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National

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now

4:18am May 23, 2025

by Michel Martin

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.

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World News

Myanmar's Military Leaders Should Be Prosecuted For Genocide, Probe Says

David Greene talks to Jamey Keaten, of The Associated Press, about investigators working for the U.N. recommending top military leaders in Myanmar be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.

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Sen. John McCain's Enduring Impact On The U.S. Military

by Tom Bowman

McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81, believed the U.S. had a moral responsibility to advance the global cause of freedom, and he worked to ensure it had the military power to do so.

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Politics & Government

McCain Put Issues Before Politics Of The Day, Fontaine Says

David Greene talks to Richard Fontaine, who was a foreign policy adviser to Sen. John McCain both in the Senate and on his 2008 presidential campaign. McCain died on Saturday at the age of 81.

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TV Review: 'Safe Harbour' Speaks To Immigration Fears

by Eric Deggans

The limited series debuted Friday on Hulu. It's a drama showing how lives unravel after five Australian friends on a boating trip to Indonesia stumble on a stranded ship filled with refugees.

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Politics & Government

Melania Trump Speaks Out, But What Exactly Is She Saying?

Noel King talks to author Kate Andersen Brower about Melania Trump's public role. In her "Be Best" campaign, the first lady speaks out against cyberbullying — something her husband is accused of.

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Prolific Playwright Neil Simon Dies On Sunday At Age 91

by Bob Mondello

Simon kept theater audiences laughing for decades. Starting in the early 1960s, his comedies set a Broadway standard. Audiences loved his work but it took a long time for him to gain critical respect.

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Officials In Southern California Arrest A Man For Stealing Lemons

Not just a handful of lemons from the grocery store — he was found with about 800 pounds of stolen lemons in his car. Apparently the lemons were freshly picked from a local farm.

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Health & Safety

Violent Ebola Zone Calls For Creative Strategies

by Nurith Aizenman

There's another Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — in a part of the country racked by violent conflict. So how do you get help to people in areas too dangerous to visit?

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National

2 Victims, Gunman Die After Shooting At Florida Gaming Tournament

by Lindsey Kilbride

A shooting in Jacksonville has left three people dead. The shooting happened during the Madden Championship Series gaming competition. Authorities identified the suspect as David Katz from Baltimore.

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National

Food Truck Eases Pain Of Traffic Congestion

Isabel Larios was driving her food truck when traffic from an accident forced it to stop. The Los Angeles Times reports she opened the truck to make herself coffee and other motorists placed orders.

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Morning News Brief: Florida Shooting, Sen. McCain Dies

A gunman at a gaming tournament at a mall in Jacksonville opened fire on Sunday — killing two people and himself. And, remembering Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died on Saturday at the age of 81.

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National

Hawaii's Big Island Gets The Worst Of Hurricane Lane

by Adrian Florido

Hurricane Lane dumped a huge amount of rain on the big island of Hawaii causing flooding and damage. Downgraded to a tropical storm, Lane is moving back out to sea.

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