Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined the legal fight against Trump's D.C. arch, arguing it would disrupt views and cast shadows over their ancestors' graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Max Kennedy, son of Robert Kennedy Sr., about the Kennedy family's lawsuit to halt the construction of President Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
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The Trump administration has moved forward with converting 2 massive warehouses into immigration detention centers, despite local outrage and protests.
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Opponents of Israel's hardline prime minister are trying to oust him, by building a new coalition. To do so, they may have to cross a red line drawn by most Israeli parties: Work with Arab colleagues.
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Part of a historic town owned by the Park Service is set for demolition as residents oppose the move.
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Some teens in Virginia are pushing for better public transit and walkability, so they don't have to depend on cars.
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In recent years, Texas Republicans have enthusiastically welcomed Elon Musk and his companies to their state. Would that change when Democrats take charge of the state government?
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks to Irish writer Louise Kennedy, whose new novel, Stations, captures the full-bodied tension of young love.
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