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Trump may abandon Ukraine peace talks 'within days,' Rubio warns

6:59am April 18, 2025

by Eleanor Beardsley

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. would walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.

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2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Two U.S. Olympic swimmers were removed from their return flight by Brazilian authorities, as differences emerged in their accounts of an armed robbery last weekend.

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Education

As College Costs Soar, Critics Question Open Curriculum Courses

by Kirk Carapezza

College students heading back to campus may find some obscure course offerings such as: Zombies in Popular Media. Some argue every class has its merit; others worry they are a waste of time and money.

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Politics & Government

As November Approaches, Trump Overhauls Campaign Staff

Donald Trump named a conservative media provocateur to lead his campaign — in the third major shakeup during the election season. David Greene talks to senior Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn.

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National

Tribal Activists Push White House To Make Gold Butte A National Monument

by Kirk Siegler

In the late hour of the Obama administration, Native American tribes are ramping up pressure on the president to designate several national monuments on western lands that they consider sacred.

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YouTube Videos Lead 'Morris From America' Director To Markees Christmas

by Mandalit del Barco

Morris From America debuted at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The buzzed-about movie stars actor Markees Christmas as a 13-year-old hip-hop loving American who moves to Germany with his father.

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Man Banned From Ordering Pizza; Texas Cowboy Bypasses Drive-Thru

A Florida judge ordered a man to never call for pizza again — he'd been pranking restaurants. In Texas, a professional cowboy rode his horse into a Taco Bell. He said his horse Hollywood was hungry.

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National

Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Is Familiar With Disaster Responses

Renee Montagne talks to Billy Nungesser about the devastating floods in his state. When he was president of Plaquemines Parish, his community faced five hurricanes and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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Host Of 2020 Summer Olympic Games Has Plans To Beat The Heat

Tokyo is super hot and humid in the summer, and the government is installing heat detectors and a heatstroke warning system for athletes and spectators. Plus, they're considering installing misters.

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National

Blue Cut Fire Claims An Unknown Number Of Structures

by Nathan Rott

Firefighters in Southern California are struggling to battle the Blue Cut wildfire near San Bernardino. It's now burnt more than 25,000 acres. Tens of thousands of homes remain threatened.

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National

Louisiana Flood Victims Worry They Won't Have The Funds To Rebuild

by Jesse Hardman

Baton Rouge residents are starting to cleanup from historic floods that devastated parts of southern Louisiana. They are also starting to try to figure out how to pay for rebuilding.

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Sports

'68 Olympian: If You're Famous And You're Black, You Have To Be An Activist

John Carlos won the bronze for the 200 meter run in the 1968 Olympics. He's remembered for a political gesture he made. Renee Montagne talks to him about whether athletes can influence public opinion.

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World News

Rival Mexican Cartel Kidnaps 'El Chapo' Guzman's Son, Authorities Say

by Carrie Kahn

Imprison drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son was confirmed as one of the six men kidnapped by rival cartel members. The move by cartel rivals could unleash a wave of violence in the state.

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