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The U.S. likely added 900,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March than had been reported, according to a preliminary Labor Department report.

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The Israeli military says it carried out an airstrike in the capital of Qatar targeting senior leaders of Hamas, prompting strong criticism from the country that's been a key mediator.

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What makes rents go down and neighborhood diversity go up? Corporate landlords. But they also make it harder to own for yourself.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an order clearing the way for agents to resume aggressive immigration sweeps in LA. And, a new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is searching for a fourth prime minister in 12 months, after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote, making economic reform a challenge.

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Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 2,000 entries.

The GOP said its overhaul of Medicaid was aimed at reducing fraud and getting more adult beneficiaries to work. Among the likely side effects: fewer services and doctors for treating sick children.

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It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.

For the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, we've listened to nearly 2,000 entries from around the U.S., and narrowed them down to 11 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

Nepal's government lifted its ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after police killed opened fire on mass street protests against the ban, killing 19 people.

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Thailand's Supreme Court said former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a one-year prison term for previous convictions on graft and abuse of power charges.

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The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.

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Hamas praised a Palestinian shooting attack that killed six Israelis at a bus stop in Jerusalem. The U.S. presented a new truce proposal and Israel stepped up Gaza City attacks.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence.

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These announcements by DHS are just the latest escalation of federal action in U.S. cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. — all led by Democrats.

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The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.

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Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.

Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.

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Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.

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