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Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago

7:35am June 09, 2025

by Tovia Smith

A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday.

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Unrest Breaks Out In Harare

Fallout from the elections in Zimbabwe appears to be getting violent. Security forces in the capital Harare have been confronting protesters with tear gas and gunfire.

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Politics & Government

Jane Mayer On Trump Vs. Koch

President Trump lashed out on Twitter against the Koch political machine, in what New Yorker writer Jane Mayer calls the latest clash of billionaires. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.

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Politics & Government

With Jury Picked, Manafort Trial Enters Its 2nd Day

by Carrie Johnson

The fraud trial of President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is moving fast. The first day saw the jury seated, and witnesses are lined up to testify on Wednesday.

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Trump Administration Clears The Way For Short-Term Health Policies

by Alison Kodjak

The Trump administration on Wednesday releases its final rule on short-term health policies that don't have the same consumer protections as plans governed by the Affordable Care Act.

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Vest Vending Machine Racks Up Sales

A vending machine in San Francisco's airport sells vests, which are often associated with Silicon Valley workers. According to Business Insider, the machine makes $10,000 in sales each month.

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Former Facebook Adviser On Fake Account Removal

Former Facebook adviser Dipayan Ghosh talks with NPR's Noel King about how Facebook is handling fake accounts intended to influence the midterm elections.

National

Northern Californians Frustrated By Lack Of Information On Fire

by Sam Harnett

Firefighters in Northern California are beginning to make progress on containing the massive Carr Fire. But residents say it's difficult to get reliable, up-to-date information about the fire.

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Downloads Of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints

by Matt Largey

A federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked an activist from posting blueprints for 3D printed guns online.

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'Game Of Thrones' Castle For Sale In Northern Ireland

A castle in Northern Ireland, that was used in Game of Thrones, is up for sale for about $650,000.

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World News

What's At Stake For Apple In China

by Ryan Kailath

Apple reported record sales in its most recent quarter on strong demand for iPhones and App Store purchases. But Apple could face trouble if the trade war with China escalates.

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World News

Egypt Builds A New Capital City

by Jane Arraf

Egypt is building a new capital about 30 miles away from overpopulated Cairo.

Alex Trebek Suggests Retirement

The longtime host of Jeopardy! suggested that he may retire when his contract ends in 2020.