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Crude oil futures prices gained ground today, oil up more than a dollar a barrel to end the session at 59.24 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Crude oil futures prices gained ground today, oil up more than a dollar a barrel to end the session at 59.24 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

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These days, there's a lot of news. It can be hard to keep up with what it means for you, your family, and your community. Consider This from NPR is a podcast that helps you make sense of the news. Six days a week, we bring you a deep dive on a story and provide the context, backstory, and analysis you need to understand our rapidly changing world. Listen to the Consider This podcast from NPR.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The FBI has arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan. They're accusing her of obstructing an immigration arrest operation. More from NPR's Jasmine Garst.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The FBI has arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan. They're accusing her of obstructing an immigration arrest operation. More from NPR's Jasmine Garst.

In a major reversal, the federal government now says it is restoring the legal status of more than 1,000 international students whose visas had moved to cancel in recent weeks. That's according to a lawyer representing plaintiffs in one of the cases.

In a major reversal, the federal government now says it is restoring the legal status of more than 1,000 international students whose visas had moved to cancel in recent weeks. That's according to a lawyer representing plaintiffs in one of the cases.

Multiple judges have already issued temporary orders directing the government to restore the students' records in a federal database that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, uses to monitor student visa holders while they're in the U.S., Government lawyers say DHS will develop a new process for terminating international student visas.

Multiple judges have already issued temporary orders directing the government to restore the students' records in a federal database that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, uses to monitor student visa holders while they're in the U.S., Government lawyers say DHS will develop a new process for terminating international student visas.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has wrapped up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Discussions focused on a U.S. peace plan for Ukraine. Charles Mainz has more from Moscow.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has wrapped up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Discussions focused on a U.S. peace plan for Ukraine. Charles Mainz has more from Moscow.

While the Trump administration has backed off some of its global tariffs, the American public still appears nervous, at least based on the latest read on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. The poll taken this month shows consumer sentiment dropping 8 percent from March to its fourth lowest level on records that date back to 1952.

While the Trump administration has backed off some of its global tariffs, the American public still appears nervous, at least based on the latest read on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. The poll taken this month shows consumer sentiment dropping 8 percent from March to its fourth lowest level on records that date back to 1952.

Survey's director says consumer sentiment fell across a wide swath of income levels with a drop was particularly pronounced among middle-class families. Stocks gained ground at week's end on Wall Street. The Dow up 20 points today. The S&P 500 rose 40 points. You're listening to NPR. Swiss President Karen Keller-Sutter in an interview published today says the U.S.

Survey's director says consumer sentiment fell across a wide swath of income levels with a drop was particularly pronounced among middle-class families. Stocks gained ground at week's end on Wall Street. The Dow up 20 points today. The S&P 500 rose 40 points. You're listening to NPR. Swiss President Karen Keller-Sutter in an interview published today says the U.S.

has confirmed its plans to hold what it's calling privileged negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs that have roiled global markets. Keller-Sutter saying she was satisfied with talks held this week, including a one-on-one meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Besson at the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington. The U.S.

has confirmed its plans to hold what it's calling privileged negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs that have roiled global markets. Keller-Sutter saying she was satisfied with talks held this week, including a one-on-one meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Besson at the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington. The U.S.

has promised privileged status to 15 countries. Keller-Sutter also serves as the country's finance minister. A federal judge in New York has sentenced former U.S. Representative George Santos to just over seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos deceived voters and donors during his 2022 campaign for Congress. Desiree Dioria of member station WSHU has more.

has promised privileged status to 15 countries. Keller-Sutter also serves as the country's finance minister. A federal judge in New York has sentenced former U.S. Representative George Santos to just over seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos deceived voters and donors during his 2022 campaign for Congress. Desiree Dioria of member station WSHU has more.