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Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China
A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.
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FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firings
Drugs and medical devices for pets and other animals go through approval processes through the FDA. Staff handling parts of this work lost their jobs in the recent round of firings from the Trump ...
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New novel asks: How much can a male friendship take?
Eric Puchner's new novel, Dream State, was just named the latest Oprah book club pick. It's about a love triangle that tests ...
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Is Trump preparing to cancel America's ride back to the moon?
President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the ...
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She worked for years to get a federal job. Within a month, she was fired
Rose is one of thousands of federal workers who have been terminated by the Trump administration. At 26, she's left wondering what to do now.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senators
The confirmation hearing for the former Oregon representative nominated to lead the Labor Department is to start Wednesday. The secretary of labor holds the 11th Cabinet position in the presidential ...
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China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts aid to groups around the world
The Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal government have indefinitely cut off funding to human rights groups abroad. Some in China see these cuts as an opportunity to muscle in.
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China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts funding to pro-democracy groups
The Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal government have indefinitely cut off funding to human rights groups abroad. Some in China see these cuts as an opportunity to muscle in.
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The Department of Education has given schools a deadline to eliminate DEI programs
Hammond, president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, about the Department of Education's two-week deadline for schools to eliminate race-based programs.
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Morning news brief
Measles cases are spiking in West Texas, how China is responding as the U.S. ends funding for pro-democracy groups, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces charges over alleged coup plot.
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Brookings Institution's David Wessel discusses whether the stock market is overvalued
NPR talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about what's driving the recent market surge and whether high valuations signal strength or speculation.
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A new novel asks: How much can a male friendship take?
In the new novel Dream State, the bond between two college buddies gets tested when one marries the others' fiancé. Author Eric Puchner talks about the unique rhythms that make up a male friendship, ...