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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Marsicano of Davidson College in North Carolina about how higher education institutions might go about divesting from Israeli interests, as demanded by protesters.
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The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
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Five of the six conservatives spent much of their lives in the Beltway, working in the White House and Justice Department, seeing their administrations as targets of unfair harassment by Democrats.
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Eminem released a teaser for a new album with an ominous title, "The Death of Slim Shady." The rapper made the reveal during the NFL Draft, which was held in his hometown of Detroit this year.
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Students and others are protesting Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and, in some cases, their school's investments in Israel. Presidents at several schools face calls to resign amid the protests.
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For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
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The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments into whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case focused on efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
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China blasted three astronauts into space on Thursday. The mission is part of an ambitious program which will help pave the way for China to put a person on the moon before 2030.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Spanish politician and European parliament member Juan Fernando López Aguilar {aah-ghee-LAHR} about the European migration pact and what it means for asylum-seekers.
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A college professor who protested the Vietnam War in 1968 compares her experiences with the pro-Palestinian protests currently happening at Columbia University.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft last night with the number one pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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Florida Democrats see an abortion referendum on the ballot in November as an opportunity to win some key races, against big challenges in a red state.
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This week's StoryCorps features a conversation with a man who founded the country's first scuba club for Black divers.
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Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
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A recent law in Seattle sets minimum pay for delivery apps drivers. The City Council is looking to amend the measure after service charges increased and business for some drivers plummeted.
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Poor ship maintenance and lax regulations could endanger U.S. ports. After the Baltimore bridge collapse, ships registered in some foreign countries are drawing new scrutiny.
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Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza intensify. The Supreme Court debated former President Trump's immunity claim. New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's criminal conviction.
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The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.
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Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy