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U.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month
As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members.
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NPR NewsNPR News'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests
Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.
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NPR NewsTrump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have
State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.
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NPR NewsDoes the U.S. have a chance in the World Cup? 2 important games will provide clues
The U.S. has gone unbeaten in its past five international matches. But now the team is upping the ante with games against Belgium and Portugal that could show fans whether a deep run is in the cards.
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NPR NewsMan arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op
An official who was briefed on the investigation said Heifler, 26, identified as a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a New Jersey-based group founded in 2024 that describes its membership as "Jewish warriors" fighting back against rising antisemitism.
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NPR NewsThe Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security
The Justice Department has sought voter data from states. It now says it plans to share that data with the Department of Homeland Security, to run it through a controversial citizenship check tool.
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NPR NewsTiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say
Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured.
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NPR NewsDefense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers
The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.
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NPR NewsResearch points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.
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NPR NewsHow long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.
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NPR NewsHouse panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations
The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.
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NPR NewsHer dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers
Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.
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NPR NewsHere's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance
New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.
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NPR NewsAmericans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics
Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.
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NPR NewsSenate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait
The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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NPR NewsScientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth
An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.
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NPR NewsRubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war
Representatives of the world's wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration's war on Iran.
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NPR NewsOur quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it?
How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!
NPR NewsThese trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too
A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.
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NPR NewsDo you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out
A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.
NPR NewsKansas City nun reflects on life spent caring for kids
For StoryCorps, a nun in Kansas City reminisces about helping families in need of low-cost childcare.
NPR NewsSenate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement
The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday. The bill does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
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NPR NewsJudge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case
A U.S. judge pressed the Trump administration Thursday about its basis for barring Venezuela's government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal fees in the drug trafficking case that has put him behind bars in New York.
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NPR NewsA surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat
Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.
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NPR NewsThe depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters
In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters.
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NPR NewsJudge temporarily blocks Trump administration's Anthropic ban
The order briefly stops the government from labeling tech company Anthropic a "supply chain risk," calling that "classic First Amendment retaliation."
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NPR NewsTrump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday.
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NPR NewsThe Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions
The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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NPR NewsAs TSA agents miss another paycheck, what's happening at airports with private security?
At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?
NPR NewsTrump has deployed ICE agents to the nation's airports. What 's their role?
The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
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