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Former U.S. Ambassador Responds To Trump's Rhetoric On NATO

6:38pm May 25, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Gen. Douglas Lute, who was the U.S. ambassador to NATO until January, about Trump's visit to NATO, and how his comments square with his past statements about the alliance.

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Lawmakers Propose Subjecting Secret Service Director To Senate Confirmation

6:38pm May 25, 2017

by Brian Naylor

A strongly bipartisan group of House members is sponsoring a bill to make the director of the Secret Service subject to Senate confirmation, following widespread concern over the agency's performance in recent months. The bill also increases funding for protection of second residences, which for the Trump administration has become a major expense.

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White House Ends Congressional Bill Allowing Deportation Delays For Immigrants

6:38pm May 25, 2017

by Allison Sherry

The Trump administration is ending a longstanding system in which members of Congress can intervene in the deportation of an immigrant in the country illegally. Immigrant advocates and Senate Democrats are crying foul.

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Pentagon Reveals Results Of Probe Into Deadly Mosul Airstrike

6:38pm May 25, 2017

by David Welna

The Pentagon quietly disclosed the results of its investigation into a deadly airstrike in March that killed more than 100 civilians in Mosul, Iraq. A small American bomb ignited "a large amount of explosive material" that ISIS fighters had hidden in the house.

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British Police Suspend Intelligence Sharing With U.S. After Leaks

6:38pm May 25, 2017

Britain has suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. on the Manchester attack after information was leaked to the press. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Coordinator for Security Richard Clarke on how this leak affects relations between the two countries.

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LeBron James' Return To Cleveland Illustrates Remarkable Economic Experiment

6:38pm May 25, 2017

by Kenny Malone

Professional sports generate a tremendous amount of money, but it's tricky to know exactly what part of sports generates that money. LeBron James unintentionally ran a nearly perfect economic experiment by unexpectedly leaving Cleveland and then, three years later, returning with almost no warning. A pair of economists have now used James' prodigal son data to look at the financial impact a single superstar can have on a local economy.

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This image shows Jupiter's south pole, as seen by NASA's Juno spacecraft from an altitude of 32,000 miles. The oval features are cyclones, up to 600 miles in diameter.

Juno Spacecraft Reveals Spectacular Cyclones At Jupiter's Poles

6:19pm May 25, 2017

by Joe Palca

The NASA has spotted enormous cyclones at the gas giant's north and south poles. The probe has also returned other data that have project scientists scratching their heads.

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Police seal off Lindy Road in Manchester, England, on Thursday as the investigation into Monday night's attack continues. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert as a terrorist attack and have confirmed at least 22

World News

British Police Decry Apparent U.S. Leaks Of Manchester Attack Evidence

6:17pm May 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Information and photos related to the Manchester investigation have been published in the U.S. press. British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would raise the issue with President Trump.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals building in Richmond, Va., was the site of a court hearing on President Trump's revised travel ban targeting six Muslim-majority countries earlier this month. A 13-judge panel has ruled that the ban should continue to

National

4th Circuit Court Ruling Keeps Trump's Travel Ban On Hold

6:13pm May 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A 13-judge panel in Virginia was one of several federal appeals courts hearing arguments over President Trump's executive order that would restrict travel from six majority-Muslim countries.

Mindy Kaling is one of many celebrities who have put on a red nose for Red Nose Day, raising the question: Huh, what?

Do You Know What Red Nose Day Is?

5:39pm May 25, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

The name may be silly, but Red Nose Day — which is today — has a serious mission. How do charity evaluators size up this campaign?