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Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

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Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans do not want former President Donald Trump to hold that office again, as his campaign for 2024 is in full swing.

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by Michel Martin , A Martínez

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'Live free and die?' The sad state of U.S. life expectancy

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'Live free and die?' The sad state of U.S. life expectancy

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

'Live free and die?' The sad state of U.S. life expectancy

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Europe

Workers across Germany's transportation system are on a 1-day strike

by Michel Martin , Rob Schmitz

Workers across Germany's transportation system are on a 1-day strike

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Sports

4 teams are left in the men's NCAA basketball tournament

by Tom Goldman

4 teams are left in the men's NCAA basketball tournament

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Europe

Finland is the world's happiest country for the 6th straight year

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National

Colorado becomes the first state to open wheelchair repair for users

by Andrew Kenney

Colorado becomes the first state to open wheelchair repair for users

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6LACK is in a happier place. He wants to show his fans how to get there too

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6LACK is in a happier place. He wants to show his fans how to get there too

by Ziad Buchh

6LACK is in a happier place. He wants to show his fans how to get there too

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National

Federal officials are promising aid to storm-ravaged communities in Mississippi

by A Martínez , Debbie Elliott

Federal officials are promising aid to storm-ravaged communities in Mississippi

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Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

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Law

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

by Carrie Johnson , Anastasia Tsioulcas

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

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Obituaries

Mexican children's comic better known by his stage name Chabelo dies at 88

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History

'Throughline' examines artificial intelligence — and these days AI is everywhere

by Rund Abdelfatah , Ramtin Arablouei

'Throughline' examines artificial intelligence — and these days AI is everywhere

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Former President Donald Trump gestures to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport on Saturday in Waco, Texas. Nathan Howard/AP hide caption

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Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

by Domenico Montanaro

Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

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Asia

India's democracy is questioned when opposition leader is expelled from parliament

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Sports

New Yorkers in need of a pickleball fix can soon head for Central Park

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Sports

There's drama brewing in the golf world over a new ball for the professionals

by Gus Contreras

There's drama brewing in the golf world over a new ball for the professionals

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Middle East

As Israel's judicial overhaul legislation faces a final vote, protesters don't let up

by A Martínez , Daniel Estrin

As Israel's judicial overhaul legislation faces a final vote, protesters don't let up

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National

Search efforts resume in Rolling Fork, Miss., after a devastating tornado

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Can a newly installed cellphone tower help preserve a language?

by Elizabeth Caldwell

Can a newly installed cellphone tower help preserve a language?

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