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Humpback whales cast bubble nets to catch prey. They may be learning from each other
Humpback whales will sometimes use an intricate strategy to catch food called bubble-net feeding. A new study suggests they're spreading the knowledge of how to do it to each other.
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Spending package restores some foreign aid
A bipartisan bill allocates $50 billion for foreign aid spending in 2026, down from what was allocated in 2024 but billions more than what the Trump administration had signaled it would approve.
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The view of the Minneapolis shooting from Trump country
NPR's Frank Langfitt traveled to a county on Maryland's Eastern Shore to hear what supporters of President Trump think about the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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The White House has quietly rewritten nuclear regulations, raising concerns
The Trump administration has quietly rewritten a set of nuclear safety regulations, raising concerns among outsiders.
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Remembering teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe
Forty years ago, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch, killing all aboard. We remember the New Hampshire public school teacher who lost her life in the disaster.
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A Minnesota gun safety expert weighs in on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rob Doar, president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center, on his viewing of and reaction to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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When a loved one with dementia wanders away
Caregivers of people with dementia often reach their breaking point when their loved one wanders off alone. How "elopement" can lead to institutional care.
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Why 'Vigil' author George Saunders often revisits death in his work
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author George Saunders on his latest novel Vigil, and why he finds himself revisiting death in his work.
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Fourth graders ask whether kids or adults have it better as part of NPR challenge
Who's got it better in life, kids or adults? A group of fourth-graders in New Jersey did some serious reporting on this topic and sent us their findings as a part of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and border czar Tom Homan begin talks over ICE surge
Border czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Tuesday. Homan takes over from Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, overseeing ICE operations in the state. Do things look any different on the ground?
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Winter is tough on people still living in RVs after Helene in Asheville, N.C.
In Asheville, N.C., hundreds of people still live in RV's 16 months after Hurricane Helene, and staying warm in freezing temperatures is a challenge.
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A CrossFit-like race is booming in Asia, and young people are driving the surge
Demand for fitness activities and new workout trends is surging across Asia, turning health and wellness into a multi-billion-dollar business.