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Lost songs from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' find voice in new piece
Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the 1960 premiere are featured in a new work and an album this season.
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Morning news brief
General Services Administration staff face huge cuts and fears of 'nonstop' surveillance, top Trump administration officials visit Europe, and how Trump and Musk may impact future U.S. space missions.
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Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Dennis Ross discusses risks to ceasefire in Gaza
NPR asks Dennis Ross, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about hostage release deadlines set by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as other risks to the Gaza ceasefire.
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Trump and Musk appear together to defend the cost-cutting efforts of DOGE
Elon Musk defended the controversial cost-cutting methods of his Department of Government Efficiency group in an unusual conversation from the Oval Office while President Trump sat at his desk.
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Vice President Vance lays out AI vision very different from Biden administration's
Vice President JD Vance laid out a vision for AI at the third AI Action Summit in Paris that is very different from the tack the Biden administration took, focusing less and less on safety.
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States aim to cut energy costs for low-income househods with community solar projects
Some states are trying to lower electricity costs for low-income households through community solar projects. One solar project in Oregon aims to lower residents' energy bills by up to 45%.
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Mpox outbreak in Africa at critical moment as U.S. halts aid, rebel violence erupts
Mpox continues to impact parts of Africa. And experts say the outbreak stands at a critical moment as the U.S. halts foreign assistance and rebel violence scramble efforts to control the virus.
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Several states barring nonprofit network from sending free books to prisoners
Several states, including Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee, have barred groups from sending free books to prisoners, citing fears of contraband. Advocates say that is not a cause for concern.
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Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won't reduce the wildfire danger
After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing dense shrubs on the hillsides could actually make the fire danger worse.
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A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement, and notes some school districts that are beating the odds
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Morning news brief
Jordan's King Abdullah to meet with President Trump today, Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, DOJ orders prosecutors to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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President Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Critics say the tariffs will increase the cost of canned foods for U.S. consumers.
