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Farewell Joe Elwell

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'Melania' is Amazon's airbrushed and astronomically pricey portrait of the First Lady

Amazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it.

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Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.

Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.

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Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty

A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.

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Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on lunar lander

Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.

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Tim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in his state.

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Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album

Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.

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Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies

The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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How American Katie Uhlaender was denied Olympic bid by Canadian coach's point scheme

Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.

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U.S. ultimatum to vaccine group: No more funds unless you stop using thimerosal

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

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Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71

O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.

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