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Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case

6:00am March 17, 2025

A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case.

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Politics & Government

Rep. Smith Supports War Powers Resolution To Limit Trump On Iran

NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, about the state of relations between the U.S. and Iran. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.

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Politics & Government

Sen. Lee And Other Lawmakers Criticize White House Briefing On Iran

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah about his support for a resolution to limit the president's war powers over what he called an insulting briefing. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.

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Trump Officials To Overhaul National Environmental Policy Act

by Jeff Brady

Under expected new rules, federal agencies won't have to consider climate impacts of major infrastructure projects. The move aims to speed the OK for things such as oil and gas pipelines and highways.

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Politics & Government

House To Vote On Limiting Trump's War Powers

by Mara Liasson

Lawmakers in the House are expected to vote Thursday on a War Powers resolution that could force the president to pull back U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran.

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World News

Would Controlled Burns Help Australia Manage Massive Wildfire?

by Jason Beaubien

In Australia there's a debate over how best to control wildfires. An Aboriginal elder is familiar with ancient techniques to prevent large, destructive wildfires.

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World News

Prince Harry And Meghan To 'Step Back' From Their Royal Duties

by Frank Langfitt

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, have announced that they want to step aside from their positions within the British Royal Family, and try to become financially independent.

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Federal Authorities Warn Of Iran's Cyber Threat Capabilities

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to cybersecurity expert Peter Singer about Iran's cyberattack capabilities and what some vulnerable U.S. targets could be. Singer is a former defense department official.

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National

Florida Woman Has 2 Sets Of Twin Boys In 2019

Alexzandria Wolliston of West Palm Beach had twins in March and then again in December. She tells WPTV that they're a blessing from her grandmothers, who both lost twins in childbirth.

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National

Advocates Call For Federal Probe Of Mississippi Corrections Department

by Ashley Norwood

It's been a difficult time at Mississippi's prisons. Five inmates were killed and then two inmates escaped. Many of the state's prisons remain locked down as authorities and lawmakers seek solutions.

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Politics & Government

Trump Vacillates Between Tough Talk On Iran, Deal Making Prospects

by Tamara Keith

When it comes to Iran, President Trump has toggled between dueling instincts to be the toughest guy in the room — and a peacemaker.

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National

Kansas City To Sue Gun Maker Over Rising Violent Crime Cases

by Chris Haxel

In Missouri, officials in Kansas City are filing a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer which allegedly sold dozens of guns to an unlicensed dealer, who is accused of illegally selling them.

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News Brief: War Powers, Iran Containment, Royal Duties

The House is to vote on a War Powers resolution. President Trump is asking allies to help contain Iran. And, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex are taking a step back from royal duties.

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