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In this image taken from a video footage run by TVBS, a partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien, eastern Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Taiwan holds steady in massive earthquake; Discontented voters show up in Wisconsin

8:23am April 03, 2024

by Mansee Khurana

Taiwan holds steady after a massive earthquake shakes the region. Biden and Trump won their Wisconsin primaries, but discontented voters made their voices heard.

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After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion access advocates rallied at the Florida Supreme Court. Monday the court issued rulings that could significantly impact access in the state.

Florida's abortion fight is headed to voters after court allows for a 6-week ban

6:38am April 03, 2024

by Regan McCarthy

Florida is at the center of the fight over abortion. As the state faces new restrictions and a November ballot question on abortion rights, Democrats see potential where they haven't in years.

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Poll: Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion, divided on other issues

5:16am April 03, 2024

A new poll from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist examines how Americans view the presidential election — where they agree, and where they disagree.

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5:16am April 03, 2024

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years. Wisconsin's "uninstructed" voters sent President Biden a strong message on the war in Gaza. A Texas immigration law faces crucial test.

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Biden, Trump faced more protest votes than expected in Wisconsin's primary

5:16am April 03, 2024

by Maayan Silver

President Biden and former President Trump both easily won their parties presidential primaries in Wisconsin. Yet, they each faced more protest votes than expected.

With abortion access on the ballot in Florida, Democrats say they see an opening

5:16am April 03, 2024

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with democratic strategist Alexandra LaManna about abortion rights on the ballot in Florida.

A new poll found presumptive nominees President Biden and former President Donald Trump in a statistical tie for a 2024 rematch, with Biden narrowly ahead.

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Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

5:00am April 03, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion while remain divided on other election-year issues like Biden's 2020 win. Plus: some signs of hope.

As polls close in Wisconsin's presidential primaries, here's what's motivating voters

5:41pm April 02, 2024

by Maayan Silver

As voting closes in Wisconsin's primaries, voters are already looking to November. Four years ago, Biden beat out Trump by about 20,000 votes. The race will likely be decided again around the margins.

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World leaders condemn Israeli airstrike on disaster relief workers in Gaza

4:42pm April 02, 2024

by Carrie Kahn

Fallout continues over the Israeli airstrike on a convoy of World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, killing seven. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized.

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Threats towards judges in Trump-related cases have hit unprecedented levels

4:42pm April 02, 2024

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reuters reporter Ned Parker about the abuse and hostility against judges hearing cases involving former President Donald Trump.

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