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The Trump administration plans to send migrants to North Africa as it grapples with fallout over two mistaken deportations. According to an official who's not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, a group of migrants from Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines could soon be flown to Libya.

The Trump administration plans to send migrants to North Africa as it grapples with fallout over two mistaken deportations. According to an official who's not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, a group of migrants from Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines could soon be flown to Libya.

As NPR's Tom Bowman reports, the proposal could face what some Republican supporters have called immigration hiccups.

As NPR's Tom Bowman reports, the proposal could face what some Republican supporters have called immigration hiccups.

NPR's Tom Bowman reporting. A jury has acquitted three former Memphis police officers of state charges stemming from the 2023 beating death of motorist Tyree Nichols. Details from NPR's Debbie Elliott.

NPR's Tom Bowman reporting. A jury has acquitted three former Memphis police officers of state charges stemming from the 2023 beating death of motorist Tyree Nichols. Details from NPR's Debbie Elliott.

U.S. futures are flat in after hours trading. This is NPR. Police in New York say at least 80 people were arrested at Columbia University Wednesday following clashes with campus security guards. Authorities say pro-Palestinian demonstrators stormed the school's main library and refused orders to identify themselves and leave.

U.S. futures are flat in after hours trading. This is NPR. Police in New York say at least 80 people were arrested at Columbia University Wednesday following clashes with campus security guards. Authorities say pro-Palestinian demonstrators stormed the school's main library and refused orders to identify themselves and leave.

The protest is being denounced by both Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that his agency is checking the visa status of the protesters involved. For the second time in less than two weeks, a U.S. fighter jet has been lost in the Red Sea. Steve Walsh of member station WHRO has that story.

The protest is being denounced by both Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that his agency is checking the visa status of the protesters involved. For the second time in less than two weeks, a U.S. fighter jet has been lost in the Red Sea. Steve Walsh of member station WHRO has that story.

Missouri is poised to become the first state in the nation to repeal income taxes on capital gains. That's under a bill finalized in the state legislature Wednesday. Proponents say the measure will boost Missouri's economy, while critics say it will mean less revenue for public services. This is NPR News.

Missouri is poised to become the first state in the nation to repeal income taxes on capital gains. That's under a bill finalized in the state legislature Wednesday. Proponents say the measure will boost Missouri's economy, while critics say it will mean less revenue for public services. This is NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. Indian forces fired missiles into Pakistani territory today, killing at least 19 people. The strikes were in response to an attack on Indian tourists two weeks ago in Kashmir. President Trump says he hopes the cross-border clashes will end soon.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. Indian forces fired missiles into Pakistani territory today, killing at least 19 people. The strikes were in response to an attack on Indian tourists two weeks ago in Kashmir. President Trump says he hopes the cross-border clashes will end soon.

A spokesperson says U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is very concerned over the military escalation between two nuclear powers and is calling for maximum restraint. President Trump has announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthi rebels in Yemen. Under the truce, Trump says the U.S. will stop attacking Houthis. and the Iran-backed rebels will stop firing on shipping in the Red Sea.

A spokesperson says U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is very concerned over the military escalation between two nuclear powers and is calling for maximum restraint. President Trump has announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthi rebels in Yemen. Under the truce, Trump says the U.S. will stop attacking Houthis. and the Iran-backed rebels will stop firing on shipping in the Red Sea.

The Houthi attacks were launched in solidarity with Palestinians, who have been under assault since the October 2023 attack on Israel sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. U.S. and Chinese officials have both announced plans to meet in Switzerland this week amid an escalating trade war. From Hong Kong, Charisse Pham has more.

The Houthi attacks were launched in solidarity with Palestinians, who have been under assault since the October 2023 attack on Israel sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. U.S. and Chinese officials have both announced plans to meet in Switzerland this week amid an escalating trade war. From Hong Kong, Charisse Pham has more.

Severe storms and a high risk of flash flooding are forecast to hit portions of the south from eastern Texas to Louisiana. A large swath of Texas is facing possible tornadoes as well. From the Texas newsroom, Lucille Vasquez has more.

Severe storms and a high risk of flash flooding are forecast to hit portions of the south from eastern Texas to Louisiana. A large swath of Texas is facing possible tornadoes as well. From the Texas newsroom, Lucille Vasquez has more.