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World News

In Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces reach agreement with new government

4:29am March 11, 2025

by Jane Arraf

In Syria, there's been a major development as U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who have controlled part of the country for more than a decade have agreed to be incorporated into the Syrian state.

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Religion

Pope To Loosen Secrecy Requirements Around Clerical Sex Abuse Cases

Pope Francis says he will end the use of the so-called "pontifical secret" in abuse proceedings. David Greene speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about the change.

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Who Is Making Money Off Utility PG&E's Bankruptcy?

by Marisa Lagos

California's governor rejected G&E's plan to exit bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the power company's financial woes are making some people very rich — namely lawyers and Wall Street investors.

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World News

Brazil's President Draws Controversy Over Covert Use Of Cyberspace

by Philip Reeves

A former ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says the leader has a government-funded "digital militia" that pumps out propaganda targeting the president's enemies.

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World News

'Rough Translation': A Check On The Corruption Fight In Ukraine

by Gregory Warner

Ukraine's president was elected with a huge popular mandate to fight corruption. The youngest and least experience member of Ukraine's parliament has joined the battle against corruption.

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Music & Culture

It Took 25 Years, But Mariah Carey's Holiday Earworm Reaches No. 1

"All I Want For Christmas Is You" was released in 1994. This modern Christmas classic tapped out at No. 3 last season. Now, the Queen of Christmas claims her No. 1 crown on the Billboard Hot 100.

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In 2019, TV's 'Friends' Remains Successful And Divisive

A quarter-century after it first aired, "Friends" is enjoying a huge afterlife — it was the second most-watched show on Netflix this year. What is it about "Friends" that resonates with viewers?

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British Museum To Display Minoans' Single-Use Clay Cup

The cup thrown aside some 3,500 years ago was created by members of an early European civilization. Archaeologists found so many, that may be single-use items — signs of ancient prosperity.

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Researchers Investigate Cancer Clusters In North Carolina

by Claire Donnelly

In three North Carolina towns, the cancer rate is higher than what scientists would typically expect. Researchers are trying to figure out why, and so far there aren't any answers.

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'Kansas City Star' Probe Uncovers Failures In Foster Care System

An investigation by The Kansas City Star reveals stark outcomes for foster care children in America. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Laura Bauer, one of the journalists who led the paper's reporting.

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Politics & Government

News Brief: Boeing 737 Max, Spending Bill, Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy

Boeing will suspend production of 737 Max jets in January. Both parties tout key wins in spending bill. And, Sackler family withdrew billions before Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy, records show.

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Politics & Government

Ahead Of Shutdown Deadline, Congress To Vote On Spending Bill

by Kelsey Snell

After months of stalled negotiations, congressional leaders reached a deal on a $1.3 trillion spending package that would fund the government through September 2020.

California Wine Makers Examine Climate's Effect On Their Industry

by Eric Westervelt

After several bad wildfire seasons and now rolling power blackouts, wine makers in Sonoma and Napa are having to take a hard look at how climate change is impacting their product and business.

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