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A USAID officer watches as a US military C-17 cargo plane taxis to a stop at Kathmandu's international airport on May 3, 2015.  International aid continues to pour into Nepal to help victims of a massive earthquake on April 25 killed at least 7,200 people and devastated vast swathes of one of Asia's poorest countries.

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Changes Trump wants for the Panama Canal. And, the list of Grammy Award winners

The Trump administration has warned Panamanian leaders that urgent action is required to limit China's influence on the Panama Canal. And, the full list of winners from last night's Grammy Awards.

February 03, 2025
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In this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, wreckage is seen in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington.

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Investigation into the fatal plane-helicopter crash. And, future of nuclear testing

The next steps in the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash investigation. And, why nuclear testing could ramp up in the U.S., as well as a look inside the secret lab where weapons testing happens.

January 31, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Emergency response units assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.

January 30, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Donald Trump has promised to greatly curtail the federal government and a memo released Monday by the Office of Management and Budget aims to follow through on that promise by halting a large swath of federal grant programs.

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Two ways Trump aims to reshape government. And, how U.S. children are doing in school

President Trump's actions this week reveal his broad effort to reshape the federal government. And, the new Nation's Report Card shows the pandemic's impact on education nearly five years later.

January 29, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
The U.S. Department of Justice is seen on June 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C. At least 12 officials who worked with the special counsel Jack Smith to investigate President Trump have been fired from the department.

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DOJ fires officials who investigated Trump. And, what to know about DeepSeek

At least a dozen Justice Department employees involved in prosecuting President Trump have received dismissal notices. And, why China's DeepSeek AI is such a big deal.

January 28, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
This aerial photo shows displaced Gazans walking toward Gaza City on Jan. 27, 2025, after crossing the Netzarim corridor from the southern Gaza Strip.

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A plan to save TikTok. And, Palestinians return to northern Gaza

Inside the Trump administration's plan to save TikTok. And, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning home to devastated northern Gaza for the first time in over a year.

January 27, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Trump to visit disaster zones. And, why he says DEI programs are illegal

How President Trump wants to use disaster relief funds as political leverage. And, why he says DEI programs are illegal and wants to end investigations into military extremism.

January 24, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
From left, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., talk to reporters about the Laken Riley Act, a bill to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9.

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Trump's plans to crack down on immigration. And, Oscar nomination announcements today

President Trump's promise to crack down on immigration is moving forward today in two ways. And, Oscar nominations will be announced today after delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

January 23, 2025
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President Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

January 22, 2025
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Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC on Monday.

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Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech

After President Trump was sworn into his second term yesterday, he kept many promises and implemented key orders. He also undid several of his predecessor's actions. Here's a breakdown.

January 21, 2025
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reacts during a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Sunday, one day ahead of his inauguration ceremony.

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What to know for Trump's inauguration. And, a Civil Rights icon remembers MLK Jr.

Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr.

January 20, 2025
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Police scuffle with demonstrators who block a road during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

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Next steps for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. And, polar vortex to envelop the U.S.

The Israeli security cabinet meeting to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which was delayed yesterday, is set for today. And, frigid temperatures are expected to envelop much of the U.S. next week.

January 17, 2025
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People walk past stalls selling goods amid the rubble of buildings destroyed during previous Israeli strikes, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 15, 2025.

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Why Netanyahu delayed an Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote. And, LA's wildfire prevention

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a ceasefire vote today, alleging Hamas reneged on parts of the agreement. And, examining Los Angeles' wildfire prevention methods for the future.

January 16, 2025
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The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. Those celebrating will welcome in the year of the snake.

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How do you ensure good luck on Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know

The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come.

January 15, 2025
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Pam Bondi speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting on Feb. 23, 2024, in National Harbor, Md. Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Justice.

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Trump cabinet nominees face hearings. And, coping with Dry January's social pressure

Six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings today. Here's whom to watch. And, how to cope with social pressure during Dry January.

January 15, 2025
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