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Left: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla., on March 5. Right: Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic at the Vivatech technology start-ups and innovation fair in Paris in 2024. Eva Marie Uzcategui and Julien de Rosa/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Left: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla., on March 5. Right: Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic at the Vivatech technology start-ups and innovation fair in Paris in 2024. Eva Marie Uzcategui and Julien de Rosa/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Anthropic sues the Trump administration over 'supply chain risk' label

The Pentagon told suppliers they can't use Anthropic's artificial intelligence tools after the company said it would not let its tech be used for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.

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Marketing or a cult of personality? Trump's name and face are all over the place

Frequently, Trump claims he had nothing to do with the naming of things after himself.

Straying from presidential norms, Trump extends his branding to the government

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Protesters hold signs saying "COUNT ME IN" at a 2019 rally against the Trump administration's push for a census citizenship question outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Protesters hold signs saying "COUNT ME IN" at a 2019 rally against the Trump administration's push for a census citizenship question outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Should everyone count? When it comes to drawing election districts, some Republicans say no

A Republican push to alter the census may lead to a radical shift in redistricting for state legislatures — drawing districts that don't take into account children and non-U.S. citizen adults.

Then-Arizona state Senate President Karen Fann, right, is joined by then-Sen. Warren Petersen prior to a 2021 hearing on a review of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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Top Arizona lawmaker says he's complied with a subpoena for 2020 election records

Arizona's state Senate president says he has complied with a subpoena he received last week seeking records from a flawed, Republican-led review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County.

A lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, the District of Columbia and 39 states in 2024 accused Live Nation and Ticketmaster of unfairly wielding their power over concert promotion, artist management, venue operations and ticketing services to shut out competitors. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images/NurPhoto hide caption

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A lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, the District of Columbia and 39 states in 2024 accused Live Nation and Ticketmaster of unfairly wielding their power over concert promotion, artist management, venue operations and ticketing services to shut out competitors. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images/NurPhoto hide caption

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Live Nation and the Justice Department reach a settlement in an antitrust case

The trial, which began a week ago in a New York City courtroom, aimed to break up Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is seen here at the U.S. Capitol on February 03, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Tennessee GOP Rep. Ogles says Muslims 'don't belong in American society' 

Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans.

Rising sea levels are already affecting coastal communities, exacerbating high tide events like this "king tide" in Mill Valley, Calif. A new study shows researchers may be underestimating how many people will be affected globally. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought

Oceans are rising as the climate changes, threatening coastal cities. A new study shows that much more of the world's population is vulnerable than earlier predictions had estimated.

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Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

A better way to help kids avoid junk food and screens

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People learn and play American Mahjong at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. In-person meetups to play Mahjong are growing in popularity along with interest in the game. Maansi Srivastava for NPR hide caption

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How people are finding community through the tile game Mahjong

More people around the U.S. are picking up the centuries-old tile game Mahjong and uncovering new community connections in the process.

Why a century-old tile game is suddenly drawing younger players

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Americana's newcomer Jobi Riccio faces the pressure on her new record

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The country and bluegrass songwriter talks about her sophomore album, Face the Feeling, out May 15.

World Cafe: Jobi Riccio

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Maybe Happy Ending: Tiny Desk Concert

What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are named in a lawsuit over the Trump administration's immigration policies. Anna Moneymaker, Janos Kummer and Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption

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Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are named in a lawsuit over the Trump administration's immigration policies. Anna Moneymaker, Janos Kummer and Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, a lawsuit claims

A new lawsuit accuses the administration of violating the First Amendment by threatening the visas of researchers for work on disinformation and content moderation of social media.

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

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Erika Kirk stands on stage Dec. 20 as Student Awards are presented during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix. Jon Cherry/AP hide caption

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Listen: Conservative pundit Candace Owens is taking on Erika Kirk in 'The Bride of Charlie'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Slate staff writer Molly Olmstead about the conservative pundit's series, which takes on Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and the leader of Turning Point USA.

Candace Owens takes on Erika Kirk in 'The Bride of Charlie'

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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An OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about a Pentagon AI deal

A senior member of OpenAI's robotics team said guardrails around certain AI uses were not sufficiently defined before OpenAI announced an agreement with the Pentagon.

Kari Lake, senior adviser for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, departs following a House Committee on House Administration hearing on federal elections on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington. Tom Brenner/AP hide caption

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Kari Lake, senior adviser for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, departs following a House Committee on House Administration hearing on federal elections on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington. Tom Brenner/AP hide caption

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A U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke the law in overseeing Voice of America

He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers.

U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America and parent agency

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Vice President JD Vance speaks at the White House press briefing on the day the government shutdown. Vance is among the Republicans arguing there's plenty of time to fix subsidies that make health insurance affordable for 24 million Americans. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Vice President JD Vance speaks at the White House press briefing on the day the government shutdown. Vance is among the Republicans arguing there's plenty of time to fix subsidies that make health insurance affordable for 24 million Americans. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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JD Vance is a loyal deputy as the vice president in Trump's shadow

President Trump isn't always clear about his policies and why he favors them. That's where Vice President JD Vance comes in.

Vance balances role as Trump's deputy and his own ambitions

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A Canada goose escorts goslings as they walk to a pond at Water Works Park, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Come along with some geese as they migrate back from their southern winter havens

Geese's iconic "V" formations and trademark squawks can be seen and heard overhead as they go back and forth to the south through the year. But what does it take for such a long trip?

Researchers collected and analyzed urine from chimpanzees who'd eaten fermented fruit to determine how much alcohol they'd consumed. Sharifah Namaganda hide caption

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Chimps' taste for fermented fruit hints at the origins of humans' love of alcohol

Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from the fermented sugars.

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Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame

Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive and technology doesn't seem to be the main culprit, according to a new report.

Teens not sleeping

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In Pittsburgh, students with disabilities can rock climb to remedy learning loss

School districts across the country are working to help students with disabilities make up for the supports they lost access to during the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, those efforts include rock climbing.

Kids need to catch up on missed special education hours. Schools want to make it fun

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Bill Kurtis retires as 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' judge and scorekeeper

Legendary anchorman and America's favorite judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis is retiring from his role at Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!, capping off a phenomenal 12-year run with the show.

Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing at Kwai Chai Hong, a restored heritage alley in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, on Aug. 15, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kwai Chai Hong marked the Mid-Autumn Festival with the "Drama Queen" art installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tan Sher Lynn, blending elements of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary design to engage younger audiences and revitalize the city's historic core. Annice Lyn/The Everday Projects hide caption

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Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing at Kwai Chai Hong, a restored heritage alley in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, on Aug. 15, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kwai Chai Hong marked the Mid-Autumn Festival with the "Drama Queen" art installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tan Sher Lynn, blending elements of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary design to engage younger audiences and revitalize the city's historic core. Annice Lyn/The Everday Projects hide caption

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Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

To mark International Women's Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

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