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NPR's A Martínez speaks with actress Lucy Liu about "Rosemead," a new film based on the true story of an ailing woman who takes drastic measures in an attempt to protect her troubled teenage son.
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Federal immigration agents launched an enforcement operation in New Orleans on Wednesday that they say is aimed at criminals who are in the country illegally.
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The White House has been firing immigration judges all year. But in the latest round, a lot more experienced judges are being let go, not just those still on probation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.
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If your video calls keep flickering and freezing, the stakes might be higher than a few moments of awkwardness. Experiments show glitches during video calls could undermine your chances for success.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing more scrutiny this week after a new report found his sharing of highly sensitive attack plans in a group chat that included a journalist violated policy.
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Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of the Atlantic, was the journalist added to the Signal chat where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared war plans. He shares his thoughts on the Pentagon's report.
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The Trump administration continues to pivot away from electric vehicles and cleaner gas cars., with President Trump announcing Wednesday a plan to roll back the clock on fuel economy standards.
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After an Afghan national was charged with shooting two National Guard members, veterans who worked closely with Afghan refugees who were once frontline allies are scrambling to respond to the blowback.
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A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.
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A special feature from WUOT News reflecting on Helene's impact on East Tennessee, one year later.
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