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Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:02

Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the more than 130 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be.

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Tensions escalate as Pakistan calls India's operation 'an act of war'

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:21

Pakistan says India's strikes on Wednesday is "an act of war." India's military described its operation as targeting "terrorist infrastructure."

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House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:08

After initially excluding it from a budget bill, House Republicans approved a controversial late hour amendment Tuesday that authorizes the sale of federal land in two western states for affordable housing and other uses.

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Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:00

Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions.

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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:14

A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, another step in a crackdown on illegal immigration

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J.D. Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:35

Cory Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, says he was inspired to enter the race after his half-brother's inauguration. A Republican last ran for Cincinnati mayor, unsuccessfully, in 2009.

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Federal court rules Rümeysa Öztürk must be transferred to detention in Vermont

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:08

Rümeysa Öztürk has been detained at a federal facility in Louisiana after being arrested on the street in Sommerville, Massachusetts on March 25 by six plainclothes agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:53

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President's position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest.

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Here's the 2025 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in the U.S.

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:00

This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle.

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Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:00

Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.

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SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 05:36

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump Administration to start executing its ban on trans military service members. And, the conclave to elect the Catholic Church's new leader begins today.

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The Fed will likely hold interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:00

The Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady Wednesday as President Trump's tariffs threaten to raise prices and drag down economic growth.

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Word of the Week: Before the Birdman of Alcatraz, the island was known for its birds

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:00

The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to explore the coast of California, and, a flock of seabirds.

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Kari Lake says OAN's far-right coverage will fuel Voice of America

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:00

Senior presidential adviser Kari Lake says Voice of America will rely on coverage from the far-right OAN network. OAN has offered unwavering support of President Trump.

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Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:00

What happens when people put their phones down and eat together?

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More states are allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 04:00

Diminishing access to four-year universities and majors has been holding rural students back. Community colleges say they can bridge the gap.

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U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva in first sign of thaw in trade war

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:09

The superpowers have been locked in a geopolitical blinking contest, waiting for the other side to reach out. The talks in Switzerland are the first concrete sign of a potential thaw in the deadlock.

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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection to eliminate debt burden

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 23:13

WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider.

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What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 20:29

Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at Newark's airport over the past several days are giving passengers headaches and spurring promises to improve the nation's air traffic control system.

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Why oil prices are falling, and what it means for the economy

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 16:36

Between tariffs roiling the global economy and OPEC putting more barrels on the market, prices have dropped significantly since January. That's good for consumers, and bad for oil companies.

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