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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb 'birth tourism,' limit birthright citizenship

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 17:06

Additional details weren't provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be constitutional.

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Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 15:58

Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.

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A look at 'Operation Country Roads,' West Virginia's ICE operation

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 15:40

Earlier this year ICE arrested 600 immigrants over a two week period. Most migrants had no criminal records and, since then, West Virginia has decided to not hold ICE detainees in their jails. A look at West Virginia post Operation Country Roads.

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Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:26

Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.

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The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:19

President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.

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European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:11

A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.

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A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:06

The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker

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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 09:19

At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.

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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 08:30

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

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How Cambodia became the first Asian country to hit an elusive HIV target

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 08:13

The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year.

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El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 06:30

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote.

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How deep-rooted medical bias creates deadly consequences for addiction patients

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 04:52

Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility.

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Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 04:00

TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an unconventional reporting style to the Congress beat.

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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 03:52

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

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Morning news brief

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 03:43

Iran says it's close to a deal with Oman over navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, a look at the challenges both candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat will face, Trump touts U.S. economy in Vegas.

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Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 02:16

Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 00:23

Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police

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Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:43

Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to the United Nations.

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Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:23

The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump administration.

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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:00

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

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