The U.S. Department of Justice made good on a promise to sue Oklahoma if it decided to enforce a controversial immigration law. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says he’s ready to defend the measure in court.
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The New York legislature is considering undoing a prohibition-era law that allows local governments to opt-out of alcohol sales. Some communities say the state is interfering with local control.
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The Washington Post CEO's past actions are coming under severe scrutiny in a British court as he seeks to turn around the financially troubled U.S. newspaper.
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The UN says more than 900,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah, which was the last sheltering place for people in Gaza, and where the Israeli military is expanding its incursion.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sports culture critic Tyler Tynes about this year's NBA conference finals — which have a little bit of everything.
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The Oklahoma City Council approved a development agreement for the new downtown Thunder arena with a 7-2 vote Tuesday.
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With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors.
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Louisiana might pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. It's a move a few other states have considered after a court decision about religion.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about a new "global AI safety network."
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NPR's Ailsa Chang steps into the kitchen with James Beard semifinalist Alisa Reynolds, who runs a tiny soul food spot in Los Angeles — where the chef says she offers "evolved nostalgia."
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The Michigan dairy worker had mild eye symptoms from the infection and has recovered, health officials said. The worker had been in contact with cows presumed to be infected.
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It's snake season in the American Southwest. And as snakes show up in yards and garages, Cale Morris of the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary teaches people how to keep snakes — and themselves — safe.
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Only days after the mogul apologized for a leaked surveillance video showing him attacking his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, he faces new allegations of drugging and assaulting another woman.
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