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Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on all cars made outside the U.S. The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing.

BREAKING NEWS: The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opponent kick off their election campaigns Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.

Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.

Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang The Trump admninistration has invoked a 227 year old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they and how wide is their reach?

The Trump administration has invoked a 227-year-old law, the Alien Enemies Act, to target Tren de Aragua, a gang with its roots in the prisons of Venezuela. Who are they, and how wide is their reach?

NEW: President Trump has filed a presidential action invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a seldom-used law that gives authority to deport. It's only the fourth time in American history a president has used the act — and the first since World War II. t.co/zqQbKxGRh7

Trump enacts a 1790s law to target 'alien enemies' for detention and deportation In a presidential action Saturday, Trump invoked the wartime authority Alien Enemies Act, targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to immediate detention and deportation.

BREAKING NEWS: In a presidential action Saturday, Trump invoked the wartime authority Alien Enemies Act, targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to immediate detention and deportation.

White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

JUST IN: Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.

European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.

Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too? Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Editor's Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules an...

Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.

NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and and may target mRNA research too The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.

The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here's why The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point.

The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point.

Kentucky governor says it will take a long time to recover from deadly storms Deadly storms and widespread flooding in Kentucky killed 12 people. Gov. Andy Beshear says it will take a long time to recover and the state will need federal help.

Deadly storms and widespread flooding in Kentucky killed 12 people. Gov. Andy Beshear says it will take a long time to recover and the state will need federal help.

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

Hamas to hand over 4 Israeli hostages' bodies Thursday and 6 living hostages Saturday Hamas says it has agreed to Israel's request to speed up release of Israeli hostages, including two men held around a decade. The bodies of members of a young family are among those it will hand over.

Hamas says it has agreed to Israel's request to speed up release of Israeli hostages, including two men held around a decade. The bodies of members of a young family are among those it will hand over.

Missing American Travis Timmerman found wandering barefoot outside Damascus The 29-year-old had last been seen in Budapest, Hungary. He said he was detained earlier this year after crossing into Syria on foot from Lebanon and held in prison until the fall of the Assad regime.

The 29-year-old had last been seen in Budapest, Hungary. He said he was detained earlier this year after crossing into Syria on foot from Lebanon and held in prison until the fall of the Assad regime.

Police make arrest in healthcare CEO shooting A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, confirm an arrest in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A North Carolina town is suing utility Duke Energy over climate change A small North Carolina town is suing Duke Energy for costs from climate change, claiming the utility knew its fossil fuel power plants were heating the planet and deceived the public.

The small town of Carrboro, North Carolina is suing one of the country's largest electric utilities, Duke Energy, over climate change -- here's my story for @npr.org

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Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024 The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?

The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?

What song hit you hard in 2024? Send us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2024 -- one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or that just made you feel something deeper than any other song this year.

Send us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2024 -- one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or that just made you feel something deeper than any other song this year.

What makes a good airplane movie? Less sex, more clear dialogue Not all movies work at cruising altitude. If you're traveling for the holidays, here's what NPR's pop culture critics suggest to make the time fly by.

Not all movies work at cruising altitude. If you're traveling for the holidays, here's what NPR's pop culture critics suggest to make the time fly by.

Enslaved Pakistani media broke all (of their own) records of shamelessness, censorship, and boot-licking yesterday during the PTI march. They’re doing the same to PTI what they’ve been doing to PTM. #PressInChains #FreePress

Minnesota's EagleCam is back — with new birds A new bald eagle nest cam has begun livestreaming from Minnesota. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.

A new bald eagle nest cam has begun livestreaming from Minnesota. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.

Judge sets January hearing for possible resentencing of Menendez brothers Some family members say they believe the brothers were molested by their father and that it's "time for them to go home."

Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said he postponed the hearing "out of respect for the new administration," noting that a new district attorney — Nathan Hochman — had been elected. The judge said he wanted to give Hochman a chance to "weigh in." via @laistofficial.bsky.social

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The deadliest place for women is HOME, the UN says. UN’s report on #Femicide finds, in 2023 alone, EIGHTY.FIVE.THOUSAND., yes, you read it right, 85,000, girls/women were killed, mostly by their intimate partners, husbands, BFs or family members. That’s a girl/woman killed every ten minutes.

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.

The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.

2 Dartmouth fraternity members and a sorority have been charged in death of a student The Alpha Phi sorority and two members of Beta Alpha Omega have been charged after a student was found dead in a river after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to minors.

The Alpha Phi sorority and two members of Beta Alpha Omega have been charged after a student was found dead in a river after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to minors.

A new installation lets you hear extinct and endangered animal sounds, thanks to Björk The Icelandic pop star Björk's new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what's lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change.

The Icelandic pop star Björk's new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what's lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change.

Trump nominates Wall Street investor Scott Bessent as treasury secretary President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros to be his next treasury secretary.

JUST IN: President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros, to be his next treasury secretary.

Wyatt Flores: Tiny Desk Concert The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.

The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.