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‘Last chance to sign’ ballot initiative events planned for Saturday in 20 Idaho communities
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's leader Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are engaging in talks over issues of economic development, global security, AI and more.
Arts & Culture
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However minor, the marital-discord mystery “Coup de chance” is Woody Allen’s latest movie offering, Dan Webster says in his review. -
On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss Alex Garland’s latest film "Civil War," which stars the likes of Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeney as photojournalists covering what is a second American war between the states and the federal government. After that, they move on to the film “La Chimera,” which is playing at the Magic Lantern Theatre. -
Glenn Dicterow, James Lowe and Mateusz Wolski discuss music of subversion and empowerment
Events
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EventsHear the MusicFest Northwest Live Broadcasts May 15, 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon on KPBX 91.1 FM. -
EventsGet your tickets to SPR’s inaugural "Firehouse Sessions Song Contest" Concert. Hear from our three winners, Anne Christine, The Red Books, and Time Baby, along with our two launch collaborators, Olivia Brownlee and T. S The Solution at the Bing May 10, 2024 -
EventsHear Spokane Brassworks play Americana music at our next Free KPBX Kids' Concert
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A look at where things stand on student loan forgiveness — and how Republicans and Democrats differ on whether to offer debt relief to student borrowers.
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In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We're pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don't hear — from NPR.
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The State Department has found that some Israeli units were responsible for gross violations of human rights, but so far has stopped short of restricting U.S. aid to them.
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At the heart of the student protests overtaking college campuses are demands that their universities divest from companies that do business with Israel.
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At some college campuses, protesters have called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas and divestment of endowment money invested in companies that provide military support to Israel.
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Studies have found fragments of bird flu virus in about 20% of the milk supply. It's not expected to pose a threat to humans, but may indicate the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought.
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NPR's Throughline hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei speak with professor Siddharth Kara on the fight for Congo's resources.
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It's been a month since a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers and effectively shutting down the Port of Baltimore. Crews are rushing to clear the debris.
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More than half of Americans say they'd benefit from more sleep. A woman has made it her business to help people get better sleep via a podcasting company that focuses on meditation.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ashley Judd, who came forward in 2017 with allegations about Harvey Weinstein, about the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction in New York.
