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U.S. and Russia to hold talks on ending war in Ukraine, health agencies lose staff in key areas as Trump firings set in, aides to NYC Mayor Adams resign after DOJ moves to dismiss corruption charges.
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Archivists share recordings from the Battle of Iwo Jima 80 years ago
The Library of Congress has preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents sent into the field during the battles at Iwo Jima 80 years ago. The correspondents recorded everything from "choral rituals and music in the islands of the Pacific" to interviews with soldiers and the sounds of battle.
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Rusty Williams, 78, to release debut album 50 years after it was recorded
Paramore's Hayley Williams is helping her 78-year-old grandfather Rusty Williams release his debut album 50 years after it was recorded.
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Parents making arrangements for children in case families separated by deportation
NPR's Leila Fadel meets a mother preparing for the possibility of deportation by making sure someone will be able to look after her children.
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Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say
Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.
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What is happening to the availability of mortgage insurance in disaster areas?
NPR's Michel Martin asks Ben Keys of the University of Pennsylvania about the availability of mortgage insurance in regions where disasters like fires and floods make insurance costly or scarce.
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U.S. and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks to end war in Ukraine
U.S. and Russian officials are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
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Elon Musk's DOGE group seeks access to sensitive IRS taxpayer data
NPR's A Martinez talks with Nina Olson, executive director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights, about the risks of granting Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive IRS data.
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The SNL 50th anniversary special: What worked and what didn't
The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary prime-time special was full of sketches and nostalgia, and stretched over more than three hours. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans breaks it down.
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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable.
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Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't
Comedian W. Kamau Bell speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his decision to perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump assumed the organization's chairmanship.
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Christie's AI art auction inspires protests – and more art
The upcoming Augmented Intelligence sale represents the first time a major auction house is focusing entirely on works created using machine learning. Artists have mixed feelings about it.