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Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders

7:14am April 25, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.

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EU Tries A Rap Battle To Encourage Young People To Vote

The rap battle featured members of the European Parliament amid dueling emcees such DeKay. At least one young person was convinced — Dekay herself said she'd vote.

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Science

Gluten Researcher Reverses His Earlier Finding

A 2011 study found gluten can cause gastrointestinal distress even in people who don't suffer from celiac disease. Peter Gibson published that study, and in a new paper he says the opposite is true.

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World News

Europe Steps Up Attacks Against Google

by Eleanor Beardsley

European digital companies have brought charges against Google for monopolistic behavior. And a ruling by a European court could force Google to remove certain web links from its search engine.

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Bolivia's President Signs To Play Professional Soccer

It's a publicity stunt, but Evo Morales has played before. In 2010, he made headlines against a team of political rivals when he kneed an opposing player in the groin.

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World News

Military Declares Martial Law In Thailand

by Michael Sullivan

The declaration by Thailand's army happened less than two weeks after the prime minister was thrown out of office by the country's Constitutional Court. The army says it needs to keep order and peace.

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Mosquito-Borne Breaking Bone Disease Spreads In Haiti

by Peter Granitz

Transmitted by mosquitoes, the chikungunya virus causes rash, fever and excruciating joint pain. It has no cure. The good news: It's rarely fatal. Epidemiologists say the virus is headed to the U.S.

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Rice Finds 'Purrfect' Angle To Recruit High School QB

A recruiting letter was catnip to a high school football star in Texas. J.T. Granato said yes to Rice University after getting a pitch in the mail. It was addressed to Granato's beloved cat.

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Science

Why Reporting On Scientific Research May Warp Findings

by Shankar Vedantam

The pressure to publish original research can mean scientists are neglecting to verify the work of others. In its current issue, the journal Social Psychology is trying a different approach.

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Boy Tries To Win Over Girl With A Foul Ball

During a Blue Jays/Rangers game, a boy catches a foul ball. He gives it to an older girl, who flashes a big smile. Video shows he gave her a ball he already had in his hand — he kept the foul ball.

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World News

Record Floodwaters Wash Across Balkans

The worst rains and flooding in Serbia and Bosnia since record keeping began 120 years ago have killed dozens of people. For more, David Greene talks to the BBC's Guy Delauney.

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World News

India's Next Prime Minister Ready To Act On Mandate

by Julie McCarthy

With the BJP's surprising victory in India's elections last Friday, the country prepares to swear-in Narendra Modi as the new prime minister this week. Modi and the BJP dominated the Congress party.

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GOP Candidates Try To Hold Off Tea Party Picks In Primaries

by Ron Elving

A slate of primary races on Tuesday could reveal more about the direction of the Republican Party in this midterm election year.

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