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Iran nuclear talks, fluoride task force, extinct animal resurrected & more Apr 08, 2025

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Markets have risen worldwide this morning after yesterday’s drops. President Donald Trump says the US and Iran will hold direct talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. The health secretary is questioning fluoride in drinking water. A National Park Service website has been restored after backlash. Plus, a biotech says it’s brought a prehistoric animal back from extinction.

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China not backing down, Trump’s immigration win, Boeing 737-Max settlement & more Apr 08, 2025

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China says it’ll fight until the end, as President Donald Trump threatens even higher tariffs. The Supreme Court handed Trump two immigration wins yesterday. USAID has cancelled all remaining contracts for humanitarian aid for Afghanistan and Yemen. Boeing has reached a settlement with two families who’s loved ones died in a 2019 crash. Plus, it was a nail-biting end to the NCAA men’s basketball championship.

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Tariff turmoil, maternal healthcare warning, LA Dodgers at WH & more Apr 07, 2025

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We begin with how “fake news” caused a market whiplash today. The Supreme Court weighed in on the case to return a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Two former Biden-appointed officials fired by Trump got their jobs back for now. The WHO warns aid cuts threaten to undo decades of progress in maternal healthcare. Plus, the 2024 World Series champs visit the White House.

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Wall Street rollercoaster, deadly US storms, zoo’s first-time parents & more Apr 07, 2025

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We start with President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat in an escalating trade war. We have new developments on a case regarding a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Danger is increasing for many communities hit by severe storms. An Idaho mother who was convicted of killing two of her kids is on trial again. And, two endangered residents at one zoo achieved a significant milestone.

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Volatile stock market, former DOGE worker speaks out, REAL IDs & more Apr 07, 2025

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We start with how the stock market is reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, as countries offer to negotiate. A former DOGE employee's warning on the agency’s agenda. Two US border officials have been charged – we'll tell you why. Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s blockade in Gaza enters a second month. Plus, new federal rules will be coming into effect around IDs and flying.

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Market plunges continue, mistaken deportation deadline, child star dies & more Apr 07, 2025

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Global markets have tanked as the world continues to react to US tariffs. The Trump administration has until the end of today to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a mega prison in El Salvador. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House today. Harriet Tubman’s image has been removed from a web page about the “Underground Railroad.” And, an actor who played one of TV’s mischievous children has died.

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Global markets turmoil, Texas measles death, Palestinian American teen killed & more Apr 07, 2025

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Stock markets have tanked around the world as reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue. Kentucky flooding has swamped entire communities. A second child has died from measles in Texas. Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian American teenager. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the Women’s NCAA basketball tournament.

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One Thing: The Hidden Costs of Trump’s National Parks Cuts Apr 06, 2025

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As DOGE-led cuts continue to rock the federal government, we hear from National Parks employees about what’s at stake for visitors and wildlife, as well as the threat to the preservation of the history behind public lands.

Guests: Andria Townsend & Helen Dhue

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5 Good Things: The Heart Transplant that Connected Two Families Apr 05, 2025

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Chicks of America’s favorite bald eagle couple have been named. How a school superintendent in PA gets stringed instruments in students’ hands for free. A teen heart transplant recipient's push for organ donation awareness. These 90-somethings found a new way to fight loneliness and stay connected. Plus, lost wedding photos took an incredible journey back home.

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Stocks battered by sell-off, teacher grants frozen, TikTok’s deadline extended & more Apr 04, 2025

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Investors’ fears over tit-for-tat tariffs sent markets tumbling for a second day. The Trump administration got its first win at the Supreme Court since reclaiming power. TikTok’s future in the US still hangs in the balance. A federal judge has ruled on a case regarding the Trump administration’s error over deportation flights to El Salvador. Plus, the latest update on a growing measles outbreak in the US.

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