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House Republicans Gather For Weekly Caucus Meeting

The House passed a budget resolution. What's next? And, a tactic to decrease bird flu

6:54am February 26, 2025

House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don't like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.

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Israelis hold a funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two sons killed in Gaza

6:21am February 26, 2025

Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Israeli government representatives were not invited to the funeral.

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For Women's History Month, NPR wants to know who has made an impact in your life

6:19am February 26, 2025

Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.

Tablets for tots? Survey says kids watch videos on their own devices by age 2

6:00am February 26, 2025

A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.

What does water look like on the moon? A new lunar probe is on a mission to find out

6:00am February 26, 2025

by Joe Palca

The Lunar Trailblazer orbiter's launch window opens Feb 26. It's catching a ride with Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission which is landing on the moon near the south pole. Both have instruments for looking for water.

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Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press

5:00am February 26, 2025

In the White House briefing room Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its latest steps to tighten its grip on the message it sends out and the news coverage it receives.

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Raleigh, North Carolina

Some Trump voters want him to rein in health care costs. It's unclear if he will

5:00am February 26, 2025

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.

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Did a new Alzheimer's drug keep this patient's brain healthier for longer?

5:00am February 26, 2025

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.

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What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience

5:00am February 26, 2025

We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.

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How 'Anora' breakout star Yura Borisov crafted a sensitive 'brute'

5:00am February 26, 2025

Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture.

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