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Why some longtime gerrymandering opponents are reconsidering their views

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 06:47

The congressional redistricting fights that President Trump has sparked in Texas, California and Missouri are leading some advocacy groups to reconsider their position on partisan gerrymandering.

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In April NPR profiled people who couldn't get their HIV drugs. How are they faring now?

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:51

In Zambia, we met people who are HIV positive, couldn't get drugs to suppress the virus after U.S. aid cuts and were seeing symptoms. We checked in on them — and the man who's been their champion.

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Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:01

The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal.

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Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:00

As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.

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HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:00

A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.

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India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 04:00

In India's bustling megacities, honking is a common form of communication among drivers. But in this case, one person's language is another person's noise pollution.

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Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 04:00

Local officials and community members prepare for the possible arrival of National Guard troops under President Trump.

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The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — and it has some risks

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 04:00

In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology.

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Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of protections for Venezuelans and Haitians

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 00:40

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela who live in the United States.

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Alcaraz beats Djokovic at the U.S. Open and will meet Sinner for Grand Slam final

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 00:16

Sinner is trying to become the first repeat men's champion in New York since Roger Federer won the tournament five years in a row. Alcaraz hasn't dropped a set as he pursues his second U.S. Open title.

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Anthropic settles with authors in first-of-its-kind AI copyright infringement lawsuit

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 19:19

A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems.

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