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The hidden cost of separating 'emotionally disturbed' students

There’s a category of special education that stands out from the rest. It’s designed for kids who struggle with their emotions and behaviors, known at the federal level as “emotional disturbance.” Mor...

2026-04-26

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Hormuz Deadlock, Presidential Laugh Lines, Prediction Markets

A deadlock between the U.S. and Iran continues over the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have caught the attention of regulators as people profit fr...

2026-04-25

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Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Crisis, Marijuana Reclassification, Georgia Wildfires

President Trump says he is prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with Iran, even as he orders the Navy to shoot any boat caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Departmen...

2026-04-24

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Tension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval

Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as both the U.S. and Iran claim control of the waterway. The White House insists the ceasefire, which Iran has not officially acknowledged, is holdi...

2026-04-23

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Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely, VA Redistricting Results, Warsh Fed Hearing

President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely as Iran calls the extension meaningless and accuses the U.S. of preparing a surprise attack. Virginia voters narrowly approved a ballot mea...

2026-04-22

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Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires soon as President Trump calls an extension highly unlikely and Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks Iran won't publicly confirm it will a...

2026-04-21

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Trump and Iran Talks, Iran Reacts to Ship Seized, Tariff Refunds

The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to break through the naval blockade. Iran calls it piracy and vows to retaliate with the ceasefire set to expire Wednesday. Iran is back ...

2026-04-20

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In one Iowa city, public schools compete in the free market. Are students better off?

Public education used to enjoy strong bipartisan support, but across the country, there’s a growing push to offer students alternatives to traditional public schools. The idea behind “school choice” i...

2026-04-19

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Hormuz Latest, Trump Rallies Amid Sinking Approval, Tariff Refunds

Iran says it is clamping back down on the Strait of Hormuz, putting the ceasefire at risk. President Trump appeared at a rally at an Arizona megachurch. Businesses are preparing for Monday's launch of...

2026-04-18

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Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats | NPR's Newsmakers

In this special episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Through his first 100 days in office, Mamdani has focused on “p...

2026-04-18

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Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director

A 10-day ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Lebanon, but Israel says it is not leaving southern Lebanon and Hezbollah says that gives it the right to resist. The U.S. naval blockade on Ira...

2026-04-17

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Trump's Iran War Timeline, Iran Blockade And Peace Talks, GOP And Trump Pope Feud

President Trump keeps saying the war with Iran is very close to over, but peace talks have stalled and Iran is threatening to block Red Sea traffic if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues. Pak...

2026-04-16

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Dave Chappelle on free speech and the purpose of comedy | NPR’s Newsmakers

In this bonus episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring comedian Dave Chappelle. The provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show is one of the big...

2026-04-16

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Middle East War Negotiations, War And The Global Economy, New Swalwell Allegations

President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days, and negotiations with Israel, Lebanon and Hamas all unfold simultaneously across the region. The Iran war is pushing up pri...

2026-04-15

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Swalwell Resignation, Strait Of Hormuz Standoff, Trump Feuds with Pope Leo

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell is resigning after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct, just one week after he was seen as a frontrunner in California's governor's race. T...

2026-04-14

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Trump's Blockade, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Hungary's Orbán Out

President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed, as Iran warns any warship approaching the waterway will face a severe response. Israel continues st...

2026-04-13

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Dozens of Black pilots disappeared during WWII. Who are the men still lost?

Dozens of Tuskegee Airmen went missing in action during World War II. Most of them have not been found. Who were these men and what happened to them? In her book, "Forgotten Souls," NPR investigative ...

2026-04-12

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US/Iran Peace Talks, Hungary Election Preview, Congress Returns Monday

Delegations from the US and Iran are in Pakistan to negotiate an end to the six-week-old war. Voters in Hungary weigh in ahead of tomorrow’s national election where polls signal trouble for Prime Mini...

2026-04-11

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Vance Iran Negotiations, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Artemis II Return To Earth

Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan this weekend to lead peace talks with Iran, as the ceasefire is already under enormous stress. More than 300 people have been killed in Lebanon since Is...

2026-04-10

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Trump and NATO, Shaky Ceasefire In Middle East, Lebanon's Day Of Mourning

President Trump met with NATO's Secretary-General at the White House and blasted the alliance afterward for not helping during the war, as the ceasefire is already showing cracks less than 24 hours af...

2026-04-09

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