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Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.

An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile detention centers."

The company Grail says its Galleri blood test can detect up to 50 forms of cancer. An independent panel of experts will decide if the test should be recommended for FDA approval.

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.

Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move.

Critics say a slowdown of AI development among the largest companies could consolidate the power of frontier labs, just as many others are trying to catch up.

While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.

Buried in the paperwork for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's expansion in Pennsylvania is a document requesting "mobile detention facilities."

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms.