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World News

Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany

11:58am May 09, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.

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American Woman And Her Family Released From Captivity In Afghanistan

by Steve Inskeep

After being held for five years by a militant network, American Caitlan Coleman and her family have been freed. Journalist Asad Hashim speaks about this development with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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What's Changing With Trump's Executive Order On Health Care

by Domenico Montanaro

We look at what's expected to change in health care markets with President Trump's executive order he's expected to sign Thursday.

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Decision Not To Publish Weinstein Story Roils NBC

Before the New York Times broke the Harvey Weinstein story, journalist Ronan Farrow gave the story to NBC News. NPR's David Folkenflik says they rejected it, despite Farrow having ample evidence.

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World News

Sen. Ben Cardin On The Iran Deal And Trump

Steve Inskeep talks with Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, who voted against the Iran nuclear deal, but now worries about the consequence if President Trump decertifies Iran's compliance with the agreement.

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Politics & Government

Kelly Tries To Impose Order On An Unruly White House

by Mara Liasson

Since John Kelly became President Trump's chief of staff, he's tried to establish some order inside the White House. But his efforts have their limits. One of those limits is the president himself.

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World News

Spain Gives Catalonia's Separatist Leader An Ultimatum

Spain says he must explain his vague declaration of independence. Rachel Martin talks to Pedro Morenés, Spain's ambassador to Washington, about what Catalonia could lose by breaking away.

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National

Why It Took So Long For Accusations Against Harvey Weinstein To Come Out

Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter has spent years trying to expose Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct toward women. She talks with David Greene about why it has taken so long to become public.

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World News

Spain Celebrates National Day Despite Catalan Crisis

by Lauren Frayer

Spain is celebrating National Day, which commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. The celebration comes amid turmoil caused by a referendum on independence for Catalonia.

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National

Boy Scouts To Admit Girls

by Richard Gonzales

The Boy Scouts say they will soon admit girls to the Cub Scouts and establish a program for older girls.

National

Thousands Evacuate As California Wildfires Continue

by Nathan Rott

The wildfires in northern California are catastrophic. And they're quickly becoming some of the most deadly in state history.

Sports

A History Of Activism In Baseball

The Undefeated's Rhiannon Walker talks with Steve Inskeep about the legacy of Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams and the history of social activism in professional sports.

World News

Indian Supreme Court Says Sex With Underage Wife Is Rape

by Julie McCarthy

India's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man is committing rape if he has sex with an underage wife. It is a victory for women's rights advocates.