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The banjo is a star of Beyoncé's new album. Turns out it has African roots

In "Texas Hold 'Em," the singer is accompanied by a banjo. It's often thought of as a quintessential Americana instrument. But the history of the banjo tells a different story.

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Biden orders Israel to change course on Gaza aid; No Labels backs out of 2024 race

Israel will let aid into northern Gaza after Biden warned that U.S. support would depend on how Israel addresses civilian suffering. No Labels has backed out of the 2024 presidential election.

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Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always

Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial intelligence, detection technologies are racing to catch deepfake audio, but it's a tough game of whack-a-mole.

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Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization

Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well.

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Violence in eastern Congo has displaced millions. Some end up at this camp

The Nkamira Transit Center is home to thousands of refugees who fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decades-long conflict is a legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries

Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the House for their criticism of Israel in its handling of the ongoing war with Hamas.

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Tournament darling DJ Burns and N.C. State head to the Final 4, smiles, skips and all

North Carolina State's unlikely run in this year's NCAA tournament has been propelled by their charming star DJ Burns Jr., whose big size and big personality have made him a fan favorite this March.

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This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?

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Where are you going to view the solar eclipse? NPR wants to know.

Tell NPR where you plan to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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What you need to know to watch Monday's total solar eclipse

Over 30 million people will be within the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse as it crosses the U.S. from Texas to Maine. Here's what you need to know to safely enjoy the celestial spectacle.

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How does avian flu affect your breakfast; NATO solemnly celebrates 75th anniversary

Cases of bird flu have been found in dairy cattle, but the risk to humans remains low. Ukraine is front and center today as NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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A mayor in Ukraine aids his town's few remaining people, as Russia closes in

Russian attacks have driven out most of Chasiv Yar's residents. NPR accompanies the mayor on a routine visit to check on those who remain.

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Concrete structures meant to protect Baltimore bridge appear unchanged for decades

Experts said if the Key Bridge had been fitted with more robust collision-prevention structures, the collapse might have been avoided. Records indicate the protections weren't significantly altered.

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These identical twins both grew up with autism, but took very different paths

Sam and John Fetters are identical twins with autism. But Sam is in college, while John still struggles to form sentences. Their experience may shed light on the disorder's mix of nature and nurture.

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These are the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Three of those killed by an Israeli airstrike were British and the others were Australian, Palestinian, Polish and a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada.

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Rashee Rice apologizes, speaks to police about hit-and-run crash in Dallas

Saturday's hit-and-run crash involved two speeding cars on a Dallas highway. One of the cars that triggered the collision is believed to be registered under the Kansas City Chiefs player's name.

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Biden met with a small group of Muslims yesterday. This doctor walked out

The relationship between the White House and Arab Americans and Muslims is fraught because of President Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza,

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Taiwan holds steady in massive earthquake; Discontented voters show up in Wisconsin

Taiwan holds steady after a massive earthquake shakes the region. Biden and Trump won their Wisconsin primaries, but discontented voters made their voices heard.

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Lou Conter, last survivor of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, dies at 102

The seaman had a storied career in the Navy. Over 27 years he served, he survived the surprise attack by Japan, was shot down over the Pacific and was uninjured in the Korean War.

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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait

After a decade of outsourcing military health care, the Pentagon now plans to do the opposite, an about-face Matt and Helen Perry hope means they'll get the care they were promised after going to war.

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Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion while remain divided on other election-year issues like Biden's 2020 win. Plus: some signs of hope.

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Latino Voter Registration Rates Remain Among the Lowest in the Country: Here's Why

From systemic restrictions to lack of outreach, here are some of the reasons why Latinos continue to trail behind in voter registration.

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World Central Kitchen, led by a humanitarian chef, has fed crisis zones for years

World Central Kitchen has long brought food to war zones and disaster areas around the world. The deaths of seven of its workers in Gaza come on top of the loss of six workers in Ukraine.

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New ad campaign from Democrats targets vulnerable Republicans over IVF

The DCCC is placing billboards in eight swing districts where Republicans supported the Life At Conception Act, NPR has exclusively learned.

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At the heart of this cozy coffee shop lies a big sister's love for her little brother

Having siblings can mean shared family and childhood experiences — and also shared bedrooms and rivalries. A growing body of research shows us that sibling relationships can shape us for life.

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