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Sen. Booker Delivers Record Setting Floor Speech Protesting Trump

Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster'

6:21am April 04, 2025

Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking Senate speech wasn't technically a filibuster, but it still put the word in focus. Here's what to know about its history, from the swashbuckling to the stonewalling.

A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls

6:06am April 04, 2025

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

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Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough

6:00am April 04, 2025

by Noam Levey

Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.

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Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

5:00am April 04, 2025

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?

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President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden

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A hot seat for Musk, the trade war and third-term talk: Takeaways from the week

5:00am April 04, 2025

A GOP electoral warning points to Elon Musk in the hot seat, and President Trump employed a third-term distraction. Also, a trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.

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The price of what hit record highs this week? Find out in the quiz

5:00am April 04, 2025

This week inspired questions of self-reflection, like "could I talk for 25 hours straight?" and "do I feel liberated?" and "can you tell me again why the Wisconsin Supreme Court is important?"

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new album

5:00am April 04, 2025

by A Martínez

Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.

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Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump

5:00am April 04, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.

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NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

5:00am April 04, 2025

by A Martínez

NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.

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Senator Slotkin Meets With Michigan Farmers And Agriculture Leaders To Discuss Current Issues Of Concern

Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Trump tariffs already affecting Michigan workers

4:16am April 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on the automotive industry in Michigan, which still drives the state's economy.

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