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Nation's largest teachers union gathers in Portland, Oregon

5:01am July 04, 2025

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to shrink the federal government's role in education, members of the nation's largest teachers union are gathering in Portland, Oregon.

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17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today's America

5:00am July 04, 2025

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?

5:00am July 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.

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North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea

3:49am July 04, 2025

South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation; firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey, Syria

3:29am July 04, 2025

A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides.

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Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

9:04pm July 03, 2025

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

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He didn't write the tax and spending bill, but it shares his vision for government

7:04pm July 03, 2025

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with McKay Coppins, who recently profiled Russell Vought in the Atlantic. Vought is a key player in the Trump administration's push to remake the federal government.

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The soccer world is heartbroken by the tragic death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota

6:41pm July 03, 2025

by Fatima Al-Kassab

Fans in Liverpool and beyond are heartbroken at the tragic death of 28-year-old star player Diogo Joga, who was killed in a car crash in Spain

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President Trump wants to slash subsidies for small airports across rural America

6:41pm July 03, 2025

More than 180 airports in rural areas across the U.S. benefit from federal funding that guarantees commercial air service. That program might lose half its funding due to Trump administration cuts.

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Trump's reversal of Army base names shines light on military's segregationist past

6:38pm July 03, 2025

The Trump administration restored the names of nine bases named after confederate general. Advocates say it dishonors a bi-partisan attempt to turn the page on the military's segregationist past.

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