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These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
NewsNPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.

Homebuyers and sellers say agents' cuts are too big. Flat-fee brokers offer an alternative
NewsAgents have typically taken a commission on the sale of a home that totals 5% to 6% of the price. But new rules have created an opening for brokers who charge much less.

'As it currently stands, I was a no': Republicans divided over Trump's major tax bill
NewsNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Rep. Mike Lawler about Republicans' divisions that threaten to derail the ongoing budget negotiations.

Trump ambushes South African president in tense Oval Office meeting
NewsThe heavily trailed Oval Office meeting between South Africa's president and Trump started well and very quickly went off the rails when Trump started playing videos and repeating discredited claims that there is a white genocide occurring in South Africa.

George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died
NewsWendt got his start in Chicago's The Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on <em>Cheers</em>.

Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense
NewsThe plan includes a vast array of space-based sensors and interceptors.

Team World manages a draw in marathon chess showdown against grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
NewsCarlsen squared off against 143,000 players from around the world — but the chess grandmaster was unable to clinch a victory over Team World.

Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common. But it's unclear why
NewsIt's getting more common for a lot of tornadoes to form over a big area in a short period of time. But the total number of tornadoes each year in the U.S. is stable.

Vermont senator wants Trump pressure on Israel to end 'catastrophic' Gaza blockade
NewsSen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., wants pressure from the Trump administration on Israel to end its nearly three-month long blockade of food, medicine and other supplies into Gaza.

President of CBS News resigns as Trump lawsuit hovers over network
NewsCBS News President Wendy McMahon says she's resigning because "the company and I do not agree on the path forward." CBS' parent company is trying to settle a lawsuit with President Trump.<br>

How President Trump is sparking a crypto revolution in America
NewsCrypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.
Indians still pray at 'visa temples' after the U.S. deported migrants in chains
NewsHindu temples offer prayers for a path to the U.S. But some in India were stunned by the way the U.S. deported Indians despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship with President Trump.
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