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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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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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Poor ship maintenance and lax regulations could endanger U.S. ports. After the Baltimore bridge collapse, ships registered in some foreign countries are drawing new scrutiny.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft last night with the number one pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Spanish politician and European parliament member Juan Fernando López Aguilar {aah-ghee-LAHR} about the European migration pact and what it means for asylum-seekers.
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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 storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
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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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A college professor who protested the Vietnam War in 1968 compares her experiences with the pro-Palestinian protests currently happening at Columbia University.
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This week's StoryCorps features a conversation with a man who founded the country's first scuba club for Black divers.