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Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders, Supreme Court says

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Writing for the court majority, Justice Samuel Alito that under the TPS law, the president has unreviewable authority to end the program, without intervention from the courts.

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The Viking chant that became Norway's World Cup rallying cry

Norway fans perform the "Viking row" cheer in the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Monday.

Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking "rowing" chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Times Square — and the heart of Norway's parliament.

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Supreme Court bars 'vampire rules' on gun ownership

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In a 6-3 ideologically divided decision,the high court said that requiring permission in advance is an undue burden on the right to possess and carry a firearm.

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U.S. Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer

"The People vs the Poison" protesters gather at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 27, 2026 ahead of arguments in the case.

The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.

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A federal judge in Boston has blocked parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail

President Trump holds up an executive order to limit mail-in voting as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on in the White House

A federal judge in Boston has blocked parts of President Trump's executive order to limit voting by mail. The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling.

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2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela on June 25, 2026.

Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump canceled the signing of a massive bipartisan housing bill yesterday.

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Trump keeps sabotaging legislation over a voting bill. Here's what's in it

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President Trump blew up what could have been a win for his party — and he did it to force lawmakers to pass an elections overhaul bill that has been all but doomed in the Senate.

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Trump is pushing to institutionalize the homeless. That may include veterans

Military veterans are given food, clothing and other supplies during a Stand Down event designed to help veterans who are homeless or housing insecure on June 16, 2023 in Chicago.

A Trump executive order pushes involuntary treatment for homeless people; the VA denies that would include homeless vets.

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Eager for a break, farmers don't expect much relief after the Iran peace deal

American farmers were already grappling with high fertilizer and diesel prices before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz created a further spike.

Fertilizer prices have gone down with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. But struggling American farmers won't likely see any relief for months.

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When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun

Counselors and campers pictured at YMCA Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio, in 2024.

In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness adventures of the 1880s designed to turn boys into "manly men."

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Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view

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So You Want to See The President! depicts a procession of visitors waiting to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The original 1943 Rockwell suite of illustrations goes on public view Thursday in D.C.

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'They can kill you': Immigrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa

South Africans dressed in traditional attire protest against illegal migration on April 29  in Johannesburg.

Foreign-owned businesses have been attacked, migrants driven from their homes, and several killed. A leading xenophobic group has given all undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country.

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Long before the World Cup, Ukrainian immigrants built a soccer powerhouse in Philly

Oleksandr "Sasha" Ostapchuk (left) heads a ball while playing for a tournament squad of the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals soccer team in a match against a club with roots in Belarus at Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center in North Wales, Pa., on June 21.

World Cup games are underway in Philadelphia. Long before Americans caught the world's soccer craze, Ukrainian migrants made Philly a soccer town. Today, the sport helps sustain their culture.

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4 surprising things to know about abortion in America since Dobbs

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A confusing patchwork of state laws began to take shape hours after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. Here's where things stand now on the abortion issue.

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How to find middle ground when your partner wants kids — and you don't

To get on the same page about whether or not to start a family, psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri says to aim for 80% certainty — and do your best to compromise. But take note: "people never have a child to please their partner," she says.

Psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri has been helping couples with this conundrum for decades. She shares four exercises to bring clarity to the situation — and find a solution that minimizes regret.

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At least 32 killed and 700 injured after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, Trump and Senate GOP face off in tense meeting, a top general is expected to retire, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups.

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With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup

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Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World Cup group no matter the outcome of Thursday's game. Still, the Americans say they're playing to win.

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2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas

Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

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Meta plans to release AI-powered prediction market app, documents show

Meta is planning to release its own prediction market app to compete with popular sites like Kalshi and Polymarket.

The company is building an app separate from Facebook and Instagram where people can wager on the outcome of real-world events, using "play money."

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A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp

A tarp covers the facade of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on June 13. A federal judge has asked the arts complex

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?

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Postal Service says its cash crisis is delayed until at least 2031, but problems loom

U.S. Postal Service mail carrier Marc Jacques makes a delivery in Miami in March.

The U.S. Postal Service is no longer set to be out of cash in 2027, the agency's head says. But its finances remain shaky as Trump officials keep putting it in political hot water.

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Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it

Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline is seen during a committee hearing on Oct. 21, 2024.

Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience.

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Understanding 'masculinism,' a movement to restore the primacy of men

Masculinism is a belief that feminism emasculates men, and men should be in control while women stay at home raising children. The Atlantic writer Helen Lewis says the movement is becoming mainstream.

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US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

Iran players react at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.

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Star Fox Review: Can't quite teach an old Fox new tricks

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The Switch 2 Star Fox remake comes with high-effort visuals and a fun battle mode, but its campaign feels stuck in the past.

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Greetings from sweltering Switzerland

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On the waterfront in Lucerne, Switzerland, soccer fans watched jumbo TVs showing a World Cup match played an ocean away. But the air felt more like the tropics.

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IAEA chief says inspectors will visit nuclear sites under Iran-U.S. interim deal

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a news conference at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Japan, on Wednesday.

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency has signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a day after the U.S. and Iran offered contradictory remarks about the issue.

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Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries

Trees and flowers bloom outside the U.S. Capitol building on April 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Congress has passed the largest housing affordability bill in decades. And all three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani have won their primaries.

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Political consultant on whether Trump is losing GOP support after war powers vote

NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.

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Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?

A billboard in South Bend, Indiana, advertises a crisis pregnancy center in 2021. The centers can look like medical clinics, but they rarely have medical staff working there.

Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.

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