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'Oliver and Amanda Pig' series author Jean Van Leeuwen dies at 87

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies. (Image credit. Ann Schweninger) ....
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Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
Hundreds of demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message. "Hands off.". (Image credit. Anna Moneymaker) ....
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How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments. (Image credit. Jae C. Hong) ....
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Photos: See demonstrators around the country rally in 'Hands Off!' protests

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments, to mass deportations. (Image credit. Joni Auden Land) ....
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At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes. (Image credit. Jon Cherry) ....
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Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70

National Public Radio 06 Apr 2025
Bagayoko, an acclaimed guitarist and half of the Grammy-nominated blind duo Amadou & Mariam, died in his hometown of Bamako on Friday. (Image credit. Michel Euler) ....
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Paige Bueckers' moment

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is back in the Final Four thanks in part to Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has done a lot in her amazing career except win the NCAA title. She's ready ....
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Deadly storms devastate parts of the U.S. South and Midwest

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the South and Midwest may experience more severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in the days ahead. (Image credit. Jon Cherry/AP) ....
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Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season. (Image credit. Nick Wass) ....
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L.A. Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump. (Image credit. Kevork Djansezian) ....
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Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism. (Image credit. Photo illustration by Tsering Bista/NPR) ....
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Don't overthink the torpedo bats

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, sometimes a fluke is just what it seems. (Image credit. Angelina Katsanis) ....
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'Your RIF notice is not cancelled.' Inside a chaotic week of massive layoffs at HHS

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
Health agency staffers describe a week of chaos and continued uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done. To many it's the opposite of 'government efficiency.'. (Image credit. Al Drago/Bloomberg) ....
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Ukrainians face fears during the country's darkest nights

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war. (Image credit. Claire Harbage) ....
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TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to 'whatever!' over app's future

National Public Radio 05 Apr 2025
It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress. (Image credit. Matt Slocum) ....

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