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Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit

6:39am May 06, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.

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World News

Brazil's Congress Votes On Removing President

by Philip Reeves

Brazil's Congress is voting Wednesday on a move to unseat embattled President Michel Temer.

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Syrian Rebels React To Trump Ending CIA Backing

by Ruth Sherlock

The Trump administration's ending of the CIA program to back Syrian rebels brings to a close a halting effort that highlights the U.S. ambivalence about the ongoing civil war.

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World News

Germany Holds Summit On Car Pollution

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germany is holding a conference to discuss concrete steps to curb auto pollution, but other issues like collusion and allegations of deception by the German auto industry are likely to dominate.

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Senators Plan Bipartisan Hearings On Health Care

Dave Anderson, CEO of HealthNow New York, talks with Steve Inskeep about lawmakers' plans to hold bipartisan hearings on health insurance exchanges. NPR's Scott Horsley has details and analysis.

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Politics & Government

Looking At The White House John Kelly Inherits

To talk about the leaks in the White House and the other challenges John Kelly will face as his chief of staff, Ailsa Chang speaks with The Washington Post's Robert Costa.

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Political Fight Threatens Illinois Public School Funding

by Tony Arnold

Less than a month after ending one budget impasse, Illinois is staring at another one, this one involving public school funding.

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Pence Travels To Eastern Europe To Pledge Continued U.S. Support

by Tamara Keith

At a time when U.S.-Russia relations seem to be hitting the lowest point in years, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Eastern Europe to reassure governments there about American support.

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Sports

Polo Meets Rodeo In South Dakota

by Gary Ellenbolt

Rodeo is South Dakota's state sport. In Sioux Falls, a small group is hoping polo — another sport that involves horses — can gain its own following.

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Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit

Brazil's Congress Votes On Removing President

Syrian Rebels React To Trump Ending CIA Backing

Germany Holds Summit On Car Pollution

Senators Plan Bipartisan Hearings On Health Care

Looking At The White House John Kelly Inherits

Political Fight Threatens Illinois Public School Funding

Pence Travels To Eastern Europe To Pledge Continued U.S. Support

Turkey Continues Crackdown With Mass Trial

Morning News Brief: Signs Of Bipartisanship On Health Care, Corruption Vote In Brazil

Man Climbs 500-Foot Philly City Hall

7 Priests Walk Into A Bar

Polo Meets Rodeo In South Dakota