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KASU News for Apr. 22, 2024: Remembering former Arkansas Governor David Pryor. Coverage includes key political tributes and statewide issues.
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Political Scientist Jay Barth joins host Roby Brock to explore David Pryor's legacy and impact on Arkansas politics, including key roles and notable relationships. -
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Saturday that could lead to the company being banned in the U.S., and it's on a fast track to President Biden's desk.
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China has told the world that that it is neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that it is not providing weapons to Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected visit to Beijing this month.
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Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized Friday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. After opening statements, the court is likely to hear from witnesses on Monday.
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2024. The induction ceremony will be held live on Oct. 19 in Cleveland.
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Immigration observers say that despite increased efforts to curb illegal migration throughout the U.S., Southern border crossings are likely to increase as warmer weather months arrive.
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Israeli Jews prepare to celebrate Passover — the holiday which marks freedom from bondage — with more than 100 captives still in Gaza.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author Amy Tan, who charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. Her new book is, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
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Historical markers have been used to spread hate — with racist language, ideas and intent. They also have been able to unlock secrets — even from a long-forgotten murder in rural Alabama.
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Workers at a Volkswagen factory in Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers union. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with the union's president Shawn Fain.
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Opening statements set for Monday in the New York criminal trial of former President Trump. TikTok faces what might be its biggest threat yet in the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court takes up homelessness.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, about the implications of direct military confrontations between Israel and Iran.
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Heat-related deaths in Europe have increased at least 30% in the last 20 years, according to a new report by the European Union's climate and weather service.