The farm bill cleared the House of Representatives with little Democratic support, the Marina Coast Water District reactivates a desalination plant, how climate change affects California's native trees, and more in this week's local news roundup.
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The ICRC president talks about her recent trip to Iran, and warns about the impact of the Iran war on civilians.
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Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.
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The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.
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Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.
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The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.
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Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after collapsing in prison. Her family says her condition has deteriorated since a March heart attack.
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The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.
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For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.
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Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight. This comes as jet fuel prices - which have soared since the start of the war on Iran - have led to of thousands of flight cuts in Europe and in the U.S.
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A phone booth has been installed at the Boston Public Library where visitors can leave messages. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Meredith Goldstein from the Boston Globe about her project.