A six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka had no fire exits, the country’s prime minister said Friday. Rescuers are continuing their search for more victims.
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As Vietnam grows ties with U.S., a secret directive seeks to gird the Communist Party
A leaked document offers a window into the motivations and concerns of party leaders as they seek to deepen ties with the U.S.
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Will the timing of the Supreme Court’s Trump case mean no trial before the election?
The court could have moved faster. It has historically done that in other big cases with political ramification.
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Farms fuel global warming. Billions in tax dollars likely aren’t helping – report
A new report finds some of the “climate-smart” agricultural practices that the USDA are subsidizing may not reduce emissions. It adds up to billions of taxpayer dollars.
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A timeline of allegations against Sean Combs
The rap mogul has been accused of sexual misconduct in five different civil suits since November 2023, dating back to the beginning of one of hip-hop’s most influential careers.
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My daughters sold Girl Scout Cookies. Here’s what I learned in the Thin Mint trenches
There are no Wonka-like scenes of Tagalong rainbows and Do-si-do stools. But parents can be forgiven for feeling like Oompa Loompas — hardworking cogs in a well-oiled machine.
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Biden and Trump were both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issue
President Biden is trying to go on the offensive on migration, an issue that is a big liability this year. He visited the Texas border on the same day as former President Donald Trump.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump immunity case in April
The order from the court on Wednesday keeps Trump’s prosecution in the Jan. 6 case on hold.
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In the mood for a sweet, off-beat murder mystery? ‘Elsbeth’ is on the case
Carrie Preston revives her eccentric Good Wife character in a new CBS series featuring delightful guest stars and clever mysteries that are resolved at the end of each episode.
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Leap for joy! The creative ways NPR listeners are marking Feb. 29
We get a leap day only every four years. How will you spend it? Here’s some inspiration from people celebrating all sorts of personal milestones — and those who just want to enjoy their extra day.
