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Trump says a deal with Iran will be announced "soon," White House readies for UFC event as Trump navigates rocky political ground, Trump names new nominee for national intelligence director.
NPR NewsNPR NewsKennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
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NPR NewsOusted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
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NPR NewsPresident Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
President Trump is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic summer fire season.
NPR NewsSupreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution
Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
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NPR NewsTrump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
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NPR NewsTrump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
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NPR NewsEbola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.
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NPR NewsSocioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
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NPR NewsWhite House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
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NPR NewsTaiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.
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NPR NewsJapan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
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NPR NewsGreetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries.
NPR NewsU.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
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NPR NewsWorld Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
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NPR NewsTrump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
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NPR NewsHow 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
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NPR NewsFrom neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
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NPR NewsSpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
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NPR NewsAlong the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
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NPR NewsMorning news brief
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
NPR NewsAmnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.
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NPR NewsPolice blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.
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NPR NewsKnicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
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NPR NewsFBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion.
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NPR NewsU.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations.
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NPR NewsSomali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
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NPR NewsVeterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
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NPR NewsReport: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.
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NPR NewsThe theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
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