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BSU’s Public Policy center seeks artifacts, memories of Idaho’s longest-serving governor for ‘Antiques Roadshow’-style public event
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Three victims are dead, as well as two suspected shooters after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Arts & Culture
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Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of streaming films. The first is a Belgian film by the Dardenne brothers titled “Young Mothers.” The other is a U.S.-based documentary about a Southern city titled “Natchez.” -
As the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival draws to a close, Nathan Weinbender returns with some of his highlights from a week in the dark. -
Classics Northwest Artistic Director Zuill Bailey sums up the season that saw a major step in the evolution of a Spokane tradition.
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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For NPR's Newsmakers series, Steve Inskeep speaks with Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White.
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How President Trump's influence might affect upcoming Republican primaries, WHO declares ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, jury deliberations begin in OpenAI case.
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As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia's war machine.
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The U.S. long pushed for both Iran and North Korea to quit their nuclear plans. After seeing Iran's leader get killed, North Korea's Kim Jong Un believes he made the right choice to stay the course.
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A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, whose plight fascinated Germans, died after being towed back to the open sea in a rescue operation.
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NPR's Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.
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An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a "public health emergency of international concern" by the World Health Organization.
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The World Health Organization has declared an outbreak of Ebola virus in Africa a global health emergency. NPR's A Martinez asks Brown University's Dr. Craig Spencer what doctors are facing.
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Events over the weekend highlight the risk of renewed war, as the United States and Israel signal they would be ready to fight Iran again.
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The White House helped organize an event on Sunday aimed at "rededicating America" to God. It featured Trump administration members and Christian pastors, with little participation from other faiths.
