A Martínez
Stories
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Morning news brief
A sergeant opened fire on his coworkers at Fort Stewart in Georgia injuring 5, President Trump's tariffs go into effect today for dozens of countries, Trump may meet with Putin and Zelenskyy soon seeking a breakthrough for peace in Ukraine.
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Trump's tariffs go into effect today for dozens of countries
Higher tariffs take effect today on imports from many U.S. trading partners. The import taxes are raising tens of billions of dollars for the government, but also beginning to weigh on the U.S. economy.
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Standoff over GOP redistricting efforts continues in Texas
Austin American-Statesman reporter Tony Plohetski speaks with NPR's A Martinez about the redistricting fight in Texas.
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Morning news brief
The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates for dozens of countries, President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visits an aid site in Gaza, Jewish leaders from the U.S. sign a letter urging Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.
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'Mean Girl' Reneé Rapp isn't getting much nicer on 'Bite Me'
Reneé Rapp conquered Broadway in "Mean Girls" and the small screen on HBO Max's "The Sex Lives of College Girls." Now she's gunning for the pop charts. Her new album is called "Bite Me." {STATIONS NOTE: The word "fucking" is bleeped from the conversation at the 1:50 mark}
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Morning news brief
The Fed holds interest rates steady despite pressure from President Trump, Republicans in Texas release a proposal for a new congressional map, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East makes his first trip to Israel since May.
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Senator Alex Padilla on redistricting efforts by Republicans
A Martinez talks with Sen. Alex Padilla of California about Democrats' plans to push back against Republicans' redistricting efforts, with control of the House at stake in the midterm elections.
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'Sequelmania' is real, but is it worth reviving decades-old movie franchises?
With the release of sequels to "The Naked Gun" and "Happy Gilmore," the Pop Culture Happy Hour team has been considering the successes and pitfalls of reviving decades-old franchises.
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Some parents struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies
NPR's A Martinez speaks with school social worker Kia Baker and educator Melvin Bond about how parents in Baltimore struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies.
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Global pressure builds on Israel to let more aid into Gaza
The U.K. says it plans to recognize a Palestinian state, as global pressure builds on Israel to let more aid into Gaza, where a UN-backed panel warns famine is already unfolding.