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On Thursday, Donald Trump became the first former president in American history to be indicted. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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The Road to Trump's Indictment and What Comes Next

Former President Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury, making him the first former president in American history to face criminal charges.

The Road to Trump's Indictment and What Comes Next

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The rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence made by OpenAI have led some tech industry leaders to call for a pause on AI research. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Should We 'Pause' AI?

It's been another month of impressive and unsettling AI breakthroughs. And, along with excitement, these breakthroughs have also sparked concerns about the risks AI could pose to society.

Should We 'Pause' AI?

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The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment

Some officials in Democratic-led jurisdictions around the country are pushing to use involuntary commitment as a tool to tackle a surge in homelessness. We hear what officials in New York City, California and Portland, Oregon are proposing - and some of the pushback they are getting.

The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment

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A general view of Golabari village of Tahirpur Upazilla at Sunamganj, Sylhet in Bangladesh, that was flooded in June 2022. Fatima Tuj Johora/NPR hide caption

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Lessons From A Country On The Front Lines Of Climate Change

The United Nations says time is running out to avoid the worst effects of climate change. At the same time, countries like Bangladesh have no choice but to adapt to an already changing climate.

Lessons From A Country On The Front Lines Of Climate Change

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The California Reparations Task Force hopes its work can be a model for eventual federal reparations for slavery. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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How Do You Put A Price On America's Original Sin?

A task force set up by the California state legislature is studying how the legacy of slavery has harmed the state's Black residents. This summer it will submit recommendations for how the state legislature should compensate African-Americans for that harm.

How Do You Put A Price On America's Original Sin?

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Former US President Donald Trump during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Conservative Political Action Conference launched in 1974 brings together conservative organizations, elected leaders, and activists. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Possible Trump Indictment Is A Tricky Landscape For Rivals

Donald Trump was the first president in American history to be impeached twice. Now, he may be the first modern president, current or former – to be charged with criminal conduct.

Possible Trump Indictment Is A Tricky Landscape For Rivals

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Thousands of people gather on Pennsylvania Avenue during the March For Our Lives rally against gun violence in Washington, DC on March 24, 2018. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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March For Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg Is Still Angry, Five Years On

On March 24, 2018, hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Washington, D.C. to demand an end to gun violence. That was also the start of the March For Our Lives movement, which continues to call on young people to make their voices heard through the ballot box.

March For Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg Is Still Angry, Five Years On

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The Rise And Fall Of A Notorious Financial Investor

PIMCO founder and legendary investor Bill Gross was known as the "Bond King." People all over the finance world listened to his market calls. He helped change a sleepy bond market into the highly competitive and profitable world we know today. His story is also the story of how American financial markets work, how people game them, and what happens when they implode.

The Rise And Fall Of A Notorious Financial Investor

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First-grade teacher Kimberly Pate worked for nearly two decades as a classroom assistant. Through the Mississippi Teacher Residency, she'll earn a master's degree plus dual certification in elementary and special education, all at no cost. Imani Khayyam/NPR hide caption

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Can't Find a Teacher? Grow Your Own

School districts across the country are struggling to fill vacancies among their teaching staff. In addition to stepping up their recruitment efforts, some districts are looking to turn more of their existing staff into teachers.

Can't Find a Teacher? Grow Your Own

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Mazzy, age 9, and Ransom, age 6, were adopted by Gary and Cassie Walker after their biological parents got caught up in the opioid epidemic. The Walkers have adopted or fostered nine Cherokee kids during the drug crisis. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption

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The Cherokee Nation's Fight Against The Opioid Crisis

The Cherokee Nation has been hit hard by opioid addiction and fentanyl-related overdose deaths. But the tribe has a plan to heal.

The Cherokee Nation's Fight Against The Opioid Crisis

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