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Episodes
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As the war in Gaza goes on, groups try to build bridges between Arabs and Jews
The war in Gaza has caused deep divisions in communities around the world. But in the Israeli city of Haifa, some people are working toward dialogue.
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Congress has less than a decade to fix Social Security before it runs short of cash
Social Security benefits are facing an automatic cut in less than 10 years unless changes are adopted. The report from Social Security trustees predicts the fund will be exhausted in November of 2033.
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Israeli troops take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council about how Israel's evacuation of Rafah could affect the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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After years in a Syrian camp, a ten-person American family is back in the U.S.
The complex deal also brought home two sons of a Minnesota man who fought for ISIS
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Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are both getting their due from their home state
The "Man in Black," singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, and civil rights icon Daisy Bates will be honored with statues representing Arkansas, at the U.S. Capitol later this year.
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200 years ago Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was first performed in Vienna
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, was the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to meet again with House Speaker Johnson
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says this week she will force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson. The move is unpopular with many of her GOP colleagues.
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Celebrities turn out for 2024 Met Gala
NPR's Michel Martin is joined by New York Times fashion director Vanessa Friedman to talk about Monday night's Met Gala.
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Why it's been a whirlwind 24 hours for people in Rafah
An Israeli tank brigade has seized control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
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Dating app Bumble makes a big change to retain users and attract new ones
Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, has unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the change breathe new life into online dating, and the company's stock?
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Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas appear to have broken down
Israelis mark Holocaust Memorial Day amid a spike in antisemitic incidents, pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses worldwide and an impasse in Gaza cease-fire talks.
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GOP effort started by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green will try to oust Speaker Johnson
There's a Republican effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson but Democrats plan to protect him. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with House Democratic Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts.