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The U.S. hasn't stopped aid for Israeli troops accused of human rights violations

5:01pm April 26, 2024

by Michele Kelemen

The State Department has found that some Israeli units were responsible for gross violations of human rights, but so far has stopped short of restricting U.S. aid to them.

How NPR decides the words we use to describe war

5:01pm April 26, 2024

by Tony Cavin

In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We're pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don't hear — from NPR.

Bird flu has reached the commercial milk supply

4:49pm April 26, 2024

by Pien Huang

Studies have found fragments of bird flu virus in about 20% of the milk supply. It's not expected to pose a threat to humans, but may indicate the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought.

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Here are the divestment demands that student protestors are making

4:49pm April 26, 2024

by Adrian Florido

At the heart of the student protests overtaking college campuses are demands that their universities divest from companies that do business with Israel.

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The latest on college campuses as protests continue

4:49pm April 26, 2024

by Jasmine Garsd

At some college campuses, protesters have called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas and divestment of endowment money invested in companies that provide military support to Israel.

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One month after the Baltimore bridge collapse

4:35pm April 26, 2024

by Scott Maucione

It's been a month since a cargo ship collapsed with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers and effectively shutting down the Port of Baltimore. Crews are rushing to clear the debris.

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Americans are sleeping less. This podcaster wants to help change that

4:35pm April 26, 2024

by Yuki Noguchi

More than half of Americans say they'd benefit from more sleep. A woman has made it her business to help people get better sleep via a podcasting company that focuses on meditation.

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Israel prepares for Rafah offensive as U.S. plans to build new Gaza port

4:17pm April 26, 2024

Aid groups draw up contingency plans as Israel plans assault on Rafah, where most people in Gaza are displaced. Meanwhile, the U.S. is building a pier to deliver aid.

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The thriving market of crafty products inspired by Taylor Swift

4:17pm April 26, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Taylor Swift superfan makers are responding to the star's music and style with all manner of artsy creative merch, from Swift-inspired cookies to yarn.

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Ashley Judd says the #MeToo movement isn't going anywhere

4:17pm April 26, 2024

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ashley Judd, who came forward in 2017 with allegations about Harvey Weinstein, about the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction in New York.