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National

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells NPR: 'Everything feels increasingly like a scam'

5:00am February 28, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.

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World News

Greece Cracks Down On Volunteers Aiding Migrants

by Joanna Kakissis

The Greek coast guard has arrested 5 foreign members of volunteer rescue teams trying to help migrants crossing between Turkey and the Greek islands. They may be charged with aiding human trafficking.

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World News

Iran Hostage Exchange Was Long In The Making

Tehran and Washington swapped long-held prisoners over the weekend as U.S. and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran. Renee Montagne talks to Wendy Sherman, former lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal.

Politics & Government

Politics In The News: Democratic Presidential Debate

Sunday's Democratic debate was the last one before the Iowa caucuses. David Greene talks to Cokie Roberts and Margie Omero, a Democratic pollster from the firm Purple Strategies.

Administration Announces Temporary Freeze On Federal Land Mining Leases

by Stephanie Joyce

Last week, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced a moratorium on new coal leases on federal land while the department considers a comprehensive overhaul to the U.S. coal program.

Iran Plans To Export More Oil. What Will That Do To The Market?

by Jim Zarroli

Now that international sanctions have been lifted, Iran hopes to export as much as 500,000 more barrels of oil a day. But this comes while global oil prices are falling and revenues are plunging.

Politics & Government

Clashes Intensify During Democratic Presidential Debate

by Mara Liasson

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley took the stage in Sunday's debate in Charleston, S.C. It was the final debate before the Iowa caucuses.

World News

How Do Iranians Feel About The Thaw In Relations With The West?

Sanctions were lifted against Iran even as more limited ones were imposed on those violating resolutions against ballistic missile tests. David Greene talks to Thomas Erdbrink of The New York Times.

Politics & Government

Ted Cruz To Make 17 Stops During New Hampshire Bus Tour

by Sarah McCammon

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is in a tough battle with Donald Trump to win Iowa. But this week, he's barnstorming New Hampshire in an effort to beat expectations in the state's primary.

Sports

It's Down To 4 Teams In The NFL Playoffs

David Greene talks to Kevin Blackistone, a columnist with The Washington Post and a professor of journalism at the University of Maryland, about the NFL playoffs.

Movie Review: '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi'

David Greene talks to Justin Chang, chief film critic for Variety, about 13 Hours — the new movie about the 2012 attacks on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.

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Politics & Government

Trump, Cruz Use GOP Debate To Attack Each Other

by Domenico Montanaro

After months of playing nice, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz went after each other. The candidates in the race from the establishment wing were battling it out for the chance to take on the front-runners.

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Review: 'Billions' Premieres On Showtime

by Eric Deggans

Billions is a fictional drama informed by Andrew Ross Sorkin's reporting on Wall Street. It stars Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti as a hedge fund king and the prosecutor trying to bring him down.

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