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World News

Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump

7:01am May 02, 2025

by Kristina Kukolja

Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?

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Texas schools can require masks again after a judge overrules state's ban

by John Burnett

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that banned mask mandates in public schools. The ruling could have implications for other states with similar bans in place.

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Politics & Government

At Baltimore port, Biden reassures Americans about shipping snags, inflation

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Biden toured the busy Port of Baltimore Wednesday, part of his push to show he has a handle on supply chain snarls and concerns about inflation — while promoting his legislative agenda.

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Why are California ports still backed up? Port official says there are many reasons

NPR's A Martínez talks to Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland, about the supply chain issues that are affecting businesses and the economy.

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National

Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint contaminated water case

Most of the money is coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of overlooking the risks of switching Flint's water source in 2014 without treating the water to prevent lead contamination.

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Volleyball from 'Cast Away' sells for over $300,000 at auction

In the 2000 film, Tom Hanks ends up on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. Hanks names the volleyball Wilson. It's his only friend on the island — until it floats away.

Health & Safety

New guidance goes against taking an aspirin daily

by Will Stone

An influential medical panel is cautioning older adults against taking a low dose of aspirin to prevent a first stroke or heart attack. It's a change in guidance for many Americans.

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National

Airline flight bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday are up significantly this year

by David Schaper

Millions of Americans will be flying to Thanksgiving destinations, but staffing issues could cause more flight delays and cancellations — and that could lead to more unruly passengers.

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EU leaders consider sanctions on Belarus for migrant crisis at Poland's border

There's been sharp criticism by European leaders of attempts by the regime in Belarus to push migrants from the Middle East and elsewhere over its borders with European Union countries.

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At the U.N. climate talks, China and the U.S. pledge to increase cooperation

by Emily Feng

The U.S. and China say they'll work together to limit methane emissions. Environmental experts say the agreement has more significance for geopolitics than it does for climate change.

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'Rust' crew member files first lawsuit over accidental shooting incident on set

by Mandalit del Barco

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a loaded gun last month. The incident has sparked debate about whether real guns have any place on movie sets.

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National

Veterans Day sits differently for one Marine following the Afghan withdrawal

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Marine Corps veteran Zoe Bedell about the first Veterans Day in 20 years in which the U.S. is not at war in Afghanistan.

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National

Ga. prosecutors build a case against 3 white men charged in killing Ahmaud Arbery

by Debbie Elliott

The 25-year old Black man was shot to death last year while jogging. Defendants say they suspected him in break-ins. Prosecutors say the men trapped Arbery with their pickup trucks and murdered him.

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