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As JD Vance heads to Switzerland to sign initial agreement between U.S. and Iran, the terms remain largely unknown, Trump wraps G7 summit, a look at the results from Tuesday's primaries.
NPR NewsNPR NewsUN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been killed in Haiti this year, with another 100 kidnapped.
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NPR NewsU.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes to at least 208.
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NPR NewsRain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
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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NPR NewsHaitian immigrants ask Supreme Court to toss case in light of new evidence
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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NPR NewsGeorgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup
The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate.
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NPR NewsIraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup drought
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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NPR NewsIn Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
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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NPR NewsTrump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
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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NPR News'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.
NPR NewsLive with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think
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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NPR NewsThe World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach
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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NPR NewsThe war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it
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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NPR NewsPop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?
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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NPR NewsSurvey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'
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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NPR NewsHow Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights
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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NPR NewsIsraeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'
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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NPR NewsIs it a renter's market? It depends on where you live
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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NPR NewsIs a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it
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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NPR NewsVoting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
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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NPR NewsMorning news brief
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.
NPR NewsDMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
NPR News40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup
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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NPR NewsUFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
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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NPR NewsG7 leaders open summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East
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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NPR NewsHere are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D.C.
NPR NewsFormer ICE leader lands new job consulting on national security and defense
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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NPR NewsSoccer 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.
NPR NewsAs the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'
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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NPR NewsFormer American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
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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