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Palestinian medics say a video of Gaza rescue crews under fire refutes Israeli claims

9:27am April 05, 2025

Palestinian medical officials say they obtained video footage that refutes Israel's claims about the killing of 15 rescue and aid workers in the southern Gaza Strip last month.

Defrocked former D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94

9:18am April 05, 2025

Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.

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Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump agenda

8:36am April 05, 2025

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out.

Shein and Temu Applications As Trump Tariffs Target Loophole Used by Chinese Online Retailers

Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free

8:36am April 05, 2025

by Scott Simon

The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.

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As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance

8:36am April 05, 2025

by Scott Simon

Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.

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Opinion: Art fair flyers should showcase human creativity

8:00am April 05, 2025

Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

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Can't-miss interviews: Cory Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and the latest on tariffs

7:00am April 05, 2025

A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.

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TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future

6:00am April 05, 2025

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

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Don't overthink the torpedo bats

5:00am April 05, 2025

The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, sometimes a fluke is just what it seems.

Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth

4:00am April 05, 2025

Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.

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