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Coty Raven Morris conducts the combined Rose and Thorn Choirs singing an African piece called "Modimo" at the From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023.

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In order to have conversations -- start by singing

To foster equity and community, people gather several times a year to sing together in Portland, Oregon. The woman behind this effort has twice been nominated for a Grammy in music education.

President Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25 in Washington, D.C., for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

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Trump's 100-day report card. And, a student protester speaks from detention

Nearly half of the respondents in an NPR poll gave Trump an F on the first 100 days of his second term. And, detained student Mohsen Madhawi speaks with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel.

Grading Trump's First 100 Days, Presidential Retaliation, Detained Student Speaks

Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell announces that interest rates will remain unchanged during a news conference at the Federal Reserve's William McChesney Martin building on June 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Planet Money

A weird partisan pattern of trust in the Fed

A new study shows how partisan politics has long influenced whether Americans trust the Fed. And how, with Trump's second term, an old pattern may have changed.

Women wearing Vietnamese national flag T-shirts walk past the Saigon Centre shopping complex in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29, 2025, ahead of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Women wearing Vietnamese national flag T-shirts walk past the Saigon Centre shopping complex in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29, 2025, ahead of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Fall of Saigon, 50 years on

Despite improving relations, U.S. will be absent from Vietnam's war anniversary parade

U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to a guest list released by the organizers and seen by NPR.

Signs direct traffic to the immigration court parking lot in Chicago, Ill., in August 2024.

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Law

Trump wants to bypass immigration courts. Experts warn it's a 'slippery slope.'

The administration's recent actions to fire immigration judges and other steps are chipping away at what was already an imperfect system in administrative courts.

Critics say deportation efforts skirt due process rights all people in U.S. deserve

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President Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25 in Washington, D.C., for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

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Politics

More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds

Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office.

The Trump administration has targeted over 100 perceived enemies, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (left), Dr. Anthony Fauci, former national security adviser John Bolton and Letitia James, attorney general of New York.

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, President Trump has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. The administration has targeted over 100 perceived enemies, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (left), Dr. Anthony Fauci, former national security adviser John Bolton and Letitia James, attorney general of New York. Getty Images/Javier Palma for NPR hide caption

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Investigations

Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions "a shocking abuse of power."

Mohsen Mahdawi sits for a picture at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, Vt. on April 28.

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Mohsen Mahdawi — the Columbia student arrested at his citizenship appointment — speaks

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

Mohsen Mahdawi, facing possible deportation, speaks from detention center

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Vehicles believed to be carrying former pro-democracy lawmaker Gary Fan, who was released after four years for his conviction under the national security law, leaves the Shek Pik Prison in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

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Asia

Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions

The four were part of a group known as the "Hong Kong 47," and were rounded up for taking part in an unofficial primary poll in 2020 that drew more than 600,000 people.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with a payload of 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday.

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Space

Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

Stargazers oppose the fast-growing constellations of low-orbiting satellites, arguing they spoil observations. Others fear more satellite collisions.

In this Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 file photo first lady Melania Trump participates in a roundtable discussion on the opioid crisis, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Politics

Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump

Melania Trump has voiced support for the bill, which is in line with her "BE BEST" initiative. It is dedicated to child welfare and was started during President Trump's first term.

Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney applauds at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario on April 29, 2025.

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World

In his victory speech, Mark Carney warns Canadians that 'Trump is trying to break us'

Mark Carney wins Canada's election, seizing on strong public sentiment against U.S. President Donald Trump. But it's still not clear if his Liberal Party has won an outright majority in Parliament.

Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister

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World

Spain and Portugal begin recovering from a massive blackout. Here's what to know

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said a nationwide blackout of this scale had never happened before in Spain. He added that the underlying cause remains unclear.

SPAIN PORTUGAL POWER OUTAGE

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Preparing to Pick a New Pope

Cardinals pay tribute to the late Pope Francis during a vespers service at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica on April 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Eric Vandeville/Vatican Pool - Corbis/Getty Images hide caption

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Preparing to Pick a New Pope

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony over the weekend and next week the College of Cardinals will convene their conclave at the Vatican to choose his successor. In this episode we speak to one of those cardinals, who will attend his first papal conclave. And we go inside the room where it all happens, the Sistine Chapel famous for its ceiling of frescos by Michelangelo.

Preparing to Pick a New Pope

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Shots - Health News

The government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth

A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.

HHS may cut 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth

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Michele Koplitz presents on stage at Rochester School for the Deaf in 2018. She is one year away from completing her PhD.

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Investigations

Deaf students had a path to science careers -- until their federal grants ended

For years, the U.S. government tried to encourage deaf people to study science. But the programs were just ended by the Trump Administration, leaving deaf students unsure about their future.

Deaf students had a path to science careers -- until their federal grants ended

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