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Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit after Dakota Access Pipeline protests
The company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline is suing Greenpeace for at least $300 million for damages the oil pipeline company says it suffered from protests in 2016 and 2017.
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Morning news brief
French President Emmanuel Macron to meet President Trump in D.C., center-right opposition party wins in Germany's election, Greenpeace faces $300 million lawsuit after Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
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South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures in a new album
South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures.
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Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release, while sending tanks to occupied West Bank
Israel delayed a Palestinian prisoner release, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostages, while also sending tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in decades.
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Trial starts for man charged with killing 7 during July Fourth parade near Chicago
Trial gets underway for a man charged with killing 7 people during a 2022 July 4th parade near Chicago. His father served time for helping his then-teenage son secure a gun license, despite red flags.
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First new daytime soap on major network in 25 years to focus on wealthy Black family
There hasn't been a new daytime soap opera on a major broadcast TV network in 25 years — until today. "Beyond the Gates" debuts on CBS, focusing on a Black family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb.
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NPR listeners tell us about the local Black heroes making a difference in their lives
Black History Month often invokes the past, but Black history is made every day. We asked NPR listeners to tell us about local Black figures making a difference in their communities.
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French President Emmanuel Macron to meet President Trump in Washington
French President Macron will meet Trump Monday and is expected to present the European plan for peace in Ukraine. Trump abruptly reversed alliances last week, blaming Ukraine for causing the war.
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Morning news brief
More than 170 migrants held at Guantánamo flown back to Venezuela, no injuries reported after 3 buses explode near Tel Aviv, and the Trump administration fires more than 200 FEMA employees.
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Israel IDs child hostage remains but says another body from Hamas was not mother
Israel identified the remains of child hostages but said another body from Hamas was not their mother as claimed. And near Tel Aviv, explosions hit threes buses, but no injuries were reported.
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Sarah Silverman's 'The Bedwetter' tells a very personal story with wide relevance now
Sarah Silverman's musical "The Bedwetter" is largely autobiographical but she says its themes of self-awareness and taking care of one another are especially important right now.
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Investigation finds online dating conglomerate slow to ban users accused of assault
NPR speaks with reporter Emily Elena Dugdale about an investigation into online dating conglomerate The Match Group that found the company is slow to ban users after they're accused of assault.
