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WASHINGTON - MAY 24: Rep. Dave Weldon (R-FL) who opposes the Castle-DeGette bill speaks during a press conference after the House of Representatives voted today to ease restrictions on federal financing for embryonic stem cell research May 24, 2005 in Washington, DC. The 238-to-194 vote in favor is short of the 290 needed to override a presidential veto. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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 Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

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A DHS official defends the Mahmoud Khalil arrest, but offers few details on why it happened

Homeland Security deputy secretary Troy Edgar offered few details on the Trump administration's legal reasoning to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations

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Third Eye Blind: Tiny Desk Concert

Third Eye Blind mixes nostalgia, deep cuts and an entirely new song into a set that culminates in a full-on singalong.

President Trump, accompanied by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his son X Æ A-Xii, speaks next to a line of Tesla vehicles on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday. Trump said he would purchase a Tesla vehicle in what he calls a 'show of confidence and support' for Musk. But while Musk is very popular among Republicans, Democrats remain more interested in purchasing electric vehicles. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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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?

U.S. District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Fox News on Wednesday as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Jennifer Eckhart, a former producer. Her suit against former star anchor Ed Henry, alleging he sexually assaulted and harassed her, can go forward, the judge ruled.

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A judge dismisses Fox News from a sexual assault lawsuit against a former star

A federal judge has dismissed Fox News as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against former anchor Ed Henry. Former producer Jennifer Eckhart alleges he sexually harassed and raped her.

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Why religious leaders are divided on transgender rights

When Kansas became the 26th state to ban gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.

Why religious leaders are divided on transgender rights

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There's a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

More than 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant. But a kidney shortage means many die on the waitlist or become too sick for a transplant. A new plan would compensate donors.

End Kidney Deaths Act

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NEW YORK CITY - JULY 26: A doctors office advertises the Covid-19 vaccine in a neighborhood near Brighton Beach on July 26, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Due to the rapidly spreading Delta variant, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city will require all city workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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NIH cuts funding for vaccine-hesitancy research. mRNA research may be next

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.

NIH is gathering data about agency-funded research using mRNA vaccine technology

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John Mulaney hosts Everybody's Live with John Mulaney on Wednesday night. The program runs on Wednesdays starting at 10 p.m. Eastern for 11 more weeks. Ryan West/Netflix hide caption

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John Mulaney is experimenting with late night. It's not quite working — yet

Comedian John Mulaney is going live on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks on Netflix. NPR's TV critic says that in the first episode, Mulaney seemed to be enjoying the absurdity of the setup much more than the actual content.

Chloe Kienzle of Arlington, Va., holds a sign as she stands outside the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Eduction, which were ordered closed for the day for what officials described as security reasons amid large-scale layoffs, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Washington. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption

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What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of the Education Department cuts

Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them.

The top three winners of the Regeneron Science Talent Search: Matteo Paz (center) - First Place; Ava Grace Cummings (left) - Second Place; and Owen Jianwen Zhang (right) - Third Place, celebrating their achievements at the awards ceremony. Chris Ayers/Chris Ayers Photography/Chris Ayers Photography/Licensed by Society for Science) hide caption

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Brilliant young minds are honored in a prestigious science competition

We hear from the student winners of the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, America's oldest science and math competition.

Brilliant young minds honored in prestigious science competition

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On March 10, a member of civil defense canine unit searches for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the prior week. Francesco Spotorno/AP hide caption

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What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki is a Virginia resident and a student at the University of Pittsburgh. She was vacationing in Punta Cana with five others when she went missing last week.

Buy Now, Pay Later loans are an alternative to credit cards offered by financial technology companies like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm that have been gaining wide popularity with consumers at least in part because they largely don't charge interest on purchases, says Jennifer Streaks, Senior Personal Finance Reporter at Business Insider. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/Getty Images/NPR hide caption

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Intrigued by buy-now, pay-later loans? Experts break down 6 pros and cons

If you're curious about that option to "pay in four easy installments" on the checkout page when shopping online, here's what to know.

Buy now, pay later loans are becoming more popular. Here's what to know

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President Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One as he travels from West Palm Beach back to Washington, D.C., on March 9. Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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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.

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here's why

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SZA performs at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2024, teasing the insect imagery that would appear some months later on LANA, a supersized reissue of her landmark album SOS. Joseph Okpako/WireImage/Getty Images hide caption

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Can a deluxe album ever improve on the original?

Streaming has turned the once-rare deluxe edition into a given for pop albums. Many feel clunky or inessential — but a few artists have found ways to take the format high-concept.

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