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Morning news brief

4:19am March 06, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.

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National

Trump's Judicial Legacy

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump has now appointed nearly one in four of all federal circuit court judges, cementing an important part of his legacy. The picks are far less diverse than his predecessor's.

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America's First Gun Violence Prevention Minister

NPR's David Greene talks to the Rev. Deanna Hollas, who has been appointed gun violence prevention minister by the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States.

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World News

Manhunt In Canada

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Globe and Mail reporter Jana Pruden, who has been following the manhunt in Canada for two young murder suspects who could be hiding in the Canadian wilderness.

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Metallica Scares Off Cougar

A woman walking her dog in the woods on Vancouver Island, Canada was being stalked by a cougar. She played Metallica on her phone to scare it away.

Small Plane Lands On Washington Street

A small plane had to make an emergency landing on a busy street in Washington state. No one was injured.

News Brief: More China Tariffs, FBI Questions Americans Who Studied In China

President Trump said the U.S. will impose more tariffs on products imported from China. Also, Americans who studied in China are being questioned by the FBI and Puerto Rico's governor is resigning.

National

Charges Dropped Against Navy SEAL's Commander

by Steve Walsh

The Navy announced that all charges are being dropped against a SEAL commander in a case related to Eddie Gallagher.

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National

Puerto Rico's Governor To Resign With No Clear Successor

by David Welna

Puerto Rico's governor will leave office on Friday afternoon. There's uncertainty as to who will replace him.

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National

New Universal Studios Theme Park

Universal Studios announced that it is building a new theme park called Epic Universe in Orlando.

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Politics & Government

Will Hurd Won't Seek Reelection

by Susan Davis

The only black Republican in the U.S. House, Will Hurd, won't seek reelection. The 41-year old represents a key Texas swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Science

Turtle Embryos May Play A Role In Determining Sex

by Merrit Kennedy

Scientists have found that turtle embryos can play a role in determining their own sex, which could help their species guard against climate change.

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World News

U.S. In Awkward Position As Japan And South Korea Escalate Trade Spat

by Anthony Kuhn

A trade spat between Japan and South Korea escalated when Tokyo scratched Seoul off its list of preferred trade partners. The feud between two U.S. allies in Asia puts the U.S. in an awkward position.

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