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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

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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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U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to fly to Evian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit on June 15, 2026.

The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.

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Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?

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A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.

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Inside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone

Eliezer Kasongo, president of REMEDE Bunia, raises awareness among residents about Ebola prevention measures during a community outreach event on Ebola Awareness Day in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

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It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next

U.S. forward Folarin Balogun (c) celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal during the U.S.

Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields where there have been several surprising results heading into the first full week.

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Campaigns are embracing influencers, but internet stardom doesn't always win votes

Streamer Hasan Piker, left, and Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, center right, take a selfie with young fans following a campaign event on April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.

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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House

Diego Lopes celebrates during a featherweight bout against Steve Garcia during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington.

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

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President Trump says a deal has been reached to end the Iran war, Trump celebrates birthday with UFC event, G7 summit kicks off Monday amid tensions between Europe and U.S.

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Eldest son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape

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Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years in prison. He was found guilty of two of the four rape charges he was facing and acquitted of the other two.

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Swiss reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

A poster reading "Isolate ourselves from Europe? Certainly not now! - No to the SVP/UDC Chaos initiative" featuring images of President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging people to vote against the Swiss People

Nearly 55% of voters in Switzerland rejected an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million, early results showed.

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Hurricanes use stifling defense to win the Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Las Vegas.

The Carolina Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout Sunday night in Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.

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Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv

Rescue workers try to put out a fire at the Dormition Cathedral of thousand-year-old Monastery of Caves, also known as Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, following a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, June 15, 2026.

A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in the capital Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of Ukraine's most significant religious landmarks.

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Crude oil futures drop after Trump promises an Iran deal will be signed Friday

A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

Oil prices had already fallen quite dramatically on Thursday and Friday, in anticipation of an imminent deal. President Trump has posted online that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the deal is signed on Friday.

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