and survive

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Criminal Court for a verdict for allegedly defaming the monarchy in Bangkok on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Criminal Court for a verdict for allegedly defaming the monarchy in Bangkok on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Arnun Chonmahatrakool/AP/AP hide caption

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Asia

Thai court acquits ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charge

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of a royal defamation charge by a court on Friday, in a case that could have sent him to prison for up to 15 years.
James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, speaks at a 2006 rally in Philadelphia. The conservative Christian leader died Thursday, according to a statement from the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, speaks at a 2006 rally in Philadelphia. The conservative Christian leader died Thursday, according to a statement from the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. Jeff Fusco/Getty Images hide caption

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Religion

Focus on the Family founder James Dobson dies at 89

Conservative Christian leader James Dobson, who founded Focus on the Family and was once called "the nation's most influential evangelical leader," died Thursday.

Focus on the Family Founder James Dobson dies at 89

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Walmart employee Tim Taylor adjusts items for sale in the back-to-school section of a store in Dallas.

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Business

Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue

The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.

Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue

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In his last Jackson Hole address as Federal Reserve chairman Friday, Jerome Powell will address the economic outlook and the Fed's long-term balancing act between fighting inflation and unemployment. The speech comes as the central bank is under mounting pressure from the White House to lower interest rates.

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Economy

With Fed under pressure, Jerome Powell prepares for a high-stakes speech

The Fed chair will speak Friday at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The speech comes as the central bank is under mounting pressure from the White House to lower interest rates.
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: A bird's silhouette is seen on a streetlight as super moon rises over Ankara, Turkey on April 7, 2020. The Supermoon is a full moon that almost coincides with the closest distance that the Moon reaches to Earth in its elliptic orbit, resulting in a larger-than-usual visible size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth.

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Science

Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day

Millions of audio recordings of hundreds of bird species have revealed that artificial light is making the birds wake up earlier and go to bed later.

Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds’ day

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A woman with a baby worries about medical bills. The baby has a hearing problem.
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Health Care Helpline

Try this when your doctor says 'yes' to a preventive test but insurance says 'no'

 KFF Health News

Health insurance wouldn't cover one child's hearing tests. Reporters with Health Care Helpline investigated and share this advice for what to do if preventive care gets denied.

Try this when your doctor says ‘yes’ to a preventive test but insurance says ‘no’

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Mollie Sussman and Eli Frankel show off his new race-car bed. The 5-year-old is one of 3.6 million children in the U.S. in 2020 who are starting kindergarten this year.

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Education

Are 'COVID kindergartners' ready for school?

More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.

Are ‘COVID kindergarteners’ ready for school?

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Released 10 years ago this week, Carly Rae Jepsen's album Emotion was a critic’s darling out the gate.

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Music

10 years later, it's still a joy to fall into Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion'

Emotion cemented Jepsen as a niche star and was acclaimed for its sense of drama and unabashed schmaltz. It's also a trove of songs about one particular emotion less associated with her cutesy image.
Children cool off in a mist fountain in central Paris amid a heatwave, on Aug. 13.

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Europe

In France, a debate heats up over air conditioning

Air conditioning has become a hot debate in France in a summer of heatwaves.

In France, debate heats up over air conditioning

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Veronika Osintseva says she has no idea how she walked away with just a fractured leg, a chipped tooth and some bruises.

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Europe

This Kyiv woman survived a 9-story fall from her home during a Russian missile attack

"Maybe I have become a kind of symbol of hope": Ukrainian woman survives nine-story fall in Russian drone strike.

Ukrainian woman describes surviving a massive Russian attack on Kyiv

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The demarcation line marking the border between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is seen in the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel in May.

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National

Far fewer Canadians are visiting the U.S. this year, new numbers show

Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Former Trump sits in the courtroom in January 2024 before the start of closing arguments in his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court.

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Law

An appeals court throws out a massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump

Trump, in a social media post, claimed "total victory" after the ruling, which spares him from a potential half-billion-dollar fine for decades of exaggerating his wealth.
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Here to Help

How an Air Force veteran helps seniors feel less isolated

Elderly people living in nursing homes can experience increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. For nearly 40 years, Paul Falkowski has made it his mission to help fight loneliness in nursing homes, one visit at a time.

Volunteers fight loneliness in nursing homes one connection at a time

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Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough at home in New Jersey on July 26. She was born in what was then Soviet Ukraine and fled to the U.S. with her family in 1996. They sought — and were denied — political asylum and discovered they were not recognized as citizens of any country.

Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough at home in New Jersey on July 26. She was born in what was then Soviet Ukraine and fled to the U.S. with her family in 1996. They sought — and were denied — political asylum and discovered they were not recognized as citizens of any country. Erica S. Lee/for NPR hide caption

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Immigration

Living in the shadows: Why stateless people fear Trump's immigration crackdown

An estimated 218,000 people in the U.S. are stateless or are at risk of becoming so. As a result of President Trump's aggressive policies, people without any citizenship are more vulnerable than ever.
A view of Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, Calif., April 16, 2025.

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National

Looking for seaglass: A guide to finding your beach's hidden treasure

Seaglass can take decades or centuries to be formed by the motion of the waves. Morning Edition's Chad Campbell and his daughter have tips on how beachgoers can search for these small treasures.

Learn how to find sea glass on your next trip to the beach

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Famed YA author Louis Sachar is out with his first novel for adults.

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Books

Did you love 'Holes' growing up? Good news, Louis Sachar is still writing for you

The author of the YA novel Holes and the Wayside School series has written his first novel for adults. It's a fairy tale involving a princess and potions – but one focused squarely on growing old.

Did you love ‘Holes’ growing up? Good news, Louis Sachar is still writing for you

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