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How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport

4:07pm May 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.

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Christians Seeking Refuge May Get Caught Up In Trump's Deportations

by Tom Gjelten

Efforts by the Trump administration to deport immigrants who have come to the U.S. illegally is likely to impact Christian refugees who face persecution in their home countries.

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World News

At G-20 Summit In Germany, Expect No 'America First' Solutions

Rachel Martin talks to David Rennie, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, about what to watch for as President Trump attends his first G-20 summit and meets with Russian President Putin.

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World News

As Many As 100,000 Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, U.N. Says

NPR's Rachel Martin asks the U.N.'s Matthias Behnke about civilians trapped in Raqqa, the former ISIS stronghold in Syria. The U.N. says up to 100,000 people are trapped there by anti-ISIS strikes.

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World News

Thousands Protest G-20 In Hamburg

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Clashes erupted between police and protesters who took to the streets of Hamburg, Germany on Thursday to protest against the G-20 summit being held in the city.

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Cirque Du Soleil Buys Blue Man Group

by Rose Friedman

Two of the most successful live performance franchises are joining forces. Cirque du Soleil announced that it is buying Blue Man Group.

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The Office Where Mutilated Money Gets Repaired

by Elizabeth Kulas

When paper money gets mangled, ripped or ruined it is still money, backed by the U.S. government. We visit the room where mutilated money is painstakingly put back together.

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An Update On Robert Mueller's Russia Investigation

by Carrie Johnson

Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who's leading the Russia probe, has assembled a high-powered team of investigators and lawyers.

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Morning News Brief: Trump Meets Putin, Russia Probe Update, New Tesla Car

President Trump meets with Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit. Also, an update on Robert Mueller's Russia probe, and a look at electric carmaker Tesla's new lower-priced car.

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After 2 Years, Illinois Passes A Budget

by Cheryl Corley

For the first time in two years, the state of Illinois passed a budget, after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto. But it doesn't mean the state has solved its budget woes.

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What To Expect When Trump Meets Putin

President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday. Mary Louise Kelly asks Tom Graham, a Russia adviser for the George W. Bush administration, about what Trump should discuss.

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Politics & Government

A Look At Trump's Day At The G-20

by Scott Horsley

President Trump will have his first meeting as president with Russian President Putin. It will take place Friday at the G-20 summit in Germany.

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How Fast Can You Read This Headline?

A driver in Seattle got a $234 ticket for speeding in a school zone. He argued that the sign saying: "School speed limit 20 when children are present or when flashing" was too long. A judge agreed.