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"If you are alive, make any noise": Venezuela searches rubble on day four

Venezuelan firefighters and volunteers search for possible victims atop a collapsed building in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

In Venezuela, rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.

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Onto the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far

U.S. forward #20 Folarin Balogun celebrates with teammates after scoring his team

The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill.

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Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper to head ICE

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is seen in Park Ridge, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025.

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.

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Critical fire weather complicates firefighting efforts in massive Utah wildfire

The sun sets over the Cottonwood Fire near Marysvale, Utah, on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.

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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

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The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."

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Opinion: Ranch dressing is a winner at the World Cup games

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NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games.

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Trump administration partially lifts export ban on Anthropic's most advanced AI model

Anthropic pulled two new AI models offline after the Trump administration said they were too dangerous for foreigners to use. Rival OpenAI agreed to let the administration vet users of its newest model.

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If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters

Matthew Mealer holds up his targets at the Busch Shooting Range in Weldon Spring, Missouri, in May. Mealer said he

Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?

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How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

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Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.

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As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline

President Trump holds up a bill funding immigration enforcement after signing it in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington.

The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.

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Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia

Soldiers from the First Center of Unmanned Systems launch a deep-strike drone from an undisclosed location in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.

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Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases

People unload donated goods from a car marked "For Venezuela" as humanitarian aid to be sent to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes, in Bogota on June 26, 2026.

Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.

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What would George Washington say? It's a busy year for people who portray him

Reenactor John Koopman III, playing George Washington, waves to attendees at the Thomas Baird Homestead in Millstone Township, N.J., on May 30.  The event re-created a Revolutionary War encampment to celebrate America

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.

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4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food)

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Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.

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There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

Matias Videla, of Dallas, a supporter of Argentina, checks meat on his grill during a rally ahead of his team

It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.

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U.S. strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington.

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries.

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Pete Buttigieg and his kids subject to CPS, police investigation after false report

In this file photo from 2023, then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (R), husband Chasten Buttigieg and their children Penelope and Gus attend the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. Buttigieg said his family was subject to a CPS investigation after a false report on June 26, 2026.

Buttigieg, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, shared his family's experience when police and Child Protective Services came to his home investigating an anonymous tip that was false.

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5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket

The federal government released data on how many people dropped coverage in the 29 states that use the Healthcare.gov marketplace for ACA insurance.

The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.

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A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor (seated left) and Justice Samuel Alito (seated second from right).

During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote the dissent. The move was highly unusual — and on Friday there was a coda.

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It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment

Supporters of Morocco wave flags and cheer during a watch party for the FIFA World Cup match against Brazil in Paterson, N.J. on June 13.

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

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She posted about ICE. Five months later, DHS agents told her to take her post down

Federal agents confront Paigelynn Gonyea at a polling place in Syracuse, NY on June 23, 2026 in a video captured by another pollworker on the scene.

In January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.

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U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela

A man carries a mattress past damaged residential buildings in Catia La Mar, about 18 miles northwest of Caracas. Twin earthquakes on June 25 have killed at least 164 people and destroyed multiple buildings near the capital. The U.S. has pledge a substantial amount of aid to address the aftermath of the disaster.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."

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World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through

People wait outside of the Dallas Stadium holding signs reading World Cup tickets wanted during a FIFA World Cup game between the Netherlands and Japan on June 14 in Arlington.

The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats.

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Palestinians grieve for a father-to-be shot by Israeli troops the day his son was born

A poster announces the death of Nayef Samaro, 25, after he was killed during an Israeli military raid on Nablus in May.

Nayef Samaro, 25, was killed in an Israeli military raid on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, as he prepared to meet his wife at the hospital for the birth of their first child.

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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine

Rescue workers put out a fire at a building destroyed after a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Friday.

Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.

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Beijing's tallest building is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it

A passerby tries to take photo of the damage on the Citic Tower also known as Zun Tower in Beijing, China, Friday, June 26, 2026.

The cause of the damage could not be independently verified, and authorities did not immediately issue a statement on the incident.

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John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleads guilty in classified documents case

Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton leaves federal court in October 2025 in Greenbelt, Md.

Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information while he was a national security adviser during President Trump's first term, saying: "And I am sorry for it."

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Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

FILE - Three boys use their phones while sitting outside a school in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

Observers said on Friday the government is responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube had failed since it came into force in December year.

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South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal

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The former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.

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Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum

A person searches for victims amid debris of demolished buildings as rescue efforts continue after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 25, 2026 in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border.

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