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French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlement

A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with ...

Trump doesn't rule out seeking 3rd term. And, a revamp of the Smithsonian Institution

President Trump says he isn't ruling out the possibility of seeking a 3rd term in office. And, an executive order targets the Smithsoni...

How much will that surgery cost? Hospital price lists remain largely unhelpful

Health care price transparency is one of the few bipartisan issues in Washington, D.C. But much of the information is not helpful to patien...

This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame...

Medical supplies in great need as aid flows into Myanmar after earthquake

Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. (Image credit: Haym...

As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some...

Trump won't rule out military force to take Greenland

In an interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland. His remarks come a day after Vice President J...

March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find

For people with gambling disorder, the proliferation of gambling opportunities makes it difficult to fight their addiction. Investment in t...

Opinion: A Toast to Sarah Lucy Oliver

NPR's Scott Simon celebrates Weekend Edition's Executive Producer, Sarah Lucy Oliver, who is retiring. (Image credit: Lauren Zilli...

Can't-miss interviews: The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, John Green, Amanda Knox

We spoke to Jeffrey Goldberg about the Signal group chat, author John Green played a game of Wild Card and a columnist explains why critics...

What green card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad

Recently, green card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chan...

Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case...

Israel says it struck a Beirut suburb to hit a Hezbollah drone depot

The attack came as cross-border fire has escalated between Israel and militants in Lebanon, raising doubts about the state of a shaky cease...

The week's quiz has group chat drama. And don't worry, the answers aren't classified

This week's news coverage featured more Greenland drama than usual. And if you've been paying attention to it all, you'll get a...

U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to repress student activism. And, HHS cuts jobs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says hundreds of visas have been revoked in an effort to repress student activism. And, the Trump administra...

There's no rulebook for deep sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are t...

Trump's new tariffs could raise car prices. And, Dems demand answers after Signal leak

Trump announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on imported cars starting next week. The decision received mixed reactions. And, Democrats are...

The Winners and Losers of the N.F.L. Offseason

Some teams added value in free agency. Others lost a lot of it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/FH7gcCa

Dems want to investigate Signal blunder. And, federal return-to-office complications

Top Democrats call for an investigation into how war plans were shared with a journalist on Signal. And, federal employees face complicatio...

Why don't diving seals drown? Scientists finally have an answer

New research suggests seals sense internal oxygen levels to know when to come up for air. Digital version of story that already aired. Sked...

How a journalist was sent the U.S. war plans. And, challenging the Alien Enemies Act

A journalist at The Atlantic was unintentionally added to a group chat with top U.S. national security officials discussing war plans. And...

Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia Love

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died three years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain cancer th...

Is This One of the Weirdest Goals in Soccer History?

Italy contrived to concede in incredibly embarrassing fashion against Germany on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/d40To2u

Israel's latest war plans: to occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians

Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captu...

Israel's classified military plans for Gaza. And, defining "buy-now, pay-later" loans

Israel is considering plans for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza within a few months. And, examining the pros and cons of "buy-now...

This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigm...

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 19, including Hamas official

Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight, including a Hamas political leader, as the milita...

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