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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 04:00

Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.

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Supreme Court weighs Trump's effort to end temporary protected status for Haitians, Syrians

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 04:00

At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions."

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How a Republican state lawmaker tried to let Holocaust deniers hijack history lessons

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 04:00

A New Hampshire Republican. A German Holocaust denier. A suspicious bottle of baby oil. An NPR investigation reveals how the alarming rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories reached a state capitol.

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RFK Jr. talked about 'reparenting' kids on wellness farms. We visit one that inspired him

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 04:00

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S. overdose crisis. Critics say the idea is dangerous.

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EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 03:44

The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.

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King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 03:36

In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Great Britain.

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Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 03:17

Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.

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Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 01:14

The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.

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U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:52

The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.

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Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 00:20

Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.

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Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 18:23

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran the London Marathon in under two hours, but he only got second place. He told NPR he hopes to run his next marathon a minute faster.

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Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 17:32

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.

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Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 17:18

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.

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With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:05

An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has, again, highlighted the climate of political violence in the U.S. But there are still many questions about the motive.

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FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:52

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.

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How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:52

Record low winter snows mean insufficient water in the Colorado River. Here's how a city that's first in line to be cut off is handling it.

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Justice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 14:31

The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."

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As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:42

If Musk gets what he's asking for, it would radically re-shape one of the world's leading AI companies.

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Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:25

The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.

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South Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:24

In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

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