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British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 17:25

The Canadian province is permanently ending the biannual time shifts for more light at the day's end. But research shows daylight saving increases health risks.

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How the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is realigning the politics of the Middle East

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 16:08

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with author and journalist Kim Ghattas about the impacts the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will have on the broader region.

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Shedding light on how Epstein used visits to Interlochen to target girls

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 16:08

An NPR reporting team sheds new light on how Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell used their access to the Interlochen Center for the Arts to target girls.

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First HBCU D1 women's wrestlers compete at championship

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 16:07

It's a weekend of firsts in Iowa, where the first national women's college wrestling championship is taking place and the first HBCU Division 1 women's wrestling team is fielding players.

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Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 15:29

Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day.

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Authorities searching debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 13:02

A 12-year-old boy is reported to be among the dead following powerful storms that stretched across the middle of the country.

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Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 07:00

Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?

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Native Americans react to Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS appointment

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 06:44

Many tribes are encouraged by Trump's choice of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a member of the Cherokee nation, as the new DHS Secretary. ICE agents have been accused of racially profiling Native Americans.

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European leaders' views on the developing war in the Middle East

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 06:44

Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.

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How Iranians are responding to the war

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 06:44

Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach.

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Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 04:00

Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom.

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Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 04:00

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

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One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 04:00

The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.

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Iran's president defies U.S. demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 02:35

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.

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What the Trump administration says about why it went to war with Iran

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 01:23

The Trump administration says it is "laser focused" and mission driven, but the messaging has been varied. The range of cited motivations for striking Iran now are sometimes at odds with each other.

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Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 23:42

President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment.

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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 20:38

The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs.

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Family, former presidents and a Hall of Famer give Rev. Jesse Jackson a final sendoff

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 19:25

Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 18:17

Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

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Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 15:37
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Affleck's company helps filmmakers build their own AI models that take care of time-intensive details.

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