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"50 Years of Hope and HA-HAs" is the first Vietnamese American art exhibit to open in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, according to the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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Fall of Saigon, 50 years on

A new art exhibit examines 50 years since the Vietnam War and looks forward with hope

April 2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. In Washington, D.C., a new art exhibit offers counter-narratives of what it means to be Vietnamese American.

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United States Marine Corps troops patrol the US-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego, California, on February 7, 2025, as the Defense Department deploys 1,600 active-duty troops to the border during US President Donald Trump's second week in office, near the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in the background.

United States Marine Corps troops patrol the US-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego, California, on February 7, 2025, as the Defense Department deploys 1,600 active-duty troops to the border during US President Donald Trump's second week in office, near the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in the background. Carlos Moreno/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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New poll shows more support for immigration restrictions. And, this week in DOGE

Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corruption case.

Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

Thursday

President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Russell Senate Office Building on Dec. 9, 2024.

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department

Wednesday

The General Services Administration (GSA) headquarters building in Washington, DC in a 2016 file photo. The agency is bracing for deep cuts under the new Trump administration.

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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

Federal Worker Surveillance, Trump's Team In Europe, Elon Musk And Mars

Tuesday

Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) speaks to US President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump and Jordan's king meet on Gaza's future. And, U.S. math and reading scores

Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.

Jordan's King In Washington, New Tariffs, NYC Mayor's Corruption Charges

Sunday

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers
Penny Lee, Tran Tran, Lena Chen, Chelsea Tan, Kristen Morita and Stacy Nguyen.

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Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs. 

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

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Nearly 300 readers shared their d

Nearly 300 readers shared their disability stories with NPR. This is what they want you to know about living with a disability.
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What NPR readers want you to know about living with a disability

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, NPR readers tell their disability stories and share what they wish other people knew about living with a disability.

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People participate in the first annual Disability Pride Parade on July 12, 2015 in New York City.

People participate in the first annual Disability Pride Parade on July 12, 2015 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images North America hide caption

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NPR wants to know: What do you wish people knew about living with a disability?

July is Disability Pride Month, an event celebrating the diversity and contributions people with disabilities have made. NPR wants readers to share what they wish other people knew about disabilities.

Wednesday

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci/AP/AP hide caption

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At NATO, Biden aims to prove doubters wrong. And, should minors buy zero-proof drinks?

President Biden's speech at the NATO summit emphasized a bipartisan commitment to the alliance. Health researchers push for age restrictions on who can buy non-alcoholic drinks.

Biden's NATO Speech, Ukraine Hospital Strike, Texas Execution Drugs