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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., walks out of the Senate chamber on Oct. 1, 2025.

The committee had been alerted by a fellow member of Congress of allegations of campaign finance violations and potential sexual misconduct, but said it found no evidence of wrongdoing.

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They were world-class tennis rivals. Now friends, they've teamed up against cancer

Once rivals on the tennis court, Martina Navratilova, left, and Chris Evert have become close friends in retirement. They are pictured above at the French Open in 1986.

They were the women's tennis champions of their generation. Now, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova open up about friendship, cancer and retirement in the documentary Chris & Martina: The Final Set.

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Supreme Court restricts use of geofence warrants

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Writing for the 6-3 majority, Justice Elena Kagan said that the technique, known as geofencing, violates the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches.

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Supreme Court says Fed's Lisa Cook can stay in her job for now

Lisa Cook takes the oath of office to serve as a member of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve System at the Federal Reserve in Washington on May 23, 2022

The court's decision means Cook can stay in her position as her challenge to her dismissal plays out in the lower courts.

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Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on March 4, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.

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The Supreme Court upholds grace periods for mail-in ballots, siding against the GOP

Voters drop off their mail-in ballots in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 4, 2024.

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after it.

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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Residents walk through the rubble after what Taliban officials said were Pakistani airstrikes a day earlier that killed civilians, including children, in the village of Mandokhail, Chamkani district, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Monday, June 29, 2026.

Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as acts of aggression.

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U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) listens to Bahrain

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Trump says the U.S. and Iran will meet in Qatar after weekend attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) meets with Bahrain

President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not confirm whether it will participate.

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U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) meets with Bahrain

Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim deal agreed earlier this month.

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Former Iran nuclear deal negotiator on what U.S.-Iran 'new normal' looks like

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NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S. and Iran.

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3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer

Headlands Brewing launched its World Cup-themed beer Common Ground, ahead of the first World Cup game in June.

A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.

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Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?

Youths gather in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens on June 9 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In the wake of racist, mob violence in Northern Ireland this month, there has been a fresh round of attention on so-called "active clubs," the global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center their activities around mixed martial arts.

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People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?

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Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the trendy DIY treatment seems to help some women.

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Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line

Valar Atomics was one of the first companies to bring its new nuclear reactor online. It built its experimental design in a tentlike structure in the Utah desert, and on June 18 it went critical (nuclear-speak for switched on).

A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear reactor designs. Some worry that safety is being compromised.

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Why do some U.S. airports have private security, but others use TSA?

Transportation security officers stand at the main security checkpoint at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Mo., on June 3.

About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes over the weekend, the search for survivors continues after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Trump's immigration agenda gets boost from SCOTUS.

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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

FILE - Armenians hold their national flag during a ceremony to commemorate the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, in Jerusalem, Israel, Friday, April 24, 2015.

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

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Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts

A logon screen for Facebook and the new Meta policy are photographed in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 20, 2025.

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts.

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A 'heat dome' is driving dangerous heat across the U.S. into the July 4 weekend

A person uses an umbrella to shield themselves from the sun in Central Park during a heat advisory on May 19 in New York City.

Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service.

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In Venezuela, silence has become a rescue tool

In Venezuela rescue crews now stop almost everything and ask for silence so they can hear anyone still alive underneath the rubble. NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from the port city of La Guaira.

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A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration

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The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a news conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein after their meeting at the foreign ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tehran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait Sunday, threatening to halt negotiations with the U.S. entirely. Meanwhile, violence between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated.

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Trade tensions shake up Brazil's caipirinha spirit

Bartender Rafaella Demelo adds sugar, 1.5 ounces of Leblon, and half a lime over ice in a shaker while preparing a caipirinha, Brazil

U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.

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Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify

A helicopter drops water on the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver, Utah, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.

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Win the family cookout with perfectly cooked hot dogs

Hot dogs from a microwave, slow cooker, air fryer, and grill in Studio 45 at NPR headquarters.

Microwave or air fryer? Grill or slow cooker? An investigation into how to cook hot dogs for the most flavor and the most joy.

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These church members disagree on politics. Together they're wiping out medical debt

Kids from a local Scouting group helped the Rev. John Jackman celebrate at Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as the church marked the end of its latest Debt Jubilee Project to buy up and retire medical debt.

Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding community.

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Tips for taking care of your pets when fireworks are booming

Dogs might enjoy participating in daytime activities for July Fourth — like this dog named Charlie, decked out for a parade in Salisbury, Mass., in 2024. But when fireworks start, veterinarians say, it

Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.

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July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Va., on July 4, 2025.

This year's fireworks display in Washington, D.C., is scheduled toWhat to know about the massive July 4 firework show for America's 250th

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Will the new student loan limits actually drive down tuition? Economists weigh in

Students toss their mortarboards in the air at a 2018 commencement ceremony at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.

The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link can lead to lower costs.

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