Why 'Sell America' is trending on Wall Street
- Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt.
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:26:31 -0400
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In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers
- By some estimates, some 90% of murders in Mexico go unpunished. But when a woman in Mexico kills an abusive partner, many of them do end up in jail convicted of "excessive use of legitimate force". Mexican singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana started looking into the issue and found compelling, tragic tales. We speak to Quintana about her new album which tells the stories of some of these women.
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:24:35 -0400
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Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students
- International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:10:46 -0400
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Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules
- The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:54:37 -0400
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Forecasters predict above-average hurricane season again
- Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:21:07 -0400
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Here's what we know about the 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, D.C.
- Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were killed in a shooting after attending an event a Jewish museum. A suspect shouted "free Palestine" before being taken into custody.
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:12:24 -0400
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Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court
- Questions remain over this week's school shooting that killed two students and two teachers, as the father of the 14-year-old shooter is charged with manslaughter.
Thu, 22 May 2025 13:47:46 -0400
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Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution
- For community groups to allege violations of environmental rules, a state law says groups have to use federally-approved testing equipment, and it sets restrictions for analyzing and sharing the data.
Thu, 22 May 2025 12:55:16 -0400
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Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics
- Recent critiques of judges from the Trump administration have prompted fears the Marshals could be caught in the middle of a power struggle and forced to yank security for judges.
Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:34 -0400
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Dear Life Kit: My neighbor's Christmas lights are still up. Should I call the HOA?
- An NPR listener writes: "We live in a nice neighborhood that has homeowner association rules, and our neighbor is violating them." Social etiquette experts weigh in.
Thu, 22 May 2025 12:31:53 -0400
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