Washington honors an ancient tree that survived Hiroshima
The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.
The Hutchins Center’s David Wessel gives his perspective on America’s national debt
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about America’s federal debt, which is at $36 trillion and growing.
Photos: Deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri
Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Meteorologists are beginning to survey the damage.
Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator
Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.
Fatal explosion outside fertility clinic was ‘intentional,’ police say
At least one person was killed in the explosion that damaged the fertility clinic, authorities said. The FBI said the explosion was “intentional act of terrorism.”
More than 20 dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri
Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving carnage and flattened buildings in their wake.
Local farmers react to Trump’s announcement of tariffs on Mexican tomatoes
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Robert Guenther of the Florida Tomato Exchange about new efforts to limit the import of Mexican tomatoes to the U.S.
Trump’s attacks on DEI are complicating corporate sponsorship of Pride events
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Twin Cities Pride Executive Director Andi Otto about partnering with corporations amid efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
The first time we had ‘one big, beautiful bill’ we called it Reaganomics
Budget reconciliation may not be catchy, but it’s been a vital tool for many presidents, including Ronald Reagan, whose first federal budget was a watershed in the history of federal fiscal policy.
At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms
The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused damage in Missouri, left hundreds of thousands without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a heat wave to Texas.
Wisconsin judge’s case is rare but not unprecedented. There’s another near Boston
Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph was accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade authorities more than seven years ago. Her case is still unresolved.
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