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In a major victory for Florida tomato growers, the U.S. Commerce Department has announced that it's withdrawing from a 2019 agreement that had suspended an antidumping investigation into fresh tomato imports from Mexico. -
Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN's Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved. -
The organization's executive director says local libraries, museums and other art organizations are at risk because of these cuts. -
A small plane has crashed in South Florida near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks. Three people are feared dead, according to unconfirmed reports. -
This comes after widespread opposition last year to a plan dubbed the "Great Outdoors Initiative" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers art lovers an entirely refreshed experience. As of February 10, new exhibitions are on view in each of the Museum’s four interior galleries, including two original exhibitions by Chief Curator Caitlin Swindell. -
He will be in Port St. Lucie as the Friends of the St. Lucie County Library Foundation will have him as the guest at their annual Dinner meeting
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wildpixel/Getty ImagesWith the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine. -
Saikat Chakrabarti, Kat Abughazaleh, Elijah Manley/Compiled by NPRFrustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018. -
Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.
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Mexico has been in shock over the discovery of a ranch that was apparently used by cartels for training recruits. Family members of missing people say they found bones and makeshift cremation ovens.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.
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Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.
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Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to streamline the State Department by eliminating 132 offices and about 700 jobs, including positions focused on promoting democracy and human rights.
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NPR speaks to Rep. Troy Carter, who visited a detention center in his home state Louisiana with a Democratic delegation to meet Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil and others recently detained by ICE.
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Bill Owens, executive producer of the CBS news magazine "60 Minutes," announced his resignation, saying he can no longer make independent journalism decisions for the program.
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