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Trump says he can do whatever he wants with Cuba, floats idea of 'taking' the island
President Trump said he believes he will have "the honor of taking Cuba." But what does that look like?
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Israel's Lebanon incursion raises pressure on West over Iran-backed Hezbollah
Western countries fear Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.
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Historian shares how Russia benefits from the US being at war with Iran
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Sergey Radchenko about how Russia benefits from the U.S. being at war with Iran.
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Trump said Monday.
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How the energy crisis fueled by the war in Iran is affecting Asia
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
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Morning news brief
Israel's ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump's demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.
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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling that puts a hold on the Trump administration's overhaul of vaccine policies, including cuts to the number of recommended vaccines for children.
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Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps
Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.
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Millions of migrants in the Middle East caught in the middle of the war in Iran
As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf are caught up in the ongoing conflict, adding to their already vulnerable existence.
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Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for two years for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to close the complex for renovations. The vote follows President Trump's announcement that he plans to replace the venue's president Richard Grenell {greh-NELL}.
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Donations to science often avoid scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein used this to his advantage
Billions of dollars are invested in science every year through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein utilized this to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
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Voters head to the polls for statewide primaries in Illinois
Voters in Illinois will head to the polls Tuesday for statewide primary elections. Among the races is the Democratic primary contest to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.