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Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal?

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Sean Combs apologizes for 'my actions in that video' that appeared to show an assault

Without addressing his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is seen in the video being kicked and dragged in 2016, the hip-hop mogul says, "I was disgusted then when I did it. I'm disgusted now."

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At age 90, America's first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space

Ed Dwight, a former Air Force test pilot who was passed over to become an astronaut in the 1960s, described his flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard as "life changing."

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'There is no respect anymore' as ambulances come under attack in South Africa

That's what one paramedic says of the targeting of ambulance crews. Criminals are after phones and wallets along with medical equipment and drugs. We ride along with a Cape Town crew in a Red Zone.

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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'

Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."

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These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism in the nation's K-12 schools has skyrocketed. These teens are working to get their attendance back on track.

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Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure

President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.

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Biden focuses on outreach to Black Americans; Billie Eilish finds herself

President Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with commencement at Morehouse College. Billie Eilish tells Morning Edition how she found herself on her newest album.

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Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest

It's rattlesnake season in Arizona, where the number of bites has surged. And it turns out most of what you thought you knew about the reptiles isn't true.

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1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error

Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.

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Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to Congress

People who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.

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Biden and Trump agree to two debates; how outdoor time can protect kids' eyesight

Biden and Trump have agreed to two presidential debate dates that break from tradition. Spending time outdoors daily can protect children from myopia.

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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws

New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.

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Private mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show

When a private space traveler said he wanted to take a SpaceX capsule on a mission to improve the aging Hubble telescope, NASA studied the options. Internal emails show concern about the risk.

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Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza

Here's a closer look at the United Nations' breakdown of casualties. The overall total of more than 35,000 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, based on Gaza Health Ministry figures, has not declined.

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Americans are struggling to pay off credit card debt; Tiny Desk Contest's 2024 winner

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have maxed out their credit card borrowing, according to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. Tiny Desk Contest crowns its 10th anniversary winner.

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How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy.

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Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024

In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June.

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Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills

A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It's taking a toll on students and families.

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Satellite images of Rafah illustrate Palestinians fleeing the city

Satellite imagery of Rafah, Gaza, provided by commercial company Planet Labs, offers a spaceborne view of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Trump gets by with a little help from his friends during New York hush money trial

The courtroom has continued to be one of the main arenas for Trump's 2024 campaign, welcoming his allies from across the country in for a day of testimony.

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Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment

The Justice Department is expected to argue that its clamp down on TikTok is about national security, but Constitutional lawyers say there is no way around grappling with the free speech implications.

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Fallout continues from the Miss USA resignations as a runner-up declines the crown

After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown.

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These people waited hours to see the Trump hush-money trial up close. Here's why

New Yorkers and tourists alike stand in line outside the Manhattan criminal court with hopes of securing a spot in one of the rooms where the trial against former President Donald Trump can be viewed.

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Biden to announce new Chinese tariffs; Michael Cohen returns to the stand

President Biden will announce tariffs on $18 million of Chinese imports. Trump's lawyers will cross-examine Michael Cohen today in the former president's hush money trial.

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