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They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money
Thu Mar 05 1:04 pm
Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.
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President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets
Thu Mar 05 11:11 am
The case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.
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A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war
Thu Mar 05 10:52 am
The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.
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March (Audio) Madness! Here are the finalists in NPR's College Podcast Challenge
Thu Mar 05 5:00 am
From 75 campuses across 35 states, we've listened to hundreds of student entries to select the very best for NPR's College Podcast Challenge.
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Announcing the 2025 NPR College Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
Thu Mar 05 5:00 am
Here are some of the best entries in NPR's 2025 College Podcast Challenge.
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Concerns about maintenance of aircraft carrier USS Ford
Thu Mar 05 4:50 am
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been at the center of two major conflicts in recent months. Some parents of crew members and lawmakers worry about the impact of its lengthy deployment.
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Satellite images show Iran school strike hit more buildings than earlier reported
Wed Mar 04 12:50 pm
The images suggest that precision munitions struck other buildings, including a clinic that was also inside the complex.
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A Biden-era rule sought to stabilize child care. Why Trump wants it gone
Wed Mar 04 10:57 am
The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.
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The Pentagon has now ID'd all 6 U.S. soldiers who died in a Kuwait attack
Wed Mar 04 10:13 am
The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack have been released by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. They died Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
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Pentagon releases names of 4 U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Wed Mar 04 6:42 am
The Pentagon has identified four of the six U.S. service members killed in the first attacks on Iran.
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