A Martínez
Stories
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Syria's president vows to crush rebels who have seized much of Aleppo
Syrian government and Russian planes intensify airstrikes on rebel group who have taken over Syria's second city Aleppo in a lightning assault.
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After promising he wouldn't, President Biden pardons his son Hunter
President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter -- despite repeated pledges that he would not pardon him. Hunter Biden was convicted of gun crimes and pleaded guilty to tax crimes.
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Officials in Mexico are monitoring Trump's comments on proposed tariffs
How would Donald Trump's proposed tariffs affect trade and relations between the U.S. and Mexico? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Mexico's Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán.
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What's it like to venture into space? We ask Emily Calandrelli
NPR's A Martinez talks to Emily Calandrelli, the 100th woman to venture into space. She took a ride aboard a spaceship from Jeff Bezos' aerospace company Blue Origin.
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You might be surprised to hear how the word pecan is supposed to be pronounced
How do you pronounce pecan? Is it pee-CAN? Pee-CON? Why does it matter?
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Morning news brief
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants has begun. Pakistan's security forces dispersed protesters in the capital. Trump tariffs aim to stop fentanyl from entering the U.S.
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California's attorney general prepares for legal battles with Trump administration
NPR's A Martinez talks to California attorney general Rob Bonta about the incoming Trump administration. During Donald Trump's first term, the state sued the federal government more than 100 times.
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After months of deadly fighting, a ceasefire is reached in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect. The deal was negotiated by the U.S. and France, and was announced by President Biden after Israel's cabinet approved it.
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Stone writes in 'National Geographic': Spice in 'Dune' is more real than you think
NPR's A Martínez asks National Geographic writer Maddie Stone about some of the real science behind the fictional world of "Dune."
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What arts funding might look like during Turmp's second term
Many arts organizations in the U.S. receive grants from various federal agencies, but the amount the government spends on the arts can change. So what will arts funding look like in Trump's next term?