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Medical supplies in great need as aid flows into Myanmar after earthquake

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 06:00

Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.

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As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 06:00

Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.

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Trump won't rule out military force to take Greenland

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 05:50

In an interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland. His remarks come a day after Vice President JD Vance's scaled back visit to the island.

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Rosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 04:00

The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.

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Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 04:00

Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.

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Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 19:26
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The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.

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White House Correspondents' dinner cancels comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 17:34

Amber Ruffin had been scheduled to perform at the prestigious gathering of political journalists on April 26 in Washington, D.C.

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FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 16:13

FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.

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Delta plane and Air Force jet ordered to maneuver to avoid collision near DCA airport

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 11:56

A Delta passenger plane and an Air Force jet flew narrowly close to one another outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, prompting a collision warning and "corrective instructions" from air traffic controllers.

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Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 11:51

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at midday with the epicenter not far from the city of Mandalay.

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Alysa Liu ends long U.S. drought at women's figure skating world championships

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 08:37

"I don't know how to process this," the 19-year-old from Clovis, Calif., said after becoming the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades.

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Startup founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175M by faking firm's success

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 07:55

Charlie Javice, whose startup claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted of defrauding the banking giant by exaggerating her customer base tenfold.

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March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 07:40

For people with gambling disorder, the proliferation of gambling opportunities makes it difficult to fight their addiction. Investment in treatment lags behind other addiction disorders.

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Opinion: A Toast to Sarah Lucy Oliver

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 07:00
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NPR's Scott Simon celebrates Weekend Edition's Executive Producer, Sarah Lucy Oliver, who is retiring.

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Can't-miss interviews: The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, John Green, Amanda Knox

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 06:00

We spoke to Jeffrey Goldberg about the Signal group chat, author John Green played a game of Wild Card and a columnist explains why critics were so angry about Meghan Markle's new show.

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What green card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 05:00

Recently, green card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.

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Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 04:30

American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

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Through the 4-day Sunrise Dance, Apache girls transition into womanhood

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 04:00

The Sunrise Dance is a four-day coming-of-age ceremony — a significant and highly spiritual event for the young lady and the Apache community.

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Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 04:00

The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.

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Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies are recovered

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 02:03

The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed.

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