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The White House is planning a big prayer event. Almost all the speakers are Christian

As the White House prepares for a prayer event tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, some question why the lineup is almost entirely Christian.
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CIA director's visit to Cuba echoes past memories of U.S. in Latin America

CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a surprise visit to Cuba as the spy agency calls on the nation to make "fundamental changes." Cuba says it has run out of fuel and is suffering massive blackouts.
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Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy

FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which ...
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Study finds uptick in violence in parts of Africa post-USAID

In 2025, the Trump administration began dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the funding that was distributed around the world plummeted.
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Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial

It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.
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'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia

Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn't always work dramatically. But ...
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After redistricting, what does representation mean to Tennessee voters?

What does representation look like for Tennessee voters who were split into three new congressional districts last week? NPR ...
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U.S. pledges additional $1.8B in funding for U.N. humanitarian aid efforts

The Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in funding for the U.N.'s global humanitarian relief efforts.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raúl Castro's grandson during a high-level visit to the island ...
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Gen Z homeowners? Yes, more in their 20s are managing to buy despite the odds

Gen Z homeowners now outpace millennials at the same age. They're more likely to be single and less likely to use help from ...
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From proposal to print: How books make it to store shelves

Our Planet Money team has gotten an inside peek at the publishing industry as they follow the journey of their book. They explain how economic forces shape what choices a bookstore makes.
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Son reflects with his mother about growing up with autism

Jhovana Figueroa was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. For StoryCorps, Figueroa and his mom talk about his childhood and their hopes for the future.