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Signs notify drivers at the U.S.-Canada Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Detroit, Michigan.

Signs notify drivers at the U.S.-Canada Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Detroit, Michigan. Dominic Gwinn/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Immigration

Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.

The Rodriguez family. Jessica Rodriguez Aguilar is a U.S. citizen. She told NPR that during a routine immigration visit, her husband Josue (right) was detained. Lawyers are warning clients of an increasing in detainments at scheduled court hearings and immigration check-ins.

Jessica Rodriguez Aguilar is a U.S. citizen. She told NPR during a routine immigration visit, her husband Josue (right) was detained. Lawyers are warning their clients that they are increasingly seeing clients detained at scheduled court hearings and immigration check-ins. Jessica Rodriguez Aguilar hide caption

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Lawyers warn clients of increased arrest risk at immigration check-ins

Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there is an increased risk of getting detained.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office in February.

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Trump changes tone over tariffs on China. And, new executive actions target education

Trump is changing his tone about tariffs on China, but it is unclear if he will change any policies. And, a sweeping list of executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools.

Trump Changes Tone On Tariffs, Russia And Ukraine, Education Executive Orders

A Ukrainian woman looks at rescuers as they try to pull her out from under the rubble of a building after a Russian military strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The strike occurred at 1 a.m., when most people were asleep. So far, nine people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 injured. The rescue operation is ongoing.

A Ukrainian woman looks at rescuers as they try to pull her out from under the rubble of a building after a Russian military strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The strike occurred at 1 a.m., when most people were asleep. So far, nine people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 injured. The rescue operation is ongoing. Anton Shtuka for NPR hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Trump calls on Putin to 'STOP' attacks on Ukraine after deadly Kyiv strike

President Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks as the Ukrainian military says Russia launched at least 215 drones and missiles at Ukraine, most aimed at the capital.

In 2001, Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates comments at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., on the U.S. Court of Appeals decision to overturn a lower court's ruling that the software giant be broken up.

In 2001, Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates comments at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., on the U.S. Court of Appeals decision to overturn a lower court's ruling that the software giant be broken up. Tim Matsui/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Decades later, the Microsoft antitrust case casts a shadow over the Google trial

A nearly 30-year-old legal case looms large over the U.S. government's antitrust case against Google. A judge is hearing arguments to decide the penalties to levy against the search giant.

A pump jack in New Mexico's San Juan Basin. This is one of the country’s oldest federal lands drilling areas.

A pump jack in New Mexico's San Juan Basin. This is one of the country's oldest federal lands drilling areas. Many oil company executives celebrated Donald Trump's return to the White House. But now expectations of higher profits are fading amid fears of a recession. Kirk Siegler/NPR hide caption

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Business

Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried

Many oil company executives celebrated Donald Trump's return to the White House. But now expectations of higher profits are fading amid fears of a recession.

Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried

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Miami quarterback, Cam Ward, Colorado wide receiver, Travis Hunter, and Penn State defensive end, Abdul Carter.

The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night. Where will (left to right) Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter end up? From left: James Gilbert/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Where will Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and other top players be picked in the NFL Draft?

It's been almost 30 years since an NFL player played a true two-way season. Heisman winner Travis Hunter could be the next — but first, he has to be selected in the NFL Draft, which begins Thursday.

Where will Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and other top players be picked in the NFL Draft?

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This photo shows the inside of DigiKey's warehouse, which is a cavernous facility filled with conveyor lines.

DigiKey is one of the world's largest marketplaces for electronic components, shipping global orders from a single warehouse in Thief River Falls, Minn. Dan Koeck for NPR hide caption

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Business

A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard?

A rural Minnesota town is home to the biggest tech giant you've never heard of. Now it's riding out an unprecedented kind of storm.

A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard?

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This image made from video shows the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court in New Orleans, Monday, April 10, 2023. Across the U.S. there have been steep declines in the number of youth in juvenile detention, but racial disparities are widening.

This image made from video shows the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court in New Orleans, Monday, April 10, 2023. Across the U.S., there have been steep declines in the number of youth in juvenile detention, but racial disparities are widening. Stephen Smith/AP hide caption

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Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they've been in decades

The number of American children and teenagers in juvenile detention has sharply declined over the last few decades, but as overall numbers decrease, data shows Black and Native American youth are far more likely to be incarcerated than white children.

Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they've been in decades

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President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding education in the Oval Office April 23, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Education Secretary Linda McMahon

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Education

Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI

The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.

Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI

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An airplane flies over the container ship Alexandra at the Port Newark Container Terminal on April 18 in Newark, N.J.

An airplane flies over the container ship Alexandra at the Port Newark Container Terminal on April 18 in Newark, N.J. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption

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A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

A dozen states have sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to stop its tariff policy, challenging Trump's claim that he could arbitrarily impose tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Israel's changing story of an attack on rescue workers

Members of the Palestine Red Crescent and other emergency services carry bodies of fellow rescuers killed a week earlier by Israeli forces, during a funeral procession at Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 31. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Israel's changing story of an attack on rescue workers

On March 23, the death toll in Gaza surpassed 50,000 people killed by Israeli fire in the war with Hamas.

Israel's changing story of an attack on rescue workers

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A layer of smog lingers above the downtown Los Angeles skyline in 2024. Millions of Americans are still breathing in unhealthy air, despite long-term progress toward cleaning up many sources of pollution over the years, according to the 2025 State of the Air report.

A layer of smog lingers above downtown Los Angeles in 2024. Millions of Americans are still breathing in unhealthy air, despite long-term progress toward cleaning up many sources of pollution, according to the 2025 State of the Air report. ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

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Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

America's neighbor to the north has seen wide ranging impacts from the tariffs on goods sent to the U.S.— from Canadian identity to the country's politics and of course the economy. Even small businesses are feeling the change. We go to the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia to see how tariffs are playing out.

Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

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A person holds a sign with a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a protest in New York City.

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National

After a scathing rebuke, judge grants DOJ an extension in deportation case

A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

Federal judge blasts Trump administration for stonewalling in deportation case

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A health care professional wearing blue gloves draws blood from a patient's arm using a syringe. A tourniquet is applied to the patient's arm to facilitate the process, and a blood vial is being prepared for collection.

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Funding cut for landmark study of women's health

The Women's Health Initiative, begun in the 1990s, has made many important discoveries. Now funding to collect more research data will end in September.

Women's Health Initiative research funding gets cut

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Security personnel patrol a street the morning after militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir, April 23.

Security personnel patrol a street the morning after militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir, April 23. Dar Yasin/AP hide caption

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World

After Kashmir attack, India downgrades ties with Pakistan and suspends water treaty

The day after a deadly attack, India announced it was closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading its diplomatic ties and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack.

Sen. Bernie Sanders Speaks To A Crowd Of 36,000 At The Fighting Oligarchy Rally At Gloria Molina Grand Park In Downtown Los Angeles On April 12, 2025.

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Politics

Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class

WBUR

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who caucuses with Democrats, has been touring the country with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to push back against the Trump administration.

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