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D.C. Jewish community leader says they will 'never recoil from living proud Jewish lives'

8:52am May 22, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, about a deadly shooting that killed an Israeli couple at a Jewish-themed event.

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World News

Kenyan Government Threatens To Close Dadaab Refugee Camp

by Eyder Peralta

Government officials in Kenya reportedly are again threatening to close Dadaab, which is one of the world's largest refugee camps. Should the camp close, the fate of the refugees is unclear.

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Boeing Details 737 Max Software Fixes

by David Schaper

Boeing invited members of the media, airlines, regulators and pilots to Washington state in a bid to assure them that the 737 Max is safe to fly. The aircraft were grounded after two deadly crashes.

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Politics & Government

Mueller Probe Sparks Interest In Other Special Counsel Reports

David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of special counsel reports.

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Politics & Government

The World's Tallest Politician Is From New York

Robert Cornegy Jr., a Brooklyn city councilman and a former professional basketball player, has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the tallest male politician at 6-foot-10.

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Cholera Fears Spread In Mozambique Following Deadly Cyclone

The destruction from Cyclone Idai in southern Africa is historic. Cholera and other diseases are emerging in Mozambique. David Greene talks to Caitlin Ryan of Doctors without Borders.

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Maltese Forces Seize Ship That Was Hijacked By Rescued Migrants

by Sylvia Poggioli

A Maltese special operations team is in control of a tanker that had been allegedly hijacked in the Mediterranean by migrants it had rescued at sea. The Turkish-owned tanker was heading toward Libya.

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Alaska Bird Club Scrambles To Find Homes For 300 Cockatiels

The cockatiels are in need of a home after their owner died. Their temporary caretakers, volunteers at the Alaska Bird Club, hope they'll be adopted soon, but only after they're tested for diseases.

World News

If Brexit Deal Passes, U.K. Prime Minister Agrees To Step Aside

David Greene talks to David Davies, a British Member of Parliament who backs Brexit, about Prime Minister Theresa May agreeing to quit if a Brexit deal is passed.

World News

Indonesian Family Sues Boeing, Wants Answers To Lion Air Crash

by Jim Zarroli

When a Lion Air flight crashed off the coast of Java last October, all 189 people on board were killed. Dozens of suits have been filed against the plane manufacturer by relatives of the victims.

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World News

'Syrian Bride' Illustrates Consequences Of Israel's Occupation Of Golan Heights

The White House recently backed Israel's claims to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Rachel Martin talks to Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, who captured the complexity of the area in his 2004 film.

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World News

U.S. Negotiators Are In Beijing For Another Round Of Trade Talks

Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Rudd, head of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Australian prime minister, about U.S.-China talks. The U.S. first imposed tariffs in January 2018.

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National

Measles Outbreak: N.Y. County Restricts Minors From Public Places

by Gwynne Hogan

Officials in Rockland County in upstate New York have issued an order barring unvaccinated children from public spaces, due to an ongoing measles outbreak there.

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