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Oil Rises Slightly After Trump’s Latest Threats on Iran
President Trump taunted Iranian leaders on Sunday, threatening to escalate attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened. source https://www.nyt…
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NPR News: NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know
NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will …
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China Mourned an Education Influencer. The Grief Was a Quiet Revolt.
Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet rebuke to t…
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NPR News: Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner
Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner Having "brutally honest conversations" about money can bring coupl…
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NPR News: Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces…
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Hollywood Writers Union and Studios Reach Contract Deal
With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff. s…
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U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Officials Say
An Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protecti…
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Foreign Doctors Forced Out of U.S. Hospitals by Trump Immigration Policy
Physicians from 39 countries are being pushed out of U.S. hospitals as a policy blocks their ability to work. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.t…
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NPR News: 65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone
65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone Roommates overall are skewing older, as young people stay with the…
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NPR News: Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains
Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims ag…
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NPR News: Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government
Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government The Cuban government said the pardons were a "humanitarian gestu…
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NPR News: ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt
ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt ICE inspectors in February found 49 violations to detention standards …
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NPR News: U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy RodrÃguez
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy RodrÃguez The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodr…
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors. s…
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches
Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates. sou…
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NPR News: Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI
Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after…
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NPR News: Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and M…
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How Bard College Became a Major Real Estate Player 20 Miles Away
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans. sour…
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NPR News: Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade President Donald Trump said he has "no …
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NPR News: Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Arti…
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