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National

Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky

6:20pm May 17, 2025

Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.

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Plates of blood clams are on display at a stand in one of Jakarta's outdoor food courts.

World News

Indonesian Food Blogger: The Unifying Power Of Cuisine And Social Media

by Ari Shapiro

Tensions Build In NPR Newsroom Over Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

NPR CEO Jarl Mohn holds all-staff meeting to address newsroom tensions over handling of sexual harassment episodes that led to a top news executive's resignation. All Things Considered Host Mary Louise Kelly talks to NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik.

Politics & Government

Week In Politics: The Tax Bill And The Russia Investigation

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political commentators Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post and Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review about the tax bill and Mueller's Russia investigation.

Mika Askiyah, 39, is busking on the street. To earn a living, waria in Indonesia often do sex work or sing on the street for tips.

Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor

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National

How Facebook's Ads Could Change Following The Russian Debacle

by Aarti Shahani

Facebook's celebrity executives — Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg — were not on Capitol Hill yesterday when Congress grilled the company's top lawyer about incendiary Russian ads on the platform. Instead, they were on an earnings call with investors announcing a 79 percent jump in profits, fueled by the company's dominance in online advertising. NPR's Aarti Shahani looks at how advertising is the key to Facebook's success and how that may change following the Russian debacle.

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Hurricane Harvey delivered record rainfall to East Texas. Many scientists believe that climate change helped to make the storm wetter.

Massive Government Report Says Climate Is Warming And Humans Are The Cause

by Christopher Joyce

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Republican Tax Bill Would Provide Big Cuts, But Target Popular Breaks

by Kelsey Snell

House Republicans released their long-awaited bill to overhaul the nation's tax code on Thursday. The bill would provide big cuts in the tax rates for most individuals and businesses. But it also takes aim at eliminating or rolling back some popular tax breaks.

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How The Trump Administration Is Running The Department Of Agriculture

Today, President Trump's controversial pick for the top scientist position with USDA, Sam Clovis, pulled out of consideration for the job. Journalist Michael Lewis had been reporting on the Department of Agriculture under the Trump administration before Thursday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lewis about his article and how the Trump administration is running the department.

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