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A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris

7:09am April 29, 2025

In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial.

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Russian troops prepare for a counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive

by A Martínez

After rapid advances in western Russia, a Ukrainian military offensive slowed over the weekend. Russia is sending reinforcements to the area for a likely counterattack, but hasn't launched it yet.

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Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after a deadly airstrike

by A Martínez

Strikes in Gaza continue to kill dozens of Palestinians, and Israeli military evacuation orders are forcing Palestinians to displace with their families -- again.

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Music & Culture

Singer NIKI, a success, writes of a feeling like flailing in the middle of the ocean

by Leila Fadel

NIKI is an Indonesian-American singer/songwriter who won a competition at age 15 to open for Taylor Swift in Indonesia. She has released her third album: Buzz.

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Why are people in Serbia protesting plans to dig a giant lithium mine?

by Steve Inskeep

Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.

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What happens to host cities after the Olympics are over?

Many host cities struggle with the financial aftermath of the games for years after the Olympic cauldron is extinguished.

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National

American Bar Association creates rapid response teams ahead of Election Day

by Steve Inskeep

The American Bar Association is setting up rapid-response teams of legal experts ahead of the presidential election. It's part of a broad effort to defend democratic institutions.

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2 Olympic gold-medal boxers in Paris faced repeated questions about their gender

by A Martínez

NRP's A Martinez talks to Rose Eveleth, host of the new podcast series "Tested," from NPR’s "Embedded" and the CBC in Canada, about the history of sex testing in sports.

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World News

Morning news brief

Democratic presidential ticket's debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The U.S. had a good showing in track and field on Thursday.

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Politics & Government

The primary challenger, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, ousts Rep. Cori Bush

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, who this week became the Democratic candidate running for Congress in Missouri, besting U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.

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Sports

As the events wind down in Paris, the excitement at the Olympics isn't waning

It was a busy day at the Stade de France where U.S. track and field athletes claimed three gold medals at the Paris Summer Olympics.

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NPR's 'Planet Money' team looks into the prevalence of class action settlements

by Kenny Malone

If you’ve bought anything in the last decade -- or paid for a service -- there’s a decent chance you’ve received at least one class action settlement notice.

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Sports

The grounds around a palace built by Louis XIV is hosting Olympic events

by Becky Sullivan

The Games in Paris include one of the grandest venues to ever host an Olympic event: the grounds of Versailles, where equestrian events and the pentathlon are held in sight of the opulent palace.

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