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U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful

Vice President Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two as he leaves Switzerland after meeting with representatives from Iran to negotiate details of their peace agreement at Emmen Air Base, near Lucerne, on June 22, 2026.

The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.

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Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?

Pakistan

It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."

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When falling housing prices are good news — and when they're not

Home prices are falling in Denver and other areas around the nation.

Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?

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Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal

A man walks past a welcoming billboard featuring Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center, with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, right, and Shehbaz Sharif along a roadside in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switzerland on Monday led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.

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Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order

A resident observes the destruction from his destroyed home in Tyre, Southern Lebanon on June 7, 2026.

In one of the oldest cities in Lebanon, once besieged by Alexander the Great, ordinary people struggle to survive Israeli attacks.

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How Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' has reshaped the Republican Party

President Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix on April 17. Trump

An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.

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After losing jobs for posting about Charlie Kirk, some are getting six figure payouts

Maria Ruhtenberg, an attorney with the Iowa Office of the State Public Defender, has settled with the state after she was fired and later reinstated following online comments she made about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.

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This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him

Anthony Bailey, 61, holds one of his grandchildren in this May 2025 photo.

Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassionate release program to get out early.

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Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.

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As Republican Party looks to future without Trump in office, Utah could be a road map

Candidates Phil Lyman and Rep. Celeste Maloy smile at the end of the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary debate in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 1.

In 2028, President Trump will not be on the ballot, leaving Republicans to decide the future of the party. Utah — which has a complicated relationship with the president — could be a starting point.

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U.S. lifts oil sanctions on Iran, Trump visits Pennsylvania to tout economic wins, judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials.

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A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

A family walks through a cooling water spray at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.

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Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess

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Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. A decade on, millions of voters have deserted the two big parties for alternatives.

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What to know about a cold storage warehouse fire in Los Angeles

Firefighters fight a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.

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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

President Donald Trump applauds after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Toupruia in the lightweight championship bout at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington.

Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with the planned attack. Law enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the event on the White House's South Lawn.

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Gunman kills an officer at a Montreal hotel before being shot dead, police say

Montreal police work the scene of a shooting in Montreal on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him.

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A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful

Voting booths in Bangor, Maine

Tens of millions of voters have had their data run through the Trump administration's revamped SAVE tool. A judge just found it unlawful.

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Supreme Court declines to hear Texas man's intellectual disability case in capital case

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The court's action means Victor Saldaño is likely to be executed even though both defense and state experts determined he was not eligible for execution under the law.

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Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team

Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).

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Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends

Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand are pictured in the Oval Office on Sept. 4, 1974, after Greenspan

One of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable novelist and libertarian thinker Ayn Rand.

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2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

In this photo taken from a video, students react after a shooting incident at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Philippines Monday, June 22, 2026. (James Daantos via AP Photo)

An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.

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Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states

Demonstrators hold a sign saying "PROTECT MINORITY VOTING RIGHTS" outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in 2025.

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.

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8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy

In healthy people, the specific makeup of the gut microbiome can vary considerably based on geography, lifestyle, diet, genetics and other factors.

Wellness influencers often talk about fixing a broken gut microbiome. And marketers sell tests and supplements to fix your gut health. Here's what what the evidence really shows about gut health.

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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan delivers the keynote address at the IMF Statistical Forum/Statistics for Policy Making in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2014. Greenspan died on Monday at age 100.

During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

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UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. And, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a "roadmap" to reach a final deal within 60 days.

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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide.

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Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth

A coordinator at the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project in Somerville, Mass. shows the two medications that can be mailed to patients who have received a prescription through a telehealth consultation.

States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome, they can adapt, and so will their patients.

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An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI

Scott Kwiatkowski from takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of a data center in the state on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support and opposition to artificial intelligence is drawing tens of millions of dollars of spending during the midterm election cycle.

The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.

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Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue Congressional seat

Candidate handouts are displayed at an event for candidates running to represent Utah

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. They just have to make it through the competitive primary, first.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down, Vance and senior Iranian officials meet in Switzerland for high-stakes nuclear talks, Trump's Iran ceasefire faces new questions as Congress returns.

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