49 m. ago Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Offers Ukrainians a Glimmer of Hope

The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But a short meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.

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71 m. ago From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

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2 h. ago Times Investigation Into the Deadly Crash at National Airport: 5 Takeaways

New details show that the failures leading up to the midair collision of a regional jet and an Army helicopter were more complex than previously known.

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2 h. ago With a Bounty on His Head, a Critic of China Runs in Canada’s Election

After Joe Tay set up a run for Parliament, China issued a warrant for his arrest and coordinated online attacks on his candidacy.

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2 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry

The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.

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2 h. ago The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.

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2 h. ago In Canada’s Election, Mark Carney’s China Experience Becomes a Liability

Mark Carney, who is running to win a full term as prime minister, has years of experience dealing with Chinese businesses and leadership. It’s become fodder for his opponents.

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2 h. ago A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election

Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.

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2 h. ago Tesla and Volkswagen May Have a Leg Up As Tariffs Raise EV Prices

Electric vehicles will get even more expensive, but prices for Teslas and some other models may not rise as much as prices for some conventional cars.

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2 h. ago Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

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4 h. ago Grading every pick by the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFL draft

Grading every pick by the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFL draft  Commanders Wire

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4 h. ago Analysis | NFL draft grades: How every team fared in the 2025 draft

Analysis | NFL draft grades: How every team fared in the 2025 draft  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago 'Number of people' killed after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival

The vehicle entered the street where people were attending a Filipino community festival Friday, the Vancouver Police Department said on social media. The driver was taken into custody, police said.

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5 h. ago 'Number of people' killed after man drives vehicle into Vancouver street festival

The vehicle entered the street Saturday night where people were at an event celebrating Filipino culture, Vancouver Police said on social media. A Vancouver man, 30, was arrested at the scene.

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5 h. ago Police say 9 people were killed when car plowed into Vancouver street festival crowd

A man was arrested after his vehicle ran into a crowd at an event celebrating Filipino culture, Vancouver police posted to social media. Police said they are confident this was "not an act of terrorism."

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5 h. ago John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap the Final Day of the 2025 NFL Draft

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap the Final Day of the 2025 NFL Draft  San Francisco 49ers

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6 h. ago Turkey’s People Are Resisting Autocracy. They Deserve More Than Silence.

The world’s democracies can speak up to make Erdogan’s life less comfortable.

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7 h. ago 2025 NFL Draft: Here are all the undrafted rookies the Patriots have signed

New England secured a fullback and a third quarterback, among many other prospects, following the draft. The post 2025 NFL Draft: Here are all the undrafted rookies the Patriots have signed appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Patriots make Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ of 2025 NFL Draft

New England hosted Minor as one of their 30 pre-draft visits. The post Patriots make Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ of 2025 NFL Draft appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

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