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A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text accompanying the portrait removes references to Trump's impeachments.
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A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, obtained by NPR, instructs her staff that visits should be requested at least seven days in advance.
Local gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar has been found guilty of 40 of 46 charges.
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People in cities across the country demonstrated against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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The alleged gunman, 24, has been charged with murder after the Friday shootings in northeast Mississippi. The victims include his father, uncle, brother and a 7-year-old relative, authorities said.
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The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about her new children's picture book, "Carlotta's Special Dress," recounting her story as the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.
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Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
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As Republican officials defend the controversial killing of a Minnesota mom, ICE's pretextual traffic stops in Memphis should worry local leaders if it happens here.
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While the agent wore a mask in videos taken of the event, he appeared to be unmasked in many social media posts. That image appeared to have been generated by xAI's generative AI chatbot, Grok.
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In cities across the country, demonstrators have expressed grief and outrage over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday morning.
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Joe Biden made historic gains fighting street fentanyl, but Donald Trump reframed the drug issue in ways that fuel his domestic and foreign policy agendas.
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NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.
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In two press conferences about an hour apart, Minnesota's governor and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition?
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Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.
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This year, it was clear to us that business as usual was not an option. Across Memphis, nonprofits were navigating deep funding disruptions, rising costs, and growing community needs, all at the same time. The Community Foundation reacted by launching Responsive Grants, designed to help organizations continue essential services, sustain core operations, and remain steady during a season of uncertainty.
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Minnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.
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Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.
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