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Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 12:26

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

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2 NASA astronauts head back to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:27

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space Station more than nine months, despite launching into space in June for what was expected to be an eight-day mission.

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A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:14

A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.

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German lawmakers approve huge defense and infrastructure spending

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 10:23

Germany's would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers' approval to loosen strict debt rules for higher defense spending as doubts mount about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

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4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 09:58

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II.

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New books this week: 'Hunger Games' is back, and young people navigate a new Tanzania

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 09:13

This week brings a number of promising new reads — but none more eagerly awaited than Sunrise on the Reaping. We offer 5 books to consider picking up.

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Last of the classified JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 08:54

About 80,000 documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released, but presidential historians don't expect any bombshell revelations.

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New 'Hunger Games' prequel reminds that sometimes past truths aren't visible

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:10

Sunrise on the Reaping recounts the 50th annual Hunger Games, telling the story of Haymitch Abernathy. It's themes and events conjure images of today's U.S. political climate.

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Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:00

A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity.

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Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 05:31

A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about deportations over the weekend. And, Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 400.

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At 83, Martha Stewart celebrates gardening with her 101st book

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 05:00

Martha Stewart talks gardening, wanting to be "one of the girls" and her 101st book with NPR Morning Edition host Michel Martin.

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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 04:00

While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.

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'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 04:00

The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.

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In the Missouri Ozarks, residents struggle to rebuild after tornadoes

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 04:00

Twisters that tore through Union County, Missouri killed 6 people. One couple survived against incomprehensible odds in a trailer obliterated by the storm.

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Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 00:23

President Trump said he was ending "immediately" the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children.

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Israel launches deadly series of attacks on Gaza

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 22:55

Israel said the early Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes appeared to end the current ceasefire that took began in mid-January.

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He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires -- this weekend he got his second

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 18:54

15-year-old fire survivor Abel Rivera's home in Altadena burned down in January, and he lost everything — including his medal for finishing the 2024 LA Marathon.

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A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 17:41

Quinterius Chappelle was arrested on a federal charge of second-degree murder in the death of Sahela Sangrait, according to the Pennington County Sheriff's Office.

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Harvard will be free for students whose families make $100,000 or less

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 17:39

The expanded financial aid plan will also offer free tuition to families that make $200,000 or less. The move comes after affirmative action was barred from the admissions process.

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Judge seeks sworn declaration from Justice Department in deportation case

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 03/17/2025 - 17:03

At issue was whether planeloads of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang were deported despite the judge's order to turn the planes around.

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