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The president-elect has said a federal ban is off the table, but anti-abortion groups still have goals for the next Trump administration. And PR Sarah McCammon has more.

The Venezuelan man accused of murdering nursing student Lackin Riley in Georgia has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Jose Abarro had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning a judge heard the case. The killing of the young woman, who was out on a morning run, has added fuel to the national debate on border enforcement.

The Venezuelan man accused of murdering nursing student Lackin Riley in Georgia has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Jose Abarro had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning a judge heard the case. The killing of the young woman, who was out on a morning run, has added fuel to the national debate on border enforcement.

Since authorities contend Abera entered the country illegally in 2022, was allowed to remain in the U.S. pending his immigration case. You're listening to NPR News in Washington. President-elect Trump is vowing to repeal President Joe Biden's artificial intelligence policies when he returns to the White House to begin serving second term.

Since authorities contend Abera entered the country illegally in 2022, was allowed to remain in the U.S. pending his immigration case. You're listening to NPR News in Washington. President-elect Trump is vowing to repeal President Joe Biden's artificial intelligence policies when he returns to the White House to begin serving second term.

The announcement comes as government AI experts from various countries are gathering this week in San Francisco to talk about guardrails for the rapidly emerging technology. The meeting, which features participation by the U.S., Canada, Singapore, the U.K., and the EU, among others, is focusing on AI safety.

The announcement comes as government AI experts from various countries are gathering this week in San Francisco to talk about guardrails for the rapidly emerging technology. The meeting, which features participation by the U.S., Canada, Singapore, the U.K., and the EU, among others, is focusing on AI safety.

It's not clear what Trump's plan to undo the current administration's work means for the future of AI. A leader among progressive evangelical Christians has died. Tony Campolo was 89 years old. NPR's Jason DeRose reports.

It's not clear what Trump's plan to undo the current administration's work means for the future of AI. A leader among progressive evangelical Christians has died. Tony Campolo was 89 years old. NPR's Jason DeRose reports.

Stocks went out to session on Wall Street with a mixed close, though there were some notable declines, including big box retailer Target, which failed to meet earnings. The Dow was up 139 points. The Nasdaq fell 21 points today. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Stocks went out to session on Wall Street with a mixed close, though there were some notable declines, including big box retailer Target, which failed to meet earnings. The Dow was up 139 points. The Nasdaq fell 21 points today. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President-elect Donald Trump is tapping another Fox News contributor for his cabinet. NPR's Joel Rose reports he's chosen former GOP Congressman Sean Duffy to head the Department of Transportation.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President-elect Donald Trump is tapping another Fox News contributor for his cabinet. NPR's Joel Rose reports he's chosen former GOP Congressman Sean Duffy to head the Department of Transportation.

In the past week, online abortion pill orders have spiked. Many patients say they're worried about what a Trump presidency could mean for abortion access. Here's NPR's Alyssa Nadmorny.

In the past week, online abortion pill orders have spiked. Many patients say they're worried about what a Trump presidency could mean for abortion access. Here's NPR's Alyssa Nadmorny.

According to the Surgeon General, parents in the U.S. are experiencing record levels of loneliness and isolation. NPR's Katie Riddle has been looking at places where people are beating the trend. One example, co-housing.

According to the Surgeon General, parents in the U.S. are experiencing record levels of loneliness and isolation. NPR's Katie Riddle has been looking at places where people are beating the trend. One example, co-housing.

A mixed close on Wall Street today. We're covering somewhat after a sharp slide last week. The Dow was down 55 points. Moreover, the Nasdaq rose 111 points. The S&P 500 gained 23 points. You're listening to NPR. The Associated Press is the latest big journalism organization to announce a major downsizing. The AP says it will do away with about 8% of its workforce, primarily through buyouts.

A mixed close on Wall Street today. We're covering somewhat after a sharp slide last week. The Dow was down 55 points. Moreover, the Nasdaq rose 111 points. The S&P 500 gained 23 points. You're listening to NPR. The Associated Press is the latest big journalism organization to announce a major downsizing. The AP says it will do away with about 8% of its workforce, primarily through buyouts.

Employees would be eligible to accept the offers and will be notified. It marks another grim end-of-the-season note for the news industry in general, which has been hit by both long-term financial woes and the end of a presidential news cycle. Once billed as the world's largest news organization, the AP does not reveal the size of its staff.