The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.
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The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation’s capital for generations to come.
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Not sure what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Get ideas from our listeners
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. If you’re stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our audience. They share the best gifts they’ve ever received from their loved ones.
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Here’s how medication abortion works with just one drug that’s still fully available
A federal appeals court ruling restricts telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone for the whole country, at least temporarily. But another drug that remains available is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.
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Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Many of the nation’s overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.
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The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
The oldest millennials are turning 45 this year. The oldest Gen Xers are now 60. So how prepared will they be to thrive in the decades ahead? A new tool helps people assess beyond just savings.
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After Republicans blocked Indiana redistricting, millions poured in to defeat them
President Trump has thrown his support behind challengers to Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push.
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After NPR investigation, new bill aims to stop ‘claim sharks’ targeting disabled vets
The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge vets for a service lawmakers say is supposed to be free.
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In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who’ve denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in certifying future elections, a new report finds.
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‘Adolescence’ creator talks teenage masculinity again for ‘Lord of the Flies’ series
Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters.
