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Morning news brief
bySteve Inskeep,A Martínez
14 min
Morning news brief
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Trump supporters and their opponents spar outside of the criminal court where the former president is on trial on Wednesday in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption
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Politics
Trump verdict would likely move only a small number of votes, poll finds
byDomenico Montanaro
3 min
MAY NPR ELECTION POLL
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Analysis
How much will voters consider the Trump criminal trial in November?
bySteve Inskeep
4 min
How much will voters consider the Trump criminal trial in November?
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Animals
Forget about political news and everything else -- it's time to focus on pandas
byHosts
3 min
Forget about political news and everything else -- it's time to focus on pandas
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"This is the first project that we write together where we’re not romantically together,” says Maria Zardoya of The Marías.
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Music News
How The Marías make music after a breakup in the band
byMilton Guevara
7 min
After the couple breaks up, can The Marias still make music together?
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Asia
AI companies in China aim for innovation despite U.S. restrictions on access to parts
bySteve Inskeep
7 min
AI companies in China aim for innovation despite U.S. restrictions on access to parts
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'The New Yorker': Do children have a “right to hug” their parents?
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Law
Sexual misconduct allegations against lawyers isn't uncommon. Punishment is tricky
byJaclyn Diaz
3 min
Sexual misconduct allegations against lawyers isn't uncommon. Punishment is tricky
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Why do so many of us want our elected officials to love dogs?
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The Americas
In Mexico's historic presidential election season it’s down to 2 women
byEyder Peralta,A Martínez
7 min
In Mexico's historic presidential election season it’s down to 2 women
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Europe
Secretary of State Blinken meeting with NATO allies to talk about support for Ukraine
byMichele Kelemen
3 min
Secretary of State Blinken meeting with NATO allies to talk about support for Ukraine
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has drawn supporters who don't see themselves represented by Democrats or Republicans. Although he likely won't win the 2024 presidential election, who shows up to vote for him could help determine if President Biden or former President Donald Trump do. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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Politics
RFK's voters know they're not electing the next president. They're with him anyway
byStephen Fowler
4 min
Who is an RFK Jr. voter?
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The Americas
Activists hope other countries will follow Colombia's lead and ban bullfighting
byCarrie Kahn
1 min
Activists hope other countries will follow Colombia's lead and ban bullfighting
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Law
Justice Samuel Alito declines to recuse himself in Jan. 6-related cases
bySteve Inskeep
3 min
Justice Samuel Alito declines to recuse himself in Jan. 6-related cases
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Asia
People in Taiwan are divided over whether to remove statues of Chiang Kai-shek
byEmily Feng
4 min
People in Taiwan are divided over whether to remove statues of Chiang Kai-shek
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National
Why Wayfarers Chapel, California's architectural icon, is being forced to move
byYusra Farzan
3 min
Why Wayfarers Chapel, California's architectural icon, is being forced to move
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