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National Public Radio is an American public broadcasting organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with its NPR West headquarters in Culver City, California. It serves as a national syndicator to a network of more than 1,000 public radio stations in the United States. It differs from other non-profit membership media organizations, such as the Associated Press, in that it was established by an act of Congress.

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WWII "Rosies" Honored with Congressional Gold Medals

In New Orleans, eighteen women who worked as "Rosies" in WWII defense industries during the war received Congressional Gold Medals at the National World War II Museum; their service challenged gender roles and impacted the American labor landscape, a legacy the museum is working to preserve through ...

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Gender Equality
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White House Correspondents' Dinner Cancels Comedian, Prioritizing Journalism

The White House Correspondents' Association canceled comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance at the 2024 dinner, prioritizing a focus on celebrating journalists' work and supporting future journalists over entertainment. The event is scheduled for April 26th in Washington, D.C., and comes amid controvers...

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Brain Drain: Scientists Flee U.S. Amidst Funding Cuts and Intimidation

A Nature survey shows over 1,200 of 1,650 surveyed scientists are considering leaving the U.S. due to the Trump administration's policies, prompting France and the Netherlands to offer millions in funding to attract them.

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Trump Executive Order Eliminates Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers

President Trump's new executive order eliminates collective bargaining rights for federal employees in over a dozen agencies, citing national security concerns; unions are suing, claiming retaliation and asserting this will harm worker morale and public services.

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Trump Executive Order Targets Smithsonian, Federal Monuments

President Trump issued an executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," targeting the Smithsonian for promoting a "divisive, race-centered ideology" and federal monuments for "false reconstruction of American history", threatening to withhold funding and potentially reinstating ...

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Jersey Shore Wave Joins Women's Football League

The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) starts its sixth season with the addition of the Jersey Shore Wave, a team of 50 women from diverse backgrounds who balance their football careers with other jobs, kicking off their season against the Chicago Winds.

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Measles Outbreaks Spur Unexpected Surge in MMR Vaccine Demand

Measles outbreaks in five U.S. statesโ€”Texas (400 cases), New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahomaโ€”have prompted a rise in MMR vaccine demand among parents, reversing recent trends of vaccine hesitancy, with pediatricians reporting increased calls and requests for early vaccinations.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Court Rules President Can Fire Independent Agency Members Without Cause

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump can fire members of independent agencies without cause, impacting the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board, and potentially setting a precedent for other agencies.

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Signal Chat Leak Exposes Planned Yemen Strike, Raising Security Concerns

The Atlantic's editor-in-chief released a Signal group chat transcript detailing a planned Yemen military strike, sparking debate on transparency and security risks within the Trump administration.

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Near-Miss Between Delta Plane and Air Force Jet Prompts Safety Investigation

A near-collision occurred Friday afternoon between a Delta Airlines flight and a U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, prompting an FAA investigation and raising concerns about airspace safety following a similar fatal accident in July.

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Women in Music: 2000-2024

From 2000 to 2024, female artists navigated technological shifts (Napster, YouTube), reality TV's impact (American Idol), and the political fallout of outspokenness (The Chicks), illustrating evolving industry dynamics and challenges.

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Gaza Ramadan Under Siege: 1000 Dead, Food Blockade Amidst Renewed Israeli Offensive

During Ramadan 2024, renewed Israeli airstrikes in Gaza caused nearly 1000 deaths, including hundreds of children, and a severe food shortage due to an Israeli blockade barring aid, drastically altering religious observance and daily life.

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Zero Hunger

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