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Trump Indicted, Congress on Trump, Finland Set to Join NATO

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Trump Indicted, Congress on Trump, Finland Set to Join NATO

Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Democratic and Republican lawmakers react to Trump's indictment and Finland could become a member of NATO in the coming days after Turkey cast its vote.

Trump Indicted, Congress on Trump, Finland Set to Join NATO

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Taiwan President Visit, Medicaid Rule Expires, Nashville Vigil

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Taiwan President Visit, Medicaid Rule Expires, Nashville Vigil

China watches as Taiwan's president visits New York, a federal rule protecting Medicaid coverage is about to expire and Nashville holds a city-wide public vigil for the victims of a school shooting.

Taiwan President Visit, Medicaid Rule Expires, Nashville Vigil

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Nashville Latest, Starbucks CEO Testifies, Disney Layoffs

Peopel gather at a makeshift memorial for victims of a shooting at the Covenant School campus, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 28, 2023. - A heavily armed former student killed three young children and three staff in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack at a private elementary school in Nashville on March 27, 2023, before being shot dead by police. Brendan Smialkowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Nashville Latest, Starbucks CEO Testifies, Disney Layoffs

A devastated Nashville prays for victims of a mass shooting, longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz faces a grilling from senators over unionization at his company after stepping down from his position and Disney lays off staff as part of a multibillion-dollar cost-saving scheme.

Nashville Latest, Starbucks CEO Testifies, Disney Layoffs

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Nashville School Shooting, Israel Protests, Bank Failure Hearing

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Nashville School Shooting, Israel Protests, Bank Failure Hearing

Families grieve after a 28-year-old shooter killed three students and three adults at a Nashville school, Israel delays plans for a judicial overhaul and a U.S. Senate panel examines what went wrong at Silicon Valley Bank.

Nashville School Shooting, Israel Protests, Bank Failure Hearing

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Israel Government Upheaval, Deadly Mississippi Tornado, Pras Michel Trial

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Israel Government Upheaval, Deadly Mississippi Tornado, Pras Michel Trial

Mass protests spread across Israel after defense minister Yoav Gallant was sacked, Mississippi cleans up after a devastating tornado kills more than two dozen people and jury selection begins in the federal trial of Fugees founding member Pras Michel.

Israel Government Upheaval, Deadly Mississippi Tornado, Pras Michel Trial

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The Sunday Story presents: Taking Cover, an NPR investigation

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The Sunday Story presents: Taking Cover, an NPR investigation

The worst Marine-on-Marine friendly fire incident in modern history happened during the war in Iraq. In Spring 2004, an explosion rocked a schoolhouse in the city of Fallujah. It left three dead and a dozen wounded. But you won't read about it in the history books. In fact, the event seems to have been scrubbed from the official record. So, why were the families of the deceased lied to? Why did the reports mysteriously disappear? And why do survivors still have to wonder about what happened that day? Today, we begin to uncover the truth. We bring you the first episode of Taking Cover, an investigative series from NPR's Embedded podcast. It's a story of betrayal, brotherhood and what's owed to families, the wounded, and the American public.

The Sunday Story presents: Taking Cover, an NPR investigation

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Migrant Deaths on Train, Teacher Shortage, Indian Opposition Leader Ousted

Two migrants died, trapped with others inside a shipping container on a train in Texas. Poor pay, pandemic burn-out, and bitter politics are causing teachers to drop out of the profession leading to a shortage in schools. Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is ousted from Parliament, a day after he is found guilty for defamation.

Migrant Deaths on Train, Teacher Shortage, Indian Opposition Leader Ousted

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French Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas

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French Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas

Strikes over French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans disrupt transportation, U.S. life expectancy is declining but a group of scientists say it can still be turned around and ex-president Donald Trump kicks off his 2024 campaign with a rally.

French Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas

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Biden-Trudeau Talks, TikTok CEO Testifies, March Madness Returns

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Biden-Trudeau Talks, TikTok CEO Testifies, March Madness Returns

U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Canada for talks dominated by illegal immigration and Haiti, TikTok's CEO testifies in Congress and March Madness returns after several upsets in the opening rounds.

Biden-Trudeau Talks, TikTok CEO Testifies, March Madness Returns

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Bank Rescues, California Central Valley Floods, Imran Khan Rally in Pakistan

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Bank Rescues, California Central Valley Floods, Imran Khan Rally in Pakistan

President Joe Biden brands the latest banking aid as a lifeline for jobs and small businesses, San Joaquin Valley residents assess storm damage and Imran Khan supporters gather in Lahore, Pakistan.

Bank Rescues, California Central Valley Floods, Imran Khan Rally in Pakistan

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