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Judge contends Nazis got more due process than Trump deportees did

The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch.

Speaking into a microphone? Your audio quality can impact the way people view you

A new study shows that the quality of a person's microphone in a video meeting affects how the speaker is perceived by others.

Democrats in Trump-won districts call on party to rebrand

Democrats need to flip three seats to take back the House next year – and the path to a majority likely runs through districts President Trump carried. Democrats who won alongside Trump offer their prescription for a party they say needs to make big changes.

How are inflation or tariffs affecting your shopping and budget? NPR wants to know

Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.

How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

The U.S. and Russia are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire

The closed-door talks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh follow U.S. consultations with a Ukrainian delegation on stabilizing the front lines and implementing a proposed 30-day armistice.

India is hoping its manufacturing industry will profit from Trump’s tariffs on China

India is hoping to attract more manufacturing as the Trump administration's tariff policies make it more expensive to do business in China.

Reporter’s notebook: 8 theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

Some 30,000 fewer people are dying every year in the U.S. from fentanyl and other street drugs. This shift has stunned addiction experts, reversing decades of rising death.

Things people forget to clean the most, according to cleaning experts

Kyshawn Lane of Weekly Home Check and Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, share their top house cleaning hacks and tips.

Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Michael Astrue, former commissioner of Social Security Administration under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told NPR Elon Musk is wrong about Social Security and that there is no widespread fraud.

Could legal weed make you sick? Here’s how California tries to keep it safe

With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.

Israel’s latest war plans: To occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians

Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captured in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Dreams of a three-peat come crashing at the NCAA basketball tournament

Florida ends UConn's bid to repeat — again — in Sunday action that saw a memorable buzzer-beater. Meanwhile, South Carolina advances in the women's tournament, which rounds out its Sweet 16 on Monday.

One family. One attack. 132 names. A Gaza investigation

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war with Hamas, Gaza health officials say. We reconstructed what happened in one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the war.

‘Twain hated bullies.’ Conan O’Brien receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center

Comedian Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, which David Letterman called "the most entertaining gathering of the resistance ever."

TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don’t trust it for a diagnosis

TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting leader

Many observers said Monday's ruling on Han Duck-soo doesn't signal much on the upcoming verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol, as Han wasn't a key figure in Yoon's martial law imposition.

Max Frankel, former New York Times top editor, dies at 94

Frankel was The New York Times' executive editor from 1986 to 1994. He remained with the newspaper for nearly half a century, ushering it through different eras.

Venezuela says it will start accepting repatriation flights from the U.S. again

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for the return of the Venezuelan migrants sent by the U.S. to El Salvador, where President Nayib Bukele said they were transferred to a mega-prison.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opponent kick off their election campaigns

Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance ahead of hospital discharge

The Pontiff's expected discharge comes after a five-week hospitalization for a severe respiratory infection.

Palestinian deaths in Gaza rise above 50,000 as Israel expands its military campaign

The death toll reached the milestone just days after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza, breaking a ceasefire with Hamas.

This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing.

As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment

For years, Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career regular-season goals was widely thought to be untouchable. Now, the Washington Capitals star has just a handful to go to claim the record as his own.

Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 19, including Hamas official

Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight, including a Hamas political leader, as the military ordered new evacuations in the southern city of Rafah.

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges

Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade.

The U.S. lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, says Kabul

The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister, officials in Kabul said Sunday.

Hundreds arrested in Turkey in protests against the detention of Istanbul’s mayor

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is accused of corruption and terror links. The opposition says Imamoglu's arrest is politically motivated.

Trump says Boeing will build the new generation of fighter jets, the F-47

Trump said Boeing had won the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's next generation of fighter jets. Little is known about the jet's specifications, appearance or capabilities.

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say

The pontiff spent over five weeks being treated for bronchitis that evolved into a severe respiratory illness. When he returns to the Vatican, he will need to rest for two months, his doctor said.

Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others

While mostly symbolic, the move to revoke security clearances for over a dozen former officials has been seen as a warning to President Trump's adversaries.