National Headlines

Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
Sun May 31 5:04 pm
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.
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United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
Sun May 31 4:29 pm
The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.
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Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
Sun May 31 8:31 am
As the peak summer travel season gets underway, NPR gets a rare look behind the scenes at how Delta Air Lines moves more than 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta.
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DC will host America 250 celebrations — and a large deployment of the National Guard
Sun May 31 8:31 am
The showy National Guard deployments have ended, but thousands of troops remain on the streets of several American cities. And these deployments come with a steep price tag.
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Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Sun May 31 7:00 am
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.
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T.V. reality stars throw their hats into the ring for political office
Sun May 31 5:00 am
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
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Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Sat May 30 8:55 pm
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
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Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Sat May 30 5:32 pm
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.
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Boston's Brazilian residents prepare to cheer on their home country in World Cup
Sat May 30 5:08 pm
Massachusetts has one of the largest Brazilian populations in the U.S. And all across the state, Brazilians are gearing up to watch their homeland's national team compete in the World Cup.
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Strategies Americans are using for eating and shopping as food prices skyrocket
Sat May 30 5:08 pm
In the NPR series "What's Eating America," reporter Joe Hernandez examined how Americans across are adapting to high food prices and the strategies they use to cover them.
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