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Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season

This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image provided by NOAA, shows a storm system forming along the Gulf coast of Texas, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week.

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Haitian immigrants ask Supreme Court to toss case in light of new evidence

Members of the National TPS Alliance rally at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 29. The Supreme Court is examining the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian migrants.

The lawyers argue that the court does not have a full record of how the Trump administration decided to end temporary protective status for Haitians in the U.S.

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Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup

Rep. Mike Collins, Georgia

The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate.

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Iraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup drought

Waad Sana was inspired to open Soccer World in 1986 after seeing the Iraqi national team play in that year

The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora.

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In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort

A drone view shows protesters gathered outside the prime minister

Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal challenges by environmental groups.

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Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is at the center of the Trump administration

The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that President Donald Trump has vowed to close.

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'The Lost Founder' profiles a brilliant lawyer who helped craft the Constitution

Jesse Wegman's book tells the story of James Wilson, a largely forgotten founding father who lived a colorful life and died as a Supreme Court justice on the run from the law and creditors.

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Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think

Researchers found that couples who shared a home also shared a lot of oral microbes.

A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.

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The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach

The entrance to a Waffle House is seen on February 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills.

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The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it

A mechanic pours motor oil into a funnel inside a Chevron Corp. gas station in Albuquerque, N.M., in July 2016. The cost of group III base oil, used in motor oil blends, has risen 175% since the start of the war with Iran, according to a trade group.

The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.

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Pop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?

Pop star Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani each released major albums the week of June 1.

New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almost none.

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Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'

Amber and Neil Petersen serve lunch to two of their children, 11-year-old Eden and 4-year-old Jack, while visiting Amber

A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable childcare could help.

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How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

An Iranian woman waves a national flag at Valiasr Square in Tehran on June 15.

Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been a thrilling start to the World Cup.

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Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel (Michael) Leiter arrives for a photo with Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh, State Department Counselor Michael Needham, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa before working-level peace talks at the State Department on April 14 in Washington.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's made with Iran.

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Is it a renter's market? It depends on where you live

Standing with her boyfriend, Carson McDonald, on June 4, Chloe Troub believes it

About 40% of rentals on Zillow offer move-in deals, like a month of free rent, thanks to a construction boom that created an apartment surplus in some parts of the United States.

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Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it

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One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.

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Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks during a June 11 press conference.

Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to undermine results that President Trump dislikes.

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Israel's reluctance on Lebanon ceasefire complicates U.S.-Iran deal, first full day of G7 summit gets underway in France, what to watch as voters in several states head to the polls for primaries.

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DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

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Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.

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40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated.

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UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand in the ring at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington.

The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.

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G7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, left, greets U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Monday, June 15, 2026.

The talks come on the heels of President Trump's announcement of an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. In recent weeks, the Iranian conflict has overshadowed the war in Ukraine.

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Here are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results

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Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D.C.

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Former ICE leader lands new job consulting on national security and defense

Then-acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons testifies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law.

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Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

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As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'

Eddie Glaude Jr. speaks in Philadelphia on March 1, 2023.

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

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Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct

FILE - U.S. and Myanmar national flags are decorated at University of Yangon

Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detention but hasn't commented further.

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As Luigi Mangione's lawyers head to court, support grows for the accused 'vigilante'

A mural of Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in 2024 in New York, was painted in the Bethnal Green area of London, England. Prosecutors describe Mangione as a ruthless murderer, but the 28-year-old has also drawn support and praise around the world.

Luigi Mangione's legal team is back in court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing. He's accused of stalking and killing an insurance CEO. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense.

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Trump announces deal to end war in Iran. And, how to stay safe in deadly heat

President Donald Trump is seen following UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 in Washington, D.C.

Trump says a deal has been reached to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. Plus, this is what extreme temperatures do to the human body — and how you can keep yourself safe.

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Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

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The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

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