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Builders and conservatives are pushing initiatives to block moves by the state to phase it out. A tight timeline and legal fights may derail their plans.
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Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the Major League Baseball superstar.
Arts & Culture
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“Challengers” is a study of desire, whether for athletic success or romantic intimacy—and sometimes both, Dan Webster says in his review. -
However minor, the marital-discord mystery “Coup de chance” is Woody Allen’s latest movie offering, Dan Webster says in his review. -
On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss Alex Garland’s latest film "Civil War," which stars the likes of Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeney as photojournalists covering what is a second American war between the states and the federal government. After that, they move on to the film “La Chimera,” which is playing at the Magic Lantern Theatre.
Events
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EventsSpokane Public Radio is a media partner for Bike Everywhere Month 2024 -
EventsHear the MusicFest Northwest Live Broadcasts May 15, 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon on KPBX 91.1 FM. -
EventsGet your tickets to SPR’s inaugural "Firehouse Sessions Song Contest" Concert. Hear from our three winners, Anne Christine, The Red Books, and Time Baby, along with our two launch collaborators, Olivia Brownlee and T.S The Solution at the Bing on May 10, 2024.
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Hawaii residents have used the "shaka" hand gesture to convey several greetings: hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha.
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Peacock announced the new mockumentary comedy series Wednesday. While the show doesn't have a name yet, it's about a publisher trying to revive a dying Midwestern newspaper with volunteer reporters.
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President Biden would halt weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah. House Speaker Johnson survives leadership threat. GOP lawmakers grill leaders of three public school districts about antisemitism.
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Three of Donald Trump's criminal trials are on hold indefinitely, and may not move forward before the November election.
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Could China act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Yun Sun, director of the China Program at the Stimson Center.
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Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep knocks on doors in Pennsylvania and Arizona, to hear the views of voters on immigration.
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Progress is on the horizon in Germany's parliament, where lawmakers have been instructed to throw out their fax machines by the end of June.
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The war that began last year has killed thousands of people and caused a great displacement crisis. In al-Fasher, one of the regional capitals of Darfur, there are reports of attacks on civilians.
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Though TikTok could soon be banned in the U.S., the app continues to gain followers among members of the military. Miltok has become a hub to talk about daily life in the service.
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During a Senate hearing Wednesday on antisemitism in K-12 schools, superintendents were unapologetic as they faced tough questions about discipline and accountability.
