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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
States and biomedical research institutions fight funding cuts in court
by Jonathan Lambert
Lawyers representing 22 states and a coalition of research organizations were in federal court Friday trying to retain science funding the Trump administration wants to cut.
What it would mean to eliminate the Education Department
by Elena Burnett
President Trump says he wants to eliminate the Department of Education. NPR speaks with two former education secretaries to dig into what this means and whether it's possible.
Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland
by Tinbete Ermyas
Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump's eldest son.
High-stakes showdown is brewing between a federal judge and Trump officials at USAID
by Frank Langfitt
Aid groups are asking a federal judge to find USAID and State Department officials in contempt for not restoring funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel contracts.
As Trump works more closely with Russia, Ukraine is left in a bind
by Greg Myre
President Trump is diverging from decades of U.S. foreign policy when it comes to Russia.
How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
Play ball! Spring training brings hope and questions for the new baseball season
by Becky Sullivan
Baseball is back. Spring training is underway and the regular season is coming - as are questions about the money behind the sport.
This year's CPAC is a victory lap for Trump's first month in office
by Stephen Fowler
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway outside of Washington, D.C. A major theme has been the array of actions President Trump has taken during his first month in office.
House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts
by Deirdre Walsh
The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents.
High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives
Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.
The week in Trump news
by Domenico Montanaro
Here are the highlights from a week that marks one month of President Trump's term: Mass firings in the federal government, resignations in protest and controversial foreign policy moves.
Americans are reading fewer books for less time. People want to know why
According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.