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From Houston Public Media, Andrew Schneider reports that the Trump administration is ending programs that have allowed thousands of Afghans to remain in the Houston area.

A new accuser has taken the witness stand in the second New York sex crimes trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Ilya Maritz has details.

A new accuser has taken the witness stand in the second New York sex crimes trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Ilya Maritz has details.

U.S. futures are virtually unchanged in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR. The judge overseeing the sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy trial of Sean Diddy Combs says that a jury is likely to be seated this week. Many of the prospective jurors questioned so far said they believe they could be impartial.

U.S. futures are virtually unchanged in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR. The judge overseeing the sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy trial of Sean Diddy Combs says that a jury is likely to be seated this week. Many of the prospective jurors questioned so far said they believe they could be impartial.

Forty-five people have been chosen for the pool from which 12 jurors plus alternates will be picked. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican will hold a second vote on candidates to replace Pope Francis. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports that the first round of voting at the papal conclave had not produced a successor.

Forty-five people have been chosen for the pool from which 12 jurors plus alternates will be picked. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican will hold a second vote on candidates to replace Pope Francis. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports that the first round of voting at the papal conclave had not produced a successor.

There have been no reports of any major issues now that the real ID requirement is in effect. Domestic air travelers and people visiting federal buildings are now required to have a real ID or some other government-issued identification. Many airports reported wait times of only a few minutes at security checkpoints.

There have been no reports of any major issues now that the real ID requirement is in effect. Domestic air travelers and people visiting federal buildings are now required to have a real ID or some other government-issued identification. Many airports reported wait times of only a few minutes at security checkpoints.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. House Republicans are trying to finalize a spending bill amid disagreement over proposed steep cuts to Medicaid. Moderate Republicans have won some concessions, but NPR's Lena Moore reports that GOP conservatives are pushing back.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. House Republicans are trying to finalize a spending bill amid disagreement over proposed steep cuts to Medicaid. Moderate Republicans have won some concessions, but NPR's Lena Moore reports that GOP conservatives are pushing back.

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.