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Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 16:17

The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer.

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ICE agent appears in Minnesota court to face charges in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 15:23

Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and federal charges in connection with a shooting during the immigration surge in Minnesota.

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Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 15:00

This spring Jessie Diggins retired as one of America's most successful winter Olympic athletes at age 34. She's relaxing by entering 100-mile trail running races and navigating what comes next.

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Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:33

Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.

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A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:45

The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. And each state has to opt in.

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'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:14

In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

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Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:59

The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 07:33

Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran, including a strike on a school in the southern city of Minab.

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The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:54

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."

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Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:00

Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.

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Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:02

In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.

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D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:01

The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.

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People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or at least emptied, before they fall?

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Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.

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A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

The driver said he was shaken by a violent encounter at a rest stop, which he described as unprovoked.

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Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:00

Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.

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Morning news brief

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 03:45

The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.

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OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 01:44

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.

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Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/16/2026 - 18:07

No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.

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House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 09/16/2026 - 17:30

The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.

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