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A bill that nearly doubles the number of school vouchers in Tennessee narrowly passed both chambers of the state legislature this week amid concerns that this rapid expansion jeopardizes the state’s financial future.
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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections. -
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses. -
The Trump administration asserts a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed. -
A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them. -
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smart watches or Oura rings, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions. -
Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with journalist Kim Ghattas about the long history of conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
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Eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer at The Atlantic, about concerns raised by FBI staff members about the leadership of Director Kash Patel.
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The Trump administration has released new data on the country's HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they paint a worrisome picture.
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