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Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
Thu Dec 04 11:57 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks to an Indian broadcaster before landing in India for a state visit, but refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject.
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Europe's left is taking notes on Mamdani's successful campaign for New York mayor
Thu Dec 04 11:21 am
The New York mayor-elect's victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.
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Vern Yip's secret to better home decor? Stop scrolling for inspiration
Thu Dec 04 10:27 am
In the digital age, it's easy to curate the look of your home with the help of artificial intelligence and social media. But designer Vern Yip would like you to take a more hands-on, tactile approach.
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FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack
Thu Dec 04 9:50 am
The FBI has spent years searching for the person who put bombs near the Democratic and Republican committee headquarters, hours before the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Trump attacks Somali immigrants. And, CDC to address vaccine schedule for kids
Thu Dec 04 7:09 am
Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations.
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Ilhan Omar says Trump attacks on Somali immigrants 'deflect attention' from scrutiny
Thu Dec 04 6:47 am
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who came to the U.S. from Somalia, about President Trump's tirade against Somali immigrants.
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This High Arctic rhino may change what we know about ancient animal migrations
Thu Dec 04 6:00 am
A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution.
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'New York Times' sues Pentagon over media restrictions
Thu Dec 04 5:29 am
The Times accuses Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of violating its constitutional rights with a press policy that, the paper says, deprives the public of access to critical national security information.
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'There's no 911 for us': Inside America's elite urban search and rescue teams
Thu Dec 04 5:15 am
America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. However, their work has never been more in demand, as weather disasters become increasingly common.
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Announcing the NPR Student Podcast Challenge for 2026 — and a very special prize!
Thu Dec 04 5:00 am
The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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