'Brotherless Night,' an ambitious novel about Sri Lankan civil war, wins $150K prize

The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night.


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Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it matters

More than 50,000 people took to the streets of the capital city Tbilisi over the weekend to protest against proposed legislation that critics say is modeled on a Russian law used to crush dissent.


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Russia Makes Surprising Gains in Ukraine

Russia launched a surprise new offensive in northeast Ukraine, near the second largest city of Kharkiv. Russian troops are continuing to advance, we get the latest from our Ukraine correspondent. And in another development in that war, Russia's President Putin replaced the country's defense minister. We get context on both events from a retired U.S. Lieutenant Colonel who used to oversee European affairs at the National Security council.


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GameStop surges after meme stock investor 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces online

Shares in the video game retailer more than doubled at one point after a prominent meme stock investor made his first online posting in about three years.


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As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.


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Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.


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Student protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremonies

From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.


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Roger Corman, the B-movie legend who launched A-list careers, dies at 98

Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.


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A car-free town in the Amazon serves lessons for pedaling to net zero emissions

Afuá, a remote town in the Brazilian Amazon, banned motor vehicles over 20 years ago. Writer Mac Margolis and photographer Stefan Kolumban paid the town a visit to see what life is like.


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Controlled demolition planned at Baltimore bridge collapse site

After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.


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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for Israel's disqualification from the contest.


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Justice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him

The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a "hideous place."


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U.S. report says it's 'reasonable to assess' that Israel has violated humanitarian law

The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.


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The Met Gala has fueled backlash against stars who are silent about the Gaza conflict

A fast-growing social media campaign to block stars for not speaking out escalated this week after the star-studded New York event.


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Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments

Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.


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A Virginia county board votes to restore Confederates' names to schools

The school board meeting stretched into early Friday. During the debate, a Black student athlete told the board, "I would have to represent a man that fought for my ancestors to be slaves."


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What Arizona's Mexico-born Republican congressman thinks of the border situation

As part of the "We, The Voters" series exploring immigration, we meet Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Mexican American representing Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.


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Yes, Apple's new iPad ad is ugly and crushing, but art can't be flattened

The newest iPad ad depicts instruments, books and art supplies flattened into Apple's thinnest product ever. But anyone who owns and loves art in any form knows: The practicality isn't the point.


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2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche, sheriff says

Two skiers were killed and one was rescued after they were buried in an avalanche in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City that occurred after several days of spring snowstorms, authorities said.


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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House

The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.


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Their batteries hurt the environment, but EVs still beat gas cars. Here's why

NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.


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Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.


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Biden warns he'll halt Israel weapons shipments; the Kendrick and Drake beef explained

Biden says he will halt additional weapons shipments to Israel if it proceeds with a major ground offensive in Rafah. NPR music editor Sheldon Pearce breaks down the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef.


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A WWII story by The Twilight Zone's Rod Serling is published for the first time

Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling was a paratrooper during WWII. After the war, he wrote a short story inspired by the experience. It's now being published for the first time in The Strand.


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Biden says he would halt additional weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah

The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives.


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A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's offensive.


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TikTok sues federal government over free speech; U.S. pauses an Israel bomb shipment

TikTok is challenging a new law that would ban the app if it doesn't find a buyer, citing free speech supression. The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over fears they could be used in Rafah.


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Bipartisan congressional spouses tackle cancer prevention, and leave politics out

Lawmakers' spouses from both parties have worked to promote cancer awareness and prevention for more than 30 years. They stress the disease impacts families regardless of party and needs a spotlight.


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Panera says it will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks at center of lawsuits

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.


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Activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Activists have flooded the tip line with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an investigation.


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Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden spoke out against harassment of Jewish students on college campuses, part of what he called a "ferocious surge of antisemitism" seen since Oct. 7.


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How the government is trying to stop rogue brokers from plaguing ACA enrollees

Federal regulators are trying to prevent bad actors from switching unknowing consumers' Obamacare coverage. Their fixes risk making enrollment so cumbersome that people won't want to sign up.


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How a U.S. Customs and Border Protection veteran sees his agency's mission

Ryan Riccucci, a 17-year agency veteran, says he feels the agency is misunderstood by the U.S. public.


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5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue teams worked searching for dozens of construction workers buried under the rubble after a multi-story apartment complex that was being built collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa.


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Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt

An Israeli tank brigade seized control Tuesday of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, authorities said, as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remain on a knife's edge.


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Transgender bathroom bills are back, gaining traction after past boycotts

Blowback from companies and institutions was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions. But states haven't felt as much heat after several bills easily passed.


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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days

Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday.


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Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino wins Panama's presidential election

José Raúl Mulino was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation as authorities unofficially called the race Sunday night after his three nearest rivals conceded.


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Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from a brief but potent storm

A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.


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U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

Videos of Thursday's incident at the school were shared on social media showing heated confrontations between pro-Palestinian protesters and a larger group of counterprotesters.


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Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows a military operation soon

The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo. Meanwhile, Israel closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after Hamas attacked it.


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Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose

In a close finish, Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the race on Saturday.


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Renowned painter and pioneer of minimalism Frank Stella dies at 87

Frank Stella was one of America's leading minimalist artists and a pioneer of the minimalist movement of the early 1960s. The movement challenged the idea that art was meant to be representative.


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NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students

Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students.


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Photos: Campus protests continue nationwide as some turned violent

Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.


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'Dance Your Ph.D.' winner on science, art, and embracing his identity

Weliton Menário Costa's award-winning music video showcases his research on kangaroo personality and behavior — and offers a celebration of human diversity, too.


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Alabama holds its first ever U.S. Olympic trial for a little-known sport

The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.


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FBI agents are searching the ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge

Federal agents are executing a search warrant in connection with an investigation into the vessel that flattened a Baltimore bridge last month.


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Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits

As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.


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Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.


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