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Plus, AG Nick Brown says states are having to pick up the slack on anti-trust litigation as feds drop cases. Central Valley School District expands free preschool, but the superintendent worries it's not enough. A "fish helix" could make salmon restoration easier without creating agricultural difficulties. And the Trump administration officially cancels a Biden-era conservation rule for public lands.
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The outbreak in Argentina in 2018-19 of hantavirus is one that scientists studied carefully, so many researchers are turning to it for information about the virus.
Arts & Culture
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The Seattle International Film Festival is running now through May 17, playing dozens of features from around the world. Nathan Weinbender highlights some standouts he’s seen so far. -
Conversations with principals in the Symphony's 80th anniversary season finale. -
Host Henry McNulty interviews composer and pianist Bogdan Ota about his concert Chronos: Master of Time.
Events
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Tune to SPR News Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm to hear holiday favorites played by local musicians. -
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SPR GM John Decker was at New Love Coffee in Liberty Lake on Saturday, October 25th, and enjoyed hearing from you!
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A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its budget cut in half, leaving parts of the country with no flight options. -
The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes. -
Trump's relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be tested in upcoming visit, Labor Department releases latest cost-of-living report, experts say hantavirus isn't a risk to public at large.
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A new study finds that enjoyment of arts and culture slows down biological aging.
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Israel is planning a military tribunal to prosecute several hundred Palestinians accused of perpetrating the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
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Military drills disrupted fishing livelihoods in the Philippines, sparking protests as locals are caught between a great power rivalry and rising economic pressures linked to the Iran war.
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The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest is revealed by NPR Music's Bobby Carter. It's the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge. -
Passengers who were potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise are back home and being monitored for symptoms, as scientists maintain that risk to the public is low.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry about what role the CDC should play in helping Americans exposed to hantavirus.
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Nebraska voters head to the polls for primary elections Tuesday. Democrats in the traditionally red state see an opportunity to turn a GOP-controlled district blue.
