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Why Israeli assassinations aren't working the way they hope

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Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 6:23 PM
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The Israeli government has said it has the ability to find and assassinate top leaders in the Iranian government. But that strategy may end up hurting any effort to actually end the war, says Yossi Melman, co-author of the book “Spies Against

Some countries have bet big on EVs

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Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 7:44 PM
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Emily Kwong talks with Camila Domonoske, who covers cars and energy for NPR, about how countries and companies that have bet big on electric vehicles are facing new, quickly moving variables in the market and the world.For sponsor-free episodes of Co

'It was my cross to bear.' Reconciling with Cesar Chavez's abuse

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Friday, March 20, 2026 - 6:21 PM
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Dolores Huerta built a lasting movement with Cesar Chavez.  And after waiting decades, she has decided to share the story of how Chavez abused her. Dolores Huerta told the New York Times that she felt pressured to have sex with Cesar Chavez

Why ending the war in Iran is getting harder

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Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 6:07 PM
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Three weeks into the US and Israel's war with Iran, the tensions continue to escalate. On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon would seek additional funding for the war -- to the tune of $200 billion.Despite mixed

ICE wants more detention centers. These towns don't

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 6:25 PM
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In red states and blue states, in suburbs and cities and in rural communities, officials from the Department of Homeland Security are scouting out real estate.Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to significantly expand its detention capacity

Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises as Zohran Mamdani embraces his Muslim faith

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 5:32 PM
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has brought his Muslim faith to the center of his political life, but his effort has faced a backlash.During this Ramadan he’s hosted half a dozen public prayers and celebrations, the latest Monday night when he

The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help

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Monday, March 16, 2026 - 5:37 PM
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President Trump launched the war against Iran without building a coalition of U.S. allies.Only now is the president trying to enlist allies to help end Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. And many of the countries he’s asked – are