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To save its unique and rare birds, New Zealand is turning to AI and genetic research

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 06:17

New Zealand is planning to eradicate millions of invasive animals that prey on the country's rare birds. The goal may not be possible, unless new technology can be developed to do it.

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How CDC's vaccine advisers could affect policy. And, Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 05:38

CDC vaccine advisers meet today to discuss recommendations for COVID vaccines and childhood shots. And, ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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UC Berkeley professor warns of 'unprecedented crackdown' on academic freedom

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:06

UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.

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Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has unleashed a frenzy of recrimination — and finger-pointing. But the suspect's politics may be less clear than some say.

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New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

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Foreign influencers are doing their best to spin the Charlie Kirk assassination

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Russia, Iran and China have all attempted to shape the narrative, but so far, their influence has been relatively minor, experts say.

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CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.

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Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.

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Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.

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What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

A federal judge's mild ruling in the Justice Department's suit over Google's search engine monopoly has critics worried that the tech giant can now monopolize artificial intelligence.

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Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.

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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00
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ABC announced Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be off the air indefinitely following comments regarding speculation swirling around the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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Mississippi police await autopsy results for Black student found hanged at university

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 00:14

Mississippi police on Wednesday awaited autopsy results for a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University, in a case that has ignited strong emotions in a state with a history of racist violence.

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CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 23:39

Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.

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Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 22:40
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The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue.

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U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 21:04

The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.

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At least 2 seriously hurt in Pennsylvania shooting involving police

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:35

At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland border, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said.

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:19

Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000.

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White House moves to scrub national park sites of negative history

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:47

The National Park Service has until Wednesday to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he had slaves.

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Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:04

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

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