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NPR readers share stories of love and adversity in honor of Loving Day

June 12th is Loving Day, a holiday that commemorates the Loving v. Virginia case, which allowed interracial marriage in all parts of the U.S. NPR readers share how the case changed their lives.

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Weekend-long immigration protests in LA. And, who won a Tony Award

Protesters opposed to federal immigration raids clashed with law enforcement in Los Angeles over the weekend. And, who took home a Tony award last night.

June 09, 2025
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This combination of pictures created on June 5 shows U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., on May 5 and Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 30. President Donald Trump said on June 5 that he asked "crazy" Elon Musk to leave his administration and threatened to take away the tech tycoon's government contracts, as a growing row over the U.S. president's budget bill triggered a bitter public divorce with his top donor.

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Trump and Musk's breakup. And, ICE detention centers face serious overcrowding

President Trump and Elon Musk deal personal jabs in a public breakup that started over the "big, beautiful bill." And, the U.S. faces serious overcrowding at ICE detention centers.

June 06, 2025
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President Donald Trump waves to guests from South Portico of the White House during an event on the South Lawn on June 04, in Washington, D.C.

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Trump issues a new travel ban. And, GOP raises concerns over the budget bill

Trump has signed a proclamation banning travelers from a dozen countries starting on Monday. And, Elon Musk's criticism of the budget bill is raising GOP concerns.

June 05, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House staff secretary Will Scharf (L), appears at the Resolute Desk as he signs a series of executive orders including 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, a pardon for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an order relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and an order for the federal government to stop using paper straws and begin using plastic straws in the Oval Office at the White House on February 10 in Washington, D.C.

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Steel tariffs double. And, Congress asked to eliminate public broadcasting funds

Tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are doubling today. Here's how it could impact your wallets. And, Trump has asked Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting.

June 04, 2025
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A police officer lifts police tape while exiting the scene of an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1.

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Who is the Colorado attack suspect? And, Ukraine demands Russia return stolen kids

Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails at people in Colorado, is facing several charges. Here's what we know about him. And, Ukraine makes a bold ask of Russia.

June 03, 2025
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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (L) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speak at a press conference on the Republican budget bill at the U.S. Capitol on April 10 in Washington, D.C.

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Senate tries to pass Trump's budget plan. And, people burned in Colorado attack

Senate Republicans return to session with a big task ahead: passing Trump's big, "beautiful" bill. And, Boulder's Jewish community is concerned after a recent attack.

June 02, 2025
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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on April 10.

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Trump to celebrate U.S. Steel deal with Japan. And, what's next for DOGE

President Trump is heading to Pittsburgh today to celebrate U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's partnership. And, what's next for DOGE after Elon Musk's exit.

May 30, 2025
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President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order imposing tariffs on imported goods during a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Federal court blocks Trump tariffs. And, why Hungary inspires American conservatives

The stakes are high in the case of a federal court blocking many of President Trump's tariffs this term. And, why Hungary and its leader are inspiring American conservatives.

May 29, 2025
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Staff seen preparing Pfizer vaccine doses inside the Melbourne Showgrounds COVID-19 Vaccination Centre on July 20, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia.

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Change to COVID vaccine guidance. And, dozens hurt in new Gaza aid distribution

The federal government's latest guidance for COVID-19 vaccines is raising concerns among some independent experts. And, dozens of Palestinians hurt during first day of new Gaza aid distribution plan.

May 28, 2025
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Pedestrians walk through Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Tuesday, April 15, in Cambridge, Mass.

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Harvard's president speaks out against Trump. And, an analysis of DEI job losses

Harvard University President Alan Garber sits down with Morning Edition, where he doubles down on his decisions. And, a look at job losses within the DEI field among Corporate America.

May 27, 2025
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Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place flags at the headstones of U.S. military personnel buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in preparation for Memorial Day, on May 25, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia.

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Honoring fallen military service members this Memorial Day

It's Memorial Day. To honor the fallen military service members this year, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share stories of their loved ones.

May 26, 2025
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Military headstones honoring armed forces service members are decorated with American flags for Memorial Day.

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This Memorial Day, NPR readers honor the ones they've lost

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is a day to honor and mourn fallen military service members. NPR readers share stories of the loved ones they've lost.

May 24, 2025
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Handwritten notes are left at the site of the recent shooting outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum on May 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C..

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Harvard's ability to enroll international students revoked. And, summer book releases

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. And, 17 books releasing this summer that NPR critics are excited about.

May 23, 2025
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Loving Day is on June 12. The day commemorates the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage.

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NPR wants to hear from interracial couples to commemorate Loving Day

Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.

May 23, 2025
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