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Americans are receiving medical guidance from President Trump and top health officials like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that runs counter…

Thirteen-year-old Levent goes to an Indianapolis middle school that’s been celebrated for its test scores – but he’s behind academically. His mother, Shania, believes that’s because…

Jessie Beck was a fisheries biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She lost her job in the Trump administration’s mass purge of probationary employees…

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought attends a cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House on July 8, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images…

President Trump canceled a meeting to discuss government funding with top Democrats in Congress, leaving no clear path to avoiding a government shutdown next week. MICHEL…

A statue depicting President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands popped up near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Avani Yaltho, the 2025 high school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge, poses for a portrait with her recording setup in her room in Houston. Joseph…

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Ameya Desai poses with Linda Horikawa, an 85-year-old grandmother who is the subject of this year’s winning middle school entry in NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. Talia…