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Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline.
Arts & Culture
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This week, Movies 101 will be discussing three movies made by foreign directors. They are the haunting British time-travel tale “Rose of Nevada,” the Icelandic domestic study “The Love That Remains” and the Croatian historical documentary “Fiume o Morte! -
Tuner is the story of a man with musical gifts and sensitive hearing who becomes a safe cracker. Nathan Weinbender says it’s a minor but entertaining neo-noir, and it’s now available as a digital rental. -
The Invite is a powerful look at marriage that echoes one of the great works of American theater, Dan Webster says.
Events
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Join SPR as we welcome NPR's David Folkenflik to The Bing Crosby Theater on April 14, 2026 -
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 35th Annual Record Sale -
Spokane Public Radio was a media partner for BANFF Mountain Film Festival
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Pediatricians recommend kids eat about five times a day: three meals and two snacks. Parents often carry snacks so kids can eat on the go. Here's what science says about snacking.
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With a long congressional recess set to begin at the end of the week, Senate Republicans have a lot they want to accomplish. But they're deadlocked with President Trump on several key GOP priorities.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about the tensions between the Senate and President Trump ahead of the long congressional recess that starts later this week.
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The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen Monday after the leaders of both countries confirmed they intervened in the markets to help shore up Japan's currency.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an urgent call for air defense missiles to defend the country against Russia. The plea followed a deadly Russian attack on Ukraine's capital.
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Four days after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the small Spanish territory of Ceuta, the death toll continues to rise -- nearing 100.
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There are several races in midwestern states where progressive candidates appear to be leading in the Democratic primaries. A debate is raging about electability in the general election this fall.
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Voters in St. Louis will head to the polls Tuesday for a high-profile Democratic congressional primary that pits incumbent Congressman Wesley Bell against former Congresswoman Cori Bush.
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Five firefighters have died battling wildfires in the past six weeks, raising questions about how stretched firefighting resources are in a season that is expected to be both long and severe.
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Southwest France has seen wildfires in the past. But the fires that raged last week and scorched 100,000 acres are something new to the region.
