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Hondurans David Melgar, 28, his wife Gabriela Maradiaga, 26, and their son Tailer Melgar, 8, have their paperwork checked by CBP agents atop the Paso del Norte Bridge to be allowed into the United States for their CBP One appointment in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico on Monday, December 9, 2024. The family waited only a few weeks to get the appointment in southern Mexico.

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  • Politics

Trump's promise to end CBP One app worries migrants waiting in Mexico

Incoming president Donald Trump has vowed to end the CBP One app, which people outside the U.S. use to book appointments to petition for asylum.

December 19, 2024
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By:
  • Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is escorted by police from an NYPD helicopter on Thursday, in New York, where he faces four counts of federal charges including murder.

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  • National

Federal murder charge against Mangione could mean death penalty in CEO killing

The 26-year-old suspect in the killing of CEO Brian Thompson appeared in federal court on Thursday, where he was charged with murder, a crime that carries a possible sentence of the death penalty.

December 19, 2024
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By:
  • Emma Bowman
People attend a vigil on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol building to mourn the victims of the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis.

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  • National

California man allegedly messaged Madison school shooter about plans ahead of attack

New information has emerged in the investigation into a school shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, though authorities are still searching for a motive.

December 19, 2024
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By:
  • Meg Anderson
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet been sworn in but he and his close adviser Elon Musk are already wielding power in Washington.

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  • Politics

Like old times: Trump sends Congress scrambling to avoid a shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump and his newest top-lieutenant, Elon Musk, have sent Washington scrambling to avoid a government shutdown, even before Trump takes office.

December 19, 2024
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  • Susan Davis,
  • Deirdre Walsh,
  • and 2 more
A woman in Manila gets blood drawn for an HIV test. HIV infections are soaring in the Philippines. Health specialists blame a lack of sex education and the stigma associated with visiting an HIV clinic in this deeply religious country.

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  • Global Health

HIV is spiking in new hot spots. Here's what's being done to control it

As the new cases and related deaths fall in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus is rearing its head elsewhere. What's the cause? And the solution?

December 19, 2024
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  • Gabrielle Emanuel
For a food product to qualify as 'healthy' it must fall below certain limits on added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.

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  • Health

Who can say it's healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.

December 19, 2024
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  • Allison Aubrey
Drones like this one are now temporarily prohibited from flying over parts of New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration is barring drone flights over critical infrastructure at 22 locations in the state following a rash of sightings.

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  • National

Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily barring drone flights over critical infrastructure at 22 locations in New Jersey amid mounting concerns about a flurry of reported drone sightings.

December 19, 2024
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  • Joel Rose
During his first administration in 2019, President Donald Trump announced rules mandating transparency in health care prices. Some employers are lobbying to enshrine those into law.

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  • Health

Employers lobby to keep health care prices transparent in hopes of containing costs

Donald Trump's first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don't want to risk backtracking during Trump's second administration.

December 19, 2024
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  • Julie Appleby
Shane McMahon, a paramedic, checks on Stephanie Joseph, 91, who received care through Mass General Brigham's hospital-at-home program.

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  • Health

The popular 'hospital-at-home' effort is at stake in the federal spending battle

Started during the pandemic, hundreds of hospitals in 39 states deliver acute inpatient care in people's homes. The popular program had a five-year extension in a stopgap spending agreement that is now in doubt.

December 19, 2024
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  • Craig LeMoult
GPB News NPR

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  • News

Georgia court blocks Fulton DA Willis from Trump election interference case

A court ruled that Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her office can't continue prosecuting the Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump — the last active prosecution against Trump.

December 19, 2024
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  • Sam Gringlas
Minn Gov. Tim Walz answers reporters' questions Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 after a ceremony marking the completion of Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar 1 project northwest of Becker, Minn. The project is expected to provide power for as many as 150,000 homes.

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  • Politics

After losing VP bid, Walz searches for role in pushing back against Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he became Vice President Harris' running mate. Now, he's back home figuring out when he will push back or work with Republicans.

December 19, 2024
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  • Clay Masters
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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  • Politics

Trump claims a 'massive' mandate, but presidents often overread their victories

There's a long history of presidents claiming that their win means the will of the people is behind their agendas. But elections are rarely full-throated endorsements of a candidate's every policy.

December 19, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

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  • Politics

Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants incoming presidential advisor Elon Musk to sign an ethics pledge. She speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about what she says are Musk's conflicts of interest.

December 19, 2024
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  • Michel Martin,
  • Janaya Williams,
  • and 1 more
Scientists are working hard to understand the impact of microplastic pollution in the environment and in human bodies. The research requires identifying and analyzing types of microplastics particles, which can range from 1 nanometer to 5 millimeters in size.

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  • Health

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.

December 19, 2024
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  • Will Stone
The Biden administration says some efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions won't go away after President-elect Trump takes office. Renewable energy projects, like the Block Island Wind Farm off the Rhode Island coast, will continue to operate and others already in the development pipeline will continue to be built.

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  • Climate

Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?

The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.

December 19, 2024
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  • Jeff Brady
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