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How does deportation work, and how much does it cost? We break it down

NPR spoke to immigration experts and lawyers and reviewed government documents to break down the steps and associated costs of the U.S. deportation process.

How the Trump administration is sidestepping the legal process for deportations

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REBOLU: Tiny Desk Concert

Led by Johanna Castañeda and Ronald Polo, REBOLU immerses the Tiny Desk in the rich and vibrant sound of Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Dozens of colleges are being investigated for alleged antisemitism on campus, many more are accused of failing to follow the Trump administration’s guidance on diversity and inclusion. Some higher education leaders say that may mean layoffs or program cuts.

Dozens of colleges are being investigated for alleged antisemitism on campus, many more are accused of failing to follow the Trump administration's guidance on diversity and inclusion. Some higher education leaders say that may mean layoffs or program cuts. Shane Tolentino for NPR hide caption

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Education

How are college presidents handling funding threats? Preparing for the worst

University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.

College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time scoring leader with his 896th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

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Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record

The Washington Capitals star made history with a power play goal from the left faceoff circle — as Gretzky, who last set the record more than 25 years ago, looked on.

Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record

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Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils catches a pass in the final seconds of the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Houston Cougars at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils catches a pass in the final seconds of the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Houston Cougars at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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Comeback wins set up Houston and Florida for the men's NCAA Championship in San Antonio

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The University of Houston beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four on Saturday, overcoming a 14 point deficit in the game's last eight minutes.
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots against South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) during the first half of the national championship game of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament on Sunday in Tampa, Fla.

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UConn takes their 12th NCAA women's basketball title with a dominant win over South Carolina

UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th NCAA national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday.
The UConn Huskies defeated the University of South Carolina to win the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Sunday in Tampa. A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly. A federal judge in California holds the final hearing on the lawsuit beginning Monday.

The UConn Huskies defeated the University of South Carolina to win the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Sunday in Tampa. A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly. A federal judge in California holds the final hearing on the lawsuit beginning Monday. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption

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A landmark day for college sports as a judge holds a final hearing on a major NCAA settlement

A class-action lawsuit involving thousands of current and former college athletes, known as House vs. NCAA, would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly.
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Got a dying plant? These tips could help you save it

Here's what a few plant and gardening experts say it takes to save a dying plant.

What you can do to revive an ailing plant

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Illustration in a bright, bold graphic style with primary colors that emulate the style of airplane safety brochures. The top panel shows a car speeding on a rainy road, overlaid by a red circle with a line through it, indicating this is a "no." The bottom left panel shows the windshield and dashboard of the car from the inside, and the windshield wipers turning on, highlighted by red arrows. The bottom right panel shows the car driving slowly on a rainy road with an arrow pointing to the headlights.

When driving in extremely rainy conditions, slow down and turn on your headlights. "I have a little saying that goes, 'if your wipers are going, your headlights are glowing,'" says Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol. Klaus Kremmerz for NPR hide caption

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Life Kit's guide to emergency preparedness

10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.

Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more

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Linda Morgan on March 28 in her sister’s apartment at Trinity Woods senior living in Emporia, Va., where they both live.

Linda Morgan on March 28 in her sister's apartment at Trinity Woods senior living in Emporia, Va., where they both live. The building's decades-old central air conditioning system died three years ago. "It's terribly hot," said Morgan, who uses six fans and portable coolers to stay comfortable during long summers. Carlos Bernate/for NPR hide caption

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National

For these seniors, DOGE's affordable housing pause means suffering longer without AC

The Trump administration froze funding for a program to upgrade aging low-income housing and make it energy efficient. The move threatens hundreds of projects around the country.
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As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance

Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.

The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population

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A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

A man passes by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025. Abdel Kareem Hana/AP hide caption

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Middle East

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 32, mostly women and children

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 32 people, including over a dozen women and children, local health officials said Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu headed to meet President Trump.
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'Adolescence' is a parental nightmare. Here's what to tell kids about online extremism

It's a horror to think your kid could be a victim in a violent act of racism, sexism or other radicalization. It's a whole different kind of fear to think they could be the perpetrator of that act.

'Adolescence' is a parental nightmare. Here's what to tell kids about online extremism

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Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. For nearly two years, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the regular army and the RSF, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted over 12 million more and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.

Army soldiers patrol a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. For nearly two years, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the regular army and the RSF, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted over 12 million more and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises. AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption

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Africa

In 'free' Khartoum, the ruined streets smell of perfume and music plays

Sudanese activist Duaa Tariq, who spoke to NPR throughout the war, shares what its like in the "liberated" capital Khartoum, after two years occupied by the Rapid Support Forces.

Life in Sudan's capital after its recapture

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