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NPR's A Martinez talks to Spanish politician and European parliament member Juan Fernando López Aguilar about the European migration pact, and what it means for asylum-seekers.
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For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
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Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza intensify. The Supreme Court debated former President Trump's immunity claim. New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's criminal conviction.
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Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday night with the first pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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A recent law in Seattle sets minimum pay for delivery apps drivers. The City Council is looking to amend the measure after service charges increased and business for some drivers plummeted.
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The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
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Albert José Jones was a senior in college when the club started the club. Now 93, he talks to fellow scuba diver and friend Jay Haigler about having a chance to dive all over the world.
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The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments into whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case focused on efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.